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ENGLISH IRIS 
While this is not a forcing Iris, it is one of the 
finest cut-flower sorts known, and should be 
grown outside by every lover of this beautiful 
flower. It is hardy, easy to grow, a sure bloomer, 
and its flowers are of striking color. 
Bleu Celeste. Bright lavender-blue, very deli¬ 
cate and effective. $1.50 per doz.; per 100, 
$ 10 . 00 . 
King of the Blues. A brilliant deep purple- 
blue of striking effect. $1.50 per doz.; per 
100 , $ 10 . 00 . 
Tricolor. Standards purple; falls white over¬ 
laid with bright blue. $1.50 per doz.; per 
100 , $ 10 . 00 . 
IRIS FILIFOLIA 
Imperator. Clear deep blue. Universally popu¬ 
lar as a greenhouse forcing variety, producing 
large, elegant flowers. Large bulbs, $1.10 per 
doz.; per 100, $8.00. 
IRIS TINGITANA 
Wedgwood. A very free-blooming variety, 
producing enormous deep blue flowers on long, 
strong stems. It is very early, in fact, one of 
the first of all Iris to bloom when forced under 
glass. Large bulbs, $1.75 per doz.; per 100, 
$12.50. 
LEUCOCORYNE 
Ixioides odorata. Glory-of-the-Sun. A new 
introduction from Chile. Requires the same 
culture as freesias and blooms during Febru¬ 
ary and March. Its wiry stems, 1)^ to 2 feet 
high, carry clusters of beautiful lavender, 
phiox-Iike flowers which last from 3 to 4 weeks. 
The color is striking and odor faintly resembles 
heliotrope. Color illustration on insert. 25c. 
each; doz., $2.50; $20.00 per 100. 
LEUCOJUM 
Vernum. Spring Snowflake. Pretty bulbous 
plant similar to the snowdrop but larger and 
of stronger growth. Beautiful white flowers, 
tipped with green. Excellent for cutting. 
Fine for rock-gardens. Height, 8 to 10 in. 
75c. per doz.; per 100, $5.00 (by Parcel 
Post, $5.15). 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY 
Ready in December 
These beautiful pure white flowers, principally 
used for winter forcing, are very fragrant and 
produced in abundance. For indoor culture, 
plant about 25 pips or roots in a 7-inch pot or 
f >an, then place outside, where they should be 
eft until they have been subjected to freezing 
for several nights, which brings them into flower 
more readily. When grown outdoors, always 
plant in a shaded place. 
Michell’s Fancy Giant-flowering. $1.75 for 
25 (by Parcel Post, $1.85); per 100, $6.00 (by 
Parcel Post, $6.25); $50.00 per 1000. 
Bundles. For outdoor planting only. These 
bundles contain 12 good-sized pips, with good 
root-growth, all of which will flower with the 
proper care. They are especially imported from 
abroad, the best of the stock being selected 
for us. We can make shipment of these from 
November until May. 60c. per bundle (by 
Parcel Post, 70c.); doz. bundles, $5.50 (by 
Parcel Post, $5.75); $40.00 per 100 bundles. 
Cold-Storage Lily-of-the-Valley 
Ready for Delivery Now 
Our cold-storage Lily-of-the-Valley pips are of 
high-grade quality, and, planted at intervals in 
either soil, peat, or bulb fibre, and given a gentle 
heat and plenty of water, an abundance of these 
fragrant flowers may be had all through the 
winter and early spring. Will bloom in three 
weeks after planting. 
Michell’s Superb Exhibition. $1.25 per doz.; 
for 25, $2.25; $8.00 per 100; for 250, $18.00; 
$35.00 for 500; per 1000, $70.00. 
ORNITHOGALUM 
Arabicum. Star of Bethlehem. An attractive 
flowering bulb for indoor or outdoor culture. 
Petals pure white, streaked light green with 
a black center, very fragrant and especially 
desirable for planting in woodlands for 
naturalizing. For indoor culture treat like 
Hyacinths. Height, 2 ft. 10c. each; doz., 
$1.00 (by Parcel Post, $1.15); $7.00 per 100. 
Aureum Hybrids. Orange-red to bright yellow 
blooms, with marvelous keeping qualities. 
An excellent pot-plant. 25c. each; doz., $2.50 
(by Parcel Post, $2.65); $20.00 per 100. 
Splendens. Red Star. Large orange-red flowers. 
Stems to 2 feet long. A magnificent spe¬ 
cies. 25c. each; per doz., $2.50 (by Parcel 
Post, $2.65); $20.00 per 100. 
OXALIS 
For conservatory, greenhouse, and window- 
garden culture, the Oxalis is ideal. Should be 
given a well-drained pot or pan of rich, loamy 
soil and potted any time from September to 
December, the earlier the better. They may be 
started into growth as soon as potted by placing 
in a sunny situation and a temperature of from 
55 to 60 degrees, water being given as required. 
Plant 4 to 6 bulbs in a pot or hanging-basket. 
Grand Duchess. 
Doz. 
100 
By P.P. 
100 
Lavender. 
$0 50 
$3 00 
$3 10 
Pink 
50 
3 00 
3 10 
White 
50 
3 00 
3 10 
Yellow. 
50 
3 00 
3 10 
Bermuda Buttercup. 
Mammoth. 
55 
3 50 
3 60 
Hirta. Beautiful pink.. . . 
50 
4 00 
4 10 
RANUNCULUS 
. Buttercup 
An attractive flower resembling a giant double 
Buttercup or double poppy. Easily grown in 
pots for winter blooming or in coldframes for 
spring. Height, 12 to 15 in. 
Michell’s New Giant Strain. This is the last 
word in Ranunculus. It has been developed 
by careful selection of the finest flowers- from 
all the latest improved strains and is a bal¬ 
anced blend of all colors. The huge flowers 
run mostly to the full double form. 75c. per 
doz.; per 100, $5.00; $45.00 per 1000. 
Palaflor Strain, Choice Mixed. A new strain 
that produces flowers twice as large as the 
other types now being offered. Beautiful range 
of colors (with practically no white among 
them) such as subtle shades and pastel color¬ 
ings of pinks and yellows, as well as others 
heretofore never produced. Choice biffbs, 70c. 
per doz.; per 100, $4.50; $40.00 per 1000. 
Giant Yellow. A new strain containing a full 
range of yellow shades. Blooms large and very 
fine. 70c. per doz.; per 100, $4.50 (by Parcel 
Post, $4.65); $40.00 per 1000. 
Giant Fringed, Mixed. 50c. per doz.; per 100, 
$3.50 (by Parcel Post, $3.65); $30.00 per 1000. 
SCILLAS 
Squills; Wood Hyacinths; Blue Bells, etc. 
Excellent for planting around beds of tulips, 
hyacinths, or daffodils, in the rockery, or among 
shrubbery in the herbaceous border. They also 
do well if planted indoors in pots or pans. The 
Campanulata type grows about 15 inches high; 
the Sibirica, 3 to 4 inches. 
Campanulata alba. White. 50c. per doz.; per 
100, $3.50 (by Parcel Post, $3.65); $30.00 
per 1000. 
Campanulata rosea. Pink. 50c. per doz.; per 
100, $3.50 (by Parcel Post, $3.65); $30.00 
per 1000. 
Sibirica. Blue. First -size bulbs. 40c. per doz.; 
per 100, $3.00 (by Parcel Post, $3.15); $25.00 
per 1000. 
Sibirica. Mammoth bulbs. 50c. per doz.; per 100, 
$3.50 (by Parcel Post, $3.65); $30.00 per 1000. 
Sibirica, Spring Beauty. A new variety and a 
great improvement. Produces large bulbs and 
bears a complete bouquet of intense blue 
flowers. Blooms earlier than the ordinary 
5. sibirica, and grows twice as tall. Color illus¬ 
tration on insert. 90c. per doz.; per 100, $7.00. 
Spiraea (Astilbe) 
SNOWDROPS . Galanthus 
One of the earliest bulbs to bloom in the spring. 
Thrives in both sun and shade and in almost any 
situation or soil. Excellent for banks, edgings, or 
the rockery. Perfectly hardy. Height, 6 to 8 in. 
Double. Pure white. 55c. per doz.; per 100, 
$4.00 (by Parcel Post, $4.15); $35.00 per 1000. 
Single. Pure white. 40c. per doz.; per 100, 
$3.00 (by Parcel Post, $3.15); $25.00 per 1000. 
SPIRAEA . Astilbe 
Ready in December 
This is a favorite Easter plant, rivaling the 
lily. If wanted for indoor blooming, pot the 
roots on arrival, water well and place outdoors 
for about 6 to 8 weeks. They may then be 
brought in and placed in a moderately warm 
room, the cooler, without freezing, however, the 
better. They can be made to flower almost any 
time by putting in a warmer place. 
America. A beautiful lilac-rose variety having 
the same habit, large feathery panicles and 
forcing qualities as Gladstone. 75c. each; 
doz., $8.00; $55.00 per 100. 
Deutschland. Purest white. Strong grower 
and good forcer. 75c. each; doz., $8.00; 
$55.00 per 100. 
Gladstone. A very popular variety. Immense 
trusses of snow-white flowers, produced in 
great abundance. 90c. each; doz., $9.00; 
$65.00 per 100. 
Gloria Superba. Dense, feathery plumes of a 
lovely brilliant dark pink color with a soft lilac 
shade. 75c. each; doz., $8.00; $55.00 per 100. 
Peach Blossom. A very lovely shade of peach- 
blossom-pink. Very free-flowering variety. 
75c. each; doz., $8.00; $55.00 per 100. 
Queen Alexandra. Beautiful shade of pink. 
The plant should be shaded as it comes into 
bloom in order to bring the flower to full per¬ 
fection. 75c. each; doz., $8.00; $55.00 per 100. 
Rhineland. A very fine forcing variety. Flowers 
are bright crimson, shading to salmon. 75c. 
each; doz., $8.00; $55.00 per 100. 
TRITONIA CROCATA 
Prince of Orange. A fine pot-plant, having the 
same characteristics as tne freesia. Excellent 
for cutting, remaining in good condition for 
several days. Flowers orange-scarlet or flame- 
red with transparent petals. Height, 12 to 
15 in. 60c. per doz.; per 100, $4.00 (by Parcel 
Post, $4.15). 
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