FALL CATALOGUE OF BULBS THAT BLOOM FOR 1897. 
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Ih'hii bulbs are little known or cultivated, as they are 
Imrdy enough to stand our winters in the open 
ml without protection, but for blooming in pots they 
i ii mu rpassed. The flowers are very large, borne on long 
m mid are of the most charming butterfly colors, white, 
iw, buff, crimson, purple, spotted, and shaded in a 
tiling manner. For winter bloom they required only 
■ nutted (4 or 5 in a five-inch pot,) and treated like 
riiii 1 1 s or Crocus. When in bloom they will be a marvel 
uiul y and last a long time. There are two classes, the 
:<• llowered” and the “small flowered.” The former all 
’ large, upright blossoms; the latter smaller, bell-shaped, 
dn mplng. Both classes are entirely distinct, and both 
beautiful. 
indld Mixed— All colors, large and small. 2 for 5c.; 
3 for 35c. 
! o Flowers extra large and finely colored, by far the 
im-Mtuf all Calochortus, and a free and early grower 
iml bloomer. We cannot recommend it too highly. 6c. 
’nuli; 3 for 15c. 12 for 50c. 
grodiaeas. 
i entirely new class of bulbs, particularly adapted for 
r blooming. The flowers are of various forms, colors 
'••m, all exceedingly interesting and beautiful, and of 
lent culture, in the open ground they are hardy with 
protection, but their greatest value is for winter 
lug in pots. They are so little known or cultivated 
ii**y are exceedingly interesting as pot plants. Their 
• are odd and beautiful, and producing freely. 
• ilia (Twining Hyacinth.) Flowers borne on long 
■him which twine and twjst around anything within 
** li. Blossoms in large compact clusters of a pinkish 
l rolor and very handsome. 10c. each; 3 for 25c. 
no.i or Floral Fire Cracker— This is a flower of 
iking beauty, and one that catches every eye. Its 
► nns are borne in clusters, at the end of long, slender 
inn. and droop like a fuchsia. They are two to three 
I»»»h in length, of a deep bright crimson-scarlet color, 
• pod with green and white. In this lovely flower our 
« min will find a most beautiful and novel thing. 6c. 
i‘h; 8 for 15c. 
>n < Mir extensive tests of winter blooming bulbs have 
> few sorts worth more for general culture than 
in new Brodiaea. Its flowers are borne in great 
i in-I k, are of a lovely blue color and last for a long 
■ It also grows and flowers with greatest freedom 
nit) Mit.wation, and is one of the most reliable bulbs iu 
in v at imi for a sure and satisfactory display of bloom, 
on* Ii: 3 for 15c. 
i Sorts Fine mixed Brodiaeas of all sorts and colors, 
la- r dozen ; $1.25 per 100. 
On* each of the 3 sorts for 15c. 
s&llihiq. 
Neapolltanum —Florists find it indispensable, its pearly- 
white blossoms lasting so long, and its long stems and 
airy grace fitting it for all cut-flower work. Other 
people like it because it is so sure to bloom and so daintily 
pretty. It is hardy out of doors in a sheltered location, 
but indoors is one of the easiest of all bulbs to grow. 
Three or four bulbs can be placed in a 4-inch pot. The 
bulbs and foliage are small, but the stems rise to a height 
of eighteen inches, bearing beautiful umbels of fine 
starry flowers that remain perfect for a month or more. 
Hermettl— Like the above, but of a pinky-white color. 
Moly— Bright golden yellow. 
pRICE —2 for 5c.; 12 for 15c.; 100 for $ 1 . 00 . Three each of 
the above three sorts for 10c. i 
