SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1896. 103 
Hyccintlpis £apdicaps. 
A species of Hyacinth which blooms (luring August and 
September grows three to five feet high, with spikes of pure 
white flowers two feet in length. The bulbs are large, round 
and solid, and throw up strong flower stems, which are a 
gigantic spike of thimble shaped white blossoms. Planted in 
the spring they bloom in August, September and October, 
strong bulbs producing two, three and even four flower stems. 
A bed of a dozen or more bulbs produces a grand effect. A 
few planted in the center of a bed of Verbenas, Petunias or 
other flowers, make a beautiful display. They contrast ele¬ 
gantly with Gladiolus. Planted anywhere, singly or in 
clumps, they are magnili- 
cent. For acemetary nothing 
can be more beautiful or ap¬ 
propriate, and nothing thri¬ 
ves better in aiiy situation. 
Strong bulbs, sure to bloom. 
10c. each; 3 for Sic.; 12 for 75c. 
Spotted (Zalla. 
The leaves ot‘ this beauti¬ 
ful Calla are deep green, 
with numerous white spots, 
which gives the plant a 
magnificent appearance. 
The flowers are pure white, 
with a black centre, and 
very beautiful. They grow 
freely in any soil, either in¬ 
doors or out. They flower 
splendidly in the garde:., 
treated like Gladiolus; that 
is, planted in spring and dug 
in autumn. The bulbs we 
send out are large and solid, 
and will all flower freely 
soon after planted, at cents 
each: :l for .*>0 cents. 
Moptbretia, Grocosmaeflora. 
One of the brightest and most winsome flowers we know 
of. Should always be grown in masses or grougs, and are 
then remarkably showy and brilliant. From July to Octo¬ 
ber they are one mass of flowers, spike after spike of t he 
flame-1 ike beauties appearing. Extra flue for cutting, their 
.cash or color lighting up a heavy mass of flowers with grace. 
One ot the most lovable flowers we know of. so graceful and 
bright and cheery. Perfectly hardy south of the Ohio, 
oc. each, 3 for 10c., 12 for 35c. 
Zephyraptljes. 
The Zephyranthes or Zephyr flowers are becoming very 
popular. Their growth is low and neat; their flowers abund¬ 
ant and pretty, and the plants themselves will stand a good 
d al of abuse without sulking or dying after the manner of 
so many plants. They increase rapidly, and make neat 
borders to other bulb beds, and (ran also be grown in pots if 
wished for winter blooming. South of the Ohio are hardy, 
and need not be lifted in fail. Zephyranthes are gems of great 
beaut y. Their large lily-like blossoms being always attract¬ 
ive and exquisitely beautiful. 
Rosea. Large. Lily-like flowers of a lovely rose pink. A 
free bloomer. Exceedingly pretty. 5c. each; 3 for 10c. 
Sulphurea. This rare variety grows taller than the others, 
r-nd has large beautiful flowers of a clear, brilliant‘sul¬ 
phur yellow. It is very fine indeed. 50c. each. 
Atamasco. Exactly like Rosea, except that it is pure white 
in color. Fine for cutting. 5c. each; 3for 10c.; 12 for 30c. 
Andersoni. A free blooming little beauty, with fine orange- 
yellow, tulip-shaped floweas. 5c. each; 3for. 10c.; 12for 30c. 
Candida- Rush-leaved. Small white flowers, but very pro¬ 
fuse. An extra good sort for edgings. Quite hardy. 5c. 
each; 3 for 10c.; 12 for 25c. 
