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SCILLAS. 



Scillas are so early, hardy and easy to grow 

 that they should be as popular as the Crocus 

 and Snowdrop. Their bright blue flowers form 

 beautiful masses of color. 



S. Siberica. Sprays of soft, bright blue 

 flowers. 3for5cts.; doz. 15 cts.; per 100, 75 

 cents. 



ERYTHRONIUM. 



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(dogs tooth violet.) 



0. Arabiciiiu. 



ERYTHRONIUM. (DOGS TOOTH VIOLET.) 



Large flowering cream-white bells, on graceful 

 sprays and fineh' variagated leaves. Loves a moist 

 shaded situation. 3 for 10 cts. ; doz. , 35 cts. 



RANUNCULUS. 

 Ranunculus are not generally considered hardy, 

 but when planted 3 inches deep in dry, sheltered 

 situations, they will endure all but our severest 

 winters. The flowers are of beautiful shapes and 

 colors. They are also pretty for growing in pots. 

 Persian, Turban and French. Mixed colors or sepa- 

 rate. 2 cts. each; 15 cts. per doz*. 

 ORNITHOGALUM. 

 Large flowering clusters, made up of many star- 

 shaped milk-white blossoms. They have a jet-black centre, and an 

 aromatic fragrance; will bloom by Easter. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz. 



Ixias. Showy plants from South Africa; with flowers in long spikes, like the Gladioli. 



Choice mixed, 2 for 5 cts.; per dozen, 20 cents. 

 Sparaxis. Attractive, with blossoms something like the Ixias. Fine mixed bulbs, 2 



for 5 cts. ; per dozen, 20 cents. 

 Babiaua. A charming genus, with leaves of the darkest green. They vary in color 

 from the richest carmine to the brightest blue. Many of 

 them are sweet scented. Fine for pot-culture. 3 for 10 cts. ; 

 per dozen, 35 cents. 

 AUiuiu Neapolitimiii. Pure white flowers in loose, graceful 



umbels. 3 for 10 cents; per dozen, 25 cents; per 100, I1.25 

 Triteleia Uniflora. Pretty star shaped flowers of white and blue, 

 ^✓^jJIIBi^^^y with delicate primrose perfume; hardy. 2 for 5 cents; per 



dozen, 20 cents. 



RANUXCUI.US. 



IXIAS. 



