BODDINGTON'S ^A^UUtita/ BULBS 



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ACHIMENES. Pretty bulbous plant, in variable colors, 

 ' suitable for hanging-baskets or pans. We 

 offer tliein in ten named varieties. loc. each, 75c. per doz., §5 per 100. 



ALLJUlVl Neapolitanum. An excellent forcer for 



winter-flowering, with immense trusses Doz. 



of white flowers jto 15 



Luteum. Yellow 15 



Roseum. Pink 25 



Azureum. Blue 35 



^'^EI^Q'^g None of the spring flowers surpass theAnem- 



'• one in brilliancy of color and profusion of 



bloom. They are very lasting, and have of recent years become 

 very popular for cut-flower use and for table decorations. The 

 florists now buy thousands of them to force. Plant in October 

 or November six roots in a 6-inch pot or bulb pan, covering them 

 one inch. They may be kept in a cellar or frame protected from 

 frost, until spring, when they may be placed in tlie greenhouse or 

 window to bloom. 



Coronaria, Single Blae. A charming variety I 



Single White (The Bride). Pure white 



Single Scarlet. Very brilliant 



Double Ceres. White, shaded with rose 



Double Ceres, Rosetti. Dark pink 



Double Ceres, King of the Scarlets. Brilliant 

 vermilion 



Fulgens. Rich, dazzling scarlet 



Boddington's Choice Single Mixed 1,000, $7.50. . 



Boddington's Choice Double Mixed. 

 15 cts. per doz.. Si per 100, S7.50 per 1,000. 



St. Brigid. Beautiful Irish-flowered Anem- 

 one. Colors from maroon and brightest 

 scarlet to flesh-pink, and from lilac to 

 purple. 25 cts. per doz., S2 per 100. 



ANOMATHECA omenta a 

 ^— — — ^^^^ very pretty, 

 freesia-like plant for pot culture, growing 

 about 9 inches high, with scarlet flowers, 

 spotted with crimson. 15 cts. per doz., $1 

 per 100. 



ANTHOLYZA. similar to gla- 



diolus. Mixed 



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



BABIANA. Charming spring-flow- 



ering plants for the 



greenhouse, with dark green, hairy leaves: 

 in habit resembling sparaxis. The colors 

 range from pale lavender and delicate pink 

 to violet and crimson, and are very effective. 

 Plant six or eight bulbs in a 6-inch bulb 

 pan. Mixed varieties, many elegant colors 

 25 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100. 



BE S SERA 6l^g^°s. Flower-stemr- 



from I to 2 feet, with loose 



umbels of beautiful drooping scarlet and 

 white flowers. 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., 

 $5 per 100. 



CALLA Elliottiana. 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 Bull)S of this variety 

 are very scarce. Extra-large bulbs. 40 cts. 

 each, $3.75 per doz., $30 per 100. 



Black {Arum Sanctum). This interesting 



variety from the Holy Land resembles 



in habit and foliage the White Calla, with 



flowers of a rich purple color over a foot 



in length and 4 to 6 inches across ; the 



spike or spadix is about 10 inches long, 



and of an ebony-black color. locts. each. 



Si per doz. 

 For White Callas, see page 15 



BODDINGTON'S 

 BULBS BLOOM 



Ixia (type I 



IXIAS. ^^'^ beautiful little winter-flowering bulb, with 



low, slender, graceful spikes of bloom. The colors are 



rich, varied and beautiful, the center always differing in color from 

 the otlier parts of the flower, so that the blossoms, expanding in the 

 sun's rays, present a picture of gorgeous beauty. 

 Magnificent Named Varieties. In 12 grand sorts as follows: 



Azure. Azure-blue, large maroon eye. 



Conqueror. Red, shaded yellow. 



Crateroides major. Bright scarlet. 



Emperor of China. Yellow, slightly tinged brown ; large dark 



eye. 



Excelsior. Rich bronzy scarlet, outside deep crimson, small 



black eye ; very strong and robust. 

 Galatea. Pure white, deep violet eye. 

 Iridiflora. A pretty tint of green. 

 Lady of the Lake. Magenta color, dark eye. 

 Lady Slade. Bright pink, slightly striped white. 

 Rosea plena. Double rose ; an excellent variety. 

 Smiling Mary. Bright pink. 

 Snowdrop. White, blue eye. 

 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $6 per 100; one each of the above \% 

 varieties for $1 



Choice Named Varieties. In 25 best sorts. 15 cts. per doz., %\ 

 per 100. 



Fine Mixed Varieties. 10 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per 100. 



ORNITHOGALUM Arablcnm (Star of Bethlehem). A 



; beautiful variety, throwing up a tall 



spike bearing numerous large, milk-white, 

 star-shaped flowers, with a black center, 

 and having a distinct aromatic perfume. 

 They are decidedly pretty and interesting 

 when grown in the garden, but are more 

 largely grown for greenhouse and window 

 decorations, being of the easiest culture. 

 5 cts. each, 25 cts. per doz.. Si. 50 per 100. 



RANUNCULUS. ?«?^*°e- 



ton s Giant. 



Gorgeous dwarf flower, easily grown in 

 pots for winter blooming, or in coldframes 

 for spring. Eight roots may be potted in a 

 6-inch bulb-pan : they should be covered 

 one inch. The colors include shades of 

 white, yellow, crimson and purple, some 

 being almost black. 



Giant Double French. Mixed colors. 



20 cts. per doz., %\ per 100. 

 Double Persian. Mixed colors. 20 cts. 



per doz., Si per 100. 

 Double Turban. Mixed colors. 20 cts. 

 per doz.. Si per 100. 



SPARAXIS. Beaut if*. 1 flowers 

 — — about 2 inches across, 

 borne on long, graceful spikes : the colors 

 are of the most telling combinations and of 

 the brightest shades. They are tigered, 

 blotched, spotted, streaked and flushed in 

 the most diverse and pleasing manner. The 

 bulbs are not hardy, but do e.xceptionally 

 well when grown in the conservatory or 

 house in pots or in cold frames, and flower 

 during the winter and spring months. 

 10 Choice Named Varieties. 25 cts. 



per doz., $1.50 per 100. 

 Choice Mixed Colors. 10 cts. per doz., 

 50 cts. per 100. 



TROPAEOLUM tncolornm. 



— — — — — — Scarlet tube, 



yellow center, tipped black. The compost in 

 which Tropeolums thrive best is a light rich 

 loam, containing a large proportion of sand. 

 The stems are usually trained on wires, but 

 they may be allowed to fall down from a 

 pot or basket with excellent effect, to form 

 most attractive tracery of leafage dotted 

 with dazzling flowers. The sunniest part of 

 the greenhouse should be devoted to T. 

 Tricolor um, and in potting special care 

 must be taken to secure ample drainage. 

 10 cts. each. Si per doz. 



