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TXjr^ A T) "VrTT T g A Delavayi (Hardy Gloxinia). This comparatively new 



perennial from northern China has been found hardy in 



tlie United States. We recommend, however, a liberal mulching where left out during 

 winter. The tubers mav be lifted in autumn and stored in the same manner as Dahlias 

 and repl.mted in spring. The foliage resembles that of the Acanthus, while the blos- 

 soms appear like clusters of pink Gloxinias. It is extremely decorative and quite 

 easilygrown. (See illustration below). Strongroots, 15c. each,$i.5operdoz.,$ioperioo. 



LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY CLUMPS. ,^-g^.,t^P-/ 



planting and naturalizing. 

 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 



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

 $25 per 100. 



■Jy^^£)gJ^^ V^INE ^ "^"^'^ popular climber. Strong roots, 5 cts. each, 

 •* 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100. 



IVlILLA. ^it'ora (Mexican Star of Bethlehem). One of the loveliest and most 



desirable bulbs. The flowers are nearly 2 '4 inches in diameter, of a pure 



waxy 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, exceedingly floriferous, producing many 

 branching spikes covered with flowers, which last for many weeks in full beauty; as 

 cut-flowers they are in great demand ; they increase rapidlj', 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 



We have much pleasure in 

 offering to the trade this 

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

 been awarded certificates by the principal horticultural societies. Possessed of ex- 

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

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

 ingly well proportioned, the average size is 3/^ 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 each, $10 per doz. 



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

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

 merous flowers. Each flower measured zV* inches across, and was of rich orange color, with 

 markings of deep red near the center." — Gardener's Ch> imicle 



" 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 \zm\\y."—Horlicultural Advertiser. 



The Giant Montbretia Prometheus. 



The Giant Montbretia, George Davison 



bretia. The stems are 3 feet high, eight- to ten-branched 



iiiiemurus ilimalaicus 



Variety of great merit 

 and a splendid Mont- 

 bearing lovely pale orange- 

 yellow flowers 3 inches 

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

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



Grows from 3 to 4 feet high, 

 producing graceful, free- 



1 uca; villtja JiJ^lavayi, Hardy Gloxinia 



The Giant Montbretia Germania. 



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. 5 cts. each, 



50 cts. per doz., $4 per 100, $35 per i,coo. 



The Giant Montbretia Messidor. a very distitict new seedling 



— tall growth, spikes nnich 



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

 to a white variety at present. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100. 



The Giant Montbret ia Mar tagon. Deep orange, with brownish 



= center, renexed petals ; very 



beautiful. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., 3{S per too. 



Collections one each of above Orchid -flowering Montbretias for $1.50 



STANDARD MONTBRETIAS 



Crocosmaeflora. Orange-scarlet. 15 cts. per doz., $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000. 

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



per 1 ,000. 



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

 Pottsii. Bright yellow, flushed with red. 15c. per doz., Si . 25 per 100, 5io per 1,000. 

 Soleil Coucbant. A handsome variety. 25c. per doz.. Si. 25 per 100, Sio per 1,000. 



OXALIS (Summer-Flowering) Dieppl. Pure white; very fine. 

 Lasandria. Fine rosy pink, beautiful cut foliage. 

 Shamrock. Lovely clover-like foliage and pink blossoms. 

 Mixed Colors. Several colors. 



6 cts. each, 50 cts, per doz., S4 per 100 



PA"NCRATIUM (!^Pi<'^'r I-il.v). This grand Spider Lily forms large im- 



. posing chimps, that are a mass of chisli red heads of 



pure white, fragrant flowers. The flowers have a peculiar and stiiking beauty, 

 which nuist be seen to be appreciated. The flowers are borne in l.irge clusters, 

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

 each, $7 per doz. 



