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Gladiolus. — The Gladiolus is the most gorgeous and showy of summer 

 bulbs. The flowers are borne in spikes one to two feet long, and are of 

 the most brilliant and various colors imaginable. The culture is very simple ; 

 when danger from frost is past, set the bulbs about six inches apart, and two or 

 three inches deep. In the Fall take up and store in a warm place. We offer 

 an excellent assortment of extra fine bulbs, unnamed ; they are equal or supe- 

 rior to many of the named sorts. Price, 15 cents each ; $1.25 per dozen. 



Japan Lilly. — Rose colored. This superb flower is now so well known that 

 no description is necessary. It is perfectly hardy ; needs no protection, and 

 flowers freely during July and August — strong flowering bulbs; 25 cents. 



Tritoma Uvaria. — A very striking herbaceous plant, with flower stalk 

 three feet high, bearing flower spikes about one foot long; flowers orange, 

 yellow and scarlet, very showy ; root should be kept in cellar over winter ; 50 

 -cents. 



HOUSE PLANTS. 



Begonia Rex. — ^Very large leaves with a brilliant metallic lustre ; beauti- 

 fully veined and shaded; suitable for vases, baskets, &c.; 25 cents. 



Crape Myrtle. — A very beautiful flowering shrub ; hardy in the Southern 

 States, but requiring protection in the North, where it can be bloomed nicely in 

 a tub or box ; 25 cents. 



New Dwarf Pomegranate. — This magnificent flowering shrub originated 

 ■at Louisville, Ky., where it is nearly hardy. Its flowers are a brilliant orange 

 scarlet — a very rare and striking color — and are borne in profusion, even while 

 the plant is quite small. It is considered a great acquisition ; 25 cents. 



Rose Geranium. — This old favorite needs no description ; any one who has 

 jiot got it wants it ; nice plants ; 25 cents. 



White Carnation Pinks (Monthly). — In three finest varieties, De Graw, 

 Laura and White Fringed. These are valued highly for their delightful fra- 

 grance and easy culture, whether as house or border plants. If set in open 

 ground, they will bloom profusely during the summer, and can be potted in the 

 fall and will bloom again during the winter and spring months ; 25 cents. 



TENDER CLIMBING VINES. 



(For House Decoration.) 



Cissus Discolor. — An elegant parlor climber, requiring a] warm temperature ; 

 leaves beautifully shaded with dark green purple and white ; have a rich velvety 

 appearance, much prized ; 30 cents. 



Passion Vine. — ^Variegated Leaved. — A very pretty climber, with dark, 

 deep green leaves ; dark purple on the under side, and broadly striped with 

 light green ; 30 cents. 



