d-LADIOLtrS AND GLOXINIAS. 



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New Gladiolus Gen. U. 5. Grant. 



This superb new variety was in troduced by us and offered last 

 season for the first time. It is the largest flowering Gladiolus 

 yet sent out ; the enormous spikes run two feet and upwards 

 in length, and are of firm, lasting substance ; the color is quite 

 distinct; ivory white, beautifully veined with purplish blue ; 

 a remarkable and valuable sort. Price, 50 cts. each. 



New Gladiolus Creole. 



A magnificent new French variety, introduced by us last 

 season. Spikes and flowers of unusually fine form ; color 

 rosy blush, flamed and shaded with carmine; deep crimson 

 blotch; very beautiful and distinct. Price, 50 cts. each. 



Special Offer. — If the two New Gladiolus described 

 above are ordered together, the price will be 75 cts. even. 

 They will be appreciated by amateurs and all who pride 

 themselves on the completeness of their collections. 



NEW GLADIOLUS SNOW WHITE. 



New Gladiolus Snow White. 



The frmous and long-looked-for Snow wnite Gladi- 

 olus. For an accurate description of this superb novelty we 

 quote from the notes of the grower and introducer: "It is 

 the only really pure white Gladiolus known ; the spikes are of 

 large size, set solidly with flowers from bottom to top; the 

 flowers are of the most beautiful shape, exquisitely recurved 

 and crisped; the superb spikes of blooni remain the same 

 pure color week after week, withstanding hot sun and wet 

 weather. The large bulbs send up vigorous and healthy 

 plants, each bulb producing a number of spikes." 25 cts. 

 each; 3 for 75 cts.; 6 for gi. 25; 12 for §2,50. 



New Gladiolus Africain. 



This grand variety is the darkest colored Gladiolus now 

 known ; sure to please all who like distinct and novel flowers ; 

 color rich slaty brown, finely streaked with shining dark 

 crimson and pure white. 30 cts. each ; 6 forgi-So. 



New Gladiolus The Sultan. 



This grand Gladiolus pleased the Turkish Minister so 

 much that he requested that some bulbs be sent to the Sultan 

 of his country. Large spikes, tawny salmon color. 50 cts. 

 each. 



New Gladiolus rir. Bains. 



This new English variety is strongly recommended as the 

 most distinct scarlet crimson, a remarkably solid and brilliant 

 effect ; superb spike. We are confident that this rare variety 

 will please the most critical amateurs. 45 cts. each ; 3forgi.io. 



Special OflFer.— We will send this collection of four 

 — the most distinct Gladiolus ever offered — by mail postpaid 

 for gi.io ; 2 sets for ^2 ; 5 sets for ^4. 



GLCCINIA CRASSirOLIA GRANDIFLORA 



Gloxinia Crassifolia Grandiflora. 



Gloxinia Crassifolia Grandiflora, or Improved 

 New French Strains of Gloxinias here offered, are the 

 most improved and beautiful race of Gloxinias now known. 

 The plants are of vigorous and healthy habit of growth, with 

 foliage of velvety green, surmounted with clusters of lovely 

 trumpet-shaped flowers, which combine colors, shadings, 

 markings and blendings in distinct and exquisite beauty seen 

 in no other flowers. The plants are easily grown from the 

 large bulbs we send out. They succeed best in pots or 

 boxes; if set in the open ground, they should be placed in a 

 somewhat shaded situation. When the plants have done 

 blooming they can be gradually dried off like Calla Lilies and 

 kept during Winter in a moderately warm dry place; they 

 will then be ready for starting into bloom the next season. 

 We offer below the most valuable named varieties, also our 

 unsurpassed mixed colors. All are fine, strong' Ameri- 

 can-grown bulbs. 



Gloxinia, Jenny Lind. — The superb flowers are erect 

 and striking; color a rich shade of deep purplish blue. 30 

 cts.; 3 for 80 cts. 



Glow. — Large flowers, pure white throat, crimson spots, 

 lips rich glowing crimson. 30 cts.; 3 for 80 cts. 



Punctata Elegans. — Color pure white, beautifully 

 spotted bright crimson. 30 cts.; 3 for 80 cts. 



Spotted Gem. — The gorgeous flowers are showy purple 

 and white. 30 cts.; 3 for 80 cts. 



Triumphant. — Beautiful variety; white throat, minutely 

 spotted deep crimson. 30 cts.; 3 for 80 cts. 



The Set of Five Beautiful Crassifolia Gloxinias na7ned 

 above for $i.£0. 



Our Superb Mixed Hybrid Gloxinias, All Colors. 



The named varieties described above will please the most 

 fastidious and exacting; but where the purchaser is not par- 

 ticular as to color, only wants first-class varieties, our selec- 

 tion of Hybrid Gloxinias here offered will delight all. 

 This unsurpassed mixture includes the best colors only, all 

 the dull and undesirable shades having been discarded. Fine, 

 strong bulbs, price, 25 cts.; 3 for 60 cts.; 5 for gi ; 12 for 

 ^2.25. 



Hyacinthus Candicans. 



This new species of Hyacinth blooms during August, Sep- 

 tember and October, growing from 18 inches to 2 feet high, 

 with long spikes of pure white, pendulous, bell-shaped flow- 

 ers. Bulbs perfectly hardy, flourishing in any situation. 

 Price of large bulbs, sure to bloom the present season, 15 cts. 

 each; 2 for 25 cts.; J1.25 per doz. 



