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Sdii}irjer - Flo^crir^o Oxalis. 
No 1»ulbs are so valuable for edging the borders of walks 
or flower beds as the beautiful flowering Oxalis. When 
planted three inches apart they produce an unbroken row of 
elegant foliage and pretty flowers; and as they bloom very 
S uicklyafter planting they furnish a neat and attractive 
order the whole season. They are also splendid when 
planted in a mass, and make a very showy ben. The bulbs, 
which are the size of peas, or larger, can he planted the first, 
of May, or perhaps earlier, and will be in bloom by the first, 
of June. No flower is easier grown than this, as they are 
sure to succeed in all soils and situations. They are also 
charming when grown in pots, and make a very attractive 
mass of line foliage and gay flowers. They can be planted 
in this way at any time during the winter orspring, and will 
commence blooming at once. Every bulb will grow and 
flower beautifully. Price of fine bulbs. 10c. per dozen; 35 for 
15c.; 100 for 10c.; 500 for $1.50; 1,000 for $3.50. 
Lasandrla. Pine rosy-pink, beautiful cut foliage. 
Dleppi. Pure white; very fine. 
Shamrock. Lovely clover-like foliage and pink blossoms. 
Mixed Sorts. Several colors. 
Mammoth Bulbs. We can supply mammoth-sized Bulbs 
of these Oxalis. nearly as large as Gladiolus, and which 
will produce a wonderful prolusion of bloom, at5c. each; 
3 for 10c.; 13 for 85o. 
Turtle 
Fairy bily. 
Beautiful, large Lily-like 
blossoms, pure snow-white, 
of charming beauty and fra¬ 
grance. They generally com¬ 
mence blooming within a few 
weeks after planting, and 
nearly every bulb pro- 
y&f duces from two to five 
r.5'’- flowers. For pot cul- 
ture bulbs can b e 
RBglH planted at any time 
during the winter or 
spring, and will soon 
bloom. Five to six may be 
B lanted in a five-inch pot. In 
5 e open ground they are not 
at all particular as to soil or 
situation, but are quite sure to 
thrive anywhere. Pot a few 
for immediate blooming in 
the house; they are charming. 
Large, select bulbs, 6c. each; 
6 for 35c.; 13 for 40c. 
Giiwaipor* Viqc. 
A pretty, hardy vine, with edible roots and neat, glossy 
oordate foliage. In midsummer it bears clusters of tiny but 
exceedingly fragrant flowers, with an odor like cinnamon. 
A very pretty vine to train over a small trellis or around a 
window. 5c. each; 4 for 10c,; 13 for 20c. 
Madeira Viije. 
A rapid-growing vine, covering a large space in a short 
time. Fleshy, heart-shaped leaves of a light green, and late 
summer numerous racemes of feathery flowers of powerful 
and delicious fragrance. A very beautiful and popular vine, 
which succeeds admirably. 5c. each, 3 for 10c„ 12 for 30c. 
Isiijeije Galatlteitu. 
Those who are familiar with the true Ismene, cannot say 
enough in praise of its beauty and purity. The flowers are 
of very large size, novel form, and of a snowy whiteness, and 
are also exceedingly fragrant. It is really one of the most 
lovely of all the great Amaryllis tribe, hav-'ng a peculiar 
granduer and beruty which one appreciate at sight, but 
cannon describe. It is one of the most strikingly beautiful 
of all garden flowers. 30c. each. 
