VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS , ETC. 
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GLADIOLUS. 
The Gladiolus still ranks first in the list of Summer Flower¬ 
ing Bulbs, The flowers are produced in long spikes, and are of 
almost every desirable color, rendering them indispensable for 
making a brilliant show in the flower garden, and are also very 
valuable for making large bouquets for the ornamentation of the 
center or dining table, etc. In such places we have never known 
them to fail in giving the utmost satisfaction. The culture of the 
Gladiolus is very simple. The bulbs may be set from six to eight 
inches apart, and covered two or three inches deep. They may 
be set either in groups or in rows, as preferred, but generally 
appear more satisfactory in groups. Keep the earth mellow, and 
place a neat stake to support the spikes and prevent their being 
blown down during strong winds. They may be planted any 
time from the beginning of April to the first of June, by which 
method a succession of blooms may be obtained. In the fall take 
up the bulbs, let them dry for a day or two in the air, then cut 
off the tops very near the bulbs and store them in some place 
where they will be secure from frost for next season’s planting. 
GSiT* The following are fine American Seedlings, most of 
which are as fine as any of the named varieties. Very popular. 
Doz. Each 
Fine Mixed Varieties, various shades of red.. .$30 $ 5 
“ “ " light colors. 30 5 
“ “ “ assorted. 30 5 
WATER HYACINTH. 
Unique and beautiful; requires but lim¬ 
ited space ; easily grown ; floats on the water 
by means of curious inflated leaves, a mass of 
feathery blue roots growing downward into the 
water. Flowers large, borne on spikes resemb¬ 
ling Hyacinths, of a rosy-lilac color. As hand¬ 
some as an orchid. In the summer it can be 
grown in the Water Lily tub or pond; in winter, 
in a glass vessel of some sort. Each, 25c. 
TUBEROSE. 
This plant produces beautiful double white 
wax-like flowers of great fragrance, borne 
upon long stems about two feet in height; the 
flowers are highly esteemed on account of 
their delicate fragrance, and are deservedly 
more sought after for bouquet making, etc., 
than any other member of the bulb family. 
Bulbs should be planted as soon as the soil is 
sufficiently warm. Each bulb flowers but 
once, but the small bulbs may be saved for 
future flowering. 
Dwarf Tuberose “ Pearl ” each 8c., 4 
for 25c., doz. 65c. 
WATER LILIES. 
The hardy Water Lilies can be grown in a 
large tub partly filled with rich mud, the 
roots planted in this, and the tub filled with 
water. 
Nymphaea odorata, the well-known white 
fragrant Water Lily, indigenous to our 
ponds. Roots, each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
Nymph sea albca-rosea, very hardy, 
blooms freely, deliciously fragrant, of a 
deep pink or rose color; beautiful and 
desirable. Roots, each $1.50. 
TUBEROSE. 
