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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS’ GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1897 . 
SPECIOSU M SORTS. 
As a whole, the most desirable section of all Lilies for 
i CUlt 1 V F atl °ui The varieties are distinct, graceful, 
beautiful and free-blooming. They are hardy, needing very 
little protection, and will grow and flower without any special 
treatment. v 
Album. This is a pure white and very fragrant variety with 
beautifully recurved petals. A very tine sort. Each. 
20 cts.; doz., $ 2 . 00 . 
Album Pra&cox. A lovely, pure white Lily, with petals re- 
lle x ed and slightly tinted pink at the tips ; centre of 
the flower is embellished with a fine long fringe. It is 
perfectly hardy, and altogether one of the finest of the 
white varieties. Each, 25 cts.; doz., $2.50. 
it u brum. \\ lute ground, with band and spots of rose or 
crimson on each petal One of the best Lilies. We 
have a splendid stock of this very hardy and beautiful 
kind. Each, 15 cts.; doz. $1.50. 
Roseum. White ground with lighter spots of rose and red 
than the above. Each, 15 cts.; doz., $1.50. 
CALLAS. 
The Spotted Calla. (Richardia Alba Maculata.) The leaves 
of this beautiful Calla are deep green, with numerous 
wlnte spots, which give the plant a fine appearance. 
The flowers are pure white, with a black centre. 15 cts. 
each; $1.50 per doz. 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 
This is one of the most beautiful and striking of the orna 
mental foiiaged plants, either for culture in large pots or tubs, 
or for planting on the lawn, or masses in beds, or for margins 
of water. It will grow in any garden soil, and is of the easiest 
culture. Medium size, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Large, 20 
cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. Extra large, 25 cts. 
each. 
CINNAMON VINE. 
A beautiful summer climber; glossy foliage and fragrant 
flowers. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; free by mail. 
TUBEROSES. 
In this latitude May 1st is ample time to plant in the open 
ground, but the bulbs can be started in pots much earlier 
if desired. Select a warm soil and a sunny spot. The soil 
should be rich, but no special preparation is necessary. Place 
the bulb so the top will be covered about one inch with soil. 
Excelsior Pearl. Extra fine large flowering bulbs. 6 cts. 
each; 50 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 
Tall Double. Largest size. 5 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; 
$2.00 per 100. 
I ariegated. Leaves bordered with white; flowers single, very 
large and fragrant; blooms several weeks earlier than 
the double sorts. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 
(Ten cents extra per dozen for Tuberoses when sent by mail.) 
are the largest Importers in the United States of FALL BULBS. Our annual Bulb Catalogue is 
issued Sept. 1st, and contains a complete list of Flowering Bulbs and Roots. FREE. Send for it. 
PLAUT DCPARTmenT. 
12 EXHIBITION CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
This collection, as its name implies, is made up of such 
sorts as are generally grown for exhibition purposes, and 
embraces nearly every shade of color and variety of form 
known in the Chrysanthemum. 
Bride of Roses. An exquisite shade of rosy pink, of perfect 
form. 
Good Gracious. The color is a delicate shade of peach pink. 
The petals are incurved and twisted, overlapping each 
other in irregular fashion, and resembling talons. 
G. W. Childs. Color, deep velvety crimson. Large flat 
flower. 
Ivory. Pure white; a splendid free-flowering variety. 
Maud Dean. Petals broad and incurving, perfectly double; 
color pink, almost rose—a shade not found in any other 
variety. 
Mermaid. Large; soft pink; a grand exhibition variety. 
Mr. Hicks Arnold. Large, full double flowers of an old gold 
color, lighting up wonderfully by artificial light. 
Golden Wedding. This is undoubtedly the grandest golden 
yellow variety ever introduced, and is the marvel of 
the period. 
Pres. Wm. R. Smith. Color, a pure self pink; very heavy in 
substance, on stiff stems. 
Roslyn. A superb, clear, “ Mermet ” Rose pink. 
Vi viand Morel. Light rose, with creamy white and pink 
shadings. 
W. H. Lincoln. Bright yellow; large, splendid flower. 
Price, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
CARNATIONS. 
American Flag. The best striped Carnation as yet intro¬ 
duced. 
Anna Webb. Rich crimson, free-growing, fragrant. 
Buttercup. The best yellow on the market. 1st size, 50 cts. 
each; 2d size. 25 cts. each. 
Chester Pride. Pure white, delicately striped and penciled 
with scarlet. 
Emily Pierson. The flowers are frequently over 3 inches 
across; color, deep glowing red. 
Grace Wilder. The pink Carnation par excellence. 
J. J. Harrison. White, lightly marked with delicate pink. 
Winter Cheer. Brilliant scarlet. 
Lizzie McGowan. Pure white, fine substance. 
Princess Bonnie. Light yellow; very free-blooming. 
Wm. Scott. Deep pink; one of the best. 
Price: Large plants, 40 cts. each; small plants, 20 cts. each; 
$2.00 per doz. (except where noted). 
FANCY COLEUS. 
Our stock of Fancy Coleus is unsurpassed; many of the 
finest varieties in cultivation originated with us, and we aim 
to keep only such varieties as will give satisfactory results. 
12 distinct varieties. Price, 10c. each; $1.00 per doz. 
PANSIES. 
Grown from selected seed and offered as unequaled for 
size , form and color. Pansies are now largely used for bed¬ 
ding purposes, vases, etc., and these grand varieties will 
f reatly increase their popularity. Price, 5c.; 50c. per dnz.: 
4.00 per 100. 
