New Gladioli. 



The gladiolus is one of the most beautiful 

 summer-flowering bulbs, and is of easiest cul- 

 ture. The spikes of brilliant flowers attain a 

 height of about two feet. The color range is 

 rich and varied, including all the fiery tints. 

 This year I offer an almost entirely new list 

 of gladiolus bulbs, made up of Lemolne's new 

 hardy butterfly hybrids, characterized by 

 their glowing and fantastic markings. They 

 are almost strictly hardy, and will live out 

 over winter, with slight protection, but I 

 would prefer to house them and put them in 

 new ground each year. Prices end of list. 



ATLAS. Clear violet, with large velvety 

 maroon blotch. Large spike. 



ADMIRAL CODRBET. Finest of the pur- 

 ples in this class. Resembles a rare orchid. 



ADMIRAL PIERRE. Dark carmine, 

 blotched with maroon, bordered with yellow. 



ANDRE. Beautiful lively scarlet, with deep 

 ebony blotch. An extra bold and effective 

 flower. Long spikes and large flower. 

 C. HEINEMAN. Upper petals fiery red. Lower pet- 

 als crimson edged with gold. A beautiful combination. 



CHAS. MARTEL. A pure, rosy blush, with intense 

 carmine blotch. Very distinct from all others. 



EMILE LEMOINE. Bright Vermillion, dotted with 

 gold like an exotic butterfly. Very curious. 



ENFANTE DE NANCY. The upper petals a purple 

 red; the lower ones crimson. Very distinct. 



ETANDARD. A pleasing bright but light red, with 

 large yellow and crimson blotches. Fine spikes. 

 FROEBELI. A delicate light pink, with curious purple 

 blotch. An extra fine flower and large spike. 



INCENDIA. Flaming red; the brilliancy of this is so bright 

 as to be seen at a great distance. Indispensable for effect. 



LAMARTINE. Pure rosy flesh color, with bright purple 

 blotch. This delicate and light variety is one of the best. 

 LA FRANCE- Alight salmon, with large purple blotch 

 on yellow ground. Quite unique. Makes a fine bouquet flower. 



IRON MASK. Rich, deep, blackish crimson, the darkest of the 

 gladioli in this list. It is unique and will be needed for contrast. 

 MARIE LEMOINE. Very large flower of pale cream color; 

 lower petal violet maroon, bordered yellow. Brilliant and beautiful. 



OBELISK. Rich solferino, with deep crimson blotch, tipped with yel- 

 low. A most beautiful combination of rich colors and markings. 



ORRIFLAMME. A rich crimson shaded almost black. Magnificent 

 spike and flower. One of the very best. Should be in every collection. 



GOLDEN SCEPTRE. A fine, large, yellow flower, the best in this class. 

 It enlivens the whole collection and produces a pleasing contrast. 

 Prices of the above gladioli, 8 cts. each; 4 for 25 cts., 65 cts. per dozen. 

 One of each of the above 18 Lemoine's New Hardy Butterfly Hybrids, a 

 collection of rarest beauty and variety and of most vivid markings, 81.00. 



Maule's Extra Fine Mixed Gladiolus. 



Large blooming bulbs, representing not only the above described choice 

 Lemoine Hardy Hybrids, but all the best of the older sorts. 3 for 10 cts.; 

 35 cts. per dozen; 81.75 per 100, postpaid. By express, 81.25 per 100 ; 811.00 per 1,000. 



Tuberoses. 



TRITOMA. 



UVARIA GRANDIFLORA. 



Red Hot Poker. Flame Flower. A 

 very showy plant, blooming in sum- 

 mer and autumn, producing great 

 heads or terminal spikes of deep 

 orange - red, tube - shaped flowers. 

 Very effective for the lawn, and quite 

 indispensable among shrubbery. Its 

 tall spikes of vivid orange-red flow- 

 ers make a beautiful display from 

 August until November. 20 cents 

 each ; 3 for 50 cents, postpaid. 



Excelsior Double Pearl Tuberose. 



The tuberose is so universally known and grown that no description of It 

 is necessary. The illustration shows the perfected type. It is the most con- 

 spicuously sweet-scented of all the summer-flowering bulbs and is so easily 

 grown that everybody may enjoy it. The long spikes of wax-like flowers are 

 rich rewards for the slight trouble involved in its culture. Get the bulbs into 

 the ground as soon as the weather becomes warm. My stock of bulbs is un- 

 usually fine this year, insuring profusion of bloom. 



EXCELSIOR DWARF DOUBLE PEARL. The best sort 

 known. Not as tall as the old double Italian, but yields longer 

 spikes. The flowers are large, full double and extremely sweet. 

 5 cents each ; 6 for 25 cents ; 40 cents per dozen ; 30 for 81.00, post- 

 paid. By express, 81.25 per 100. 



NEW VARIEGATED LEAVED. Leaves bordered creamy 

 white ; flowers single, very large and extremely early, blooming 

 several weeks in advance of other single sorts ; very fragrant 

 and excellent as a bouquet flower. 5 cents each; 6 for 25 cents; 

 40 cents per dozen, postpaid. By express, $1.50 per 100. 



PERSIAN RANUNCULUS. 



The Persian ranunculus are very free flowering and their 

 blooms are of the greatest beauty. The colors range from white 

 to almost black, with all the delicate tints of the rainbow inter- 

 mediate. They are continuous and free-flowering; the cut 

 blooms are exceptionally fine for bouquets, lasting a long while 

 in water after being cut. The bulbs are perfectly hardy and may 

 safely remain in the ground all winter. Grown in pots they 

 make fine house plants. 10c. each ; 3 for 25c; 85c. per dozen. 



NYMPILEA ODORATA. 



This is the well-known and popular fragrant pond lily, whose 

 white blossoms are more univesally sought for and enjoyed 

 than the flowers of any other sort. It is so easily grown so ad- 

 mirable and so cheap that I urge its use wherever shallow 

 water is within reach of the cultivator. It is only necessary to 

 set the roots in the mud, in similar situations with other 

 aquatic plants and preferably where the water is sluggish. The 

 roots will live over winter in the mud. 15 cts. each ; 2 for 25 cts. 



PHRYNIUM VARIEGATUM. 



This interesting plant (see illustration) is somewhat like a 

 canna in habit of growth; leaves 6 to 10 inches long and 2 to 4 

 inches broad, of oblong lanceolate form. Color of leaf, clear 

 pale green, beautifully variegated with white and pale gold. 

 Markings much varied. It thrives in sun or shade ; in pots or 

 open ground. The tuber starts quickly and grows well, and the 

 plants prove to be very ornamental. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts. 

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Variegated Gladwin. 



An ornamental plant of great 

 value. Its handsome leaves are va- 

 riegated with white and green. The 

 numerous flowers are of a pleasing 

 blue, and the ripened seed pods open 

 and expose the bright red seeds, 

 which are as large as peas. The 



Elant is easily grown and perfectly 

 ardy. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



PHRYNIUM VARIEGATUM. 



