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Excelsior Pearl Tuberose. 



A Splendid New Variety, the Finest ever introduced ; greatly superior to the Common 

 Pearl ; grows about 18 inches high, blooms very early, matures perfectly ; flowers pure white, large size, 



very double and intensely sweet. We send splendid 

 large, well-ripened bulbs, the finest ever grown, all 

 sure to bloom ; gave immense satisfaction last year. 

 Be sure to give them a trial ; CAN SEND HALF AND 



QUARTER DOZENS WHEN WANTED. 



NOTICE PRICES.— Extra Fine Large Flowering 

 Bulbs 10 cents each ; 3 for 25 cents ; 6 for 40 cents ; 

 75 cents per doz.; $6 per hundred. 



LARGEST SIZE SELECTED.— 12 cents each; 

 3 for 35 cents ; 6 for 65 cents; $1.25 per dozen. 

 Double Italian Tuberose. — The best tall growing 

 variety. Price, extra fine, large flowering bulbs, 

 10 cents each ; 3 for 25 cents ; 6 for 40 cents ; 75 

 cents per dozen. 

 Orang-e -Flowered Tuberose. — This is a very beau- 

 tiful Tuberose, with elegant single flowers ; it is 

 considered more hardy than the Double Varieties 

 and more certain to bloom ; it also blooms much 

 earlier in the season. The flowers are pure snowy 

 white, and very sweet, rivaling orange blossoms. 

 Very desirable for bouquet work. Strong blooming 

 bulbs, 15 cents ; 3 for 40 cents ; 6 for 75 cents ; 

 $1.50 per doz. 

 New Variegated-Leaved Tuberose. — This hand- 

 some new variety is one of the prettiest novelties 

 of the season; its deep green leaves are finely 

 edged and bordered with broad stripes of creamy 

 white; the flowers are star-shaped, very large and 

 of exquisite fragrance. It blooms several weeks 

 earlier than other Tuberoses, which adds greatly to 

 its value, and, if kept in cellar over Winter, the 

 bulbs will continue to bloom year after year ; very 

 handsome and valuable. 20 cents ; 3 for 50 cents ; 

 6 for $1 ; $2 per doz. Set of 4 Varieties for 

 50 cents. 



DIRECTIONS.— Tuberoses will not bear much 

 cold ; do not plant till ground is warm. They may be 

 started in the house in a warm place, but care must 

 be taken that they get no check in setting out. Plant two 

 or three inches deep and six to eight inches apart in 

 the row in good warm rich ground, free from shade. If 

 danger of frost before the flowers are done in the Fall, 

 lift carefully with the earth on the roots and plant in 

 pots or boxes in a warm, light place, and they will con- 

 tinue to bloom for several weeks. 



Tuberose flowers are grown largely for sale and are 

 extensively used in all kinds of floral decoration, and 

 particularly in Bridal and Funeral work. They are 

 always in demand at good prices. 



Excelsior Pearl Tuberose. 



TIGREDIA. 



This magnificent Summer flowering bulb should be 

 planted when danger of frost is past. They will be in 

 bloom in six weeks, and continue until late in Autumn. 

 They can be grown in any situation, and require little care. 

 The handsome tigered flowers make a fine show. 



Tigredia Grandiflora Alba.— The flowers are pearly 

 ■white, marked at base of petals brownish crimson. This 

 •variety has attracted great attention. 20 cts. ; 3 for 50 cts. ; 

 $1.50 per doz. 



Tigredia Grandiflora. — Large flowers ; bright crim- 

 son, spotted yellow centre. 15 cts. ; 2 for 25 cts. ; $1.25 

 _per doz. 



Tigredia Concliiflora.— Splendid yellow flowers 

 tigered with crimson. 10 cts. ; 6 for 50 cts. ; #1 per doz. 



Set of j Tigredias, 30 cts. 



MADEIRA VINE. 



A rapid growing, graceful vine, with smooth, glossy leaves; 

 "sears racemes of fragrant white flowers; desirable for hang- 

 ing baskets, trellises, rock-work, etc. 10 cts.; 3 for 25 cts.; 

 75 cts. per doz. 



ZEPHYRANTHUS. 



These belong to the Amaryllis class, and can be planted 

 in open ground or pots. Tne beautiful lily-like flowers are 

 i>orne profusely all Summer. 



Atamasco Rosea. — A beautiful variety; upright flow- 

 ers ; petals broad and spreading ; color, lovely rosy pink. 20 

 cts.; 3 for 50 cts.; $1.50 per doz. 



Atamasco, White. — A lovely color, at first very pale 

 pink, changing to white; 15 cts.; 2 for 25 cts.; $1.25 per doz. 



Amaryllis Treatea. — Of unusual merit and easy 

 growth; the beautiful flowers are pure white and sweet 

 scented. 15 cts.; 2 for 25 cts.; $1 per doz. 



MILLA BIFLORA (Floating Star). 



This charming novelty of recent introduction blooms all 

 Summer. The flowers are of singular beauty, 3 inches in 

 diameter and pure waxy white ; they are borne in pairs on 

 slender rush-like stems, ic to 12 inches high, and, as they are 

 gently stirred by the passing breeze, reminding one of Float- 

 ing Stars. The flowers are of great substance, keeping for 

 days when cut and placed in water. 15 cts.; 2 for 25 cts.; 

 $1.25 per doz. 



HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. 



This new species ot Hyacinth blooms from August to Sep- 

 tember, growing from 18 in. to 2 ft. high, with long spikes of 

 pure white flowers. The plants have a tropical appearance, 

 and a bed of a dozen or more bulbs will make a magnificent dis- 

 play. The bulbs are perfectly hardy and will flourish in any 

 situation, and attract great attention. Price of large bulbs, sure 

 to bloom the present season. 20 cts ; 3 for 50 cts.; $2 per doz. 



