SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1898. 
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Here are fifteen of the finer varieties which we can 
sell cheaper than the wholesale prices quoted for the 
same in Europe, ns we have an inexhaustible stock of 
them. It is a delight to us to be able to sell such fine 
varieties at such a nominal price, for we know that 
this offer will bring delight to thousands of homes. 
Such grand sorts as Afrieain, I'atmn, Grand Kongo 
Duchess of Edinburg, Octoroon and Shakespeare are 
among them. 
Addison— Very dark amaranth with pure white stripes 
which show to w ondei*f ill effect. Spike la rice and beau t i I u 1 
Afrlcaln—This is justly termed the black Gladiolus! Its 
color is of tho deepest crimson-black with a pure white 
blotch in the throat. While it is the darkest it is one of 
the very finest varieties known. Spike large and of per¬ 
fect shape. 
Angelo—With the exception of Snow White, this is the 
nearest to a pure white Gladiolus in cultivation. It pro¬ 
duces a beautiful si,ike, anil the snow-whito color with 
here and there a litt le blotch of pink, is very beautiful 
Aurore A beautiful and distinct vuri-t v, being of a bright 
salmon-rose color striped and marked with orange, car¬ 
mine and lilac, with cherry blotches 
Duchess of Edinburg—The celebrated English variety 
which has been called in Europe tho finest variety in 
cultivation. The flower is of fine form and great sub¬ 
stance. The plants attain a height of six feet Color a 
deep rose with carmine stripes on lower divisions. A 
grand variety. 
Fatma - Vary large flower and beautiful spikes Color 
ivory-white profusely striped ai d suffused with bri-ht 
rosy-salmon, and witli violet blotch. A grand variel v 
□rand Rouge—Enormous spike of large, flaming scarlet 
blossoms. The finest of all reds and in size of flower 
and beauty of spike no varietv can surpass it. >'o col¬ 
lection complete without, it. 
Hesperlde—Pure white ground profuselv blotched flaked 
and striped with bright rosy-salmon. One of the most 
delicate and pleasing colors and a great favorite every¬ 
where. 
La France—Pure white with carmine flamo at edges of 
petals and large amaranth blotch in throat. 
A cl, T r :- almost, transparent shade of 
b«ht red. A truly exquisite as well as a very showy 
169ft 0 
Octoroon—One of tho moot distinct and beautiful varfetie* 
in cultivation. Large well-formed spike and large, flow¬ 
ers of a clear salmon-pink. 
Peplta Brightest golden-yellow with only slight stripes or 
marks of carmine 
Shakespeare—A famous variety and one of the most benu- 
ti i nl in cultivation. Spikes and flowers are of very largo 
size and most delicately and beautifully colored. Ground 
work is pure white suffused with carmine, and with 
large rosy blotches and numerous violet and pink flake*. 
Sylphide —An extra large and fine flower of a pure white 
color, flamed with carmine. 
Thalia Another most beautiful light-colored variety, be¬ 
ing pure white, flamed, striped and penciled with roa® 
and carmine. Very effective. 
PRICE OF AB 01 / E : 5 c. each / 8 for 25 c.; 
ihe 15 for 50 c. Any variety at 40 c. per 
dozen. 
FIFTEEN 
FINE 
