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Hovey & Co.'s Autumn Catalogue 
STRIPED CAUCASIAN SQUILL. 
( Puschkinia Scillioides.) 
This is a perfect little gem for pots for winter 
blooming, and, being perfectly hardy, it is admirably ad¬ 
apted for edgings and forming patches in front of 
mixed borders in the garden; blooming in April and 
May; height, four to eight inches. The flowers are 
pearly white, striped’with azure down the centre of 
each petal, star-shaped, and borne in close, handsome 
spikes, which spring up from the centre of its peculiarly 
formed leaves; usually one, sometimes two and three 
spikes from one bulb. Each, 4 cents; per dozen, 35c. 
TIGRIDIA. 
(The Mexican 7 'iger or Shell Flower.) 
An extremely handsome group of half-hardy Mexican 
bulbs, growing one to two feet high, producing their 
large, gorgeous flowers daily, from July to October; of 
easiest culture, only requiring to be planted in rich 
deep soil in a warm border. 
Conclliflora, large brilliant yellow flowers, spotted 
and flamed with scarlet. Each, 5 cts.; per doz., 40 cts. 
Graildifloru, brilliant, rich crimson. Each, 5 
cents; per dozen, 50 cents. 
Grandiflora Alba, It splendid variety, with large, 
pure white flowers, the centre or cup richly spotted with 
crimson and gold; they last longer in perfection than 
any other sort. Each, 8 cents; per dozen, 75 cents. 
Pavonia, scarlet, spotted with orange, very fine for 
autumn decoration. Each, 5 cents; per dozen, 50 cents. 
Fine Mixed Varieties. E ach, 5 cts.; per dozen, 
50 cents. 
VIOLETS. 
We offer fine, vigorous plants, which will bloom at 
once in the house or conservatory. 
Marie Louise, this is the well-known variety, ex- 
quisitively sweet, fine, perfect, double flowers, of a deep 
bluish purple, very large, and produced in the greatest 
profusion. Desirable for culture in the house, green¬ 
house or frames. Each, 20 cents; per dozen, $2.00. 
Swanlcy White, this lovely violet is unexcelled 
for growing in pots or boxes in the house for winter and 
spring blooming, or for planting in the garden it is 
equally valuable. It grows luxuriantly and is loaded 
with large, perfectly double flowers of pure, snowy 
whiteness and delicious fragrance. The plants are vigo¬ 
rous and healthy, and will afford unbounded delight and 
satisfaction. Each, 20 cents; per dozen, $2.00. 
TRILLIUM. WOOD LILY. 
Grandifloruill, this is one of the most beautiful of 
all hardy American plants, and too much cannot be said 
in its praise. It is the perfection of simplicity and ele¬ 
gance, and is of the easiest culture. In the spring it is 
simply lovely, its large snow-white flowers, two to three 
inches across, and large pleasing green foliage attract 
universal attention. It is perfectly hardy, very free 
blooming, only requiring a damp shady corner in light 
peaty soil. It is grand for pot culture in the house dur¬ 
ing winter. Each, 15 cents; per dozen, #1.50. 
TRITELEIA. 
A charming group of spring blooming plants, grow¬ 
ing from six to eight inches high, producing an abund¬ 
ance of large, star-shaped flowers, which emit a most 
delicate perfume. They last in bloom for a very long 
time even in unfavorable positions; they increase rapidly, 
and can be used for edgings, or in clumps or borders. 
For growing in the house during winter they are very 
beautiful and will give the greatest pleasure to all who 
try them. The bulbs are small and several should be 
grown in a pot. 
