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ELLIVANGER & BARRY'S CATALOGUE OF 
SCILLA (Squills). 
A very pretty class of small Bulbs. Flower about the same time as the Crocus and Snowdrop. 
They should be planted in clumps of a dozen or more ; perfectly hardy. 
Siberica—(Siberian Squill), sky blue. 15 cents per ten. 
Campanulata—Blue, long spikes, very late, beautiful. 25 cents per ten. 
HUSCARI BOTRYOIDES (Grape Hyacinth). 
Slender spikes of blue flowers; very pretty. 15 cents per ten. 
CHIONODOXA LUCILIAE 
(Glory of the Snow). 
One of the earliest and most charming of spring flowering 
Bulbs, blooming with or before the Crocus. Flowers arranged in 
spikes and of a lovely blue color with white, star-shaped centers. 
Perfectly hardy. Should be planted in masses. Merits a place in 
every garden. 35 cents per ten. 
CHIONODOXA. 
HERBACEOUS P/EON IES. 
Can best be planted in the autumn. The plant for the million! Best substitute for the Rhododendron ! 
It is surprising that so noble a flower should be so neglected. The first point in its favor is hardi¬ 
ness. In the severest climates the plants require no other protection than that which they afford them¬ 
selves. Then their vigorous habit and healthy growth, freedom from all diseases and insects, are 
important arguments in favor of their cultivation. Each succeeding year adds to their size and beauty. 
The foliage is rich and glossy, and of a beautiful deep green color, thus rendering the plants very orna¬ 
mental even when out of flower. No other flower is so well adapted for large, showy bouquets. The 
Pmony may be planted either singly on the lawn or in borders. When the lawn is extensive a large 
bed makes a grand show. They blossom through June. 
“The value of the Paeonia for the adornment of the garden is unquestioned ; its bold, spreading mass of leafage, its massive flowers 
and rich color render it especially useful for the production of distinct effects in garden scenery. It also possesses a high degree of 
utility for the embellishment of indoor apartments, particularly on festive occasions, as they can be employed to great advantage either 
alone or in association with groups of plants. 
The Pteonia is regarded without a rival among herbaceous perennials for borders, and those who have large gardens should also 
remember that in bold masses on the grass and in clumps alongside woodland walks, they appear to great advantage the flowers being 
especially effective when they have a background of dark-leaved shrubs. 
The Preonia is an old garden favorite, but of late years the hybridist has been busily at work raising new varieties and as a result 
we have a great diversity m form and color of the handsome flowers which contribute materially to the attraction of the flower garden 
in June.”— Gardener's Magazine. ° 
We have a superb collection, including the most distinct varieties. Price 35 cents each ; collection 
of 12 choice varieties as follows, for #3.00. 
Ambrolse Verschaffelt— Purplish crimson ; one of the finest. 
Charles Verdier— Lilac rose ; superb. 
Delachil —Dark purplish crimson, fine. 
Edulis— Violet rose ; very full and sweet. 
Fulgida —Crimson ; fine. 
Qlobosa grandlflora— White, large globular flowers ; one of the best white. 
Louis Van Houtte —(Calot.) Bright purple cherry; large, fragrant, very fine. 
Modeste —(Guerin.) Deep, rose ; distinct and fine. 
Monsieur Boucharlat— Bright rosy lilac; late, fragrant, superb. 
Papaverillora— White tinged with yellow ; beautiful. 
Rubra Triumphans —Dark purplish crimson, very sweet, distinct. 
Violacea —Deep violet purple; very large and fine. 
Within the last few years there have been introduced a very large number of varieties, some very 
fine and quite distinct from any heretofore offered, others of only ordinary merit. We have taken great 
pains in testing them, to weed out the indifferent sorts, and can now offer a superb collection For list 
of varieties and prices see our General Catalogue. 
