THE THREE GEMS; BLAZING- TORCH. 



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The Three Gems. 



These lovely flowers are a delight to all who plant them ; 

 sure to bloom ; in beautiful contrast. We offer large bulbs, 

 home grown, for one season. Cost only 20 cts. a Set. 



MillaBiflora {Floating Star). — This charming novelty of 

 recent introduction blooms profusely all Summer; the flow- 

 ers are full three inches in diameter, and pure wa.xy white; 

 they are borne in pairs on slender rush-like stems, and as they 

 are gently stirred by the passing breeze, remind one of FLOAT- 

 ING STARS. The petals are of great substance, and flower 

 stalks cut and placed in water will keep blooming for a week 

 or more. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts.; ^i per doz. 



Bessera Elegans ( Coral Drops). — This beautiful variety 

 is the direct counterpart of Milla Biflora in rich and striking 

 color, equaling it in graceful beauty. Pendulous clusters of 

 bell-shaped flowers are borne on long slender stems. The 

 color is a striking shade of coral scarlet, with pure white cup 

 and dark-blue anthers 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts; $1 per doz. 



Cyclobothera Flavia ( Golden Shell). — This golden gem 

 is of great beauty and easily grown ; the habit of the plant 

 and bloom is similar to Bessera; the color is clear golden 

 yellow, with intense black dots on each petal. Fine bulbs, 

 :o cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; $1 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER.— The Set of 3 Gems for 20 cts.; 3 of 

 each variety, 9 in all, for 55 cts.; 5 of each, 15 in all, 80 cts. 



flontbretia Crocosmiasflora. 



This extremely brilliant and graceful Summer flowering 

 bulb should be better known. Each bulb throws up sev- 

 eral flower stalks, which are loaded with slightly droopy 

 spikes of blossoms from 5 to 10 inches long; also with 

 numerous side spikes, the whole making a lonely display of 

 color. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, with six petals well 

 tumed back ; the color is intense orange scarlet ; a clump makes 

 a very showy sight ; also, used as a piece in a vase or basket, 

 will attract great attention. South of Washington, D. C, 

 the bulbs are perfectly hardy, and need not be lifted iii 

 Autumn. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts.; 12 for 75 cts. 



Brilliant Tigredias. 



Tigredia Grandiflora Alba,— Pearly white, marked at 

 base of petals a clear chestnut brown. A clump of this mao-- 

 nificent variety is a brilliant object. 15 cts.; 2 for 25 cts.; 

 ^1.25 per doz. 



Tigredia Grandiflora.— Large crimson flowers ; a well- 

 known and popular flower. 10 cts.; 3 for 25 cts.; $1 per doz. 



TigrediaConclliflora.— Splendid yellow flowers; showy, 

 handsome clumps. 10 cts.; 6 for 50 cts.; $1 per doz. 



The Set of 3 Tigredias named for 25 cts.; 2 Sets 

 45 cts.; 5 Sets, $1. 



Zephyranthus. 



5 cts 



Candida. — The old-fashioned sort, and very fine, 

 each ; 6 for 25 cts. 



Atamasco "WTiite.- At first a pale pink, changing to 

 pure white. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts.; $1 per doz. 



Atamasco Rosea. — A beautiful variety, upright flowers, 

 petals broad and spreading; color lovely rosy pink. 10 cts. 

 each ; 3 for 25 cts.; $1 per doz. 



The Set of 3 Zephyranthus for 25 cts.; 2 Sets 45 

 cts.; 5 Set3$l. 



Caladium Esculentum. 



A splendid ornamental foliage plant, suitable 

 coration cinbt jlint 1 1 1 r or giown m 



CALALltLM LjlLLENIUM. 



ground is warm. When killed down by frost in 

 root and store in cellar, secure from freezing, 

 gets older, it increases in size and strength. 20 

 for 50 cts.; 6 for $1 ; $2 per doz. 



Fancy=leaved 



Caladiums. 



Fancy-leaved Caladiums have 

 splendid large leaves, beautifully 

 spotted, margined and variegated 

 with white, pink, scarlet and other 

 bright colors. They are best 

 suited for pot culture in house, 

 conservatory or shaded situation. 

 Price, 40 cts. each ; 3 for $1. 



Tritoma Uvaria, 



Blazing Torch. 



A splendid plant, with flower 

 stalks 3 feet high, and large spikes 

 of brilliant flame-colored crimson 

 and yellow flowers, bearing a 

 close resemblance to Blazing 

 Torches; very striking and beau- 

 tiful; blooms in August and Sep- 

 tember, and always attracts a 

 great deal of attention. Not 

 hardy ; store in cellar over Win- 

 ter. See illustration. Price, 20 

 cts.; 3 for 50 cts.; 6 for gi ; $2 

 per doz. 



Lily of the Valley. 



Strong-flowering crowns, by 

 mail, postpaid, 5 cts. each ; 6 for 

 25 cts.; 12 for 50 cts.; 25 for $1.. 



for lawn de- 

 laige pots or 

 tubs; likes 

 warmth and 

 m o is ture. 

 When full 

 size, it stands 

 from 4 to 6 

 feet high. 

 The leaves 

 -■remimense, 

 tten meas- 

 I ng 4 feet 

 length by 

 feet in 

 ieadth;very 

 smooth, 

 bright green, 

 beautifully 

 veined with 

 daik green ; 

 should not 

 be planted in 

 Spring till 

 Fall, take up 

 As the root 

 cts. each ; 3 



TRITO.MA UVARIA. 



