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BOliBS m SDIWIVIER flp AUTUIVII* BliOOlVIlJiG. 



The following Bulbs will be sent by mail or express, charges 

 rate they will be sent by express or freight, the purchaser payin 

 rate; no less than 50 at the 100 rate. Orders, with money, shouh 

 rotation. The tender Bulbs that are injured by frost will not be 



prepaid, when ordered at single or dozen rates; at the 100 



fthe charges. No less than six will be sent at the dozen 

 be forwarded as early as possible, and they will be filled in 

 sent until such danger is over in the spring. 



DAHLIA. 



The Dahlia has always been a favorite for autumn flower- 

 ing. The flowers are so symmetrical and perfect, and the 

 range of colors so large and varied that they will always be 

 popular where display is wanted. The roots are tender and 

 easily injured by frost. They should be set out three feet 

 apart, after all danger of frost is over, and during winter 

 placed in a cool cellar, and not allowed to freeze. The 

 plants should be supported by tying to stakes. Our collec- 

 tion of mixed dahlias, both double and single, is of the best, 

 comprising all the positive colors, with their most striidng 

 shades. Ready for shipment about April 1st. 



Dahli 



DoU BLE. 



LARGE FLOWERING, or SHOW DAH LIAS. 



EACH. 



Fulgens Picta, scarlet, tipped white 2.5 



Oolden Bedder, deep orange, fine form 25 



Madge Wildfire, light vermilion-scarlet, very beautiful 25 



Miss Dodd, bright golden yellow. One of the best yellows. 25 



Modoc, orange-carmine 25 



Vesta, pure white 25 



TVhite Dove, pure white 25 



POMPON, OR BOUQUET DAHLIAS. 



Guiding Star (or White Aster), pure white, very double. 



A prolific bloomer; fine for cut flowers 25 



Marguerite, pink; perfectly double; two inches in diameter; 



blooms profusely from 1st of August until frost. 



Its earliness renders it particularly valuable 25 



Little Goldlight, gold, tipped with scarlet 25 



EACH. DOZ. 100. 



Double, extra choice mixed. . .~ 25 2 00 12 00 



Single, extra choice mixed 25 2 00 12 00 



DIELYTK A— (Bleeding Heart). 



Tuberous rooted plants, blooming in the spring, favorably 

 known almost everywhere. They require only the ordinary 

 culture of border plants. Roots planted in spring or autumn 

 will flower freely. The roots should be divided every third 

 year. The flowers are delicate pink, very graceful, produced 

 continuously from May till July. Readrj for shipment about 

 April \st. 



Dielytra spectabilis each, 25; per doz., 2 50 



GLADIOLUS. 



No flower has gained more rapidly in public favor; this 

 could not well be otherwise, for in addition to the great 

 intrinsic merit of the flower, it is easy of cultivation, and 

 blooms the first season. The culture is very simple. They 

 thrive in almost any good soil, except a stiff clay, require 

 full sunlight, and are only liable to injury from rank man- 

 ure. Plant the roots six Lo nine inches apart, the large ones 

 four inches and the small ones two inches deep. Make an 

 early planting of the smallest roots first as soon as the 

 ground is sufficiently dry and warm, and continue to plant at 

 intervals of two weeks during the .spring and early summer. 

 In this way a succession of bloom may be had from midsum- 

 mer until frost. In autumn, before freezing, they should be 

 dug and dried, the earth and old roots removed, and then 

 stored in a cool dry place, secure from frost until spring. 



Gladioli. 



LEMOINE'S HYBRID GLADIOLI. 



Large Stained or Kutterfly. 



A new and distinct race of this nu\tchless class of plants, 

 characterized by the variety and strength of color ot their 

 flowers. Tlie flowers last remarkably well, while they attain 

 a size heretofore unthought of among Gladioli. No collection 

 would be complete without these, any more tlian would a col- 

 lection of Cannas without Crt)zy"s Hybrids as a part of it. 

 We have included in this list such varieties only as have been 

 thoroughly tested and are known to possess decided merit. 



EACH. DOZ. 



Enfant de Nanri/. purplish-red. lower petals deep 

 crimson. Color and blotching heretofore entirely 

 unknown in (.tladioli "^ 2 50 



Incendiari/. Flowers very large, vermilion, rose col- 

 ored throat, two lower petals scarlet purple 25 2 5(^ 



Lafayette. Flowers large, yellowish salmon, large 



crimson blotches on lower petals 25 2 50 



Marie Lemoine. Long spike of fine, well expandetl 

 flowers, upper divisions of a pale cream color, 

 flushed sjilmon-lilac. lower divisions spotted pur- 

 plish violet, bordered deep yellow 25 2 50 



Talma. Pale lilac, lower divisions violet-brown 25 3 50 



