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^ARKEF^ Y OOD i ^EED pATALOGUE. 



CANNAS. 



For a grand and fine effect in the floral garden, no foliage-plant can surpass the Carinas. Whether grown in masses ? . 

 or planted here and there singly among flowering plants, their stately growth and massive foliage of various shades, and 

 their brilliant flowers, combine to render them highly effective and ornamental. 

 Mixed "Varieties, 10 cents each; #i.ooperdoz. | Choice Rained 



Freesia Refracta Alba Odorata. 



Varieties, 25c. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 CYCLAMEN. 



One of the most beautiful plants for house cul- 

 ture, and easily grown. Pot the bulbs in a rich, 

 light soil, and keep in a sheltered place till the leaves 

 are well grown; then remove to a sunny window and 

 keep well watered. 25 cents each; $2.50 per doz. 



FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA ODORATA 

 Ready for delivery in August. 



These plants are grown from bulbs, and for the 

 past few winters have produced some of the most 

 beautiful and fragrant flowers ever offered by our 

 florists. The flowers are very handsome,tube-shaped, 

 pure white blotched with yellow, and borne on a 

 slender stem about twenty inches in height, with 

 narrow foliage. They are peculiarly graceful, and 

 emit a fine perfume for a long time after cutting. 

 The bulbs are rather small and irregular in form, 

 and should be potted in four to six inch pots, four 

 or more bulbs in a pot, from August to November, 

 in any good soil of a sandy texture, to get well start- 

 ed for winter blooming. Their treatment is simple, 

 and about the same as other small bulbs. For house 

 culture they are particularly pleasing plants to grow, , 

 and should receive early attention in their planting. 



We wish to place these before our customers . 

 now, in order that they may be procured earlier in 

 the season than is usual with Autumn Bulbs, — 

 August and September being the months when the- 

 bulbs are in the best condition for delivery. 



Flowering bulbs, by mail, per dozen, 50 cents; 

 per hundred, $3.50. Per 1,000 bulbs, quotations on 

 application. Extra large bulbs, 8 cents each; 75. 

 cents per dozen. 



GLOXINIAS 



are among the handsomest of our summer-blooming; 

 greenhouse plants. Bulbs should be started in the 

 spring, in a warm place. They require partial shade, 

 and a" liberal supply of water when growing. After 

 blooming, water should be withheld, and the bulbs- 

 remain dry through the winter. 25 cents each; 

 $2. 50 per dozen. Extra large, 35 cents each ; jfc.So* 

 per dozen. 



HYACINTHUS CANDICANS- 



A magnificent species, with flower stems three feet high, pure white, large 

 bell-shaped flowers. 10c. each ; 75c. doz. 



IRIS KAEMPFERII. 



This Japanese Iris, though of late introduction among our hardy herbaceous 

 plants, has become one of great value for its large and magnificent flowers (from 4 

 to 6 inches in diameter), of the most attractive shadings and self-colors. The 

 flowers are produced on strong stems, rising above the flag about two feet, and a 

 mass of them in borders is as attractive a sight as one can well imagine. At the 

 Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Exhibition, the flowers have invariably 

 been much admired for their special pencilings and colors. 



Mixed colors, 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen. 



JAPAN LILIES. 



6" ee our Fall Bulb Catalogue for full list of L Hies. Sent free upon application. 



These superb flowers are usually planted in the autumn, but we generally 

 keep a full supply for spring planting. The bulbs keep sound and fresh, and 

 bloom freely. Our autumn catalogue of bulbs enumerates many other fine sorts. 

 The following are recommended for planting at this season, the others in the 

 autumn only : 



Liliiim Auratum, tlie Golden-banded Lily of fapan. We offer this season a 

 large stock of splendid sound bulbs, imported direct from Yokahama, Japan. 

 Thirty flowers are often produced from one bulb, measuring nine inches 

 across when expanded. The color is white, studded with crimson, with a 

 golden band through the center of each petal ; they possess a most delicious 

 fragrance. Price, extra sound bulbs, 20 cents; $1.75 per dozen. 



— Lancifolimn Album, pure white, beautiful. 35c. each ; $4.00 per doz. 



— " Rubrum, white, with crimson spots, :15c. each ; #1.50 doz 



— Roseum, white, with rosy spots. 15c. each; #1.50 per doz.' 



By mail, 10 cents each extra. 



Lilium Auratum. 



