Nebraska C itj-. Nebr. — "Mrs. Winters. I believe, is -49- MINNEAPOLIS, MINN, 

 the most exquisite decorative Dahlia in existence and we 

 had Cuban Giants as large as a saucer." 



Mrs. Fred. C. Rivett. 



MISCELLANEOUS BULBS 



We call especial attention to the bulbs listed MILLA BIFLORA. Sometimes Oall^d the ^^exI- 

 on this page, as they comprise some of the can Star of Bethlehem. A most desirable sum- 

 choicest and most valuable late novelties as mer-flowering bulb for the garden or pot cul- 

 well as a few of the best old favorites. The ture. The waxy flowers are nearly 21.2 inches 

 Xanthosomas are especially^ fine, as fine and in diameter, pure white and usually borne in 

 imposing as their name is large; don't be pairs. The petals are of great substance and 

 afraid to try them because they have a hard the flowers keep for days when cut. 7c each; 

 name, 3 for 20c; 12 for 75c. 



ACHIMENES. A beautiful little plant of STOKESIA CYANEA. A hardy plant, with 

 easy culture, especially fine for the window gar- fleshy roots, as easy to grow as a strawberry 

 dt'n: will grow with very little direct sunlight, plant. Its handsome, double blue flowers, 3 or 

 They come in many shades, mostly blues and more across, resembling a monster Bachelor 

 purples, and are profuse bloomers. Mixed, 10c Button, will supply the demand for a con- 

 each; 3 for 25c; 12 for 90c. Red, White or etant-blooming blue flower. 10c each; 3 for 25c. 

 Blue, 15c each; one each of the 3 colors 40c. SOLANUM ACULEATISSIMUM. 

 Orders will be flUed either with bulbs or nice- OR GLA.NT JERUSALEM CHERRY. This is 

 ly started plants. one of the graiulfst of new fruiting ornamental 

 AMARYLLIS JOHNSONI. An old favorite plants, either for pot culture or for the garden, 

 with rich crimson ik>wers, each petal having a It Is herbaceous, the roots living over winter, 

 narrow white line thru the center. 30c each. ^'^ will supply nicely started young plants. 

 ARITNDO DONAX VARLEGATA. This Is a For more complete description see p. 42. Strong 

 giant among grasses, often reaching 10 to 12 joung plants 10c each; 3 for 25c. 

 ft., and with its beautifully stwped leaves and THE WONDERFUL DASHEEN. This bulb 

 heavy plumes it Is a gem that eyeryone should Ji^s been known as Caladium Alba but it has 

 have. Hardy over nearly the entire north, been found that Its true name is DASHEEN. 

 16c each: 3 for 40c. It ir. not only one of the best of the Elephant 

 CRINUM AMERICANUM. A native of the Ear type of plants .^s an ornamental, but it has 

 swamps of Alabama and Florida, bnt It grows edible tubers, and the leaves are said to make 

 in any good garden soil and is of easv cul- ^ good substitute for spinach. The leaf stems 

 ture. Handle like an Amaryllis, and the ^.re good served as asparagus or cut up In 

 beautiful clusters of large, pure white flowers vegetable soups. As an ornamental, when given 

 delicately sweet-scented, well repay for their T^^'^ soil and plenty of moisture, it Is hard to 

 car. 20c each: 3 for 50c. "^^'^' making more leaves than the old Cala- 

 EULALLA ZEBRINA. A beautiful ornament- dium Esculentums. Every one should try 

 al grass marked with broad vellow bands across }]^^^- ^ They are in such demand and stock so 

 the leaf. Nice clumps. 20c, 3 for 50c. limited I can offer them only in started plants 



HEDYCHFUM. OR BUTTERFLY LILY. Grows ^^'J^lri-r^J!^!^^' ^^ ^^° ^^^^'^ 3 for 40c. 



best on low. damp ground. Roots and plant XANTHOSOMA BATAVIENSIS. The Xan- 



much like Cannas, but the leaves are narrower thosomas are similar to Caladiums. having great 



and the flowers are produced from a close arrow-shaped leaves, and many have edible 



head, blooming about four o'clock p. m. The tubers. This variety has very dark purple 



pure white flowers look much like white butter- ^^ems and dark green leaves and Is one of 



flies and are verv fragrant. If kept in the ^P^ b^st ornamentals we know of. Fine for 



house in a growing state It blooms continuous- either garden or house culture where one has 



Iv. 15c each: 3 for 40c. fo^™ |°°"^^-/or a magnificent plant. 20o 



' HEMEROCALLIS FLAVA, or Lemon Day viwTw?fcnS;?"« TTTrrr^r^x, 



Lilv. An old garden favorite. 15c each! 3 for r.f Z: \ P ^^^^ ILLUSTRIS. Another plant 



40c. 1 ^'*^^f beauty, growing 18 Inches to 3 ft.. 



HEMEROCALLIS FULVA, or Orang-e Day F'in7''for''hnn4 ^l''^'^\'^^ with velvety black. 



Lilv. Oiie of the most constant bloome?s, very ^'^ ^^^ ^^^^^^ «^ outdoors. 20c each; 3 for 



1^-^y- 15c each; 3 for 4^c. XANTHOSOMA MARSHALLL Very quick 



HEMEROCALLIS FULVA, DOUBLE. Great- growing, medium-.size, green leaves on dark 



ly admir.-d. 15c each; 3 for 40c. stems. More statelv than the common Gala 



ISIS, VERNA. A native Am.-rican Iris, per- diums. Strong tubers or plants 20c each- q for 



fectly hardy and the dwarfest of the family: 50c. ^ ' "° ^^^'^' ^ ^^^ 



flowers as delicate as an orchid, blue marked XANTHOSOMA SAGITTIFOLIUM A vieor 



with orange. 10c each; 3 for 25c; 12 for 90c. ous grower; leaves light green be'autiful for 



IRIS, GERMAN BLUE. A beautiful large bedding; edible roots excellent for culinarvnnr 



flo^\er, 1 to 11. ft. hi?h. 10c each; 3 for 25c. poses. Price 20c each; 3 for 50c 



IRIS, GERMAN WHITE. A good mate to the XANTHOSOMA VIOL ACEUM. Grand species 



above, very handsome. 10c each; 3 for 25c. of large size, with deep, bluish-green very ud 



IRIS. SIBERICA- V.ry fine for cut flowers right foliage; a superb decorative subiect 2Sn 



and a rare uovelty. 3 ft. 15c each; 3 for 40c. each. J "-'" **'° 



ISMENE CALATHINA. A -rand summer flow- ZEPHYRANTHES, or Fairy Lily. Much like 



ering bulb, producing large amaryllis-like, pure +° Amaryllis, but smaller. Of the easiest cul- 



white, fragrant blossoms from June to Septem- ™^^ ^"°, ^^^-7 beautiful. Three colors. White, 



ber. Bulbs can be taken up in October and 5^^" ir^°°,o -^ Ln^^' Either color, 6c each; 3 



after a few weeks rest, potted and flowered vttpWa Tr??'"A^-^'-vTr„«.,« 



In the house in winter, or kept over to be ^ uui^a ±ii.AMi.jyTOSA. Among the hardv 



placed In spring. 20c. ornamental foliage and flowering plants this 



LIATEIS GEACIIIS. Bea„.it„I purple fe,".e'%t"r1,\^"„';,t',Sj ''a?p'ear'?oe™?d'i,'; 



