W. R. GRAY, OAKTON, FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA 
SPRING BULBS 
Caladiuni esciilentum (Elephant’s Ear.) 
Its broad, striking leaves often reach a 
length of 3 feet and a width of 2 feet. The 
growth is rapid. This bulb requires a rich 
soil, and if very large leaves are desired, 
water freely in dry seasons. It is effective 
for planting either as a specimen on the lawn, 
in masses in beds, or at the water’s edge. 
The bulbs may be stored in dry sand in 
winter and kept from year to year. Price, 
by express, 10 cts.; extra-large bulbs, 15 cts. 
By mail, add 5 cts. per bulb for postage. 
Gladiolus, Groff’s Newest Hybrid. In 
grand mixture. Flowers extra large, perfect; 
splendid substance; red, scarlet, crimson, 
garnet, white, cream, yellow, rose, pink, 
salmon, orange, etc. Price, large blooming 
size, mixed colors, 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per 
doz. 
Tuberoses, New Double Pearl. Nearly 
twice as large as old variety. Very fragrant. 
Dry bulbs, 4 inches and upward in circum- 
ference; perfectly sound centers. Price, 3 
cts. each, 30 cts. per doz., by express. 
CLIMBING VINES 
Clematis panieulata. Pure white, in pani- 
cles; fragrance delicious. August or early 
September. Price, 10 cts.; 2-year plants, 
30 cts. 
Ampelopsis Veitcliii (Boston, or Japanese 
Ivy). Dark green foliage, changing in autumn 
to brilliant crimson. Price, 10 cts.; 2-year, 
field-grown plants, 25 cts. 
Ipomoea maxima. The great new Giant 
Moonflower. A wonderful grower and 
bloomer; splendid for covering porches, 
arbors, etc., where quick shade or shelter is 
wanted. The flowers are large — sometimes 
6 or 7 inches across — pure white, handsome, 
and borne in great abundance. They open 
in the evening or on dark days, and are at 
their loveliest during the night. Price, 
3-inch pots, 15 cts. 
Hardy English Ivy. Hardy evergreen; dark, 
glossy leaves. Price, strong plants, 10 cts. 
German, or Parlor Ivy [Mikania scandens). 
Suitable for baskets. Price, 5 cts. 
Wistaria, Sinensis. Pendulous clusters, 
delicate violet-blue, richly perfumed. Price, 
strong plants, by mail, 25 cts.; 2-year 
plants, 50 cts. 
Sinensis alba. Pure white. Price, by 
mail, 25 cts.; 2-year plants, 50 cts. 
Wandering .lew. Leaves purple, scarlet and 
white. Price, 5 cts. 
(vrofT's Hybrid Gladiolus 
BEDDING PLANTS 
Coleus 
A foliage plant with richly colored leaves in 
various tints of gold, bronze, green and crim- 
son. Richly veined, blotched or margined, pro- 
ducing a brilliant display of color. Desirable 
for both pot-plants and for bedding out. I have 
ten of the finest varieties. Price, by mail, 5 cts. 
each, 50 cts. per doz. By express, $3.50 per 100. 
Salvia splendens 
(Flowering Sage) 
One of the finest of blooming plants, being 
completely covered with long spikes of scarlet 
flowers, remaining in bloom until cut down by 
frost. Some of the finest beds in the White 
House grounds in Washington are of this plant. 
Kept sheared down to make it thick, it is a 
wonderful sight. Price, by mail, 8 cts. each, 60 
cts. per doz. By express, $4 per 100. 
New Golcus, Doctor Koss. Enormous 
leaves, rich, dark velvety crimson, shaded and 
marbled with black; broad, creamy white and 
green wedge in center. Price, 10 cts. each. 
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