Miscellaneous\Bulbs 
WM. ELLIOTT*& SONS 
NEW YORK 
Freesia 
One of the most beautiful and popular 
flowers for pot culture In the house or con¬ 
servatory. They are very valuable for cut¬ 
ting, being peculiarly graceful and possessed 
of a sweet, delicate perfume. They force 
easily and may be had In bloom from Christ¬ 
mas through the winter by planting six or 
eight bulbs in a 4 or 5 inch pot, keeping in a 
cool light place, and bringing in at intervals. 
Refracla Alba. Pure white, delightfully 
fragrant Firstsize, 15cts. perdoz ; 60 cts. 
per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000. Selected, 20 cts. 
per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. 
Mammoth, 30 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100; 
$12 00 per 1000. 
Leichtlini. Pale yellow, fragrant. 3 cts. 
each; 36 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100. 
Gloxinia 
A superb genus of greenhouse bulbs, pre- 
ducing in great profusion beautiful flowers 
of the richest and most beautiful colors. 
They succeed best in sandy loam and peat, 
and require a moist heat. After blooming, 
dry off gradually, let the bulb remain In the 
pot without water, and keep in a warm 
place until it shows signs of starting again. 
16 cts. each ; $1.60 per doz. 
Helleborus Niger 
(The Christmas Rose) 
A beautiful, hardy herbaceous plant, 
flowering early in spring, and if grown in 
the house or in frames will bloom during 
the Christmas holidays. The flowers, 2 to 3 
inches in diameter, range through all shades 
of white, red, rose and purple, and are pro¬ 
duced in abundance. 35 cts. each; $1.00 
per doz 
Gladiolus Colvillei 
Early flowering and fine for pot culture. 
For cutting purposes they are invaluable, as 
they will last in water for weoks after being 
cut, and as the flowers are smaller than 
autumn-flow r ering sorts they make up well 
for bouquets. They are hardier than most 
Gladiolus 
of the Gladioli, but will not stand severe 
winters without covering. 
Alba (The Bride). Purest white, very beauti¬ 
ful. 5 cts. each; 30 cts. per doz., $1.25 
per 100. 
Hyacinthus Candicans 
If by mail, add 3 cts. each for postage 
Luxuriant, free-growing, summer-flower¬ 
ing, hardy, ornamental border plants with 
flower stems 3 to 4 feet high, each bearing 
from 20 to 30 large White, bell-shaped flowers; 
of easiest culture and splendid for groups. 
5 cts. each; 60 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
Ixias 
These charming, half-hardy bulbs are very 
ornamental for indoor culture, or planted 
outdoors in well-drained and protected bor¬ 
ders. They are graceful in growth and the 
flowers are of the most brilliant, rich and 
varied hues, and when fully expanded make 
a charming and effective display. 20 cts. 
per doz.; 75 cts. per 100. 
Ornithogalum Arabicum 
The Arabian variety of the “ Star of Beth¬ 
lehem,” having large, pure w'hite flowers, 
with black center, borne in clusters, on a 
stalk from 15 to 18 inches high. Hardy and 
showy plants, suitable for the open border. 
5 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; $2 50 per 100. 
Oxalis 
Very pretty plants for pot culture, pro¬ 
ducing their bright colored flowers in the 
greatest profusion, which form a fine con¬ 
trast to their dark green foliage. They 
should be potted in light porous soil, in 
September and October. 
Each. 
Doz. 
100 
Alba White . . 
$0 03 
$0 25 
$1 
50 
Bermuda Buttercup 
05 
35 
2 
00 
Bowiei. Crimson . . . 
03 
25 
1 
50 
Lutea. Large, yellow . 
05 
30 
1 
50 
Lutea, fl. |>l. Double, 
bright yellow .... 
08 
75 
4 
00 
Rosea. Rose color . . 
05 
40 
1 
75 
Mixed Sorts. 
03 
20 
1 
00 
By mail, postpaid. 
