SUMMER-FLOWERING- BULBS. 



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New Gladiolus Octoroon. 



A superb sort of recent introduction, distinct and different 

 from all others. We have thoroughly tested it and find it to 

 be a remarkable and vigorous bloomer, producing strong 

 erect spikes of flowers of anew and rare color; a beautiful, 

 striking salmon buff, delicately flushed and spotted with rose ; 

 very desirable. 30 cts. each ; 4 for $1. 



New Gladiolus Africain. 



This grand variety is the darkest colored Gladiolus now 

 known ; sure to please all who like distinct and novel flowers ; 

 color rich slaty brown, finely streaked with shining dark crim- 

 son and pure white. 30 cts. each; 4 for gi. 



Cannas. 



NEW GLADIOLUS SNOW WHITE. 



New Gladiolus Snow White. 



The famous and long-looked-for Snow "White Gladi- 

 olus. For an accurate description of this superb novelty we 

 quote from the notes of the grower and introducer: " It is 

 the only really pure white Gladiolus known; the spikes are of 

 large size, set solidly with flowers from bottom to top ; the 

 flowers are of the most beautiful shape, exquisitely recurved 

 and crisped ; the superb spikes of bloom remain the same 

 pure color week after week, withstanding hot sun and wet 

 weather. The large bulbs send up vigorous and healthy 

 plants, each bulb producing a number of spikes." 30 cts. 

 each ; 4 for $1. 



Special Offer. 



— We will send this col- 

 lection of three distinct 

 new Gladiolus by mail, 

 postpaid, for 73 cts.; 3 

 sets for $2. 



Hyacinthus 

 Candicans. 



This new species of 

 Hyacinth blooms during 

 August, September and 

 October, growing from 

 18 inches to 2 feet high, 

 with long spikes of pure 

 white, pendulous, bell- 

 shaped flowers. Bulbs 

 perfectly hardy, flour- 

 ishing in any situation, f 

 Price of large bulbs, sure | 

 to bloom the present sea- 

 son, 15 cts. each ; 2 for 

 25 cts.; $1.25 per doz. 



Madame 



Crozy.-Of 

 late introduc- 

 tion and ac- 

 knowledged to 

 be ihegrandesi 

 of all Cannas. 

 The plant is 

 compact and 

 vigorous, grow- 

 ing to a height 

 of 3 to 4 feet, 

 with foliage of 

 a s t r ik ing 

 green; luxuri- 

 ant and mass- 

 ive. The flow- 

 ers are blazing 

 scarlet, edged 

 with deep yel- 

 low, and are 

 produced in 

 immense clus- 

 ters. The pro- 

 fusionofbloom 

 on these grand 

 new Cannas is 

 remarkable, 

 throwing out, 

 as they do, 

 i n n u m e r able 

 spikes of flow- 

 ers when scarcely 20 inches high, strongly resembling Gladi- 

 olus blooms, which continue in bloom until cut down by" 

 frost. Canna bulbs should be lifted after bloom is over and 

 stored in a dry place, secure from frost, when they can be 

 planted again the following season. 50 cts. each. 



Star of '91. — This beautiful new variety has attracted 

 much attention and is extremely popular. It is distinct from 

 Madame Crozy, being of a dwarf character, exceedingly 

 sturdy and compact; flowers are of a bright orange scarlet 

 color, faintly banded with yellow, which present a striking 

 contrast against the bright green foliage ; a profuse bloomer 

 and a most desirable sort. 75 cts. each. 



Special Offer. — For $1 we will send by mail, post- 

 paid, one each of the two grand Cannas described above. 



Caiadium Esculentum. 



A splendid ornamental foliage plant, suitable for lawn dec- 

 oration ; can be planted in border or grown in large pots or 



tubs; likes 



CANNA MADAME CROZY. 



HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. 



CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 

 ground is warm. When killed down by frost in Fall, take up 

 root and store in cellar, secure from freezing. As the root 

 gets older it increases in size and strength. 20 cts. each ; 3 

 for 50 cts.; 6 for $1 ; $2 per doz. 



Fancy=leaved Caladiums. 



Fancy-leaved Caladiums have splendid large leaves, beau- 

 tifully spotted, margined and variegated with white, pink, 

 scarlet and other bright colors. They are best suited for pot 

 culture in house, conservatory or shaded situation. Price, 

 40 cts. each ; 3 for gi. 



