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Arthur T.Bodding'ton, 34^2 West 14th St.. New Vork City 



J^^^J^'Y^'ILLE A Delavayi (Hardy (lloxinia). Tliis comparati vt-ty new 



perennial from nortliern China has been found hardy in 



the United States. We recommend, iiowever, a liberal mulcliing where left outdaring 

 winter. Tlie tubers may be lifted in autumn and stored in the same manner as Dahlias 

 and replanted in spring. Tiie foliage resembles that of the Acanthus, while the blos- 

 soms appear like clusters of pink Glo.\inias. It is e.xtremely decorative and cjuite 

 easilygrown. (See illustration below). Strong roots, 15c. each, Si. 50 per doz., $ioper loo. 



LILY-OF-T HE-VALL EY CLUMPS. Large dumps of Llly-of- 



— — — — ■ the -\ alley for outside 



planting and naturalizing. These clumps will throw from 15 to 20 spikes of flowers. 

 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100. 



■J\^^J)gJ^_^ "VINE ^ most i)opular climber. Strong roots, 5 cts. each, 

 ■ 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100. 



■J^JLL^ biflora (Mexican Star of Bethlehem). One of the loveliest and most 



desirable bulbs. The flowers are nearly 2 '2 inches in diameter, of a pure 



wa.xy white color and usually borne in pairs; the petals are of great substance and 

 will keep for days when cut. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100. 



MONTBRETIAS 



A beautiful race of plants, perfectly hardy, e.xceedingly floriferous, producing many 

 branching sjiikes roxered with flowers, which last for many weeks in full beauty; as 

 cut-flowers tlR\ an- in great demand ; they increase rapidly, and will do well in a 

 light drained soil, and we strongly advise every one to give them a trial. 



NEW GIANT ORCHID-FLOWERING MONTBRETIAS 

 The Giant Montbretia Prometheus. ^Ve have much pleasure in 



offering to the trade this 



sterling novelty, which has met with the fullest ajjproviil of all who have seen it, and 

 been awarded certificates by the princi]jal horticultural societies. Possessed of ex- 

 traordinary vigor, it glows to a height of 3 to 4 feet producing strong stems with 

 numerous branches, bearing llowers larger than any other Montbretia, and exceed- 

 ingly well proportioned, the*a\erage size is ^'/i inches across, but we have measured 

 flowers fully 4 inches across, and the color is a rich orange, with dark crimson spots 

 at the base of the petals. $1.25 each, $12 per doz. 



" This is the largest variety of this popular bulbous plant that we have seen. The plants as 

 shown were more than 3 feet high, and the inHoresceiice was very much branched and bore nu- 

 merous flowers. Each flower measured 3?^ inches across, and was of rich orange color, with 

 markings of deep red near the center." — Gaydener's Chi onicle 



" A magnificent flower, 4 inches in diameter, deep orange, with crimson ring round the eye; 

 plant of very robust, free habit; a grand acquisition to this family." — Horticultural Advertise}'. 



Variety of great merit 

 and a splendid Mont- 

 bretia. The stems are 3 feet high, eight- to ten-branched, bearing lovely pale orange- 

 yellow flowers 3 in dies 



The Giant Montbretia, George Davison. 



ii^iemurus Himalaicus 



across, widely expanded and tinted deeper orange externall3'. It is among the 

 first to flower. Strongly recommended. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100. 



The Gia nt Montbretia Germania. Grows from 3 to 4 feet high, 



producing graceful, free- 

 branching flower-spikes, bearing very large, widely expanded flowers 2 to 3 inches 

 across. The color is a rich, glowing orange-scarlet, with red throat. 10 cts. each, 

 75 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100, $40 per 1,000. 



A very distinct new seedling, 

 tall growth, spikes mucli 

 branched ; color maple-yellow, passing to pale yellow, this is the nearest approach 

 to a white variety at present. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $40 per 100. 



orange, with brownish 

 center, reflexed petals ; very 



The Giant Montbretia Messidor. 



The Giant Montbretia M artagon. 



" cente 



beautiful. 15 cts. each, 5i.5o per doz., 5io iK-r 100 



Collections one each 0! above Orchid-flowering Montbretias for $2 



liicarvillea Utlavayi, Hardy Gloxinia 



STANDARD MONTBRETIAS 



Crocosmaeflora. Orange-scarlet. 15 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per 100, $6 per 1,000. 

 Etolle de Feu. Rich scarlet, yellow center. 25 cts. per doz., $1.75 per 100, $15 



per i,cxx). 



Rayon d'Or. Deep vellow ; very large. 30c. per doz., $1.25 per 100, S9 per 1,000. 

 Pottsii. bright yellow, flushed \vith red. 15c. per doz., 75c. per ickj, S6per i.roo. 

 Soleil Couchant. A handsome variety. 25c. per doz., S1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000. 



OXALIS (S Ummer- Flowering) Dleppi. Pure white; very fine. 



Lasandria. Fine rosy pink, beautiful cut foliage. 

 Shamrock. Lovelv clover-like foliage and pink blossoms. 

 Mixed Colors. Several colors. 



6 cts. each, SO cts, per doz., $4 per 100 



P A •Jsjr,J^ A 'PJUM (Spifl"-''' I'ily). This grand Spider Lily forms large im- 



posing chimps, that are a mass of clustered heads of 



juire while, fragrant flowers. The flowers have a peculiar and striking beauty, 

 which must be seen to be appreciated. The flowers are borne in large clusters, 

 are of waxy whiteness and unsiiriiassed fragrance. Fine flowering bulbs, ;20 cts. 

 each, $2 per doz. 



