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bracing the newast reds, scarlet and crimsons, all shades of white, cream 
and yellow in many combinations, relieved by stains and blotches of rich 
• colors in most pleasing contrasts, rare blues in clematis, lilac and heliotrope 
shades and found in no other strain of Gladiolus. These bulbs are offered 
-cnly in mixture. We offer these in two distinct grades. 
GROFF’S GOLD MEDAL AND SILVER TROPHY STRAIN. 
This magnificent strain has a world wide reputation and represents the 
-cream of Mr. Groff’s creations. It is prepared with the view of providing 
.the amateur with a typical collection of the modern Gladiolus. 10 cts. each 
11.00 per doz. 
(Greff’s Hybrids. ThLs selection is from the earlier hybrids of Mr. Groff 
and while not as fine as the preceding, so great Is the diversity of color- 
ing, that there is practically no risk of getting any two alike. 
Strong blooming bulbs, 5 cts. each. 50 cts. per dozen. 
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. 
(Giant Summer Hyacinth.) 
A snow-white, summer flowering Hyacinth, growing 3 to 4 feet in 
height, gracefully surmounted with from 20 to 30 pure white, bell-shaped 
towers. 10 cts. each. $1.00 per doz. 
MONTBRETIA CROCOSMIFLORA. 
These are summer flowering bulbs, with handsome flowers of a brilliant 
•orange red, shaded with yellow, and resembling a miniature gladiolus. 5 
cts. each, 35 cts. per dozen. 
TIGRIDI A. 
(Shell Flower.) 
Summer flo.vering bulbs, producing large, bell- 
shaped flowers of handsome colors and beautifully 
spotted; very free blooming. 
5 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz. 
Conchiflora. Yellow, with dark spots. 
Grandiflora Alba. Pearl white, with crimson spots. 
TUBEROSES. 
A beautiful and delightfully fragrant summer 
flowering bulb, and very easily grown. For early 
Tigridlas. blooming they may be started in the hotbed or the 
house in March and for succession of flowers may be 
planted every two weeks until July, or they may be planted in the open 
ground in June. 
Excelsior Pearl. Beautiful spikes of double pure white fragrant flowers. 
Fine large bulbs, 5 cts. each. 3 for 10 cts., 35 cts. per doz. 
Started in pots, 15 cts. each. $1.50 per dozen. 
HARDY LILIES. 
Plant in the open ground not less than 5 inches deep, the larger kinds 
deeper. The beds, should be underdrained if inclined to be wet. If the soil 
jjs heavy or compact, sand or coal ashes should be well worked in the 
soil to lighten it. Although all are hardy, the beds should be well covered 
with leaves or manure to the depth of 8 or 10 inches, in the fall. 
.Auratum. (Gold Banded Lily.) One of the most fragrant and beautiful 
Lilies grown. The flowers are of the largest size, measuring nearly a 
foot across, of a pure white, with crimson spots, while a band of golden 
yellow runs through each petal. Strong bulbs, 35 cts. each. 
