Bf'JdSy Plants aria Seeds. 
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BABIANA. 
A beautiful class of 
winter-blooming bulbs, 
with dark green hairy 
foliage and close set 
spike of brilliant flowers, 
which continue in bloom 
a long time. The colors 
are very bright and 
varied, ranging from the 
richest carmine to t h e 
brightest blue, and many 
of them being sweet 
scented. Five or six 
bulbs are enough for a 
five inch pot, use good 
sandy loam with good 
drainage, and keep 
slightly moist, till the 
shoots appear above 
ground, when water may 
be increased, as they 
grow. Give liquid ma¬ 
nure when the flower 
spikes appear. 
Mixed Varieties. 
Each, 5 cts. ; per dozen, 
40 cents; per 100,32.50. 
Babiana. 
BLOOMERiA AUREA. 
An attractive and interesting little bulb with deli¬ 
cate golden yellow flowers. Hardy with slight protec¬ 
tion. five or six bulbs grown in light sandy soil, in five 
inch pots form very pleasing ornaments for the parlor 
window. Each, 15 cents; per dozen, $1.50. 
BRODIyEA. 
A little known 
but exceedingly 
interesting bulb, 
bearing clusters 
of long, tubular 
flowers on slend¬ 
er stems, one to 
two feet high. 
Colors range 
through beauti¬ 
ful shades of red, 
blue, white, etc. 
They are hardy 
with slight pro- 
t e c t i o n , and 
should be plant¬ 
ed in masses of 
from eight to 
twelve bulbs. 
They are of great 
value for winter 
blooming in pots. 
Brodiaea. 
Coccinea (Fire Cracker Plant), a handsome 
variety, with tall stems, bearing umbels of tubular flowers, 
of a beautiful magenta crimson, heavily tipped with 
green. It is of easiest growth, succeeding in any soil. 
Each, 10 cents; per dozen, $1.00. 
Congesta, stems two feet high, bearing globular um¬ 
bels of light lilac flowers, very elegant. Each, 5 cents; 
per dozen, 50 cents. 
Grandlflora, a dwarf variety with very brilliant 
waxy blue flowers, lasting in bloom several weeks; one of 
the best. Each, 5 cents; per dozen, 50 cents. 
BULBOCODIUM VERNUM. 
A perfectly hardy spring-blooming bulb, coming just 
before the Crocus, which it much resembles. The masses 
of rosy purple flowers are very effective for edgings, 
groups and borders, also desirable for winter blooming 
in the house. Each, Scents; per dozen, 85 cents. 
CALLA LILIES. 
Richardia JEthlopica, White Calia or Lily of 
the Nile, this well known plant is a universal favorite, 
and is one of the best plants for window culture, with 
large pure white, sweet-scented flowers. We have extra 
fine bulbs which will produce a large number of flowers. 
Each, 15 cents; per dozen, $ 1.25 
Richardia Alba Maculata, Spotted Calia, this 
is a distinct variety, of smaller habit than the White Calia. 
The glossy dark green foliage is thickly spotted with 
ivory white, thus rendering it extremely ornamental. In 
addition to its usefulness as a pot plant, it is very effec¬ 
tive for planting in the garden during summer. Each, 
15 cents; per dozen, $1.25. 
Bla°k Calia (Arum Sanctum), this is a wonder¬ 
ful var from the Holy Land. The flower, which is 
sweet-scented, is about fourteen inches long and four 
inches broad, of the darkest purple color and green 
underneath, somewhat wavy at the borders and curled at 
the smaller end. The spike rising from the centre of the 
flower, is about ten inches long and ebony black. Rich 
green, luxuriant foliage. The plant is as easily grown 
as the White Calia, needing only a somewhat larger pot 
and rather richer soil. Price of strong bulbs, 15 c. each. 
CALOCHORTUS. 
BUTTERFLY TULIPS OR MARIPOSA LILIES. 
Some of the gayest and most beautiful flowers are 
included in this class of bulbs. The flowers somewhat 
resemble a Tulip in shape, and comprise an almost in¬ 
finite range of color, some being curiously veined, 
spotted and edged. They require protection when grown 
in the open ground, but for winter-blooming in pots they 
are unsurpassed. Plant four to six bulbs in a six inch 
pot, and treat like Hyacinths. They are sure to bloom 
profusely, and form objects of beauty for a long time. 
Extra fine mixed sorts. Each, 4 cents; per dozen, 30c. 
CAM ASSIA ESCULENTA. 
A charming bulbous plant, which deserves a place 
in every garden. It is perfectly hardy, producing each 
spring tall graceful stems of lovely Ilyacinth-like bhr. 
flowers; a large clump in full bloom is very effective. It 
is a fine bulb for winter-blooming in pots. The flowers 
are valuable for cutting, lasting for a long time in water. 
Each, 3 cents; per dozen, 25 cents. 
CINNAMON VINE. 
DIOSCOItEA, OR CHINESE YAM. 
A very ornamental and rapid-growing climbing 
plant, with thick glossy foliage and spikes of deliciously 
cinnamon-scented white flowers. The stem dies down in 
the winter, but grows with great rapidity in the spring. 
Fine for covering trellises, walls, arbors, etc. Each, 10 
cents; per dozen, $1.00. 
COLCHICUM. 
AUTUMN FLOWERING CROCUS. 
An effective and interesting group of hardy bulbs. 
The flowers are large, resembling the Crocus, and the 
bulbs should be treated as such. The peculiarity of the 
plants is that the flowers are produced late in autumn, 
and the leaves appear the following spring. The bulbs 
are large, and should remain some time without being 
disturbed. They should be planted in quantity. 
Alltumnule, extra fine mixture of the most beauti¬ 
ful colors. Each, 5 cents; per dozen, 50 cents. 
Speciosum, an elegant Caucasian species, immense 
flowers of a beautiful purple, varying to deep purple: 
perfectly hardy and of easy culture. Each, 15 cents; 
per dozen, $1.50. 
