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GEO. COOLING & SONS, BATH. 
Bulbs and Roots for Spring Planting. 
THE NEW YELLOW ARUM. 
ELLIOTIANA, a new and most distinct variety, ttoweis 
deep golden yellow, foliage deep green with white spots, 
one of the most attractive and valuable f 
novelties introduced of late years. It 
requires rather more heat than the ordinary white variety. 
Small plants for growing on . . i/6 and 2/6 each. 
Kxtra strong flowering roots ... 3/6 and 5/ each. 
ALSTRC£MERIA ( Peruvian /niies). 
Beautiful large lily-like flowers borne in clusters; colours 
crimson rose, yellow, purple, &c. , shaded and marked. They 
are splendid for cutting, being of good substance, and lasting 
in perfection a long time. Fine mixed, per doz. 1/ : lOo 6/6. 
CYPRIPEDIUMS {Hardy Ladifa Slrpj)ei\s), 
Beautiful hardy Orchids, which succeed in a mixture of sandy 
U)am and leaf mould ; the best position for them is a sheltered 
and slightly shaded well-drained spot. Each s d 
Acaule (Stemless Lady’s Slipper), immense large flowers, 
ro.se and yellow, veined purple, shaded to white ... i o 
Calceolus (Alpine Lady’s Slipper), yellow and purple, 
grows freely in a chalky soil ... ... ... ... o 6 
Parvifiorum (Small Yellow Lady’s Slipper), bright 
yellow and brownish purple, fragrant ... ... i 6 
Pubescens, an American yellow flowering sj)ccies, very 
easy to grow, and very free flowering ... 1 6 
Spectabile, rose and while, the most beautiful of all the 
hardy varieties ... ... ... ... ... ... i 6 
ST BRIGID ANEMONES 
THE IRISH ANEMONE, a very beautiful and free- 
flowering strain, with large and handsome flowers of most 
brilliant shades of colour, many are semi-double, and most 
useful for vases as they last a long time in the cut stale. Per 
100 5/6 ; per doz, 9d. 
SINGLE ANEMONES 3":°^ 
LARGE SINGLE SCARLET, fine bedding o 6 
CHOICE SINGLE MIXED, in splendid 
variety ... .. ... 04 
JAPONICA ALBA, hardy Autumn flowering 3 o 
ROSEA, clear rose, fine showy variety... 3 o 
FULGENS ( \Vu}dflo 7 ver\ splendid 
dazzling vermilion, in constant bloom from 
February to May ... ... ... ... i o 
NEW GIANT FRENCH or POPPY, 
splendid mixed, an improved large flower- 
ing variety, recommended ... ... ... o 6 
too 
s. d. 
2 6 
2 o 
7 o 
3 o 
DOUBLE ANEMONES 
DOUBLE SCARLET, extra large... ... o 9 
FINE MIXED DOUBLE, all colours ... o 6 
CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED, 
very beautiful double Anemones, flowers 
large and well imbricated like an incurved 
Chrysanthemum ... ... ... ... 1 O 
KING OF SCARLETS, this undoubtedly 
is the liiie.st of the I )ouble Scarlet Anemone.s. 
.\ward of Merit from the R. II.S. , . i 6 
4 6 
3 o 
6 6 
10 6 
CARNATIONS, PICOTEES, & PINKS. 
Per doz. — s. d. 
Carnations, choicest named Show varieties, very fine, 6/ to 9 o 
Cloves, the true old crimson variety ... ... ... 6 o 
Malmaison Carnations, in upwards of twenty of the 
best varieties ... ... ... ... ... io o 
Mrs Sinkins. a beautiful large-flowering pure white 
variety, charming for growing in pots ... ... 3 0 
Picotees, choicest named Show varieties, very fine, 6/ to 0 c 
Pinks, choicest named Show varieties, very fine 6 o 
Pinks, sweet-scented, double white ... ... ... 3 o 
GANNAS CROZY’S NEW DWARF. 
These are most ornamental as pot plants for the conserva- 
tory, or in the borders, or for bedding out of doors. Madame 
Crozy is one of the best kinds for the latter purpose. 
Kach — s. d. 
Madame Crozy, flaming .scarlet bordered with gold, 
dwarf compact habit ... ... ... doz. 7/6 o 9 
Choice Varieties, to name ,j 9/ 10 
— mixed... ... ... ... ... ,,6/ 09 
CHRISTMAS ROSE (Helleboruti nlger). 
Spring is the best time for planting Christmas Roses to get 
them well established for the winter flowering. Each s d 
Helleborus Niger Major (true Bath variety), extra 
large clumps ... ... ... ... ... ...20 
strung clumps ... ., per doz. 15/ i 6 
small size, for planting ... ... ,, 10/6 i 0 
Helleborus Niger Maximus (the great Christmas 
Rose). Figured in the Garden under the name 
Helleborus AltifoliuSy is remarkable for its large dark 
green leaves and immense rose-tinted flower, which 
becomes pure white under glass protection 1/6 and 2 6 
LENTEN ROSES (Helleborus orientalis). 
Distinct late flowering varieties of the Hellebore, should be 
more largely grown, the flowers are large and vary in all shades* 
of rose, purple, and light red, many are beautifully spoiled. 
Strong Flowering Clumps ... ... 1/6 and 2/6 each. 
DAHLIA ROOTS. 
Supplied during the early spring months as pot roots of Iasi 
year’s growth ; our collection embraces all the choicest varieties 
in cultivation. joz.-s. d. 
Show and Fancy Kinds 4/ and 6 o 
Pompone Varieties . 4/ and 6 o 
Singles, from our own siiperl) collection ... ...4/ and 6 o 
Cact'its, all newest and best Idnds... ... 6/ to 9 o 
HOLLYHOCKS. 
Fine Plants in Pots, seedlings from Cbater’s choicest strains, 
per doz. 6/ 
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. 
Large Flowering Roots per doz. i/ 
IRIS. 
GERMAN ICA. The spring months are the best for planting 
ihese beautiful hardy Iris, which are of easy cultivation and 
most varied in their colours, which range through richest 
yellows, intense purples, delicate blues, soft mauves, beauti- 
ful claret reds, whites, primroses, and bronzes of every 
shade, rivalling Orchids in their markings and singularity. 
Choicest Named Kinds ... per doz. 9/ 
Mixed Colours, from a very fine collection ,, 4/ 
KiEMPFERI. Magnificent Japan Iris. Flowers are ol 
enormous size, averaging 6 to 8 inches in diameter, of 
indescribable and charming hues and colours, varying like 
watered silk in the sunlight — each flower representing 
several shades. Succeed best when planted on sides of 
streams or ponds in full sun ; flower from June to August. 
Choice Named Varieties, strong flowering roots doz. 9/ 
Finest Mixed, strong flowering roots ... .. ,, 4/ 
From C. Pemby, Esq., Kingsbridge. I am very pleased with the Bulbs I had from you." 
