BOTANICAL INDEX, 
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Polyanthus Narcissus. 
Cultivation the same as for the Hyacinth, except that the crown of the plant 
should be at least five inches under the surface, and for Winter protection should be 
covered with three or four inches of litter. 
Each. 
Gloriosa, white, with orange cup $0 20 
Grand Monarque, white, with pale yellow cup... 20 
Each. 
Staten General, lemon color $0 20 
Mixed, all colors 15 
Double Narcissus. 
Each. Doz. 
White Sweet Scented 8 75 
L’ Incomparable 6 60 
Each. Doz. 
Orange Plicenix 6 50 
Silver “ 6 50 
Daffodil. 
Von Sion, double yellow 10c. each. $1.00 per dozen. 
Jonquils. 
Single, sweet scented 5c. each. 50c. per doz. | Double, sweet scented 20c. each. $2.00 per doz. 
Star of Bethlehem. ( Ornithogalum Umbellatum.) 
Flowers star-shaped, pure white, very hardy. Plant from Sept. 1st to Dec. 1st. 
10c. each. $1.00 per doz. 
Snowdrop. ( Galanthus .) 
The earliest of Spring flowering bulbs. They succeed 
well in any soil, and should be planted where they are to 
remain, as they bloom best if not disturbed. 
Each. 
Single — Galanthus nivalis 3c. 
Double — Galanthus nivalis flore pleno 5c. 
Snowflakes. ( Leucojum .) 
Per doz. Per 100. 
25c. $1.75 
60c. 3.50 
The flowers of the Snowflake ( Leucojum ) have some resemblance to the Snowdrop, 
but are much larger, growing to the height of one foot; flowers white, and pendant 
from the top of the flower-stems; each petal tipped with a green spot. L. vernum 
flowers early in Spring, and is a little tender, requiring to be covered in Winter. 
L. cestivum, the Summer Snowflake, blooms later, and is perfectly hardy. 
Leucojum vernum 25c. each. | Leucojum eestivum 15c. each. 
Arum Dracunculus. 
A curious plant, the stalks of the leaves being spotted with brown and purple, 
like the body of a snake. They are entirely hardy. 
Arum Dracunculus 25c. each. $2.50 per doz. 
Hardy Gladiolus. 
The hardy sorts bloom in the Spring, and are highly desirable and beautiful addi- 
tions to the garden. They should find a place in the garden of every amateur. 
They require the same culture as the Hyacinth. 
Each. Doz. 
Byzantinus, crimson purple 10 1 00 
Communis flora alba, white 10 1 00 
“ “ rubra, red 10 1 00 
Each. Doz. 
Communis flora rosea, rose 10 1 00 
Colvillii, crimson and white, fine 10 1 00 
Finest mixed 10 1 00 
Crown Imperials. 
Plant at intervals of two feet in a bed of Tulips or Hyacinths, to prevent possible 
monotony. Plant early, live or six inches deep, allowing them to remain for years 
without disturbing. They grow and bloom in common garden soil. Flower stalks 
two feet high. 
Aurora, single red 
Couronne, orange 
Flore pleno, double yellow 
Rubra “ double red 
Folium aureum, gold striped foliage.. 
Each. 
$0 35 
75 
1 25 
1 00 
60 
Folium argenteum, silver striped foliage.. 
Maximum, bright red, single 
“ single yellow 
Varieties mixed, 30c. each ; per 10, $2.50. 
Each. 
$1 25 
50 
75 
Fritillarias, fine mixed 10c. each. 
Frifillarias. 
1.25 per doz. | Fritillarias Persica . 
.15c. each. $1.50 per doz. 
