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HYACINTHUS candleans. A giant specimen of Hyacinth blooming in 

 -— — ^— — — ^— August, producing a magnifirent spike of tliimlile- like, 

 pure u iule ilou ers 2 to 3 feet high. 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 

 ISMENE Calathina grandiflora. A grand summer flowering bulb. The 



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



all exceedingly fragrant. 15 cts. each, Si.25 per doz., $10 per 100. 



J'NQ AR'VILLE A. I*®'a^ayi (Hardy Gloxinia). This comparatively new 



perennial from northern China has been found hardy in 



the United States. We recommend, however, a liberal nmlching 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 du.^p, of Liiy-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. 



■^^^DEIR A VINE ^ most popular climber. Strong roots, 5 cts. egch, 



' 50 cts. per doz., I3. 50 per 100. 

 I^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 



waxj- white color and usually borne in pairs; the petals are of great substance and 

 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 

 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. 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz. 



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

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

 merous flowers Each flDwer measured 3'^ inches across, and was of a rich orange color, with 

 markino;s of deep led near the ce^wle^x .—Gardener' s Chionicle. 



The Giant Montbretia Prometheus. 



£ r e u; u r u : 



The Giant Montbretia Germania. 



Incarviliea ilelavayi, Hmay Gloxinia 



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

 plant of veiy robust, free habit; a grand acquisition to this iami\y.—Ho>liculturnl Advt'rtiser. 



The Giant Montbreti a. Geor ge Davison. 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. 10 cts. each, 

 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 



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. 5 cts. each, 

 40 cts. per doz.. $2.75 per 100, $25 per 1,000. 



The Giant Mo ntbretia Messidor . a very distinct new seedling, 



^— — ^— — ^— ^— ^— — tall growth, spikes nnicn 

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

 to a white variety at present. 10 cts. eacli, $1 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 



The Giant Montbreti a Martag on. Deep orange, with brownish 



" center, reflexed petals ; very 



beautiful. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., S4 per 100. 



Collections one each of above Orchid -flowering- Montbretias for Sl.OO 



STANDARD MONTBRETIAS 



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

 EtoUe de Feu. Rich scarlet, yellow center. 15 cts. per doz.. Si per 100, S7-5o 



per 1,000. 



Rayon d'Or. Deep yellow; very large. 15c. per doz., $1 per 100, S7.5oper i,<xx3. 

 Pottsii. Bright yellow, flushed with red. 15c. per doz.. Si per 100, S7 50 per 1,000. 

 Soleil Couchant. A handsome variety. 15c. per doz., $1 per 100, $7.50 per :,ooo. 



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



Lasandria. Fine rosy pink ; beautiful cut foliage. 

 Shamrock. Lovely clover-like foliage and pink blossoms. 

 Mixed Colors. Several colors. 



25 cts. per doz., $2 per 100 



