Miscellaneous Bulbs 
17 
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 
NEW YORK 
1 (Rainbow Flower*) 
The flowers of this family are the richest 
and most varied in color of any hardy garden 
plants, and for cut flowers are invaluable. 
They have been aptly named the “Orchid of 
the Flower Garden.” 
German. Ea. 6 cts., doz 50 cts., 100 $2.50. 
English. Finest mixed. Ea. 5 cts., doz. 30 
cts., 100 $1.50. 
Spanish. Finest mixed colors. Ea. 2 cts., 
doz. 15 cts., 100 60 cts. 
Susiana. Blush tinted, netted with dark 
lines; a remarkable looking and exceeding¬ 
ly handsome flower. Ea. 25 cts., doz. $2.50. 
Iris Kaempferi 
The newer varieties of this class recently 
introduced from Japan are remarkable for 
their beauty of coloring and stateliness, 
each spike bearing two to four enormous 
blossoms, and each plant sending up from 
ten to twelve spikes. 
Double Varieties, 25 c. each; $ 2.00 per dox. 
Blue Jay. Azure blue, veined and mottled 
white. 
Mont Blanc. Pure white. 
►If. Fell. Grayish white-veined celestial 
blue, with blue and yellow center. 
Pyramid. Light violet, veined white. 
Zenobia. Rich purple, mottled gray, 
►lahogany. Mahogany red, large flower. 
Double Varieties Mixed. New large (lower¬ 
ing sorts. Ea. 20 cts., doz. $2.00 
Single Varieties, 20 c. each; $2.00 per dox. 
Blue Bird. Clear dark blue. 
Como. Reddish amaranth, white center. 
Shadow.. Indigo blue, with peacock luster 
and golden center. 
Exquisite. Fine poicelain blue. 
Snowbound. Pure white, with golden bands. 
Souvenir. Rose pink, veined delicate blue. 
Single Varieties Mixed. New large flower¬ 
ing sorts. Ea. 15 cts., doz. $1.50. 
Leucojum Vernum 
(Spring Snowflakes) 
A beautiful early blooming plant, resem¬ 
bling the Snowdrop, but of taller growth; 
flowers pure white, with a green spot on each 
of the petals. Ea. 5 cts., doz. 35 cts., 100 $2.00. 
Paeonias 
These have become indispensable in every 
garden. They are all hardy and admirably 
adapted to our northern climate, growing in 
almost all situations and even flourishing 
under shade trees. Ready in October. 
If by mail, add 15 cents each for postage. 
Double Herbaceous. Fine sorts. 
Ea 40 cts , doz. $4.00. 
Tree Paeonu (Moutan). Beau¬ 
tiful introduction from Japan, 
distinct from the herbaceous 
sorts, and have shades of col¬ 
or not found in the latter. 
They thrive best in a rich 
soil, warm, sheltered situation 
and partial shade. Ea. $1.00. 
Ranunculus 
Handsome flowers of fine 
form, very brilliant and attrac¬ 
tive colors. They require a little 
heavier soil and more moisture 
than Anemones, otherwise 
treated the same. They are 
very readily grown. 
Giant French Mixed. Large, 
double flowers, in great varie¬ 
ty of colors. Two for 5 cts., 
doz. 20 cts., 100 $1.00. 
Persian, Double Mixed. Rose- 
slmped flowers, in finest col¬ 
ors. Two for 5 cts., doz. 20 
cts., 100 $1.00. 
Turban, Double Mixed. Prnony 
formed flowers in brilliant 
colors. Two for 5 cts., doz 
20 cts., 100 $1.00. 
Scillas 
Very beautiful early spring¬ 
flowering bulbs, of dwarf habit 
from 6 to 8 inches in height, 
with drooping bell-shaped blos¬ 
soms. They are quite hardy 
and easily cultivated, growing in any good 
soil; very suitable for growing in pots. 
Sibirica. Blue, very early. Doz. 30 cts., 
100 $1.75. 
Peruviana Coerulea. Large pyramidal 
heads of bright blue flowers, excellent for 
pot culture. Ea. 15 cts., doz. $1.50. 
Peruviana Alba. Similar to above, with 
pure white flowers. Ea. 20 cts , doz. 
$ 2 . 00 . 
English Iris 
