Autumn Catalogue of Bulbs, Seeds and Garden Requisites. 
FREESIA. I 
These are among the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, ! 
possessing a peculiar grace of form, and their fragrance is ! 
most delightful, one ix>t of 5 or G bulbs being sufficient to 
perfume a whole house. As cut flowers they are extremely 
valuable, the uuexpanded blooms opening in water fill the | 
air with the most delicate perfume, and their endurance is i 
really remarkable. They force very easily, and can be had in 
flower at Christmas, and continue in succession until June 
GLOXINIA. 
\ superb genus of greenhouse bulbs, producing in great 
profusion beautiful flowers of the richest and most beautiful 
colors. They succeed best in sandy loam and peat, and re¬ 
quire 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 starling again. 15c. each; 
$1.,")0 per doz. 
Refracts Alba. Pure white, delightfully fragrant. ■ First 
size, 15e. per doz.; $1.00 per 100. Selected, 20c per 
doz.; $1.50 per 100. Mammoth, 40c. per doz.; $2.50 
per 100. 
Leichtlini. Pale yellow, fragrant. 5e. each; 35c. per doz.; 
|2.00 per 100. 
GLOXINIAS. 
HELLEBORUS NIGER. 
(Xtae Clirlstiiias 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 produced in abundance. 30c. each; 
$3.00 per doz. 
By mail, add 5 cents each, to cover postage. 
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. 
If by mail, add 7 cents exich for postage. 
Luxuriant, free-growing, summer-flowering, hardy, or¬ 
namental 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 cents each; 
50 cents per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
IXIAS. 
These charming, half-hardy bulbs are very ornamental 
for indoor culture, or planted outdoors in well-drained and 
protected borders. 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. 
6c. each; 20c. per doz. ; $1.00 per 100. 
GLADIOLUS COLVILLI. 
Early flowering and fine for pot culture. For cutting pur¬ 
poses they are invaluable, as they will last in water for weeks 
after being cut, and as the flowers are smaller than autumn¬ 
flowering sorts they make up well for bouquets. They are 
hardier than most of the Gladioli, but will not stand severe 
winters without covering. 
Alba (The Bride). Purest white, very beautiful. 2 for 5 
cents; 20 cents per doz.; $1.00 per 100. 
