Catalogue of Summer Flowering Bulbs. 
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DAHLIAS. (Single.) 
Cervantesii, light orange scarlet, with yellow centre. 
Lutea, pure yellow, with a dark centre. 
Paragon, rich, dark maroon, shaded with purple. 
GLOXINIA CRASSIFOLIA. 
Exceedingly showy plants and easily managed. After putting the tubers in fiberous peat, 
light loam, manure and sand, they require little water until they show their growth, after this a 
moist heat is necessary. We prefer keeping a moist atmosphere to syringing. When in bloom 
bring them into the conservatory or drawing-room. After the plants have done blooming, dry 
gradually off, and keep in pots over winter in a moderately warm place under the staging of the 
greenhouse. This variety is of strong habit and excels in rich and varied colored flowers of 
large bell-shape ; horizontal, erect and pendulous ; mixed colors, strong tubers. Price, 50 cents ; 
$4.00 per dozen. 
Gloxinia Insignis, a tall, shrubby-growing variety with large glossy green leaves; producing 
spikes of large gloxinia-like flowers of deep lilac color, lasting until Christmas. Price, 50 cts. 
SINGLE DAHLIA. 
DOUBLE TUBEROSE. 
The tubers of this delightfully fragrant flower may be planted from January until March. 
Where a succession is required, and can be accommodated with a warm greenhouse or conser¬ 
vatory temperature, planting may begin with the former period; but where convenience is limited 
to a hot-bed and greenhouse, the latter period is suited. In planting, remove the useless small 
