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ACONITE (Eranthis Hyemalis). 
Early spring flowering plant, flowers golden yellow. The dry roots should be planted as early 
as possible in autumn, Plant in clumps about 3 inches deep if a mass of colour is desired. It 
makes a very pretty edging when planted with Snowdrops, whilst if Chionodoxa or Scilla Siberica 
is included in the planting, the variation of blue, white, and yellow is pleasing. 
Extra large roots, price per 1,000 $8.00; per 100 $1.00; per doz. 20c. , 
AGAPANTHUS. 
These herbaceous plants, with tuberous roots, are sufficiently hardy to succeed out of doors 
from May to October. They should be stored in a cool house or pit during winter. The flowers 
are produced on a long stem. Height 18 inches. 
Agapanthus umbellatus, blue . $2.00 $ E ?2o 
“ “ Albus, white . 2.00 .20 
ALLIUM. 
Hardy plants to bloom in spring and summer, suitable for borders and like situations. The 
A. LUTEUM yellow and A. NEAPOLITANUM white are very popular. Height 12 inches. 
Per 100, $1.00; per doz., 20c. 
ALLIUM OSTROWSKYANUM, pretty pale pink, effective for borders. Height 8 inches. 
Per 100, $1.00; per doz., 20c. 
AMARYLLIS. 
Amaryllis are a showy tribe of bulbous plants, and exceedingly effective for conservatory dec¬ 
oration. Pot up the dry bulbs when received in good loamy soil, and expect them to bloom the 
following spring or summer. When potting, use a compost of turfy loam and leaf-mould, coarse 
sand, and well-rotted manure. 
Per doz. Each 1 Per doz. Each. 
Amaryllis Bella Donna (Bella Donna Amaryllis Purpurea (Vallota), splen- 
Lily). soft pink •<, d?d scarlet . $3.00 $ .30 
Amaryllis Formosissima (Jacobac) Amaryllis Mixed Seedlings, from 
Lily), crimson. 1 1 . choice torts. 6.00 .60 
ANTHERICUM. 
A. LlLIAGO (St. Bernard’s Lily) is a specie from South Europe, bearing pure white flowers early. 
Height about 2 feet. A. LlLIASTRUM (St. Bruno’s Lily) is another graceful specie with broad grassy 
leaves, and white, sweet-scented flowers. Very showy in mixed border. 
Either variety, per 100 $7.50; per doz. $1.25; each 15c. 
ARUM (Calla or Richardia). 
The ARUM LILY is a magnificent flower for decorative purposes, and can be easily grown in 
pots. They require a moderate heat, lots of water and an occasional feeding of liquid manure. 
Per doz. Each. 
Arum Mrs. Roosevelt (see photograph 
and description facing) . $3.50 $ -35 
“ Dracunculus (Dragon Arum).. 1.50 .15 
4i Aethiopica (Trumpet Calla), 
pure white, very popular, dry roots . 2.50 .25 
Per doz. Each. 
Arum Aethiopica, Little Gem 
(miniature form), . $1.50 $ .15 
u Elliottiana, yellow-flowering, 
dry roots ....... .40 
BULBOCODIUM. 
B. VERNUM is one of the earliest of the flowering hardy bulbs. When planted in pots or as an 
edging, its rosy-purple crocus-like buds, peeping out of the soil, are very pretty in spring. It does 
well in ordinary garden soil. 
Bulbocodium vernum, rosy-purple; very early. per 100, $4.00; per doz. 60c. 
BABIANA. 
These beautiful flowers are suitable for either frame or greenhouse, and should be grown by all 
lovers of bulbous plants. 
Choice Mixed, containing a splendid and varied assortment of colours. per 100, $ 2.00; per doz. 35c. 
Carters Seedsmen by Appointment to Ilis Majesty the King — High Holborn, London. 
