L. L. MAY & CO. PLANTS, SEEDS, FRUITS AND TREES 
GUINEA HEN FLOWER 
singular dwarf spring-flowering plants, bearing large 
pendent bell-shaped flowers of varions colors, yellow, 
white, black, purple, striped and splashed and checkered 
in the most curious wav- Thev are invaluable for pot cul- 
ture and exceedinglv pretty when grown in large groups 
in the garden border or wild garden in a dry situation. 
SC each, 30c doz., postpaid. 
Lachenalias 
LACHENALIAS. 
Brodiaea or Floral Fire-Crackers. 
These very interesting 
and showy flowering 
bulbs, from the Cape of Good Hope, are almost unknown 
in this countrv. We specially recommend them for winter 
blooming in pots, as they are odd, novel and beautiful. 
Throw up long, lanceolate leaves and beautiful, erect 
spikes of pendulous flowers, yellow predominating. They 
remain in bloom about two months, isc each, postpaid 
BRODIAEA 
or Floral Fire-Crackers 
This striking, well-named flower is so unlike any other 
that it is sure to attract instant attention. As will be seen 
by our illustration, the blossoms are freely borne in splen 
did, drooping clusters on slender stems; the color is a rich, 
deep crimson, tipped with green and white. Pot tlie bulbs 
at any time during the fall, when they will readily grow 
and give the greatest satisfaction for winter blooming. 
Every order should contain some bulbs of this unusual 
novelty, jc each, soc a doz., postpaid. 
STAR OF BETHLEHEM 
(Ornithogalum Arabicum) 
A beautiful variety, throwing up a tall spike bearing 
numerous large, milk-white, star shaped flowers, with 
black centre, and 
having a distinct ar- 
omatic perfume. They 
are decidedly pretty 
and interesting when 
growing inthegarden, 
but arc more largely 
grown for greenhouse 
and window decora- 
tion, being of the easi- 
est culture. Largely 
forced by florists now 
for cut flowers. Each, 
5C, doz. 50c, too $3.00, 
postpaid. 
Babianas 
Unusually p r e.t t y 
and attractive fli> wers. 
Should he given the 
same treatment a s 
Ixias. They are spec- 
ially adapted to win- 
ter blooming. The 
flowers are star-shap- 
ed. Mixed. 3c each, 
25c per doz. postpaid. 
Star of Bethlehem 
