CHLIDANTHUS FRAGRANS. J 



Perhaps one of the finest new bulbs lately introduced. Begins to grow immedi- 1 

 ately after planting, and products in great profusion dense clusters of long, tubular • 

 Sowers of a rich golden yellow. They possess the most exquisite fragrance, and the » 

 blooms last for a long time if placed in water. As a pot plant they are very useful, g 

 and in the garden will prove also valuable, increasing in numbers rapidly. Being • 

 the second vear these bulbs are offered, the supply is still limited, so would suggest I 

 early orders. 20 cents each; 3 for SO cents; 7 for S1.00, postpaid. 



EUCO/1IS REGIA— Royal Crown. 

 The foliage is highly ornamental, being of a lively green, and copiously spotted 

 with brown. The llower stalk, which is also spotted, is crowded with hundreds of £ 

 yellowish green flowers, lasting in perfection for weeks, finally surmounted _ 

 with a crown of foliage, hence its name, "Royal Crown." 35 cents each; 3 for 31.00. § 



CHINESE YAM— Cinnamon Vine. 



One of the most valuable esculents; stem 12 to 20 feet in length, rapid growth, o 

 creeping or climbing habit, forming an excellent covering for a screen; flowers small, W 

 white, in clusters; leaves heart-shaped. A correspondent writes the Rural New g 

 Yorker: "The Chinese Yam possesses merits that should commend it to the agri- 

 cultural classes of the United'States. They have no insect enemy, and drought 

 affects them but very little, as they root so deeply. There is no necessity for 9 

 their being dug except when wanted. You can plant enough at one planting - 

 to last for years, each year bringing larger Yams. I consider them safer to " 

 depend on than the Irish Potato, which has its enemies and is so sensitive 5 

 to a little freeze." Small bulb lets, forming roots a foot in length in one - 

 yea.v, 25 cts. per dozen - , 1-year-old roots, SI. 25 per ciozeu; 86.00 per 100, postpaid. ^ 



Chlidanthus Fragrans. jj 

 PERUVIAN LILIES. § 



(Alstrcemerias.) B'g~ 



A very interesting and B 

 showy family, rapidly rising E — be"I 

 in favor since they are be- 

 -coming better known; hardy 

 when well established and much 



Peruvian Lilies. 



varied in colors, ranging 

 through all shades of orange, yellow, scarlet, pink, white and 

 black, beautifully blended. Wonderfully free bloomers, pro- 

 ducing a stalk of curious lily-like flowers, most accurately illus- 

 trated above. Plant the tuberous roots one foot deep. In dry, 

 well-drained positions, the Peruvian Lilies make one of the 

 handsomest groups imaginable. Mixed varieties, 15 cents each; 

 2 for 25 cents; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



CHINESE SACRED LILY. 



. , , ^, ... . Cinnamon Vine. 



This beautiful variety of Narcissus is largely grown by the Chinese, 

 to herald the advent of the new year and as a symbol of good luck, and can be seen well grown, in season, in the 

 window of every Chinaman who loves flowers. Easily handled, thrives and blooms readily when grown in water. 

 Plant in vase or dish about three inches deep; into it put V/ 2 inches of sand, cover with pebbles to the depth of 1 inch; 

 on this set the bulbs and keep the dish full of water. Although it is not necessary to keep them in the dark, better re- 

 sults may be obtained if kept shaded until the leaves begin to grow. If placed in water March 1st will flower by Eas- 

 ter. Cannot furnish bulbs after April 1st until October 15th. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 7 for 31.00, postpaid. 



ANTHOLYZA. /Ethiopica. 



A rare flower from the Cape of Good Hope, seldom seen in this country. Begins to grow immediately after the 

 the bulb is planted. The foliage is bright green, upright and sword-like. Each bulb produces several spikes 15 

 to 20 inches high, of large, brilliantly-colored flowers, in which yellow and red predominate, resembling the mouth 

 of an enraged animal. They last for a long time, one spike* being succeeded by another. These are exceedingly 

 useful for growing in the house in winter, as a dozen bulbs planted at intervals will be in bloom for many weeks. 

 Equally as desirable for out-door culture, thriving best in light, rich, sandy soil. They increase rapidly, so that 

 once ordered you will have a supply forever. At the extremely low price at which I am able to offer this beautiful 



Antholyza, not one 



customers should 



try them 



Scents each; 40 cents per dozen. 



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MILL A BIFLORA Mexican Star 



Flower. — A most remarkable ami handsome 

 summer flowering bulb, succeeding admirably 

 in sunny positions. The flowers are pure 

 waxy-white, with a delicate lemon yellow 

 centre. Kuch bulb produces from 6 to 8 flow- 

 ering stalks, the flowers being delightfully 

 fragrant. Thecut blooms will last fordavsin 

 water. 10 cents each ; 3 for 25 cents ; 7 lor M 

 cents ; S5 cents per doz. 



BKSSERA ELEGAN S.— Coral 

 Drops. — Produce unique flower stems aliout 

 2 feel high, supporting a dozen or more of 

 beautiful hell-shaped flowers of a rich coral 

 si arlet, with distinct white cup. They bloom 

 shortly after being planted in the open border, 

 ofttimesproducingasuccession of flower stalks, 

 thus blooming until killed by lrost. An ex- 

 cellent bouquet flower. 10 cents each ; 3 for 

 25 cents ; 7 for 50 cents ; 85 cents per doz. 



CYCLOBOTHRA PL AV A .—Golden 



SheU.— The habit of this little Golden Gem 

 is truly charming. The flowers are of a rich 

 golden yellow, spotted black and beautifully 

 Clipped. The foliage is thin and rush-like. 

 An excellent bouquet flower, lasting a long 

 time In water, in tact a lew sprays of each of 

 the Three Gems placed together form a clus- 

 ter heretofore unseen in the way of flowering 

 bulbs. 10c. each.; 3 for 25c; 7 for 50c; doz., 85c 



One Bulb of each of the Three Gems, only 20 Cents, postpaid. 



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