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Hovey 6 ° Co.'s Annual Catalogue 
SAXIFRACACRANULATA FLORE 
PLENO 
Saxifraga Granulata Flore Pleno. 
r I his is a very showy and interesting hardy plant. 
It grows freely in any moist, shady border, forming one 
of the prettiest objects imaginable, having numerous 
branching stems six inches high, supporting an abundance 
of large double, pure white flowers, exceedingly valuable 
for cutting. It also makes a fine pot plant for the house 
during winter, the double white flowers being especially 
valuable when there are so few flowers to be had. The 
bulbs are very small and should be planted near together. 
Each, 5 cents; per dozen, 25 cents. 
SCILLAS. 
A class of very charming bulbs, blooming with the 
Snowdrop and Crocus. They are hardy, abundant 
bloomers, and finely adapted for edging, massing, the 
rockery, and are also exceedingly beautiful for pot cul¬ 
ture in the house. They are very valuable for all pur¬ 
poses where cut flowers can be used, for little bouquets, 
flower baskets and decorations of any sort. The follow¬ 
ing are the cream of this family 
Scilla Siberica. 
Siberica or Praecox, this is one of the most 
charming of all hardy spring blooming bulbs, producing 
in the greatest profusion masses of the richest metallic 
blue flowers almost before the snow has disappeared. 
When planted in masses the flowers laterally form a 
carpet of the most beautiful hue. It is a perfect gem 
for pot culture, and, if planted in succession, may be had 
• 1 bloom from Christmas till April. Each, 3 cents; per 
Hozen, 20 cents; per 100, $1.25. 
SCILLAS —Continued. 
Campanulata ( Wood Hyacinth ), this variety is 
hardy, very easily grown, multiplies rapidly, and forms* 
very effective masses in the border, they are also use¬ 
ful for naturalizing in the lawn. The lovely bell-like 
flowers are borne on long erect spikes, and are of the 
most beautiful and delicate colors. Fine for winter 
blooming in pots. Each, 5 cents; per dozen, 25 cents; 
per 100, $ 1.50. 
Cllisil, this is one of the most beautiful pot plants 
known. It produces a large, pyramidal head of bright 
blue, star-shaped flowers, six inches in diameter, con¬ 
taining about one hundred flowers, exceedingly useful for 
decoration. Being hardy, it forms a beautiful ornament 
to the garden. Each, 20 cents; per dozen, $2.00. 
Ilyacinthoidcs, a lovely variety with long, slender 
spikes, two feet in height, of beautiful pale blue flowers* 
Each, 5 cents; per dozen, 50 cents; per 100, $4.OO. 
SCHIZOSTYLIS. 
{Kaffir Lily or Crimson Flag .) 
COCCI nea, a brilliant autumn flowering plant, some* 
what resembling a miniature Gladiolus, with neat glossy 
leaves, and spikes of bright scarlet flowers, which are 
produced from November till midwinter. It is easy to 
grow and forces readily. The bulbs are usually planted 
out in spring, and in the fall the plants are lifted, potted, 
and wintered in a sunny window where they will bloom 
freely. Each, 5 cents; per dozen, 30 cents. 
SNOWFLAKES. LEUCOJUM. 
These are tall growing plants, producing enormous 
quantities of snowdrop-like flowers, but larger, pure 
white, distinctly tipped with green, they are highly 
prized for bouquets. They should be planted freely in 
clumps or used in conjunction with other bulbs for bed¬ 
ding. Have a delicate violet fragrance. 
Ye mum Spring Snowflake , very early, bloom¬ 
ing in great profusion, beautiful for bouquets. Each, 4 
cents; per dozen, 30 cents. 
JlstiYUin Summer Snowflake , tall growing variety, 
blooming in May. Heads of large drooping blossoms, 
very useful for cutting. Each, 5 cents; per doz., 50 cts. 
SPARAXIS. 
These beauti¬ 
ful pot plants are 
of dwarf habit, 
with spikes of 
large and very 
beautiful flowers, 
ranging through 
the different 
shades of crim¬ 
son, scarlet and 
white, mottled, 
striped and 
splashed in every 
conceivable 
manner. Re¬ 
quire the same 
treatment as 
Ixias. 
FinestNamcd 
Varieties, 
Each, 5 cents; 
per doz., 50 cts. 
Finest Mixed. 
Each, 2 cents; 
per doz., 15 cti. 
Sparaxis. _ 
