Newark, New York State 
tic seashore resorts, producing immense 
heads of flowers, usually pink in color 
throughout the entire summer. We 
have a grand lot of plants especially- 
prepared for summer flowering that 
will make a handsome display. 
Hyacinths. (Galtonia Candicans.) Among 
all the bulbs used for winter flowers, 
the Hyacinth stands foremost. Flowers 
Digitalis. 
may be produced by placing the bulbs 
in a glass filled with water or placed in pots 
or boxes in soil; colors, blue, red, white, 
with various shades. 
Iris, German. (Germanica.) This group 
blooms in May, with wonderful ooni- 
liinations of coloring; leaves broad sword- 
like. We have an assortment of the best 
sorts. 
Iris, Japan. (Ka!mpferi.) The Japanese 
Iris should be planted in a somewhat 
cool, moist situation, and in rich soil. 
Its flowere, in late June and July, are 
' quite distinct from those of all the vari- 
eties, and will compare favorably with 
some of the exotic orchids. We have a 
good assortment of the best varieties. 
Ivy, Japan or Boston. 
Veitcliii.) 
(See Ampelopsis 
Ivy, American, or Virginia Creeper. (Am- 
pelopsis quinquefoha.) One of the 
finest vines for covering walls, veran- 
das, or trunks of trees; foliage green, 
turning to a rich, crimson in autumn ; 
a rapid grower and quickly fastens to 
anything it touches. 
Ivy, English. (Hedera Hehx.) A hardy, 
evergreen cUmbing vine, with dark, 
glossy green leaves. Much used for 
covering walls of churches, etc., and for 
cemetery work. Is a true evergreen; 
retains its bright green leaves all win- 
ter. 
Jonquils. A species of Narcissus, native 
of Spain, easily grown in house or gar- 
den and always a favorite for its bright 
yellow, dehciously fragrant flowers, 
which are produced in abundance. They 
are very fashionable and popular as cut 
flowers, and can be successfully grown 
by everyone. Well suited for window 
planjts. 
Kerria Japonica. (Globe Flower.) A slen- 
der green-branched shrub, 5 to 6 feet 
high, with globe-shaped yellow flowers 
from July to October; very ornamental. 
Larkspur. (Delphinium.) The hardy Lark- 
spurs are one of the most important 
and most satisfactory plants in the her- 
baceous garden, and should be planted 
extensively, even in the smallest gar- 
den. Their long spikes of flowers are 
produced continuously from June until 
late in the fall, if the precaution is taken 
to remove the flower stems before they can 
produce seed. 
Japan Quince. (Cydonia Japonica.) A 
beautiful flowering shrub, suitable for 
hedges, thorny enough to form a good 
defense; flowers a bright scarlet-crim- 
son in great profusion in the early 
spring. 
Lilac (Syringa) 
Blue Lilac. Flowers bluish-purple 
Pink Lilac. Rosy pink blossoms. 
Purple Lilac. (S. Vulgaris.) The well- 
known purple variety; always a stand- 
ard sort. 
Red Lilac. (S. Vulgaris rubra.) Flowers a 
reddish-violet color. 
White Lilac. (S. Vulgaris alba.) Too well 
known to need description; flowers white 
and fragrant. 
Charles X. A strong, rapid-growing vari- 
ety, with large, shining leaves; trusses 
large, rather loose, reddish purple. 
Frau Danunann. Immense trusses, pure 
white, medium sized single flowers. 
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