H. G. Hastings & Co., Seedsmen and Florists, Interlachen, Florida. 
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WIGAN DI A. 
Very ornamental plants with immense veined leaves and 
stems covered with crimson hair. It grows rapidly, and 
should be formed into a bush. Its large leaves and clusters 
of lilac flowers, which continue to open in succession for a 
long time, lend the plant a tropical aspect, and make it 
one of the most valuable ornamental foliage plants for garden 
and lawn decoration. 25 cents. 
VIOLA ODORATA, 
Sweet violet. Well known edging plant, which generally 
is propagated by dividing the plants; but can also be raised 
from seed. Half foot high. Sown from January till March. 
10 cents. 
ZINNIAS. 
For beautiful display the Zinnias are charming, beds of 
these gorgeous plants produce a bewildering and effective 
attraction to every one. All stop to admire. The varieties 
grown for us are of perfect form. Our mixed packet consists 
of the Zebra, New Double Tom Thumbi, Fireball, Pile of 
Gold, Mammoth etc. Pkt. 20 cents. Perpetual blobmer. 
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BULBS. 
LILIES. 
Lilium Auratum (The Golden-Rayed Lily of 
Japan)—We offer this season a large stock of splendid sound 
bulbs of this peerless variety, which, beyond question, is the 
grandest of all the Lily Family. Each flower is composed of 
six parts, pure white thickly studded with crimson spots, 
while through the center of each part runs a clear golden 
band. Fully expanded the flowers measure nine inches 
across, are produced abundantly, very fragrant. Bulbs, 
I5 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
Longiflorum —The well known “Easter Lily.” 
Pure white, fragrant, trumpet shaped, six to eight inches 
long. 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen. 
Lilium Harrisi (Bermuda Easter Lily)—Our stock 
of bulbs of this are true to name and not the Longiflorum 
which is so often sold as it owing to the great demand. In 
flower it resembles the Longiflorum closely, but it has the 
valuable peculiarity of flowering two or three times in 
succession without rest, so it might really be said to - be an 
“Everblooming Lily.” Large bulbs, 40 cents each ; smaller, 
25 cents. 
Calla Lily— Too well known to need any description. 
Our stock of bulbs is unequaled. Large bulbs, 40 cents 
each; smaller, 25 cents. 
For One Hollar we will send one eacli of 
the above mentioned Lilies, postpaid. 
OXALIS. 
Large sort, free bloomers, 5 cents each. 
GIANT DOG’S TOOTH VIOLET—Ery- 
thronium Grandiflorum. 
This beautiftl plant is perfectly hardy, the foliage is 
charmingly variegated, and a mass of fifteen or twenty plants 
is a pretty sight, even when not in flower, but when the 
graceful spikes of two to four creamy white flowers are in 
bloom the effect is matchless. The plants luxuriate in rather 
moist, partially shaded positions. 10 cents each. 
CHIONOPOXA LUCILL^E—Glory of the 
Snow. 
The gentlemen who discovered this in the mountains east 
of Smyrna, thus describes it; “Near the summit a mass was 
met in full splendor, forming one of the most sumptuous 
displays of floral beauty ever beheld ; a mass of blue and 
white, most intense and brilliant.” It is praised by all, as 
one of the most exquisite of hardy spring flowering plants, 
and is also very valuable for winter blooming in the house, 
and for forcing for gut flowers. 5 cents each; 45 cents per 
dozen. 
FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA-Pure 
White Freesia, or African Lily of 
the Valley. (See back of 
cover.) 
'This wouderful bulb was first brought from Africa, and as 
the seasons where this comes from are directly opposite from 
ours—that is, their summer occurs during our winter — 
accounts for the certainty and ease of its flowering in winter 
under all circumstances. Its sprays of chaste, white flowers 
among the green foliage gives it the appearance of an 
immense Lily of the Valley, with a fragrance far more 
delicate and pleasing. The flowers are two inches long and 
about the same in width, shaped like miniature Gladioli, and 
borne in clusters of six to ten on depressed horizontal scapes. 
The body of the flower is pure white, with lower segments 
spotted lemon-yellow. The perfume is most delicious, being 
a mixture of Mignonette, Violet and Jessamine, and one 
plant is sufficient to perfume a large room, without the over¬ 
bearing perfume of Hyacinths or Tuberoses. The flowers 
are particularly useful for cutting, as they will keep in good 
condition in water for a week. The plant has tooth shaped 
bulbs and flat spreading leaves. Its cultivation is of the 
simplest; it requires only to be potted in October, to be 
watered sparingly at first, placed in a sunny window and 
watered more as growth progresses; when out of flower 
store in some dry place and re-pot at proper season in fresh 
soil for another year’s growth. This bulb we consider the 
most satisfactory of all bulbs for window cultivation. The 
beauty of the flower, its delicate, subtle fragrance, the 
ease of growth, certainty of blooming, and the feet that the 
bulbs improve and bloom from year to year makes it 
unrivalled among bulbs. In sections where the ground does 
not freeze they will live out all winter, and the year round. 
Price, for large, blooming bulbs, 10 cents each 
SCILLA. 
Amcena Siberica —The cream of nearly all bulbs, 
producing in profusion masses of exquisite rich blue flowers. 
If grown in masses their flowers fairly carpet the ground; 
the effect is magnificent. They should be largely planted 
as undergrowth in Hyacinth beds, etc. 5 cents each. 
Cam pan U lata (Wood Hyacinth)—Flowers borne on 
spikes, one to two feet high. Each flower measures nearly 
one inch across and droops gracefully; perfectly hardy; 
also fine for pot culture. 5 cents each. 
CALOCHORTIS GUNNISONII. 
The plant is full of life and vigor; immense flowers, borne 
on firm stalks nearly a foot high. A persistent bloomer, and 
does well from year to year. It is like a beautiful Tulip, 
only much more attractive, with markings equal to a 
butterfly. The petals are white on top, yellowish-green 
midway, and deep purple at the base. This does well as a 
pot plant, or planted out, with a little protection. 5 cents 
each; jo cents per dozen. 
RIC H A R DI A—Spotted Calla. 
Extra bulbs. 40 cents each. 
GLADIOLI. 
One of the best spring and early summer flowering bulbs 
for the south. Our mixed Gladioli embrace a magnificent 
variety of beautiful colors, all the poorer sorts having been 
discarded. We trust that many of our friends will avail 
themselves of our very low prices to plant largely. The 
spikes of bloom, richness and brilliancy of color are out of all 
proportion to the trifling cost. 
Extra Fine Mixed -Embracing all colors; very 
choice. Six for 25 cents; 40 cents per dozen ; fifty for $1.50; 
100 for $3.00 ; postpaid, by mail. 
