SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1899. 109 
A^opplfyopfyalltis S* ir ^ c O se 
A rare and curious garden buV&, with odd flowers and 
luxuriant Palm-like foliage. The . spa the of this L-ana- 
shaped flower is two feet in length, with tapering point, a 
is of very large size. Color of bloom, green on outside, in¬ 
side yellow spotted with purple. Foliage very mrge, ■ 
uriant like a Palm. Plant out in open ground quite eai iy, 
or by corn planting time. 30c. each; 5 for ijpl.uu. 
Pl^adrapassa G^ or i osa ’ 
The flowers are borne in pendulous clusters and 
mingling of colors—green, orange, scarlet, etc, Aiwa s 
admired, for it is a very odd and exoeedinglj interesting 
plant. The clusters of fine, drooping blossoms aie entile > 
unlike any other species of Amaryllis, loc. 
True Fairy Lily. 
Gippaipop 
A pretty, hardy vine, with edible roots and neat, glossy, 
cordate foliage. In mid-summer it bears clusters of tiny 
but exceedingly fragrant flowers, with an odor like cinna¬ 
mon. A very pretty vine to tram over a small trellis,— 
around a window. 
2 for 5c'.; 5 for 10c.; 12 for 20c. 
M a< ieira ViR e « 
A rapid-growing vine, covering a large space in a short, 
time. Fleshy, heart-shaped leaves of a light green, and 
in late summer numerous racemes of feathery flowers of 
powerful and delicious fragrance. A very_beautiful 
popular vine, which succeeds admirably 
10c.; 12 for 30c. 
papcratiUTp ^ortuosuip 
Beautiful, large Lily-like 
blossoms, pure snow-white, or 
charming beauty and frag¬ 
rance. They geiieral]y com¬ 
mence blooming within a few 
weeks after plantfng. and 
nearly every bulb produces 
from two to five flowers. 1 or 
pot culture bulbs can be plant¬ 
ed at any time coring the 
winter or spring and will soon 
bloom. Five, to six may be 
planted in a 5 inch pot. In the 
open ground they are not at alL 
particular as to soil or situa- 
tion.but are quite sure to thrive 
anywhere. Pot a few foi im¬ 
mediate blooming m the house, 
they are charming, .kiarge, 
selected bulbs, oc. each; 6 tor 
25c.; 12 for 4flc. 
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each; 3 for 
A rare species of the great 
Amaryllis family, which 
produces large bulbs that 
may be treated like. Gladio¬ 
lus. Planted out in the 
spring they produce large 
elegant leaves which are of 
a greyish blue tinged color, 
very odd and peculiar as 
well as handsome. The flow¬ 
ers are borne in clusters, as 
shown in the cut. pure white 
and fragrant. It is also an 
admirable pot plant. We 
are fortunate in being able 
to oiler fine large bulbs of 
this rare flower at 20 c. each; 
3 for 50c. 
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$ For Gladiolus, Gloxinias, Begonias, Amaryllis, Dahlias, Lilies, and Crinums, see Specialties 
<§j and Novelt ies, in the first part of the Catalogue. Our Collection of Gladiolus offered on pages 4 to 
^ 9 is the finest in the world. 
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BY J.L. CHILDS 
SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. 
The word Bulb sends a thrill to the heart of every lover of flowers whenever it is heard. No other word in 
horticulture seems to indicate so much or raise in one’s mind such vivid pictures of grace, brilliancy and deli¬ 
cate beauty. In our mind we see long spikes of Gladiolus of brilliant, fascinating and varied colors; Gloxinas 
spotted, marked and colored most exquisitely; great spikes of waxy Tuberoses of wonderful purity and 
fragrance; lovely, graceful charming Zephyranthes; exquisite Dahlias and fantastic Tigridias. 
Bulbs are favorites with all and they are planted by many who will not grow any other class of flowers. 
They are so easily grown and so satisfactory to everyone that they are invaluable. Summer-dowering bulbs 
require no skill and very little attention to grow them to perfection. Plant them in the »arden 111 Spring after 
severe freezing is passed and they will soon be up and will flourish and bloom all Summer. In Autumn, after- 
early freezing, the bulbs should be lifted, dried and stored in aw:l >’ from frost ' 
for planting again the following Spring. We are headquarters for Summer dowering Bulbs. 
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