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Bicolor. $2.25 per 12; $14.50 per 100. 
A lovely bulbous plant for outdoor culture. Creamy white, with 
chocolate blotch; very fragrant. 
Nfconitum = ^Konhshooc) 
Lovely late summer and autumn flowering perennials of stately 
growth, particularly adapted for shady or half-shady borders. 
Fischeri. $1.85 per 12; $12.00 per 100. 
A dwarf variety with dark blue flowers. September and October. 
2 to 3 feet. The hardiest and most useful of all the Aconites. 
Napellus. $2.55 per 12; $18.00 per 100. 
Upright, single spike reaching height of about 3 to 4 feet. The 
straight spike is covered during July and August with dark blue 
flowers. 
Napellus bicolor. $2.75 per 12; $20.00 per 100. 
The same habit and flowering time as Napellus, listed above. The 
flowers are blue and white. Very fine in clumps of six or more. 
Sparks’ Variety. $2.55 per 12; $18.00 per 100. 
July- and August-flowering; tall branched spikes. 4 to 5 feet 
high, covered with deep blue flowers in great abundance. 
Wilsoni. $2.55 per 12; $18.00 per 100. 
The true variety which we are herewith offering is the late 
autumn-flowering kind, producing 6- to 7-foot spikes covered 
with beautiful mauve colored flowers. Very rare and lovely. 
N?Ilium 
Alliums are very attractive bulbous plants, producing erect bare 
stems with globular heads of flowers, resembling the Blue-lace flower 
or Bunch Primrose. Perfectly hardy, easily grown, and well adapted 
to rock gardens. Thrive in almost any soil in sunny situations. 
Acuminatum. 75c per 12; $4.50 per 100. 
Upright heads of bright red flowers. Height 10 to 12 inches. 
,s Cernuum. $1.35 per 12; $9.00 per 100. 
Wide flat foliage and nodding heads of clear pink flowers. Very 
fine. Height 10 to 12 inches. 
Falcifolium. 75c per 12; $4.50 per 100. 
Three inches high, with large umbel of rosy purple flowers. 
*Neapolitanum. 65c per 12; $3.75 per 100. 
Producing in May to June numerous heads of graceful white 
flowers, prized for cutting; it is also a charming plant to natur¬ 
alize in shady woods, associated with the blue wood Scilla. Height 
15 inches. 
Pink Species. 75c per 12: $4.50 per 100. 
Not identified but it is one of the prettiest. Four to six inches 
high, with pink flowers, tinted lavender. 
*UnifoIium. 75c per 12; $4.50 per 100. 
Six to ten inches high, with a handsome umbel of rosy pink 
flowers quite early. 
*VaIidum. $1.35 per 12; $9.00 per 100. 
Unlike the others, this must have moist situation. One of the 
most beautiful and ranks with the best of bulbous flowers. Abun¬ 
dant grassy foliage. Stems a foot to 2 feet high, with showy rose- 
colored flowers. Makes a large clump in time. 
Ntmaryllis 
*Hippeastrum, Giant Hybrids. Each, 55c; $5.25 per 12. 
There is nothing that will give the amateur greater pleasure for 
growing in the house than these giant-flowering Amaryllis that 
are so easily managed. The strain we offer is the finest; strong 
bulbs throwing vigorous stems with 4 to 6 gigantic blooms of the 
most perfect form, ranging in color from pure white grounds 
with varied markings of rose, red and crimson to the richest self 
colors as scarlet, crimson and bright red. We can supply in mix¬ 
ture only. Delivery from November until April of giant bulbs 
guaranteed to bloom. (Color illustration, page W). 
*Halli lycoris squamigera. Each, 80c; $8.00 per 12. 
Produces in early spring attractive green foliage which grows 
until July when it ripens and disappears. About a month later, 
as if by magic, the flower stalks spring from the ground to a 
height of 2 to 3 feet, developing an umbel of large, lily-shaped 
flowers, 8 to 12 in number, of a delicate lilac-pink shade. The 
bulb is perfectly hardy; must be planted in fall. Cover crown 
about 4 inches. 
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Cruenta. 95c per 12; $6.50 per 100. 
Attractive, bulbous plants from South Africa, hardy with pro¬ 
tection but best grown in frames or a cool greenhouse. Produces 
brilliant flowers half inch across. They are a dazzling rosy car¬ 
mine with dark crimson spot on the three lower petals. Grows 
8 to 12 inches high and somewhat resembles Freesia. 
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*Stricta, Mixed Shades. 60c per 12; $3.50 per 100. 
The colors vary from gentian-blue to wine-purple. They reach 
a height of about 8 to 10 inches. For northern climates they 
should be grown like the Freesia for living room or conservatory 
decorations, but in mild climates they should be used in the 
rockery where they make magnificent brilliant masses of color. 
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Small bulbs producing grassy leaves near the ground, and very 
slender but stiff naked stems bearing a head of waxy flowers of great 
lasting quality. Their culture is the same as for Narcissi and just as 
easy as for that flower. They are easily naturalized in almost any 
soil. Plant them about 3 inches deep and leave them alone. They 
are especially happy under oak and deciduous trees, in the rock 
garden, or in rough, gritty soils. 
*Mixed Varieties. 65c per 12; $3.75 per 100. 
This mixture contains all the colors listed, blue, red, yellow, 
white, and is good for naturalizing. 
nemone 
(Half Hardy—Must 
These popular flowers of French origin are exceedingly brilliant 
when in flower and excellent for cutting. They like to be planted 
about 6 inches deep in a cool, moist but well drained soil. Will estab- 
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lish without any trouble and remain for years. For northern states 
we advocate early spring planting, for the southern section of the 
country, fall planting is best. Cover in winter with strawy manure. 
*St. Brigid. 85c per 12; $5.75 per 100. 
These are the popular Anemone so frequently seen in the florists’ 
shops in the early spring. The flowers are unusually large, with 
a wide range of rich and brilliant colors. (Color illustration, page 
S). 
*DeCaen. 75c per 12; $4.50 per 100. 
The plants are taller in growth than the St. Brigid and more 
single. They contain many fine shades of blue, white and scarlet. 
(Color illustration, page S). 
*His Excellency. 85c per 12; $5.75 per 100. 
A grand variety bearing flowers measuring as much as 3 inches 
across, of the most vivid velvety vermilion, with glistening silvery 
white base and a handsome blue-black central boss. Height 
1 foot. 
*Apennina. $2.10 per 12: $13.50 per 100. 
Beautiful single bright blue flowers, a gem for the rock garden 
or shady border. Height 1/2 foot 
