TENDER PLANTS AND BULBS 63 
Gladiolus (Sword Lily), with its variegated 
flowers on tall spikes, is the most beautiful of 
the Summer or Tender bulbs. The flowers are 
scarlet, crimson, yellow, or white; striped, 
blotched and spotted in the most curious man¬ 
ner. Set the bulbs six to nine inches apart, and 
about four inches deep. Plant from middle of 
April to first of June. In the fall, before frosts, 
take up the bulbs, remove the tops, and leave 
to dry in the air for a few days, and store in a 
cool place, secure from frost until spring. 
Choice Named Varieties. 
Addison. Dark amaranth, with white stripes. 
Each, 10 cents. 
Archduchess Marie Christine. White, slightly 
tinged with lilac, flamed rosy carmine. Each, 
15 cents. 
Brenchleyensis. Vermilion-scarlet. Fine old 
variety ; free bloomer. Each, 5 cents. 
Ceres. White, marbled and striped with rose 
and purple. Each, 5 cents. 
Dumont a'Erville. Bright cherry, flaked and 
striped with rosy carmine, distinct purple 
blotch, white stripe in center of petal. Each, 
20 cents. 
Eugene Scribe. Flowers large and wide, rose 
blazed with carmine red. Each, 10 cents. 
Fairmount. Bluish white, blotched carmine. 
Each, 15 cents. 
Fairport. Soft scarlet. Each, 20 cents. 
Isaac Buchanan. Fine yellow. Each, 10 cents. 
Le Poussin. Light red, white blotch; pretty. 
Each, 10 cents. 
May. Pure white, flaked bright rosy crimson. 
Fine spike. Each, 10 cents. 
Napoleon III. Bright scarlet, white line iu each 
petal. Each, 5 cents. 
“ 1900 " This Gladiolus was originated in the 
vicinity of Rochester by one of our largest 
growers, and named by him “ 1900”. It is an 
exceptionally strong grower, throwing from 
two to four flowering stalks from each bulb. 
Color a deep scarlet, the lower petals almost 
pure white, throat blotched with violet-purple. 
It is quite distinct and beautiful. Dozen, $1.00; 
each, 10 cents. 
The collection 0/thirteen for$i.oo,postpaiil. 
Groff’s Seedlings are certainly grand addi¬ 
tions to the Gladiolus family, and should be 
in the garden of every lover of this flower. 
We are pleased to be able to offer them to our 
friends at a moderate price. Each, 5 cents ; 
dozen, 50 cents; hundred, $3.50, charges paid. 
Unnamed Gladioli. 
Choice Seedlings from the named varieties only. 
All colors mixed, 100, $1.50; 25, 50 cents. 
Light colors, all shades, 100, $3.00; 14, 50cents. 
Red and scarlet, all shades, 100, $2.00; 
20, 50 cents. Not less than 50 at 100 rates. 
Hibiscus. “ Peach Blow.” Flowers double and 
from four to five inches in diameter, of a 
charming, rich, clear pink color, with small 
deep crimson center, an entirely new and 
beautiful shade. It blooms abundantly and 
continuously during the summer and fall 
months. Each, 25 cents. 
LEMON, PONDEROSA 
Hydrangea. Fine for decorative plants, with im¬ 
mense heads of bloom. 
Mariesii. This distinct and highly decora¬ 
tive new variety has remarkably large 
flowers, three inches in diameter ; color a 
light pink, shaded mauve, and the finest 
of its class. This new variety will prove 
a welcome addition to the varieties we 
already have, and is the most remarkable 
and distinct of all for pot culture. Five 
'for $1.00.25 
Otaksa. Japanese variety, flowers pink . . 10 
Otaksa monstrosa. Intense rose, shaded 
white; clusters much larger than in 
Otaksa ; quite small plants bear trusses of 
enormous size .15 
Red-Branchcd. Immense crimson trusses . 15 
Large-fruited Lemon Ponderosa. This won¬ 
derful Lemon is a true everbearing variety. 
On a plant six feet high 89 of these ponderous 
Lemons were growing at one time, in all 
stages of development. Some of the fruits 
weighed over four pounds. It is very juicy, 
and for all purposes is unexcelled. Thrifty 
young plants, each, 25 cents ; two for 40 cents. 
Otaheite Orange. A dwarf orange which grows, 
blooms, and fruits in pots ; flowers white and 
fragrant. Extra strong plants, 35 cents. 
Strong plants, each, 15 cents. 
