104 



JOHNSON .-.&.•. STOKES .■ 



TqBEROM5-R00TEt^ PEQSNl/iS. 



The Tuberous-Rooted Begonias are not grown to the extent 

 i/hey should be, as they are the handsomest of our summer flow- 

 ering bulbs and make grand bedding plants, flowering mag- 

 iiifieently in the open garden under the full rays of our hot 

 summer sun. They bloonr continuously like the geranium but 

 have a far finer range of color than this popular flower. The 

 bulbs can be taken up after frost and kept over winter in a dry, 

 warmi place. post-p.\id. 



Single varieties in finest mixtures, . . 15c. each; SI. 50 per dozen, 

 " " *' separate colors, crim- 



son, pink, white, yellow and orange, 20c. " 2.00 " " 

 Double flowering kinds, splendid, . . . 40c. " 4.00 " " 



MOXTBKETIAS. 



A very pretty Gladiolus-like class of bulbs, free blooming 

 and easy of cultivation. The sorts we offer succeed well in any 

 sunny spot, in fairly rich, well drained soil: must be taken up 

 in the fall and wintered like a Gladiolus. They are iu full glory 

 a month after all tender plants are killed by frost. 



M. Crocosnalteflora. Large flowerson spikes twelve to 

 twenty-four inches long, bright orange, dotted pnrple. Each, 

 10c.; doz., 75c. 



M. Potsii, Flowers funnel shaped, bright orange red with 

 spotted throat. Each, 10c. ; 3 for 2.5c.; doz., 7.5c. 



M. Rosea. Like the above except that the flowers are a 

 l>eautiful rose color. Each, 15c.; 4 for 50c.; doz., $1.2-5. 

 OXAIilS (Summer Blooming). 



Valuable for edging the borders of walks or flower beds. 

 AVhen planted two inches apart the.v soon produce an unbroken 

 row of beautiful foliage and pretty flowers. The.v are also ex- 

 cellent for pot culture. Varieties, Diepwi and Lasiandra, doz., 

 lOc; 100, 40c. 



TIGRIDIAS (SheU Flower). "^^ 



These are extremely beautiful, 

 and should be in every garden. 

 Planted in the open groimd in 

 ]May they commence blooming 

 early in July, and produce an 

 abundance of gorgeous flowers 

 until October. Late in autumn 

 the bulbs should be lifted, dried 

 and stored in the cellar, like 

 Gladioli. Tliey are one of the 

 easiest plants in the world to 

 cultivate and always bloom 

 abundantly. 



Tigridia Grandiflora Alba. 

 Its flowers are large, of a clear, 

 pearly-white color, marked at 

 the base of each division with 

 large spots of a reddish-brown 

 on a yellowish ground, forming 

 a fine contrast with the white of 

 the petals. lOe. each; 6for50e.; 

 or 13 for Sl.OO. 



TigridJa Conchiflora. Fine 

 yellow, spotted crimson. 7c. 

 each; 4 for 25c., or 18 for Sl.OO. 



Tigrldia Grandiflora. Very 

 large, bright crimson, centre 

 variegated with yellow. 7c. 

 each; 4 for 2oc.; 9 for 50c.; 18 for 

 $1.00. 



One Bolb of each variety for 20c. 

 post-paid. 



SINGLE TliBEEOUS-ROOTED BEGONIA. 



Half natural size. 



IRIS (Flower-de-Luce). 



This beautiful genus of plants ob- 

 tained its title of Iris — which is the 

 Greek name for the rainbow — from 

 the ancients, as the most appropriate 

 because of the varied hues and tints 

 of the flowers. Robust growing, 

 flowering in midsummer, varying 

 in shades of white, maroon, deep 

 blue, yellow, carmine and violet, 

 beautifully veined and mottled. 

 They are perfectly hardy and when 

 once planted will increase in size 

 and beauty every year. 



I. Ksenipferi. These Japanese 

 Iris often have flowers ten inches in 

 diameter; bloom in July; prefer a 

 moist, sunny situation. All colors, 

 nMxed,20c. each; doz., $2.00. 



I. Germanica. These rival the 

 orchid in variety of coloring, shape 

 and shading. Perfectly hardy and 

 adapted to "all situations. Price, 

 15<- each; $1..50 per doz. 



I. " Florentina." Pure white, 

 very free-flowering, deliciously 

 sweet-scented. 15c. each ; $1.50 per 

 doz. 



MONTBBETH ROSEA. 15c. each, 

 or six bulbs of each variety for $1.00. 



••• THH Il^IS. ••• 



Thou art the Iris, fair among 



the fairest, 

 Who, armed with golden rod, 

 And winged with the Celestial 



azure, bearest 

 The message of some God. 



Oh, Flower-dc-Luce bloom on, 

 and let the river 

 Linger to kiss thy feet ! 

 Oh, flower of song, bloom on, 

 and make forever 

 The world more fair and 

 sweet. 



TIGEIDIA GR.\>-DIFLORA ALBA. lOc each. 



IRIS K^MPFERi. 20c. each. 



