HARDY FLOWERING BULBS. 



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WlHTEl JkCQHITE, 



Imported from Europe. The plant blooms in early Spring and is a most 

 desirable acquisition to any collection. The foliage is emerald green, and 

 the blossoms large and of a deep golden yellow, suitable for planting in 

 shaded or moist situations ; very ornamental and interesting. 5 cts. each ; 

 6 for 25 cts.; 12 for 40 cts. 



iSSIA ISOTLIHTA. 



This lovely flowering bulb is the " Quamash " of the Indians ; as a hardy 

 plant it is very valuable for shrubbery borders or wherever a clump of hardy 

 flowers is desirable. In early Spring the flower stocks grow sturdily 2 to 3 

 feet high, and produce magnificent spikes of starry-like blue flowers, each 

 at least 2 inches across. A clump in bloom is a striking and graceful sight. 

 The flowers are very fine for cutting, lasting a long time when placed in 

 water. Can also be easily grown as a pot plant for Winter blooming, giving 

 it the same treatment as Hyacinths (see cut). 8 cts. each ; 2 for 15 cts.; 

 4 for 25 cts.; 12 for 75 cts. 



CAMASSIA ESCULENTA. 



(LEOPARD SPOTTED.) 



A very beautiful and handsome Lily from California; entirely hardy; 

 grows 3 to 5 feet high ; very free flowering ; color, bright orange red, 

 with lighter orange centre ; large clusters of flowers, that look very beau- 

 tiful and striking. 15 cts. each ; 3 for 40 cts. ; 6 for 75 cts. 



ElYTHlOHroM QMP 



THE BEAUTIFUL WOOD LLLY. 



These exceedingly ornamental hardy plants are now im- 

 mensely popular. They are generally planted in open ground, 

 where they are entirely hardy and will found a colony, taking 

 care of themselves. They will also delight all as a window 

 plant for Winter blooming, being of the easiest culture and 

 sure to bloom freely in Midwinter ; a few bulbs will give a pot 

 full of handsome foliage plants, which produce numbers of 

 graceful, drooping, Lilylike flowers ; color, a fine shade of 

 yellow. The bulbs should be potted or planted soon after 

 being received, as they suffer if allowed to remain dry. 6 cts. 

 each ; 3 for 15 cts.; 12 for 50 cts. 



01HOTMOQALOT UM1ILJLTOT. 



STAR OF BETHLEHEM. 



This lovely flowering bulb is valuable both for pot culture in 

 the house during Winter, and in the open ground for early 

 Spring blooming. Unlike O. Arabicum, this variety is entirely 

 hardy, and once planted it will become a permanent and beau- 

 tiful addition to the garden. It is sure to do well under any 

 ordinary circumstances, and the bulbs cost so little that no gar- 

 den should be without a clump. In pots, culture is of the 

 simplest. The star-like white blossoms are borne in great 

 umbels. Fine bulbs, 5 cts. each ; 3 for 10 cts.; 12 for 35 cts. 



Rmmbqw III* 



The species of Iris described below will give great satisfaction grown in 

 pots. Several can be placed in a five-inch pot for Winter blooming in the 

 house, as they are easily grown, sure to bloom, and above all are something 

 new. The species offered are remarkably alike for their curiously constructed 

 flowers and the peculiar manner in which the colors are blended ; also can be 

 planted in the garden; entirely hardy. 



Anglica. — Finest mixed seedlings, including great and striking variety of 

 color, splendid for bedding or borders, will afford a gorgeous display. 10 cts. 

 each ; 3 for 25 cts. 



Hispanica. — Finest mixed, intense and dazzling colors, also suitable for 

 beds or borders and for pot culture. 5 cts. each ; 6 for 25 cts. 



Peacock Iris. — Very showy, pure white, with bright blue spot on each 

 petal. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts. 



Persian Iris ( Violet scented). — Showy flowers, different colored standards ; 

 bright yellow beardless keel, with waved edges, short stem ; fine for pots. 

 10 cts. each ; 3 for 23 cts. 



Spanish Iris Gold Cup. — Bronze and yellow colors blended, a very 

 fine and striking variety. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts. 



Set of five named above, 40 cts. 

 The I"rices given include the Postage, which we pay. 



