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Arthur T.Boddington, 34^2 West 14th St.. New York City 



Miscellaneous Bulbs and Roots 



FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SUMMER-FLOWERING 



AMARYLLIS 



Amaryllis, Grand Vittata Hybrids 



50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $40 per 100 



Tlio stock that \vi' olTi-r of this uraiul lloworiiiK bulb arc grown 

 from sfcii proi iii i'il from tlie most reliable liybriilistsof this beau- 

 tiful plant, in Kii,i;land, V'eitcli and Kerr. Tliey have been grown 

 for us under most favorar)Ie conditions in Bermuda, and are 

 thoroughly well ripened bulbs — all (lowering size. 



Our grower sends us a fine field report upon these bulbs — 

 stating the colors are e.xtiuisite, from purest white, all colors of 

 red and crimson, rose and pink striped and variegated. 



The l>ull)s will be sent out in ini.xture, no two varieties exactly 

 alike — this will save confusion in endless names. 



.Amaryllis may be grown in a sunny window- or greenhouse, by 

 following tlie cultural directions given below. See illustration. 



In order to obtain finespecimens of Amaryllis the following method 

 should be followed: On receipt of the bulbs they should be placed 

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

 benches of a greenhouse, for example. Do not pot up the bulbs be- 

 fore the flower-buds appear ; when lirst potted, give very little wa- 

 ter, and promote growth by giving moderate bottom heat, increase 

 the supply of water as the plants progress. 



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



tippeil deep rose. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100. 

 Formosissima (Jacobean Lily). Crimson. 10 cts. each, $1 per 



doz., S7.50 per 100. 

 Johnson! ( Bermuda Spice Lily). Crimson flowers, white stripes, 



25 cts. each, $2,50 per doz., $20 per 100. 

 Vallota purpurea (Scarborough Lily ). Vivid scarlet. 15 cts. each. 



Si 50 per doz. 



Zepbyranthes rosea (Zephyr Flower, or Fairy Lily). The hardy 



.\maryllis. Beautiful rose-colored flowers on 



stems 10 to 12 inches high. 5 cts. each, 40 cts. 



per doz., $t, per 100. 

 Zephyranthes alba. Pure white. 5 cts. each, 



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



ANEMONE. 



Boddington's Choice Double Mixed. 30c. per doz., $1.25 per 100. 



St. Brigid. Be.iuliful Irish Howered Anemone. Colors from ma- 

 roon and brightest scarlet to flesh-pink, and from lilac i;o purple. 

 75 cts. per doz., per 100. 



ACHIMENES. ^''■etty bulbous plant, in variable colors, 



1 suitable for hanging-baskets or pans. We 



in ten named varieties. 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz , $5 



offer them 

 per 100. 



violet fraj: 



CINNAMON VINE 



None of the spring flow- 

 ers surpass the Anem- 

 one in brilliancy of col- 

 or and profusion of 

 bloom. They are very 

 lasting, and have of re- 

 cent years become very 

 popular for cut -flower 

 use and for table decora- 

 tions. 



Coronaria, Single 



Blue. A charming 



variety. 25 cts. per 



doz., Si.so per 100. 

 Single White (The 



Bride). Pure white. 



30 cts. per doz., %2 



per 100. 

 Single Scarlet 



Very brilliant. 



25 cts. per doz., 



Si. 50 per 100. 

 Double Ceres. 



White, shaded 



with rose. 25 



cts. per doz.. Si 

 Double Ceres 



Dark pink. 25 cts. pe 



Si ..so per 100. 

 Double Ceres, King 



Scarlets. Brilliant 



mil ion. 35 cts. per do 



per K)0. 

 Boddington's Choice 



gle Mixed. 20 cts 



doz., Si per 100. 



per 



(Tuberous-rooted Wistaria). Clusters of 

 rich, deep purple flowers, which have a strong, delicious 

 ;rance. Tubers, 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 



(Chinese Yam). Splendid hardy 

 climber of rapid growth, with 

 liright green foliage, heart-shaped leaves and white cinnamon- 

 scented llowers. 1^ feet. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100. 

 CALLAS Riehardia alba maculata (Spotted Calla Lily). 



iJeep green leaves, spotted with white ; flowers pure 

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

 75 cts. per doz., $6 per 100. 



EUiottiana. This is the great new Yellow Calla of marvelous 

 beauty. P"lowers 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. Extra-large bulbs, 40 cts. 

 each, $4 per doz., S30 per 100. 



Mrs. Roosevelt. Flowers light clear yellow, produced verj- freely 

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

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

 ticularly well planted outside, grows strong and flowers freely. 

 Probably the best Calla for this purpose. 25c. each, J2.50 per doz. 



EREMURUS Himalaicus. Majestic, tuberous-rooted plant. 



A noble ornament in flow er-garden or on the 

 lawn. The individual flowers, of peach-pink color and very fragrant, 

 are closely arranged on stately spikes 5 to 10 feet high, forming a 

 magnificent column of bloom during June and July. Give a suimy 

 position, sheltered from gales ; plant the tubers in the fall, while dor- 

 mant and set about 8 inches deep. Although 

 hardy, it will be safer in northern 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, page 119. $1 each, 

 Sio per doz. 

 Robustus. Delightful 

 rosy pink. $2 each, 

 $20 per doz. 

 Bungei. Beautiful gol- 

 den yellow. One of 

 the scarcest and most 

 lovely of the Eremu- 

 rus. S5 ea, S50 perdoz. 

 Elwesianus. Soft 

 pink, with bands of 

 deeper color down the 

 middle of segments. 

 $4 each, S40 per doz. 

 Collection of one each of 

 above for S 10 



LORIOSA 



superba grandiflora. 



A most distinct novelty 

 from the East In- 

 dies for table deco- 

 ration or used as a 

 greenhouse climb- 

 er. Flowers are 

 deep, rich orange-yel- 

 low, shaded crimson. 

 $1.50 each, $15 per doz. 



Rothschiliana. Flow- 

 ers bright scarlet with 

 yellow center. This 

 variety was awarded 

 a Silver Medal by the 

 Mass. Horticultural 

 Society, 1909 $2.50 ea. 



Amaryllis Grand Vittata Hybrids 



