BODDINGTON S ~^yUa£lVy BULBS 



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Miscellaneous Bulbs and Roots 



FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SUMMER FLOWERING 



AMARYLLIS 



In order to obtain fine specimensof Amaryllis the following method 

 should be followed : On receipt o\ the bulbs they shoukl be placed 

 where they will be always slightly moist and warm — under the 

 benclies of a greenhouse, for example. Do not pot up the bulbs 

 before the flower-buds appear; when first potted, gi\e very lit'Je 

 water, and promote growth by giving moderate bottom liL-at ; 

 increase the su|)ply of water as the iilants jirogress. Owing to the 

 increased demand Jor Amaryllis ( Hippeastrum i vittata Hybrids, we 

 have made arrangements with a European house, who are specialists 

 of this grand flowering bulb, to supply us with the very latest crea- 

 tions and varieties of this popular plant and offer them as follows. 



Amaryllis Hippeastrum 



We ofTer named varieties in collection of si.x varieties, each 

 from the most comprehensive collection in P'urope from Si,s to 

 S50 per collection of si.K bulbs, and shall be pleased to furnish names 

 and descriptions upon application. 



Mixed Grand Varieties. (Quality B) without.names, $1 each, gio 

 per do/.., $75 per 100; (Quality A ) $2 eacli, 20 per doz., 8150 per 100. 



Belladonna major (Belladonna Lily). Flowers white, flushed and 

 tipped deep rose. 25 cts. each, $2 per doz. 



Defiance. Named Vittata hybrid. Vermilion-red, striped white ; 

 very beautiful. 60 cts. each. j56 per doz. 



Formosissima (Jacobaean Lily). Crimson. 2S cts. each, $2 per doz. 



Johnsoni (Bermuda Spice Lil\ ). Crimson flowers, white stripes, 



50 cts. each. f5 per doz. 



Nerine Sarniensis (Guernsey Lil\ ). Bright crimson. 10 cts. each. 



51 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 



Nerine Corusca major. Scarlet. Si each, $10 jier doz., $75 per 100. 

 Nerine Frothergilli major. Vivid 



scarlet, a grand nerine. $1 each, $10 



per doz., $75 per kx). 

 Solandiflora conspicua. Bright red, 



striped with broad white bands. 75c. 



each, $7.50 per doz. 

 Vallota purpurea (Scarborough Lily.) 



Vivid scarlet. 50 cts. each, S4 per doz. 

 Zephyranthes rosea ( Zeiihyr Flower, 



or Fairy Lily). The hardy Amaryllis. 



Beautiful rose-colored flowers on 



stems 10 to 12 inches high. 5 cts. each, 



40 cts. per doz. , $3 per 100. 

 Zephyranthes alba. Pure white. 



5 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz., S3 per 100. 



ANEMONE. Noneofthe.spring 



flowers surpass 



the Anemone in brilliancy of color and 

 profusion of bloom. Tliey are very last- 

 ing, and have of recent )-ears become 

 very popular for cut-flower use and for 

 t.ihle decorations. 



Coronaria, Single Blue. A charming 

 \arietv. 25 cts. per doz., $i.so per 100. 

 Single White (The Bride). Pure 



white. 25c. per doz , $1., so per 100. 

 Single Scarlet. Very brilliant. 25c. 



per doz, f i.,soper 100. 

 Double Ceres. While, shaded with 

 rose. 2.S cts. per doz., $1.50 per \oo. 

 Double Ceres, Rosetti. Dark pink. 



25 cts. per doz., ,^1.50 per kx). 

 Double Ceres, King of the Scar> 

 lets. Brilliant veiniilion. 35 cts. 

 pi'r doz., %2 per 100. 

 Fulgens. Rich, dazzling scarlet. 35c. 



per doz., Ji!2.5o per 100. 

 Boddington's Choice Single Mixed. 



20 cts. per doz., $1 pi-r 



Boddington's Choice Double 

 Mixed. 30 cts. per doz., $1 .2S pi r iix). 

 St. Brigid. Beautiful Irish '(lowered 

 .\nemone. Colors from maroon and 

 brightest scarlet to flesh-pink, and 

 from lilac to purple. 75 cts, per doz., 

 $5 per 100. 



Amaryllis Hippeastrum ( Hybrids 1 



APIOS twberosa (Tuberous- rooted Wistaria). Clusters of rich, 

 deep purple flowers, which have a strong, delicious vio- 

 let fragrance. Tubers, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. 



BRODIAEAS. very pretty, hardy, bulbous plants from the 



' Pacific coast. They have narrow, grassy 



leaves, slender stems and a head or umbel of lily-like flowers. Suit- 

 able for forcing or outdoor culture. 



Coccinea (Floral Fire-cracker). Rich blood-crimson, tipped white. 



Six varieties. 15 cts. each, Si. 50 per doz., Jio per 100. 

 Mixed Varieties. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $7 per 100. 



CINNAMON VINE (Chinese Yam). Splendid hardy 



— ■ climber of rapid growth, with 



bright green foliage, heart-shaped leaves and while cinnamon- 

 scented flowers. 8 feet. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., fo.50 per 100. 



CALLAS Riehardia alba maculata (Spotted Calla Lily). 



; ^ Deep green leaves, spotted with white ; flowers pure 



white, with black center. Free-flowering. Large bulbs, 10 cts. each, 

 Si per doz., $7 per 100. 



Elliottiana. This is the great new Yellow Calla of marvelous 

 beauty. Flowers are large, rich, dark golden yellow, often 4 to 5 

 inches across the mouth ; leaves are beautifully spotted with white. 

 Bulbs of this variety are very scarce. E.xtra large bulbs, 50c. each, 

 $5 per doz., S40 per 100. 



Mrs. Roosevelt. Flowers light clear yellow, produced very freely 

 on long stems ; foliage deep rich green, distinctly and freely 

 blotched with w bite, making the plant very effective. It does par- 

 ticularly well planted outside, grows strong and flowers freely. 

 Piobably the best Calla for this purpose. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz. 



EREMURUS Himalaicus. Majestic, tuberous-rooted plant. 



A noble ornament in flower-garden or on the 



lawn. Tile indiv idual flowers, of peach- 

 pink color and \ cry fragrant, are closely 

 arranged on stately spikes 6 to to feet 

 high, forming a magnificent column of 

 bloom during June and July. Give a 

 sunny position, sheltered from gales; 

 plant the tubers in the fall, while dor- 

 mant and set about 8 inches deep. Al- 

 though hardy, it will be safer in north- 

 ern states to protect with 4 or 6 inches 

 of leaves, straw, manure or similar 

 covering, to prevent the young growth, 

 which starts very early, from being 

 nipped from late freezes. Strong flower- 

 ing roots. See illustration. $1.25 e.-ch, 

 $12 per doz. 



Robustus. Delightful rosy pink. $3 



each, S30 per doz. 

 Bungei. Beautiful golden yellow. One 

 of the scarcest and most lovely of the 

 Eremurus. $5 each, $50 per doz. 

 Elwesianus. Soft pink, with bands of 

 deeper color dcnvn the middle of seg- 

 ments. $4 each, $40 per doz. 

 Collection of one each of above for $10 



HYACINTHUS candlcans. 



^ A giant spe- 



cies of Hyacinth blooming in .'\ngnst, 

 producing a magniliceiit spike of ihim- 

 lile-like, pure white flowers 2 to 3 feet 

 high. 50. each, 50c. per doz.. $4 per 100. 



ISMENE Calathina grandi- 

 flora. .X grand sum- 

 mer-flowering bulb. The flow ers arc of 

 \ery large sizi>, like an amaryllis; 

 '-nowy white, and are all exceedingly 

 fragrant. 20 cts. each, f2 per doz., 515 

 per 100. 



G L O R I O S A B'-""?'- 



flora. .'\ most tlis- 

 linct noveU\- from the Hast Indies for 

 table decoration or used as a greenhouse 

 I'limber. I"lowers .iredeep, rich oraiige- 

 \ellow, shaded with crimson. I'.ntirely 

 new and nni<ine. 5i .25 each, Si 2 pertioz. 



