ST. BRIGID OR POPPY ANEMONES. 



Nothing could exceed the beauty of these new and now 

 widely popular Irish anemones. They are perfectly hardy, 

 and bloom profusely year after year, throwing up flower 

 talks one to two feet" high. The colors embrace all the rain- 

 ow shades and tints, and even black, white and green. Many 

 owers are mottled, while others are striped edged or ringed, 

 a partially shown in the illustration. The flowers are large, 

 reaching two, three or even four inches in diameter. If 

 the seed be sown early in rich soil, there will be a liberal 

 yield of flowers the first season until well after frost, and 

 the plants will bloom the next season in greater profusion 

 than ever. These beautiful anemones are unsurpassed for 

 cut flowers, as they will remain fresh in water for a week 

 or more. The foliage is fern-like and graceful. The 

 plants will bloom in the house in winter, in a very satis- 

 factory manner and enliven any collection of winter 

 blooming plants in which they may be grouped. Strong 

 roots, 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 90 cts. per dozen, postpaid. 



I can also furnish seed of St. Brigid Anemone at 10 cents 

 per packet ; 3 packets for 25 cents. 



Anemone. 



St. Brigid or Poppy 

 BESSERA ELEGANS. Mexican Coral Drops. 



Free blooming bulbous-rooted plants bearing bright vermillion-colored flowers 

 marked with rosy white. The flowers are borne in umbels, on stalks one to two feet 

 high, during two* months of summer and autumn, and are very beautiful. A single 

 bulb will sometimes produce six or more flower stalks. Plant the bulbs quite deeply in 

 the ground; six inches, if the soil be good. Take up bulbs and keep them warm and 

 dry during winter. 10 cents each ; 3 for 25 cents ; 85 cents per dozen. 



TUBEROUS=ROOTED BEGONIAS. 



Plant the dry tubers at any time when the ground is warm ; a wealth of bloom will be 

 afforded during summer and fall. The flowers embrace many shades and hues, such as 

 crimson, pink, white, yellow, orange, scarlet, etc. Usual size of flower, 3 inches ; some 

 reach 4 inches. Keep bulbs in dry, warm place during winter. 



Begonia Duke Zeppelin. This is undoubtedly one of the most gorgeous and 

 brightest of the summer-flowering tuberous-rooted begonias. It is a proiuse and con- 

 tinuous bloomer, havlug bloomed in the open ground uninterruptealy irom May until 

 October. The waxy flowers are glowing scarlet and as double as camellias. It stands 

 the hot summer sun remarkably and I commend it highly. 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents. 



Double Varieties Mixed. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; 81.35 per dozen! 



Single Varities Mixed. 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; yu cents per dozen. 



Single Varieties, Separate Colors. White, yellow, pmk.'scarlet and crimson. 

 Any color, purchaser's choice. 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 90 cents per dozen. 

 ASTILBE CHINENSIS. 



The Pink Splrcea. 



A recent introduction from China, dis- 

 tinct from any other Spiraea and a grand 

 acquisition. It is perfectly hardy and is 

 adaptable to pot culture or for the hardv 

 border. It is a strong grower with good 

 foliage. The flower stems are erect, long, 

 with large plumes of feathery delicate 

 pink flowers. It is perfectly hardy out- 

 doors and will give good satisfaction 

 everywhere. 30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents. 



BRISBANE LILY. 



This handsome, bulbous rooted plant is 

 a native of Australia. It has ornamental 

 foliage, and produces large heads of ele- 

 gant and charming white flowers. If 

 rested during the winter and set in the 

 open ground in May it will bloom finelv 

 during the summer months. It is a rare 

 plant. Take up in the fall. Strong bulbs. 

 60 cents each; 2 for S1.0C, postpaid. 



CYCLOBOTHRA FLAVA. 



Golden Shell. The flowers are of a 

 rich golden yellow, spotted black, and 

 beautifully cupped; foliage thin and rush- 

 like. An excellent flower for cutting. 

 10c each; 3 for 25c; 85c per dozen. 



ORINOCO BANANA. 



This makes a desirable and magnificent specimen 

 plant for the lawn, either grown in a plant tub or set 

 directly in the soil. The stately growth and grand 

 effect of the banana plant is charming and an object of 

 rare display. This specie can be easily and success- 

 fully grown anywhere, both North and South. It de- 

 lights in a warm, sunny situation and excessivelv rich 

 soil and plenty of moisture. This is the first season I 

 offer tubers of the banana, and it gives manvan oppor- 

 tunity of acquiring a rare and effective p'lant. Not 

 hardy. Strong tubers, 20 cents each; 3 for 5u cents. 



BRAVO A GEMINIFLORA. 



Sometimes called twin flower, on account of the 

 flowers being arranged on the spikes in pairs. It is a 

 decidedly pretty and charming thine. It blooms in a 

 few weeks after planting, continuing in great profu- 

 sion. It has brilliant scarlet, long, tubular-shaped 

 flowers on large spikes, which are greatly admired. 

 _ Beautiful as a garden or pot plant. Hardv outdoors if 

 Astilbe Chinensis. ( Pink Sp i r>ea. ) given protection. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



BUTTERFLY LILY. Hedychium coronarium. 



This fine tuberous-rooted plant is an excellent com- 

 panion to the canna. It flourishes best on low, moist 

 land, in half shade, where it will form a dense clump 

 three or four feet high, producing a mass of fragrant, 

 pure white flowers, looking like or suggesting butterflies. 

 The flowers are borne in large terminal clusters. If 

 grown as a pot plant it can be taken to the house before 

 frost, where it will flower during the winter if given a 

 warm, sunny situation and kept moist. It is a desirable 

 plant. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; £1.25 per dozen. 



VARIEGATED DAY LILY. 



This is a grand variegated species of Funkia or Dav 

 Lily that should be in every garden. It is perfectly 

 hardy and multiplies rapidly. It is adapted to the lawn, 

 shrubbery border, rock work, etc. It thrives best in 

 deep, rich ground. In early summer the plants throw 

 out numerous stalks of lilv-like flowers, of a rich, celes- 

 tial blue color, which add to the beautv of the variegated 

 leaves. This Day Lily is one of the t>est in cultivation. 

 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 90 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



BLUE AFRICAN LILY. 



This superb plant is also known as the Blue Lilv of the 

 "S ile. It produces a large, luxuriant clump of evergreen 

 ioliage, spreading in every direction as widelv as per- 

 mitted, and surmounted by thirtv or fortv flower stalks, 



carrying numerous, large, bright blue flowers. The peculiar, rich color of the leaves and 

 the cleanness and depth of blue of the flowers make the plant a showv one. It must be car- 

 ried indoors during winter. It blooms freelv in pot or box, and will do nicelv in summer in 

 a shaded or partly shaded situation, near buildings or under trees. A well-developed speci- 

 men at Briar Crest commanded no end of admiration last vear, largelv on account of the 

 clear, bright blue color of its many flowers. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; 5*1.25 per dozen 

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