FALL CATALOGUE OF BULBS, PLANTS, SEEDS AND SMALL FRUITS. 
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WE WANT THE NAMES OF SEED BUYERS 
And also those who purchase plants or bulbs through the mails. Of course, 
many of your friends are sending to different firms for seeds, etc., and we 
shall consider it a (Treat favor if you will kindly send us a list of these 
parties, together with their address. It makes no difference In what part 
° f To eierTon^of'o'ur friends who sends us an order for Bulbs and PUints 
this fad, together with a list of buyers, we will make a present ot either 
some fine flowering bulbs or plants, no difference how small their order 
may be. (The seloction must be left entirely to us, and we know you will 
be greatly pleased with our present.) Please write the names on the back 
of order sheet. See our low price collections of Koses and Bulbs on inside 
front cover and first page of catalogue. 
BLACK CALLA. 
This is undoubtedly the greatest novelty in the plant line tbat has 
n introduced within the past twenty- _ five years. Th_ e _BlackOaUa 
been intr „ — _ -_- « 
came from Egypt, and the bulbs wnioh 
direct from Jerusalem, where they are 
ble souvenir of the Holy Laud. We have 
a stock, and have made the price low 
reach of all who desire and prize this won- 
The lovely flowers are sweet-scented, 
and seven to nine Inches across; color 
imaginable; spike rises 
Is ebony black; foliage a 
Thissplendid novelty can 
common White Calla. 
we offer were 
grown, making a valua- 
been able to secure quite 
enough to be within the 
derful and scarce plant, 
and often over a foot long 
the richest velvety black 
ten to twelve inches, and 
lovely shade of green, 
be grown as easily as the 
50c each, 3 for $1.25. 
, NARCISSUS. 
size. Color both of perianth and 
trumpet, full rich yellow. It Is an 
extra sort for pot culture and forcing. 
15c each, 3 for 40c. 
Golden Spur.— One of the grandest 
Daffodils, with extra large, bold, rich 
yellow flowers; foliage very broad 
and striking. 12c each, 3 for 30c. 
Horsfleldi.— Very largo flowers of 
pure white, witli rich yellow trumpet. 
Very stately and beautiful, and one 
of the most elegant for ladies' cor- 
sage wear. 30c each. 3 for 65c. 
Princeps.— This is a very popular 
variety, and is extensively grown for 
winter blooming. Flowers large, 
perianth sulphur, with rich yellow 
trumpet. 8c each, 3 for 20c. 
Von Scion. — A handsome well- 
known variety, with double flowers 
of a golden yellow color. 5c each, 3 
for 12c. 12 for 45c. 
Double Incomparable Yellow.— 
Large flowers of a bright yellow and 
canary color. 5c each, 3 for 12c, 12 
for 45c. 
Sulphur Phoenix.— Fine double 
flowers of a oreamy.or sulphur-whiti 
shade. 20c each, 3 for 50c. 
Alba Plena Odorata.— Beau ti ful 
double white flowers, which are high 
ly perfumed. 5c each, 3 for 12c, 12 
for 40c. 
Polyanthus Narcissus. 
These produce large clusters of 
beautiful orange blossom like flow- 
ers of unexcelled fragrance. For 
winter blooming they are always sure 
to succeed under any treatment. 
Mammoth Paper White. -Pure 
snow-white flowers in clusters. 5c 
each, 3 for lOo, 12 for 30c. 
Aurora— Fine large clusters of pure 
white flowers, with orange cup. 8c 
each, 8 for 20c. 
NARCISSUS. 
The grand addition in 
the way of new varieties 
has awakened a wonder- 
ful Interest in the Nar- 
cissus, and places them 
in the front rank of 
winter and spring flow- 
ering bulbs. Forwlnter 
flowering Narcissus 
should bo planted, say 
three or four in a pot of 
well-drained loam, and 
put in a cool, dark place 
for a few days, and then 
gradually brought to 
the light. Inthegarden 
the Bulbs should be 
planted about four or 
five inches deep, In good 
loam, but with no ma- 
nure near the bulbs. 
Cover same as with 
Tu lips and Hyacinths. 
Ard-Righ or Irish 
King.— This Is the earl- 
iest and most vigorous 
"Giant Trumpet Daffo- 
dil" in cultivation. Fine 
bold flowers of immense 
BLACK CALLA. 
Polyanthus Narcissus— Cont. 
Grootvoorst.— Snowy white flower 
with lemon shaded cup. 10c each, 
3 for 25c. „ 
Etoille d'Or.— Clear canary yellow, 
with orange cup. 8c each, 3 for 20c. 
Double Roman.— A magnilurni 
variety, bearing fine double blossoms 
of pure white, with inner petals of 
light creamy yellow. Extra strong 
bulbs. 8c each. 8 for 20c, 12 for 70c. 
Finest Mixed Polyanthus. — 65c 
per dozen. 
Finest Mixed Double Narcissus.— 
50c per dozen. 
Finest Mixed Single Narcissus.— 
50c per dozen. 
ORNITHOGALUM. 
Arabicum.— A native of Arabia, 
and one of the grandest winter flow- 
ering bulbs ever introduced. Ihe 
fine white flowers aro borne on spikes 
18 to 24 inches high, having a jetblack 
center. The flowers keep perfect 
many weeks before fading, so that 
for more than a mouth this grand 
spike of bloom Is in full glory. Add 
to this Its delicate aromatic frag- 
rance and we have a winter bloomer, 
which all must admit stands without 
a r' val. Its culture is the easiest, as 
it will grow in any position in any 
window. They are especially adapted 
for pot culture In the house, but will 
do well In open ground if protected 
J» mmlu from freezlngseverely. Strong bulbs. 
ABICUM 6c each . 3 for 15c, 12 for 50c, postpaid. 
V» Umbellatum.-This is another 
beautiful variety; suitable for either 
winter flowering in pots or culture in 
the garden. It is certain to bloom 
and produces its white star-shaped 
blossoms in great abundance. 4c 
each, 3 for 10c, 12 for 30c, postpaid. 
