HARDY FLOWERING BULBS. 



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Enjthronium 

 Grandiflora. 



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Erythronium Grandiflora* 



THB BEAUTIFUIV WOOD I^II^Y. 



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 Lily-like 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, 5 cts. 

 each ; 6 for 25 cts.; 12 for 40 cts. 



Erythronium Revolutum* 



In introducing this splendid new variety for the first time, 

 we recommend it as a valuable addition to our gardens. 

 Those -who know the beauty of Erythronium will best appre- 

 ciate this new species when we say it is the most beautiful of 

 the family. The flowers are large, of great substance and in 

 color a very striking white, tinged with green. The leaves 

 are narrow, beautifully marbled, and mottled with brown. 

 It is unlike any other variety in cultivation, and, being of 

 easy culture, growing to perfection in ordinary soil and loca- 

 tion, is worthy of recognition. Fine bulbs, 15 cts. each ; 

 2 for 25 cts.; 5 for 50 cts. 



Camassia Esculenta* 



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 mag- 

 nificent spikes of starry-hke 

 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). 3 

 Camassia Esculenta. for 10 cts.; 12 for 25 cts. 



Scilla Siberica. 



SCILLA. 



Scilla Siberica or Prsecox (see cut). — A most beautiful 

 variety ; equally desirable for planting in the open ground for 

 earliest Spring flowers or in pots for Winter blooming. The 

 bulbs are entirely hardy and thrive with little or no care. 

 The flowers are borne in greatest profusion, and are an ex- 

 quisite rich blue color; grown in pots they will be in bloom 

 from Christmas until April; in the open ground the flowers 

 come almost before the snow is gone. 2 for 5 cts.; 20 cts. per 

 dozen; ^1.25 per 100. 



Clusii {Peruviana). — Also known as the Peruvian Hyacinth 

 and Cuban Lily. Recommended as the grandest of all Win- 

 ter bloomers ; produces an enormous cluster of star-shaped 

 blue flowers, which remain in bloom a long time. See page 

 17 for further description and illustration. 15 ets. each ; 3 

 for 35 cts. 



Wood Hyacintli { Camp anu lata). — An elegant plant for 

 the shrubbery borders or grass in odd corners ; grows i to 2 

 feet; splendid spikes of bell-shaped flowers, which droop 

 gracefully ; perfectly hardy ; blue and white colors mixed. 

 3 cts. each ; 12 for 30 cts. 



I each of the varieties named above, 20 cts. 



Camassia Cusickii. 



This is a grand new species, destined to become a general 

 favorite wherever grown. The bulbs are large, running from 

 2 to 8 ounces. The leaves are particularly fine — fully a foot 

 in length. It blooms in wonderful profusion, producing in 

 great racemes, 2 to 3 feet in height, hundreds of pale sky- 

 blue flowers. Equally satisfactory for open-ground cultiva- 

 tion of for planting indoors. We recommend this splendid 

 variety most highly, and ask our customers to give it a trial. 

 Fine bulbs, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



Ornothogalum Arabicum* 



A Splendid Winter-Flowering Bulb. Sure to bloom. 



This magnificent new Winter-blooming bulb from Arabia 

 gives great satisfaction. The bulbs are large and solid, some- 

 what resembling Hyacinths ; the leaves are long, narrow and 

 graceful; flower stalks are thrown up to a height of 18 or 20 

 inches, and produce immense clusters of pearly-white flowers, 

 each having a jet-black centre. This distinct character, 

 together with the durability of the flowers, makes this grand 

 novelty the best Winter bloomer now offered. Bulbs can be 

 planted in 4-inch pots, and given the same culture as Hya- 

 cinths. If planted in open ground, they should be given 

 slight protection. Price of large bulbs, sure to bloom, 6 cts. 

 each ; 5 for 25 cts.; 12 for 50 cts. 



The Cinnamon Vine* 



A very rapid grower, and considered by many to be the most 

 valuable climber of its type in cultivation, and is extremely 

 desirable as a Winter-blooming vine for window. It is 

 entirely hardy, therefore a splendid outdoor climber. The 

 delicate white flowers are produced in profusion and are 

 deliciously sweet, emitting a delightful cinnamon odor. 

 Roots, 5 cts. each ; 7 for 25 cts. 



Xlie prices given include tlie postagre, -wliicli "we pay, 



