FAUST'S SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS. 



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Hardy Cyclamen. Hyacinthus Candicans. 



HARDY CYCLAMEN. This handsome species of Cycla- 

 men has a large and solid bulb that can be planted in a pot 

 of ordinary soil, and will commence to bloom almost imme- 

 diately. The flowers, which are borne in great profusion, 

 are of large size, and vary in color from pure white to deep- 

 est rose and red. The bulbs retain their vitality for years, 

 producing a large number of flowers each succeeding season. 

 In mild localities this Cyclamen is perfectly hardy. The 

 foliage is most beautifully marked and blotched, as shown iu 

 the engraving. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. Giant Summer Flower- 

 Ing Cape Hyacinth. A new species of Hyacinth. Foliage 

 is extremely effective, resembling the Yucca. Very showy 

 for the centre of a bed, also effective if grown in groups. 

 The flower spikes are from 4 to 5 feet high, bearing from 20 

 to 30 large bell-shaped, pure white, fragrant blossoms. 

 Strong bulbs produce 2 or 3 and even 4 flower stems during 

 their blooming season. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts. ; 7 for 50 

 cts.; per doz., 75 cts.; 100 for $5.00 ; excellent for bedding. 

 CRINUMS. 



Crinum Capensis. Nothing can be more glorious than 

 the royal bulb when in bloom. It flowers in summer, the 

 blossoms being exceedingly large and fragrant, produced in 

 umbels of 10 and often 15 blooms, the petals of which are 

 creamy white, with a delicate pink stripe running through 

 the centre. A bulb of the greatest value, being almost hai'-dy. 

 Price 40 cts.; 3 for ^i.oo. Note our low price. 

 A pure white sort, 50 cts. Perfectly hardy below Washington. A Crinum in Bloom. 



Crinum Americanum. Less beaiitiful than the above, but with large flowers and more of them — 

 pure white, 7nost deliciously sweet scented. Foliage evergreen, i to 2 feet long. A striking plant and 

 far more beautiful than many of the higher-priced sorts. Price, 30 cts. ; 2 for 50 cts. 



Crinum Ornatum. An exceedingly rare sort. Usually two enor- 

 mous flower stalks appear at the same time ; each will reward us 

 with nearly a dozen lily-like flowers of the greatest beauty and 

 fragrance. Sure to create a sensation anywhere when in bloom. 

 Extra large bulbs, sure to bloom, $1.50 each ; large bulbs, 

 75 cts. These three fine Crinums, $1.25. All Crinums do better 

 planted in the garden. 



THREE GEMS. 



Milla Biflora. One of the finest bulbs recently introduced ; 

 flowers pure waxy white, very fragrant, borne on stalks about 18 

 inches high ; the petals are very thick and firm and flowers last 

 well in water. It blooms with wonderful freedom, and is already 

 a favorite florists' flower. Each, 15 cts.; 10 for |i.oo. 



Bessera Elegans. Long, narrow grass-like leaves and slender 

 flower stalks, i foot high, carrying a loose umbel of flowers, each 

 a scarlet bell marked with white lines, stamens with light blue 

 anthers. A wonderful free bloomer. Each, 15 cts.; doz., ^1.25. 



Cyclobothra Flava. Excellent bloomer, delights everyone with 

 its golden butterfly-like flowers during the entire summer. Each, ^ 

 15 cts. One of each of these 3 gems for 35 cts. ; 4 of each for ^i.oo. 4}v. 



THE PTJKPI,E M1XI.A. It flowers in dense clusters of 12 to 30 blossoms, 

 each 2 inches across and of a bright violet purple color with a deep stripe 

 running through each division. A bulb often produces several flower spikes 

 during a season. 8 cts. each ; 75 cts. per dozen. 



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