HARDY FLOWERING BULBS. 



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HARBY FL0VERIN6 BtiLBS 



BOTH FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CULTURE. 



Under this heading, on pages 21 to 24, inclusive, are offered the leading and standard hardy bulbs. By hardy is meant 

 such bulbs as are adapted to planting in open ground in the Northern, Western and Middle States, and which will stand 

 their severe Winlers with perfect impunity. The utmost care has been exercised in making this selection, and from our 

 careful tests and observations we know the list comprises all the most desirable kinds that will surely produce nothing but 

 gratifying results. Many of the sorts offered are splendid for indoor culture. It is our thought that a very large proportion 

 of our readers will appreciate this classification. 



CAMASSIA ESCULENTA. 



This lovely flowering bulb is the " Quamash " of the 

 Indians; as a hardy plant it is very valuable for shrubbery 

 borders or wherever a clump of hardy flowers is desirable. 



In early Spring the flower 



stocks grow sturdily 2 to 3 



feet high, and produce mag- 

 nificent spikes of starry-like 



blue flowers, each at least 2 



inches across. A clump in 



bloom is a striking and 



graceful sight. The flowers 



are very fine for cutting, 



lasting a long time when 



placed in water. Can also 



be grown as a pot plant for 



Winter blooming, giving it 



the same treatment as Hya- 

 cinths. 3 for 10 cts.; 9 for 

 Camassia Esculenta. 25 cts. 



CAMASSIA CUSICKII. 



This is a grand new species, destined to become a general 

 favorite wherever grown. The bulbs are large, running from 

 2 to 8 ounces. The leaves are particularly fine — fully a foot 

 in length. It blooms in wonderful profusion, producing, in 

 great racemes 2 to 3 feet in height, hundreds of pale sky- 

 blue flowers. Equally satisfactory for open-ground cultiva- 

 tion or for planting indoors. We recommend this splendid 

 variety most highly. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



TRILLIUM SESSILE. 



This pretty and interesting variety is so closely allied to 

 the Lily family as to merit the term " the Lily's cousin." It 

 is a hardy perennial, well suited for partially shaded situa- 

 tions, where it increases in size and beauty year after year. 

 The flowers are large, and in form Lily-like ; they measure 2 

 to 3 inches across, and are gracefully set in three large, dark 

 leaves, which gives them the appearance and finish of a per- 

 fect bouquet. This is one of the finest bulbs offered in 

 this collection. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts.; 7 for 50 cts. 



RAINBOW IRIS. 



The species of Iris described below will give great satisfac- 

 tion grown in pots. Several can be placed in a five-inch pot 

 for Winter-blooming in the house, as they are easily grown, 

 sure to bloom and, above all, are something new. The species 

 offered are remarkably alike in their curiously constructed 

 flowers and the peculiar manner in which the colors are 

 blended; also can be planted in the garden ; entirely hardy. 



Angelica. — Finest mixed seedlings, including great and 

 striking variety of color; splendid for bedding or borders; 

 will afford a gorgeous display. 3 for 10 cts.; 9 for 25 cts.; 

 12 for 30 cts. 



Hispanica Finest Mixed. — For intense and dazzling 

 colors this mixture is unsurpassed ; suitable for beds or bor- 

 ders and for pot culture. 3 for 5 cts.; 12 for 15 cts.; 85 cts. 

 per 100. 



Peacock Iris. — Very showy ; pure white, with bright 

 blue spot on each petal. 5 cts. each; 6 for 25 cts.; 12 for 

 40 cts. 



Persian Iris ( Violet Scented).— Showy flowers, different 

 colored standards ; bright yellow beardless keel, with waved 

 edges, short stem; fine for pots. 6 cts. each; 5 for 25 cts.; 

 50 cts. per dozen. 



Spanish Iris Gold Cup. — Bronze and yellow colors 

 blended. 5 cts. each ; 7 for 25 cts. 



SET OF 5 NAMED ABOVE, 20 CTS. 



Lily of the Valley. 



LILY OF THE VALLEY. 



The pure white exquisite flowers and pale green foliage of 

 this beautiful plant render it one of the most useful and ad- 

 mired. It succeeds in the open ground in almost any situa- 

 tion, but prefers shade with plenty of moisture; when once 

 planted and established the crowns keep on increasing each 

 year. The large ones flower each season without any atten- 

 tion. However, a top dressing of manure on rich soil in the 

 Autumn will be found a great advantage. Grown in pots and 

 forced into flower, they make a beautiful object for room 

 decoration ; for house culture place rather thickly in pots or 

 boxes, and a little light soil or fibrous matter scattered among 

 the roots, but not over the tops ; then cover with moss or 

 some such substance, and place outside until after a sharp 

 frost ; then bring to window, and give plenty of heat 

 and some moisture, and the flowers and foliage will soon 

 appear. The crowns of Lily of the Valley we offer are im- 

 ported by us direct from Berlin, Germany, and we have no 

 hesitation in saying they are far superior for home planting to 

 those received from Hamburg, which stock is usually sent 

 out by the dealers. 



Prices of Lily of the Valley. — Strong flowering 

 crowns, by Mail, postpaid, 3 for 10 cts.; 12 for 33 cts.; 100 

 for $3.00. 



"When Sold by Express. — 100 for $2.50. 



PLEASE NOTICE. — Our Importation of 

 Lily of the Valley will arrive about the middle of 

 November, which is as early as they are ever received in 

 this country. 



The prices given include the postage, wliich we pay. 



