bulb and plant specialties. 
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ANEMONE Japonica. Whirlwind. This plant is of more vigorous growth than either of the two preceding, 
and has handsomer, broader and thicker foliage. The distinct, pure-white, semi-double flowers appear in 
August and continue until frost. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 
BEGONIA. Tuberous Rooted. These are desirable plants for bedding. The flow-ers are not destroyed y 
storms but seem to shine more brilliant after every shower. The colors are varied and beautiful. “ r u s 
are from the same source as our seed and are superior. Single flowered sorts, Red, Crimson,^ Scar et, os , 
Pink, White, Yellow, Gold and Bronze, Striped and Flaked. 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz. ; f 7.00 per 100 . 
—Single Flowered. Mixed colors, 6 cts. each ; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 1.00. 
_ Double Flowered Sorts. Same colors as the single kinds. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 
—Double Flowered Mixed. 12 cts. each ; $[.25 per doz. . . 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. Beautiful, ornamental foliage plant. The leaves are of immense size, g 
green, with darker veins. Will grow in any good garden soil, to a height of five feet Dry buibs, acporaing 
to size, 10, 15 and 20 cts. each ; Ji.oo to $2 00 per doz. Bulbs started in pots, 20 and 25 cts. each , $ . 
$3.00 per doz. Special Offer No. 3 only applies to Caladiums. 
CALLA LILIES. White. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 
_ Little Gem. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. , 
CINNAMON VINE. Hardy climber, shining green foliage, fragrant white flowers. 6 cts. each ; 50 cts. per oz. 
CRINUM. Amaryllis-like bulbous plants, suitable for pot or open ground culture. 
— Capense. Bright Rose. 25 cts. each. , 
_ Kirkii. Large white, purple-striped flowers borne on dark purple-colored stems, two feet high ; 40 cts. eacn. 
— Ornatum. Delicate blush with a pink stripe through the centre. Very fragrant 35 cts. each 
CYCLAMEN. Suitable for pot culture only. I lant 
the bulbs in a light, rich soil, and water sparingly 
till started. 
— Persicum Giganteum. Mixed colors, 25 cts. each ; 
$2.50 per doz. Started plants in pots. 50 cts. to 
$1.00 each. . 
CYCLOBOTHRA FLAVIA. This golden gem is of 
great beauty and easily grown; the habit of plant 
and bloom is similar to Bessera ; the color is clear 
golden yellow, with intense black spots on each 
petal. 8 cts. each ; 80 cts. per doz. 
CACTUS. These plants require absolutely no care. 
They grow for months in the house or garden with¬ 
out watering, and increase in value yearly. Their 
flowers are of exquisite beauty and fragrance, and 
their curious forms render them exceedingly inter¬ 
esting. In winter they require scarcely any water. 
We send by mail ten fine plants of blooming size, each 
one distinct and named, for $1.00, or 5 for 50 cts* 
POMPON AND HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
We are glad to be in a position to offer the follow- 
ing eighteen varieties for garden cultivation. They 
include a much greater diversity of color and form 
than has hitherto been obtainable in any other col¬ 
lection, and we are sure they will delight all who 
plant them. 
While they are all hardy, it is always well to give 
them a protection with leaves or litter during winter. 
Each 15 cts.; per doz., $1. 50. 
—Viscount de Vere, lilac-pink ; Grunnewold, pink ; 
La Vogue, yellow; Souvenir de Jersey, yellow; 
Mile. Martha, white ; Blushing Bride, white, 
shaded pink ; Rio des Precoses, red, shaded 
Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum. bronze; Emily Roeb 0 ttom, anemone white ; Snow. 
drop, white; Gen. Canrobcrt, yellow; Bronze Bride, bronze; Sceur Melane, 
white; Mme. des Granges, white; Julius Lagrave, dark red, late keeper, 
Rose Trevenna, pink; Bob, brown and white; Model of Perfection, lilac ; 
Mme. La Count de Franchaise de Cannel, bronze; Golden Fleece, bright 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. We offer these from one of the largest and best col¬ 
lections in the country. If what you want is not included in the sorts here 
named, send us your list, we can furnish every desirable variety. 
— John Shrimpton, deep red; Pink Ivory, pink; S. T. Murdock, pink; Maud 
Dean, dark pink; Erminilda, shell pink; Minnie Wanamaker, white, Yel¬ 
low Queen, early, bright yellow; Major Bonnaffon, canary yellow; Gold 
Lode, dark yellow, early; M. Bergmann, pure white; L. Canning, white; 
President Hyde, yellow ; Ada Spalding, light pink ; Cullingfordi, dark red ; 
E. G. Hill, yellow ; Harry May, yellow ; Ivory, white ; J. H. White, white ; 
Mrs. Jerome Jones, white ; Mutual Friend, white ; Sunnyside, pink ; Yel¬ 
low Ball, yellow. Ready for delivery after the middle of April. 15 cts. each ; 
$1.50 per doz. , . , 
CARNATIONS. For blooming in the garden we can furnish three colors tnat 
will flower if set out after the middle of May, from July until frost. 
—Scarlet, Crimson, White. Extra strong plants from pots. 25 c. each ; $2.50doz. 
See Special Offers on third page of cover. 
Chrysanthemums 
