NE"W G-UIDE TO ROSE CULTURE. 



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Bichard Ooeur de Lion. — Brilliant flashing crimson, finely stained with ruby red, lower 

 petals clouded with golden yellow. 50 cents ; 13 for ^6. 



Martha Washington. — This splendid new Gladiolus is one of the most stately and beauti- 

 ful varieties ever introduced. Extra large flowers and spikes ; color, pure golden yel- 

 low, elegantly tinged with pale rose, very striking and handsome. 50 cents; 13 for $6. 



Virginalis. — Beautiful pure white, elegantly flushed and flamed with rosy blush ; flowers 

 edged with carmine, sometimes shaded amaranth ; very fine. 50 cents ; 13 for $6. 



Special Offer, — The set of 13 varieties for $6, or both sets, 26 varieties in all, for ^8.50. 



JAPAN LILIES. 



Japan Lilies are always greatly admired ; their large size, lovely form and charming 

 colors place them among the most beautiful flowers. Lily bulbs should be planted quite 

 deep, say not less than six to eight inches. Unlike most other flowers, they do not need 

 strong ground or manure, but thrive best in a partially shaded situation, sheltered by 

 shrubbery and other plants. They are entirely hardy, and need no protection in Winter, 

 though in exposed situations it is advisable to give a slight covering of leaves or coarse litter 

 when convenient. Lilies increase in size and beauty with age, and should be left undis- 

 turbed from year to year. When the best effect is desired, we recommend planting one or 

 two dozens of a kind, rather than one or two each of several kinds ; they are very desirable 

 and always give satisfaction. They can be planted Spring or Fall, as preferred. 



Lily Auratum. 



LONGIFLORUM LiLY. 



Auratum. — The magnificent golden banded Lily of Japan, considered the Queen of Lilies. 



The stalk is from two to four feet high, crowned with splendid white and gold Lilies, 



each from four to six inches in diameter. Fine large bulbs, that will bloom the present 



season, 50 cents each ; ^5 per dozen. 

 Album. — Pure snow white; a lovely flower, very large, and borne in beautiful clusters; 



stem two or three feet high. Each 50 cents ; ^5 per dozen. 

 Rubrum. — One of the finest of Japan Lihes; bright crimson and white spotted; splendid 



large flowers, borne in clusters, stem two to three feet. See illustration. 25 cents; 



$2.50 per dozen. 



