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JL L. MAY & CO., sr. PAUL, MINN. 
NEW HIBISCUS. 
HIBISCUS 
We take pleasure in recommendinK this class of 
some flowering plant for pot culture in the 
house. It is also grown as specimen plants 
for thclawn, where it will make a gremd dis- 
play during the summer months. 
Creneral Grant. — Anew double red. The 
finest and lari;cst flowering variety we have 
ever seen. See page 62 tor illustration and 
complete description. Price, 40c. each. 
Chrysanthus. — The most beautiful of all 
the Hibiscus. This is anew variety, with 
Tery large, deepgolden flowers, with apurple 
eye. They have become very popular within 
the last few years, grown cither as single 
•peciraens, in pots, or planted in beds on the 
lawn, remaining in bloom all through the 
season ; and are as easy to keep during the 
winter as any of the common house plants. 
This is undoubtedly one of the finest plants 
of late introduction, and well repays the 
purchaser, as it increases in value each year, 
good specimen plants often selling for $8.00 
or $10.00. 30c. each, 2 for 50c. 
Rubra. — Very large double flowers of a 
dark velvety cnmson color. Fine bloomer, 
very effective. 15c. each. 
TTJBEBOSB PEABL. 
The value of this over the common "variety 
consists in its flowers being of double the 
size, imbricated like a rose, and its dwarf 
habit. 6c. each, 12 for 50c. 
OBINTJU KIBEn. 
This magnificent bulb fre- 
quently attains tne size of a 
chilu's head, and produces 
flowers of tne greatest beau- 
ty. Leaves wavy-edged, 
and radiated in the form of 
a rosette. Usually two 
flower stalks, each two or 
more feet tall, an 1 of adark 
purplish color are sent up 
at tue same time, each bear- 
ing a large umbel, consisfc- 
ingoffromtwelveto twenty 
large, lily-shaped flowers of 
the greatest beauty and 
fragrance. The petals are 
bri ad and ^tire wh te, with 
a deep reddish purple stripe 
do%vn the center of the out- 
side of each and showing 
through faintly on the in- 
side. Itcrcates a sensation 
wherever seen in bloom. 
This and two or three 
greatly inferior species are 
cataloguej as Crinum 
Kirl<y and Ornatum. Pine 
Bulbs. Price, 75c. each, 3 
for $2.00. 
CRINUM AMERICANUM. 
Au evergreen species of 
the easiest culture; is best 
grown as a pot plant, and 
can be wintered m the cel- 
lar if the soil is kept nearly 
dry. Its large, white, ex- 
g iisitely fragrant lilv like 
flowers are produced in an 
umbel, and borne on a tall 
scape. A striking plant 
and far more beautiful than 
many of the hich-priced 
Amaryllis. Price,SOc. 
plants to all who desire a hand- 
LTLIES. 
White Calla.— The well-known -rariety. 
Price, 25c., 3 for 60c. 
Spotte-l Calla. — A mammoth flowering 
white Calla \\ ith peculiarly marked leaves, 
each one being dotted with white. Price, 
30c. each, 4. for $1.00. 
Easter Lily. — Flowers large, trumpet- 
s' aped, pure waxy white. Very fra^rrant. 
Price, 20c. each, 3 lor 50c. 
IWATTETTIA VHIE. 
This is splendid for house culture daring 
the winter, and makes a grand showing 
when trained around a window or on a trel- 
lis over the plantsin a window garden. 
It is also fine for growing out of doors dur- 
ing the summer months, o.ten attaining a 
height of 12 or 15 lect in a single season, 
and producing hundreds of bright yellow 
and scarlet flowt-rs about two inches in 
length. The vines which we send out are 
strong' and thrifty, and will blossom in a 
few days after being planted. Price, aOc. 
each, 3 for 50c., 7 for $1.00. 
IXOW PT..VKK. 
PHLOX 
Splendid freebloomlngpiants 
for bedding. 
Snowflake.— Beantifulsnowy 
white blossoms of an enorm- 
ous size. Price, lOc, 12 for 
$10'. 
Harlequin. — Richly marked, 
each petal being distinctly 
striped. Price, lOc, 12 for 
$1 .00. 
Rosl3ni. — A handsome, rich 
red, brijiht and showy. Price, 
10c., 12 for $1.00. 
NEW ROSES AT A 
LOW PRICE. 
In order to introduce otir 
Superior Evcrblooming Roses, 
we make a special oflfer on tke 
back cover of this catalojnie of ; 
some ntfw and desirable varie- j 
ties. We will send the entire Jf wcl Collection of twelve 
choice roses for only $1.00, postpaid. 
See the Illustration on Back Cover. 
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I'KRMUOA KASTEK 1,11. Y, 
