Miss Emma v. White 
-50- Cadis. Pa.. Mar. 3. "I have al wavs found your seeds good and plants as nlc* 
__ ^ higher priced ones of other lecdstncn.' *—Margaret Mastin. 
MISCELLANEOUS BULBS OF MERIT s . . , tI . 
, . Solanum Aculcatlsslmum. 
of cultivation in every garden or window. Qr G| , nt Jeru „,. m cherry. This is one 
Hedycnlum, or Butterfly Uly. Grows of tlie grandest of new fruiting ornamental 
best on low, damp ground. Roots and plant plants, either for pot culture or for the gar- 
much like Caunas, but the leaves are nur- den. It is herbaceous, the roots living over 
rower and the Bowers arc produced from a winter. We will supply oltlier nicely start- 
close head, blooming about four o’clock p. ed young plants, or strong one-year-old 
m. The pure white flowers look much like roots. For more complete description see p. 
white butterflies and are very fragrant. If 42. Strong young plants lOo each; 3 for 
kept in the house iu a growing state it 25o. Strong one-year roots 20o each; 3 for 50o. 
cac “ : 3 , for 40 ,°; Xanthomoma Batavlenala. The Xau- 
t iir em -fi!J! C fJ * fJ ava ’. or - Lemon Day tliosomas are similar to Ca liul ill ms, having 
each* 3^or ° ^ san * en favorite - 15 ° great arrow-shaped leaves, niul many of 
Every bulb offered on this page is worthy 
Tou will make no mistake to try them. 
Achlmenes. A beautiful little plant of 
easy culture, growing from small bulbs, 
especially adapted to window culture; will 
grow with very little direct sunlight. They 
come in many shades, mostly blues and 
purples, and are profuse bloomers. Mixed, 
10c each; 3 for 25c; 12 for 90c. Red, White 
or Blue, 15c each; one each of the 3 colors, 
40c. Orders will be filled either with bulbs 
or nicely started plants. 
Amaryllis Johnsonl. An old favorite 
with rich crimson flowers, each petal hav¬ 
ing a narrow white line thru the center. 
30o each. 
Arundo Donox Variegata. This Is a 
giant among grasses, often reaching 10 to 
12 ft., and with its beautifully striped 
leaves and heavy plumes it is a gem that 
everyone should have. Hardy over nearly 
the entire north. 15o each; 3 for 40c. 
Crlnum Americanum. A native of the 
swamps of Alabama and Florida, but it 
grows in any good garden soil and is of 
easy culture. Handle like nn Amaryllis, 
and tbe beautiful clusters of large, pure 
white flowers delicately sweet-scented, well 
repay for their care. 20o each; 3 for 50c. 
Tuberous-rooted Begonias. These 
have become great favorites because of their 
large, magnificent flowers and gorgeous col¬ 
orings, constantly in bloom. Offend in mixed 
colors only. Single mixed, 10c each; 3 for 
25c. Double mixed, 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
The Wonderful Dasheen. This bulb 
has been known ns Cnladlum Alba but it has 
been found that Its true name is DASHEEN. 
It is not only one of the best of the Ele¬ 
phant Ear type of plants as an ornamental, 
but it has edible tubers, and the 1 avis nre 
snid to make a good substitute for spinach. 
The leaf stems are good served as aspara¬ 
gus or cut up In vegetable soups. As an 
ornamental, when given rich soil and plenty 
of moisture, it is linrd to heat, making 
more leaves than the old Cnladlum Esculen- 
tums. Every one should try them. They are 
In such demand and stock so limited I can 
offer them only in started plants at 15o 
each; 3 for 40c. 
_... - . them have edible tubers. This variety has 
t nT- ei 7»? roC ? or Grange Day very dark purple stems aud dark green 
vorV’° i k 116 »i U . 0S q £ 0ns in nt bloomors » leaves and is one of the best ornamentals 
' 1 5i°i ca i h \ 3 for 40c ; we know of. Fine for either garden or 
n,x- F i l iy a, j Dou ?,*°’ , , Tb ® Louse culture where one 1ms room enough 
by all. ISo eaib; 3 for lorn for ‘‘ '“"Eniflcout plant 20o each; 8 for 50c. 
Iris Verm -V imtlvo \m»rlmin Trio Xanthosoma lllustrls. Another plant 
perfectly kanlY .mil tlie .lTrarfeit of he of great beauty, growing IS inches to 3 ft., 
fauliU- flower? , o .leVin,,! . ? „ , leaves heavily blotched with velvety black, 
blue marked with orange. 10c each; 3 for Fineforhouseoroutdoors.S0o each;3 for 60o. 
25c- 3" for 90c Xanthosoma Marshalll. Very quick 
Iris, German Blue. A beautiful largo n* 1 ? 
flower, 1 to it/, ft hitrh 10c ouch* q fm* stems. More statelj than the common Cal* 
Iris’, Germ an White. A nmtoto tubt?rs ° r 1>I “ n,s ' 20 ° euchi 
the above, but not quite as tall; very hand- L n 
some. lOo each; 3 for 25c Xanthosoma Robustum. or New Con- 
Ismene Calathlna. A grand summer *«ry-floworIng Cnladlum. Leaves light greon, 
flowering bulb, producing large amaryllis- Bowers fragrant. A lino thing, 
like, pure white, fragrant blossoms from 20 ° eacb * ^ f ° l 
June to September. Bulbs can be taken up Xanthosoma Saglttlfollum. Plant Is 
iu October and after a few weeks rest, v, K° rous giwer; leaves light green, beautiful 
potted and flowered In the house in winter’ * or b0lllli, ig; edible roots excel lent for col¬ 
or kept over to be planted in spring. 25c! lnal ' y Imposes. Price, 20o each; 3 for 60o. 
Mllla Biflora. Sometimes called the Xanthosoma Vlolaceum. A grand spe- 
Mexlean Star of Bethlehem. A most do- cIes oC largo size, with deep, bluish-green, 
slrnble summer-tlowerlng bulb for the gar- vory upright foliage; a superb decorative 
den or pot culture. The waxy flowers nra subject. 25o each. 
nearly 2»A inches in diameter, pure white Zephyranthe*, or Fairy Lily. Much 
aud usually borne in pairs. The petals are like an Amaryllis, but smaller. Of the ensi- 
of great substance and the flowers keep for cst culture niul very beautiful. Three col- 
days when cut. 7o each; 3 for 20c; 12 for 75o. 0, ‘ s » White, Pink and Versicolor. Either col- 
Stokesla Cyanoa. A hardy plant, with or » Go cncli; 3 for 15o; 12 for 50c, 
fleshy roots, as easy to grow as a straw- Yucca Fllamentosa. Among the hardy 
berry plant. Its handsome, double blue ornamental foliage and flowering plants tills 
flowers, 3 inches or more across, resembling can be plaeed well at the head, Its long, 
a monster Bachelor Button, well supply the stiff leaves give it a striking appearance 
demand for a constant-blooming blue flower, and its tall stalks of beautiful white bell- 
lOo each; 3 for 25c. like flowers are very attractive. lOo each. 
