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Wm. Elliott & Sons, 54 and 56 Dkv' Street, New York. 
IKIS K.-EMPE-EItl, 
IRIS (Rainbow Flowerj. 
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. Oc. each; 50c. per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 
English. Finest mixed. 5c. each ; 25c. per doz.; $1.50 per 100. 
Spanish. Finest mixed colors. 5c. each ; 15c. per doz. ; 75c. per 100. 
Susiana. Blush tinted, netted with dark lines; a remarkable looking 
and exceedingly handsome flower. 20e. each ; $2.00 per doz. 
Tuberosa. (Snake’s Head Iris.) Rich velvety black and green flowers. 
lOc. each ; 75c. per doz. 
iris Kaempferi The newer varieties of this class recently Introduced 
from Japan are remarkable for their beauty of (loloring and state¬ 
liness, each spike bearing two to four enormous blossoms, and 
each plant sending up ten to twelve spikes. 
Double Varieties. 
20c. each; $2.00 per dozen. 
Blue Jay. Azure blue, veined and 
mottled white. 
Eclaire. Pure white. 
Mt. Fell. Grayish white-veined 
celestial blue, with blue and 
yellow centre. 
Pyramid. Light violet, slightly 
veined white. 
Zenobia. Rich purple, mottled 
gray. 
Mahogany. Mahogany red, large 
flower. 
Double Varieties 
$1.50 per doz. 
Mixed. New large flowering sorts. 15c. each; 
Single Varieties. 
20c. each ; $2.00 per dozen. 
Blue Bird. Clear dark blue 
Como. Reddish amaranth, white 
centre. 
Shadow. Indigo blue, with pea¬ 
cock lustre and golden centre. 
Exquisite. Fine porcelain blue. 
Snowbound. Pure white, with 
golden bands. 
Souvenir. Rose pink, veined deli¬ 
cate blue. 
Single Varieties Mixed. New large flowering sorts. 15c. each; 
$1.50 per doz. 
LACHENALIAS. 
A beautiful class of Spring flowering bulbs, adapted for green¬ 
house and room decoration. The spotted foliage and richly colored 
flowers are very attractive. Mixed colors. 20c. each ; $2.00 per doz. 
LEDCOJUM VERNUM. 
(SPRING SNOWFLAKE.S.) 
A beautiful early-blooming plant, resembling the Snowdrop, but 
of taiier growth ; flowers pure white, with a green spot on each of the 
petals. 5c. each ; 30c. per doz.; $2.00 per 100. 
ORNITHOGALDIVI ARABICDM. 
The Arabian variety of the “Starof Bethlehem,” having 
large, pure white flowers, with a black centre, borne in 
('lusters, on a stalk from 15 to 18 Inches high. Hardy and 
showy plants, suitable for the open border. 5c. each ; 40c. 
jier doz. 
liy mail, 2 cents per bulb extra. 
OXALIS. 
Very pretty plants for pot culture, producing their 
bright colored flowers in the greatest profusion, which 
form a fine contrast to their dark green foliage. They 
should be potted in light porous soil. In September and 
October. 
Alba. White. 
Boweli. Crimson. 
Lutea. Largo, yellow. 
Lutea, fl pi. Double, bright yellow . . 
Rosea. Rose color. 
Bermuda Buttercup. 
Mixed Sorts. 
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PAEONIAS. 
The Herbaceous Pmonlas will succeed well in ordinary 
garden soil, well enriched with good manure. Exceedingly 
hardy and of easy culture. Double white, crimson, pink 
and mixed colors. 20e. each ; $2.00 per doz. 
RANUNCULUS. 
Exceedingly beautiful flowers, blooming in June, re¬ 
quiring deep, rich loamy soiU Plant late in the autumn, 
about two inches deep, claw "downward, and cover with 
straw and leaves before Winter sets in, so as to protect 
from frost. They succeed well when cultivated in pots 
indoors, but should be kept in a cool, moist atmosphere. 
Turban or Turkish. Very double and distinctly marked, 
great variety of color, comprising nearly every shade 
of white, crimson, yellow, purple, etc. 3c. each.; 20c 
per doz.; $1.00 per 100. 
Persian. These are as beautiful as the Turkish, but quite 
distinct, producing smaller flowers and blooming later. 
3e. each; 20c. per doz.; $1.00 per 100. 
French. More vigorous in growth and larger flowered than 
the Persian or Turban. Very beautiful and varied. 
3c. each ; 20c. per doz.; $1.00 per 100. 
By mail, postpaid. 
