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CROSMAN BROTHERS' CATALOGUE . 
HOLLYHOCK. 
There are few plants whose flowers so perfectly combine large size and delicacy 
as the Hollyhock. Its flowers are quite as double, and almost as pure and perfect 
as those of the Camellia, and when we remember that they mass around a strong 
stalk from three to five feet in height, we get some idea of their beauty. Seeds 
sown in the spring produce plants that will bloom the sec¬ 
ond season. We have excellent, healthy young plants 
grown from seed, that will bloom the first summer, 
and usually for two or three summers after. The colors 
are nicely assorted, so that almost every color, from 
white to purple may be expected. Give the plants a 
light covering of coarse litter for winter protection. 
Hollyhock, double lilac, maroon, red, white, pink 
yellow, each 20c. Any set of six colors, all bloom¬ 
ing plants, for $1.00. 
LILIES. 
AURATUM LILY. 
The lilies are so popular and so universally known 
that a lengthy description of them is unnecessary. Our 
bulbs are sound and in fine condition for spring. The 
following varieties are among the most popular, most 
of which are very fragrant. Each. 
Lilium Japontcum longifiorum, pure white, 
trumpet-shaped, five inches long. 20 
Lilium laucifolium rubrum, red and white.. 25 
Lilium laucifolium album, pure white. 30 
Lilium auratum, the popular Japan Lily. 20 
Lilium tigrinum, (Tiger Lily). 10 
Lilium tigrinum, (Tiger Lily) fiore pleno, 
Double Tiger Lily. 15 
LILY OF THE VALLEY. 
Fragrant, well-known little flowers, much 
liked on account of their delicacy and grace¬ 
fulness in^every way. Each 10c., doz. 60c. 
IVY PLANTS. 
The Ivy is one of the most valuable 
climbing plants for decorating windows, 
arbors, trellises, walls, rock-work, etc.; is 
also valuable for hanging baskets, vases, etc. 
Would advise every one to try one or more 
English Ivies, but, unfortunately, in our cold 
Northern climate they do not prove quite 
hardy. For in-door decorations they are 
unequaled, as they can be trained in any 
desirable form. Plants, each 25c. 
CHINESE PEONIES. 
These are showy, beautiful and easily 
cultivated plants, that recommend them¬ 
selves to everyone on account of their large 
size, beautiful colors and delightful fra¬ 
grance; bloom through June and July. All 
the finest colors; eaoh 25c. 
LILY OF THE VALLEY. 
PERENNIAL PHLOX. 
This class is the most interesting of all our herbaceous perennial plants, while 
its combination of variety and beauty of colors, hardiness and easiness of culture, 
render it particularly valuable. Strong roots, each 20c; doz. $2.00. 
MYOSOTIS—[Forget-Me-Not.] 
These have always been favorites everywhere. The plants^like a moist, cool 
situation, but succeed in any fair garden soil. Blue, 20c each. 
