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at intervals during spring they will flow- 

 er at different times, but those that are 

 planted earliest produce the finest flow- 

 ers. The roots should be taken up in 

 the fall. 



Hybrids mixed, first choice (extra)> 

 10 cents each; 60 cents per dozen. 



Hybrids, white ground, first choice, 10 

 cents each. 



Hybrids mixed, 40c. per dozen. 



Gloxinias. These are really bulbous 

 green-house plants but they can be cul- 

 tivated in pots and kept in a shady place 

 in the garden, or window. They are 

 very beautiful; color from white to dark 

 violet and crimson. The leaves are vel- 

 vety, and some varieties very large. 

 They should be planted early, in spring; 

 require sandy ground and a good deal of 

 moisture during flowering time. French 

 Hybrids, strong bulbs, 20 cents each; 

 $2.00 per dozen. 



Hyacinths. (Roman.) In colors, 

 white, pink, rose and blue. For florists' 

 use, Roman Hyacinths are of great value, 

 blossoming at the time when flowers, 

 even in our Southern climate, are very 

 scarce. The bulbs will produce from 

 two to five spikes of flowers, and may 

 be forced so as to have them in bloom 

 early and from then until flowers out 

 dozen 50 cents. 



Hyacinths. (Dutch.) 



Dahlias. 



of doors are plentiful. Price each 5 cents; per 



Hyacinth. 



Double and single. The Hyacinth is a beautiful flowering 

 bulb, well suited for open ground or pot culture. They 

 should be planted from October till February. If planted 

 in pots it is well to keep in a cool, rather dark place, till 

 tbey are well started, when they can be placed in the full 

 light and sun. Double and single 10 cents each; 75 cents 

 per dozen. 



Narcissus. Bulbs of the easiest culture, planted from 

 November to January. Double white, sweet scented, 50c. 

 per doz. Paper White, (single); price 5c. each; 50c. per 

 doz. Trumpet Major, (single), very fine, 50c. per doz. 

 Von Sion, 50c. per dozen. 

 Jonquils. Double, 60c. dozen; single, 60c. dozen. 



Chinese Sacred I41y. This is not, properly speaking, 

 a Lily, but a Narcissus, with pure white flowers similar to 

 the Paper White. Some years ago the bulbs of this variety 

 were brought here by Chinamen and grown in dishes filled 

 with pebbles and water where they bloomed to perfection, 

 hence the name ; 'Chinese Lily." The word ''Sacred" has 

 been added since as it was supposed that this Narcissus 

 was held sacred by the Chinese in their native country. 

 The plant is of an easy culture and will bloom well if 

 grown in dishes filled with water; 15 cents each; $1.50 per 

 dozen. 



I/ilium tigrinum. Tiger Lily. A well known variety, 

 very showy and of easy culture. 15c. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Lilium tigrinum fl. pi. This is a very fine variety; 

 it is perfectly double, and the petals are imbricated almost 

 as regularly as a camelia flower. Very fine; 15 cents each; 

 $1.50 per dozen. 



I/ilium Harrissii. Bermuda Easter Lily. This hand- 

 some white Lily is similar in shape to our St. Joseph's 



Steckler's Roup and Canker Cure is the Best, 



