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JJY^C.INTHUS candicans. A giant specimen of Hyacinth blooming in 

 August, producing a magnificent spike of tliimlile- lilje, 

 pure wliite llou ers 2 to 3 feet higli. 10 cts. eacli, 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 

 JS'J^EfiJE Calathina grandiflora. A grand summer-flowering bulb. Tlie 



flowers are of very large size, like an aniaryllis; snowy white, and are 



all exceeding fragrant. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $10 per 100. 



I'NCA.RVILLEA I'elavayi (Hardy Glo.xinia). This comparatively new 

 —— ^— perennial from northern Cliina has been found hardy in 

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

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

 and replanted 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 

 easily grown. (See illustration below.) Strong roots, 15c. ea., $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. 



LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY CLUMPS, Large dumps of Lily-of- 



— the- Valley for outside 



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

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



AJ)EIP_A VINE. ^ most popular climber. Strong roots, 5 cts. each, 

 ' 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100. 

 '\JILLy^ biflora (IMexican Star of Bethlehem). One of the loveliest and most 

 desirable bulbs, The flowers are nearly 2 ^ inches in diameter, of a pun- 

 waxy white color and usuallj' borne in pairs; the petals are of great substance am! 

 will keep for days when cut. 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5 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 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 



We have much pleasure in 

 oft'ering 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 3H 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 this 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 3'^ inches across, and was of a rich orange color, with 

 markings of deep red near the cenlei.— Gardener's Chronicle. 



The Giant Montbretia Prometheus. 



Eremurus Himalaicus 



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

 plant oi very robust, free habit; a grand acquisition to this family. — Horticitltural Advertiser. 



The Giant Mon tbretia. George D avison. Variety of great rnerit 



; — ° and a splendid Mont- 

 bretia. The stems are 3 feet high, eight- to ten-branched, 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. 15 cts. each, 

 $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. 



Grows from 3 to 4 feet 

 producing graceful. 



high, 

 free- 



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, 

 40 cts. per doz.. 552.75 per 100, J25 per 1,000. 



The Giant Montbretia Messidor. a very distinct new seedling 



— — ^— ^— ^— tall growth, spikes much 

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

 to a white variety at present. 10 cts. each, |i per doz., $7 50 per 100. 



The Giant Montbretia Martagon. Deep orange, with brownish 



" center, reflexed petals ; very 



beautiful. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., $4 per 100. 



Collections one each of above Orchid -flowering Montbretias for $1.26 



STANDARD MONTBRETIAS 



Crocosmaeflora. Orange-scarlet. 15 cts. per doz., gi per 100, $7.50 per 1,000. 

 Etoile de Feu. Rich scarlet, yellow center. 15 cts. per doz., $1.75 per 100, $7.50 

 per 1,000. 



Rayon d'Or. Deep yellow ; very large. 15c. per doz. 

 Pottsii. Bright yellow, flushed with red. 15c. per doz.. 



%i per 100, S7-50 per 1,000. 

 iti per lao, S7.50 per 1,000. 



Soleil Couctiant. A handsome variety. 15c. per doz., ji per 100, $7.50 per 1,000. 



OXALIS (S ummer- Flowering ) Dieppi. Pure white ; very fine. 

 Lasandria. Fine rosy pink ; beautiful cut foliage. 

 Shamrock. Lovely clover-like foliage and pink blossoms. 

 Mixed Colors. Several colors. 



Incarrillea Delavayi, Hardy Gloxinia 



25 cts. per doz., $2 per 100 



