Dwarf Orange, Lilies, Cannas, Etc. 
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REID’S NURSERIES, UPLAND, OHIO 
THE OTAHEITE ORANGE. 
This valuable and distinct variety of the Orange family is a dwarf, compact grower, with glossy, deep green 
foliage, which has a decided odor of the orange trees of Florida, and is exceedingly floriferous, producing a won- 
derful profusion of pure white flowers of the most delicious fragrance, identical with the much-sought-for blooms 
of southern orange groves. Otaheite fruits immedi- 
ately after flowering, bearing fruits about one-half the 
size* of the ordinary Orange, retaining in a marked de- 
gree their sweetness. Fine plants, 15 cts. each ; larger 
size, 25 cts. 
HARDY LILIES. 
LILIUM auratum (the Golden-rayed Lily). When 
expanded, the flowers measure from 8 to 10 inches in 
diameter, and are composed of six pure white petals, 
each of which is 
distinctly striped 
the whole length 
with a clear, golden 
yellow band and 
thickly studded 
with rich crimson 
spots. Gracefully 
formed, deliciously 
fragrant. Large, 
sound bulbs, im- 
ported direct from 
Japan, which will 
give splendid 
bloom spikes. 20 
cts. each, 6 for $1. 
L. speclosum L ilium auratum. 
rubrum. This is 
one of the most popular and satisfactory of all Lilies, 
and is considered by many the finest. The flowers are 
bright crimson and white spotted. Splendid large flow- 
ers, borne in clusters; stem 2 to 3 feet. 20 cts. each, 
6 for $1. 
L. speclosum album. Pure white with aslight tinge 
of rose on end of petals; one of the best. 20 cts. each, 
6 for $1. 
Otaheite Orange. L. tlgrlnum, fl. pi. (Double Tiger Lily). This mag 
nificent Lily is borne in immense clusters on tall stems. 
The flowers are very large, frequently 6 inches across, and very double; color deep, fiery red spotted with black; 
any illustration gives but a faint idea of the showiness of this superb Lily. 15 cts. each, 4 for 50 cts. 
NEW CANNAS. 
President McKinley. One of the best of last season’s introductions; a fine clear crimson, with scarlet shad- 
ing. Blooms in large, even trusses, carried well above the foliage, and the flower spikes are produced evenly on 
the plant, making a shapely, compact plant. The plant is dwarf in habit, growing but 2% to 3 feet even in rich 
soil: foliage rich green with chocolate margin. This is one of the earliest flowering Cannas, valuable either for 
bedding or pot. culture. 25 cts. each, 3 for 60 cts. 
Alsace. In this ariety we have the nearest approach to a pure white Canna. A wonderfully free bloomer 
and a fine, erect grower, making nice, shapely plants, about 4 feet high. The flowers at first opening are a light 
sulphur-yellow, changing to creamy white. A grand variety for contrasting with darker colored sorts. 20c. each. 
Alphonse Bouvler. This is the finest Canna for outdoor bedding ever introduced. Blooms early, and is one 
continuous mass of crimson the entire season. Awarded the bronze medal at the World’s Fair. 15 cts. 
Florence Vaughan. We consider this the finest yellow-spotted Canna ever seen. Flowers large; robust 
grower, and flowers very freely. One of the best. 20 cts. each. 
Assorted French. These are distinct from the old varieties, are constant bloomers, and produce flowers all 
through the season. The large spikes of flowers somewhat 
resemble the gladioli, but are much more brilliant in color, 
ranging from the deepest crimson, orange, scarlet and 
salmon to bright yellow. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
These are very desirable for lawn planting, and serve 
to remove stiffness in landscape effects. 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 
One of the most striking foliage plants, either for pot or 
lawn planting. It will grow in any good garden soil, and is 
of easy culture. Full sized plants are 4 or 5 feet high, 
with immense loaves. The roots should be preserved in 
dry sand in the cellar during winter. For planting along 
the border of ponds or near to fountains, this is a grand 
plant; it is also useful for massing in beds anywhere. Its 
distinct, enormous, apron-like leaves sometimes attain a 
length of 3 feet and a width of 20 inches. Give the bulbs 
a rich, clayey soil and plenty of water and they will give 
you striking tropical effects; nothing more decorative can 
be had for large lawns. Fine pot-plants can also be easily 
grown. Fine bulbs, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
Caladium esculentum. 
