FALL CATALOGUE OF BULBS, PLANTS, SEEDS AND SMALL FRUITS. 
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CHIONODOXA. (Glory of the Snow.) 
In the last two seasons these boautlful flowers have become so popular that they now rival the 
Crocus and Preeslas for winter blooming. The flowers are produced in large sprays, and the different 
varieties present various shades of the most charming blue colors Imaginable. These bulbs have re- 
cently come Into cultivation and succeed admirably everywhere, and there is no doubt but that they 
are the most beautiful of our early spring bloomers. It is useless to attempt to describe their deli- 
cate beauty. They aro as hardy as a Hyacinth and succeed In any situation. For winter blooming in 
pots they bid fair to rival the popular Narcissus, theirglorious color and free flowering habit making 
them one of the most charming pots of bloom It is possible to have. They also bloom very early, it 
being a common thing to have them In bloom for the holidays. 
lucllliae.— Delicate light blue with white center. 5c each, 3 for 10c, 12 for 30c. 
Gigantea.— Very large flowers, bright blue with light centre. 5c each 3 for 10c, 12 for 30c. 
Sardensis.— Rich dark blue with white eye. 5c each, 3 for 10c, 12 for 30c. 
SPECIAL OFPEB.— For only 25c we will send postpaid, three bulbs each of the above varieties. 
CRINUM KIRKII. 
This magnificent bulb frequently attains the size of a child's head, and produces flowers of the 
greatest beauty. Leaves wavy-edged, and radiated in the form of a rosette. Usually two flower stocks, 
each two or nioro foot tall, and of a dark purplish color, aro sent up at the same time, each bearing a 
largo umbel, consisting of from twelve to twenty large, ltly-shaped flowers of the greatest beauty and 
fragrance. The petals are broad and pure white, with a deep reddish purple stripe down the center of 
the outside of oaeh and showing through faintly on the inside. It croates a sensation wherever seen 
In bloom. This and two or three greatly lnforior species are catalogued as Crinum, Kirky and 
Ornatum. Pine bulbs. Prioe 75c each, 3 for $2.0O. 
CRINUM AMERICANUM. 
CUIONODOXA. 
IRIS. 
These magnificent flowers aro now be- 
coming exceedingly popular for winter 
flowering: the varieties offered boloware 
acknowledged tho finest that that can bo 
grown for this purpose. In beauty of 
color they rival the rarest of Orchids 
and their easy culture and freedom of 
bloom will make them favorites with 
everyone. Plant five or six bulbs In a five 
Inch pot or jar, and in a very short time 
you will have a mostcharmingdisplay of 
beautiful flowers. They are perfectly 
hardy and therefore'desirable for garden 
culture. Don't fail to buy them this 
season. 
English. —Large handsome flowers 
with rich purple, blue and lilac colors 
predominating; grows eighteen to twen- 
ty inches high. Perfoctly hardy. Mixed 
varieties, 5c oach, 35c per doz. 
Spanish.— This variety is well adapted 
for pot culture blooming in the winter, 
earlier than the above, but smaller; 
beautiful shades of violet, yellow, blue 
and white. Mixed varieties, 5c each, 35c 
per doz. , . 
Peacock.— Perhaps one of the most dis- 
tinct plants In cultivation— flowers Iris 
like, pure white with a beautiful porce- 
lain-blue stain nearly one-half Inch 
broad at the base of the three large di- 
visions; the spot is margined with dark 
purple teoth. and Is of a fine, deep violet 
at the base. Perfoctly hardy ; grown out- 
side in sandy peat or loam; blooms early 
In spring; scarce this season. A beauti- 
ful bulb which you want at once. 10c 
each, 3 for 25c, 12 for 75c. 
IXIAS. § 
The Ixias Is not as generally known asl 
it deserves. Its little star shaped »° w -,5%5| 
ers are unassuming, but very pretty t 
very Interesting. They present almost -' 
every known color— three or four differ- 
ent huos appearing in almost every flow- 
er. It Is best adapted for pot culture, 
and for effect several bulbs should bo 
planted In the samo pot. Mixed Vari- 
eties.— 25c per doz. 
An evergreen species of the easiest culture; is best i 
CRINUM KIRKII. 
rown as a pot plant, and can be wintered In 
the cellar if the soil Is kept nearly dry. Its 
large, white, exquisitely fragrant lily-like 
flowers are produced in an umbel, and Dome 
on a tall scape. A striking plant and far 
more boautitulthanmanyof the high-priced 
Amaryllis, and In cultivation blooms sever- 
al times a year. Grows naturally In swamps 
where the soil is rich muck and very wet. 
It can be kept growing and blooming, at In- 
tervals, the year round. Our bulbs are col- 
lected In one particular locality, where they 
grow much finer and larger than any weever 
saw offered In the North. Pine blooming 
size bulbs, SOc each. 
CROWN IMPERIAL. 
The Crown Imperial derives its name from 
tho crown-like appearance of its cluster of 
peculiar bell-shaped flowers, situated around 
the stem immediately under the tuft of 
glossy green loaves which surmount the 
stem. It is one of tho earliest spring' flower- 
ing" bulbs and quite hardy. The stem is 
usually found forcing its way above the 
ground before the frost is quite gone, and 
grows to a height of about three feet. The 
flowers are bright and of various colors, bot h 
single and* double. The bulbs should be 
planted about five inches deep. 
Aurora.— Red. 26c each. 
Lutea.— Yellow. 25c each. 
Finest Mixed Varieties.— SOc each. 
EVERBLOOMING CALLA. 
"Little Gem." 
This is certainly the greatest novelty ever 
introduced, in the line of Callus. It has been 
exhibited at sovcral places and a specimen 
shown at a meeting of the Chicago Florists' 
Club attracted much attention. This variety 
is in appearance a true miniature specimen 
of the old Calla and when in flower a perfect 
specimen plant, 8 Inches high with full de- 
veloped foliage presonts a striking appear- 
ance. We know of no plant which will bo so 
readllyand unlversallyrecognized as unique. 
A well grown plant cannot fail to attract 
the admiration of every flower-lover In 
your neighborhood. Taken altogether, 
It Is one of the handsomest and most attractive plants that has been offered the public for many years. 
We have tho true stock and the price has been made as low as possible, so as to give our patrons an op- 
portunity to secure this little beauty. Thue Stock. Price 10c each, 2 for 75c. 
TWO GRAND COLLECTIONS 
OF WINTER BLOOMING BULBS. 
WE CANNOT ALLOW ANY CHANGES IN THESE COLLECTIONS. 
50C. STAR 
This collection contains twenty winter flowering bulbs and will be 
sent postpaid for 50c. Many of tho varieties are expensive sorts and tho 
colli ction is worth several times the amount asked for it. 
1 Double Hyacinth, Pasquln. 
2 Doublo Tulips. 
6 Crocus. 
i Preesia Ref. Alba. 
2 Allium Neapolitanum. 
2 Ornlthogalum Arablcum. 
2 Jonquils. 
1 Double Hyacinth, M. Keepers. 
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ROTT-A.!., COLLECTION. 
FOR WINTER BLOOMING, 
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This collection consists of thirty-five new and choice bulbs, such as 
will furnish a variety of bloom through tho entire winter. 
1 Dbl. Hyacinth, Ifoquette Royal. 
1 Dbl. Hyacinth, Czar Nicholas. 
8 Dbl. Tulips, Assorted. 
6 Crocus, Mixed. 
1 Roman Hyacinth. 
6 Narcissus, Paper White. 
8 Jonquils Campernelle. 
3 Iris, Assorted. 
1 Dbl. Hyacinth, Goethe. 
3 Freesia, Lechtlinii. 
3 Preesia. Ref. Alba. 
4 Grape Hyacinths. 
EVERBLOOMING CALLA 
