W. W. WILMORE v^t DAHLIA SPECIALIST 
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PiCONIES 
It is siiiprisiiig tliiit so noble a llower. almost icseinliling tho rose in biilliancy ot color 
iiiiil perfection of bloom, should not be planted more. Amateurs and dealers seem to have lost 
sight of the many improved varieties introduced williin the last few years. The first point is 
their hardiness; in the severest climate the plants re<|uire no other protection than that which 
they afford themselves. They thrive in almost every soil or situation, and when i)lanted in 
lar<;e clamps make a magnificent display of flowers and foliage. Some of the varieties are very 
fragrant. The following eight varieties will, 1 am suie, ])rove very satisfactory: 
Price, 25c each; set for $1.75. 
ALBIFLORA. A grand old Tacony; pine 
white, very large and fragrant. Some- 
times shows reil streaUs in the center. 
EARLY ROSE. Karly iiink variety; blooms 
right after tlie Old Ked; the flowers are 
large and in clusteis. 
HUMEI. .\ jiinU Paeony; very full and 
double; very large and showy; one of 
the latest in bloom. It wants to be middl- 
ed heavily in order lo bring its (lowers 
into perfection. 
POTTSI. Dark pmple red; very long stem. 
LATE ROSE. .'Similar to Early Kose, only 
it blooms later in the season. It is a fine 
rose-scented flower. 
LADY LENORA BRAMWELL. Very large 
and s>veet. Silver rose. 
OFFICINALIS RUBRA. (Old Red.) Flow- 
ers of a bright scarlet crimson, quite 
double and globular; very early, rare and 
fine. 
GOLDEN CENTRE. This is not a large 
Paeony, but is a very good one. Pure 
white, pale yellow center. 
GLADIOLUS 
GROFF'S STRAIN — The introduction of this jiopular strain of Gladioli marks a new epoch in 
Gladioli cuUure. It gave us new forms, new colors and a more vigoi-ous growth. The 
colors are widely varied and wonderfully rich. I measured flowers during the past season 
fully 51/2 inches in diameter. In good soil the spikes will often grow to a height of 5 feet. 
As a cutflower they were immensely jioijular in this market last season and sold for double 
the price of the older strains. T carry a fancy mixed strain in Ihree sizes, all line blooming 
conns. 
First size, 10c each, $1.00 per dozen. 
Second size, "'/>e each, 75c per dozen. 
Third size, oc each. fjOc per dozen. 
GLADIOLUS IN MIXTURE 
(WILMORE'S STRAIN) 
This Jlixture is made U)i from line variefies, and are all selected first-class bulbs, and 
are sure to give the best results. 
Price, 40c per dozen, $2.00 jier 100. 
TUBEROSE 
Too well known to reijuire a description. Plant in very rich soil anil keep moist, 
if jilantcd early it will bloom well out of doors. 
Price, "ic each. 40f per dozen. 
