SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. 



Amaryll 



SPECIAL AMARYLLIS OFFER. 



One large bulb of each of tbe 7 types of ama- 

 ryllis described on this page, truly a wonderful 

 and worthy collection, only $1.25 postpaid. 



ALPINIA OR QUEEN LILY. 



A picturesque and tropical-looking lily. Valu- 

 able lor large beds, or wherever prominent effect is 

 desired. An excellent centre plant, the foliage re- 

 sembling canna. The great spikes bear showy 

 flowers. Colors white, pink, lilac and bright yel- 

 low. The llowers remain fresh for a long while; 

 exceedingly fragrant. .Strong roots, 15 cents each; 

 2 for 25 cents ; S1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 



Alstrcemeria or Peruvian Lily. 



A lily that is rapidly gaining in popular favor. 

 See Illustration. Hardy when well established. 

 The colors range through orange, yellow, scarlet 

 and pink, and the markings include white and 

 black. \ wonderfully lice bloomer. The tuberous 

 root should be deeply planted, preferably in a well- 

 drained situation. 1 lie tubers multiply rapidly. 

 My Htock embraces a good variety of colors. 

 1J ets. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 81.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



AN INTRODUCTORY WORD. I cannot give space on these 

 crowded bulb pages to any lengthy introductory remarks, but wish to 

 remind the public that 1 have the most complete facilities in the 

 country for filling bulb orders. I try everything that is new, and 

 carry in stock everything that is best, and am quite willing to be com- 

 pared with any other house in the world on prices, quality considered. 



AMARYLLIS. 



A royal family of plants of the lily group, bearing a profusion of 

 flowers of the richest coloring. Adapted to pot culture all the year 

 round or to the open ground during summer. Alternate rest'and 

 growth is the secret of success with the amaryllis, and periods of 

 bloom must be followed by periods of absolute rest, if the largest and 

 best flowers are expected. In growth they require much water; 

 when at rest little or none. 



VEITCHII SEEDLINGS. The remarkable hybrids produced from 

 seed by celebrated English specialists will add to the fame and popu- 

 larity of the amaryllis. The flower size has been increased to a fool in 

 diameter, and the colors have been so improved and varied as to be al- 

 most beyond belief, in them we find tints of while, pink, rose, orange, 

 scarlet, crimson and maroon. Some are flaked, mottled or striped, 

 and some are of solid colors. In a thousand plants a thousand differ- 

 ent flowers may be found, and a dozen bulbs selected 

 at random will insure a wide variety of color. The buyer 

 ofasingle bulb is quite sure to get something unique. 

 The Veitchii Hybrids are wonderfully floriferous, 

 usually producing two or more spikes of bloom, each 

 bearing 3 too immense llowers, making a grand show. 

 They are of easiest culture. 30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents. 



FORJVIOSISSIJVIA. Also known as scarlet Mexican 

 lily. Of extremely rich, deep, velvety, crimson color. 

 It is a free bloomer, and succeeds well either in pots or 

 in the open ground. It blooms quite soon after plant- 

 ing in the soil. It can also be bloomed in water, like a 

 hyacinth. 15 cents each ; 2 for 25 cents. 



VITATTA. A most handsome variety. It has Im- 

 mense flowers and is a continuous bloomer. The color 

 of the flower is a white ground, beautifully pencilled 

 and striped with red and pink, making a beautiful and 

 dazzling combination. 25 cents each ; 3 for t>5 cents. 



DEFIANCE. This amaryllis blooms nearly the en- 

 tire season, producing from ten to fifteen large flowers 

 per bulb. The color is a deep crimson scarlet, striped 

 with white, making it very attractive and handsome. 

 This variety is held in especially high esteem in 

 Europe. 30 cents each ; 2 for 50 cents. 



BELLADONNA SPECTABILIS BICOLOR. The 



finest of the so-called belladonna lilies, its handsome and showy flowers being 

 larger than those of most of the species of amaryllis. Color white, with delicate 

 carnation at base and rose toward the upper part, striped with carmine. It Is 

 pretty beyond descript ion. It prefers a light, sandy soil, whether in garden or pot, 

 and should be deeply planted. 1 formerly thought it perfectly hardy, but find that 



it is not universally so, and hence recom- 

 mend that it be carried in-doors in autumn. 

 It should be in every collection, as it is one 

 of the most admirable. Its beautiful flow- 

 ers will last a week in water. 20 cents 

 each ; 3 for 50 cents. 



JOHNSONII. This amaryllis has a 

 very large flower of a rich, scarlet or crim- 

 son color striped with white. It is an extra 

 fine variety. 30 cts. each ; 2 for 50 cts. 



LONG I FOLIA ALBA. This variety 

 has long and abundant leaves. Hears large 

 clusters of pure white, sweet-scented flow- 

 ers, and is in all respects a satisfactory 

 amaryllis. 20 cents each ; 3 for 50 cents. 



ANTHOLYZA yETHIOPICA. 



A rare flower from the Cape of Oood 

 Hope. For its general appearance see the 

 illustration. Foliage bright green, upright 

 . and sword-like. A bulb produces several 

 ■■A spikes 15 to 20 Inches high, bearing large, 

 ^ bright flowers, in which yellow and led 

 predominate, resembling t lie mouths of en- 

 raged animals. Very useful for winter 

 blooming and equally desirable for open 

 air culture. Usually hardy, though In 

 some situations needing slight winter pro- 

 tection. The bulbs multiply rapidly. 

 Strong bulbs, 10 cents each ; 3 lor 25 cents; 

 75 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



ANTHOLYZA. 



Alstrcemeria or Peruvian Lili 



Achimenes. 



ACHIMENES. 



An excellent bulb for pot culture, w it li nearly the same require- 

 ments as begonias and gloxinias. Easily grown and of free-bloom- 

 lng habits. Sec illustration. Colors, white, red, heliotrope, etc., 

 with ornamental foliage, in some cases as handsome as coleus. 

 Bulbs should be potted as soon as received. Mixed colors, per bulb, 

 10 cents ; 3 for So cents ; 86 cents per dozen. 



TUBEROUS=ROOTED WISTARIA. Apios tuberosa, 



A perfectly hardy native American climber, bearing many clus- 

 ti is of lovciy dc-cp purple flowers with delicious violet fragrance. 

 In robust grow lb and habit it resembles t he w istarla, and has tbe 

 same graceful, drooping racemes, though smaller, it has become 

 widely popular. 5 cents each ; (i for '25 cents ; 15 c ents per dozen. 



ATAMASCO or FAIRY LILY. Zephyranthes. 

 Quite similar to amaryllis and easily cult Ivated, thriving in any 

 good garde n soil. It llowers freely all summer, and is cqally good 

 for pot culture. It make s an excellent cut flower, lasting for days 

 in water. See Illustration. 



Large, beaut Iful, purr white waxy llowers. Bulbs, S 

 6 for 25 cents; 50 cents per dozen. 

 ROSEA. A clear, rosy pink; handsome, upright flowers. 10 

 cents each ; 8 for 25 cents ; 90 cents per dozen. 



SELPIIUREA. Supe rb, clear yellow flower. Very handsome. 

 10 cents each ; 8 lor 26 cents ; S1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



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