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Reid’s Nurseries-— Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 
HYACINTHUS candicans. A magnificent yucca-like plant, producing in July and August flower stems 
3 to 4 feet high, covered with 
from 20 to 30 pure white pen- 
dent, bell-shaped flowers. It is 
hardy in most sections of the 
country, but in the north it should 
be protected during winter with 
leaves or strawy manure. 15 cts. ; 
large, 25 cts. 
IRIS. As there are a number of va- 
rieties of this plant, so popular at 
present, we offer them in assort- 
ment: Japan, German, Sibe- 
rian and Dwarf Iris. 13, 20 and 
25 cts. each. 
These can be given in any color 
desired. 
HIBISCUS, Crimson Eye. This 
elegant strain of hibiscus is ro- 
bust in growth, with dark red stems 
and foliage. The flowers are im- 
mense in size, frequently measur- 
ing 20 inches in circumference. 
The color is pure white, with 
a long spot of deep velvety crim- 
son in the center of each flower. 
It is a striking combination of 
.color, and one that must be seen 
to be fully appreciated. A welt 
developed plant will produce sev- 
eral hundreds of these flowers in a 
season. It will succeed anywhere, 
and is perfectly hardy, and are 
not unfavorably affected by warm 
weather. 20 cents each, $ 2 per 
new hibiscus, ‘crimson eve.” dozen. 
L ILIUM auratum. (Golden-banded Japanese Lily.) This superb lily has flowers 10 to 12 inches in diamater 
composed of six white petals, thickly studded with rich chocolate-crimson spots ; a bright golden band runs 
through the center of each petal ; the perfume is exquisite and vanilla-like. As the bulbs acquire age and 
strength, the flowers attain their maximum size, and increase in numbers ; more than 12 flowers have been 
produced on a single stem. This lily is perfectly hardy in dry soil, and also admirably adapted for pot-cul- 
ture. 25 cts. ; large, 30 cts. 
Batemaimi. A Japanese lily, growing 3 to 4 feet high, and producing bright apricot-tinted flowers ; blooms 
in July. 25 cts. ; large, 35 cts. 
L. tigrinum fl. pi. (Double Tiger Lily), Bright orange-scarlet, 
with dark spots ; a strong-growing, showy variety ; entirely hardy. 
Succeeds well everywhere. 15 cts. ; large, 25 cts. 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY. ( Convallaria majalis.) A charming 
spring flowering plant, producing large quantities of beautiful, deli- 
cate, bell-shaped fragrant white flowers. It thrives in any common 
soil, and does well in shady situations where few other plants suc- 
ceed. 10 cts. each, 50 cts. per dozen. 
LILY, Blackberry. ( Pardanthus sinensis.) This is a very satis- 
factory hardy plant ; very showy both in flower and fruit, the latter 
remaining on the plant until the advent of cold weather. Strong 
tubers, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per dozen. 
LIATRIS gramini- 
folia. (Blazing Star.) 
Few flowers will be 
found moreeffectivefor 
hardy planting than 
this Liatris. The color 
is a fine shade of 
purple, and when 
planted in masses 
gives gorgeous effects. 
The plant in its wild 
state makes but one 
slender spike of bloom 
but as it grows in cul- 
tivation single bulbs 
often produce plants 
18 inches across, lined 
with flowers. 20 cts. 
each, $2 per dozen. 
LOBELIA cardi- 
nalis. This beautiful 
hardy Lobelia has 
never been praised 
enough. We have no 
other hardy plant that 
equals it in brilliancy 
of color. 20 cts. each, 
lily-of-the-valley. $2 per dozen. 
