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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. 



Amaryllis 



formosissima. 



CAI^ADIUM 



ESCUI.EISTUM. 



(Klephant's Ear.) 



One of the most effective plants in 



cultivation for the flov^er border or for 



planting out upon the lawn ; it will 



grow in any good garden soil, and is 



of the easiest culture. To obtain the 



best result it should be planted where 



it will obtain plenty of water, and an 



abundance of rich compost. Foliage 



light green. When full size it stands 



6 leet high, and bears immense leaves 



3 to 4 ft. long by 2i ft. wide. (See cut.) 



Extra large bulbs, 12 to 14 inches in 

 circumference, 40 cts. each, $4 00 

 per doz.; posta>je 15 cts. each extra. 



First-size bulbs. 10 to 12 inches in cir- 

 cumference, 25 cts. each, .S2.50 per 

 doz ; iiostage 10 cts. each extra. 



Second-size bulbs, 8 to 10 inches in cir- 

 cumference, 15 cts. each, §150 per 

 doz.; postage 8 cts. each extra. 



Third-size bullis, 6 to 8 inches in cir- 

 cumference, 10 cts. each, SI 00 per 

 doz.; postage 5 cts. each extra. 



MILLA BIFLORA. 



(Mexican "Star of Betlilehem.") 



One of the loveliest and most desir- 

 able bulbs. The flowers are nearly 

 2J inches in diameter, of a pure waxy-white color, and usually borne in 

 pairs ; the petals are thick and leathery, of great substance, and will keep 

 for days when cut and placed in water. Bulbs 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz. 



MONTBRETIAS. 



The Montbretias are one of the brightest and best of summer-flowering 

 bulbs, and it has been a matter of wonder to us why ihey are not more 

 generally used. We feel sure that if once tried they would liecome firm 

 favorites. The bulbs should be planted from April to June in clumps or 

 groups of three to a dozen or more. They are perfectly h.ardy, and once 

 phinted can be left to care for themselves. In growth they resemble the 

 Gladioli, and produce spikes of the most brilliant flowers in the various 

 shades of orange, yellow, red, etc. The varieties offered below are the 

 " cream " of the largest collection in Europe, and are offered at a price 

 which should warrant extensive plantings. (See cut.) 

 CroCOSniiaeflora. Deep golden-orange; fine. 

 Etoile <le Feil {Star of Fix). Bright vermilion ; yellow centre. 

 Gerbe rt'Or [Golden Sheaf). Splendid golden-yellow. 

 Pottsii Oranclifiora. Golden-orange; outside bright red. 

 Rayon d'Or. Yellow and brown. 

 Transcendent. Orange and vermilion ; large. 

 Tigridia. Rich orange ; throat spotted brown. 



Price of any the aboTe, 5 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz., $3.00 per 100 ; one 

 each of the seven varieties for '2Si cts. 



AMARYLLIS. 



Formosissinia (Jacohaan or Mexican Lily). An exceedingly 

 free-flowering variety which succeeds admirably either planted in the 

 open ground or in pois ; it flowers within a few weeks after planting, 

 and a succession of plantings during the season will keep the window 

 or conservatory gay with its bright crimson blossoms. To produce a 

 good effect 3 or more bulbs should be planted together. (See cut.) 

 50 cts. [ler doz. (by mail, 10 cts. extra). §4.00 l^er 100. 



JolinSOllii. Very large flower, of a rich crimson-scarlet color striped 

 with white. 25 cts. each, extra large bulbs 40 cts. each. 



Res'ina {Queen Lily). Red and white. 25 cts. each. 



Vallota Purpurea {Scarborough Lily). A valuable free summer 

 and autumn bloomer; color rich red. It does well planted in the 

 open ground in May, and when in bud can be potted and removed for 

 conservatory or window decoration. Ii is one of the few- really good 

 window plants. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 



Vittata Hybrids. Beautiful red and white striped varieties; pro- 

 cured from one of the leading European specialists. 50 cts. each, 

 §5.00 per dozen. 



CINNAMON YINE. 



(Dioscorea Batatas.) 



A rapid-growing climber, taking its 

 name from the peculiar fragrance of 

 the delicate white flowers. The leaves 

 are heart-shaped, bright glossy- green ; 

 growth is very rapid, reaching about S 

 feet in height; quite hardy. Good 

 roots 5 cts each, 50 cts. per doz. 



MONTBRKTIA. 



HYACINTHIS 



CANDICANS. 



(Cape H.vaciiith.) 



A snow-while summer flowering Hy- 

 acinth, growing 3 to 5 feet in height, 

 gracefidly surmounted with from 20 to 

 30 pure white bell-shaped flowers. 5 

 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz.; by mail 10 

 cts. extra. 



MADEIRA OR 



MIGNONETTE 



YINE. 



A rapid-giowing vine, covering a 

 large space in a short time. Fleshy, 

 heart-shaped leaves of a light green, 

 and numerous racemes, of feathery 

 flowers of delicious fragrance. A beau- 

 tiful and popular vine. 5 cts. each, 40 

 cts. per doz.; by mai! 10 cts. extra. 



CaLAUU M ESCLLENTUM. 



