ROSES, SEEDS, AND BULBS FOR 1896. 
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NEW DWARF CALLA, LITTLE GEM. 
This i9 an elegant New Dwarf Calla Lilly , growing only 
about half as tall as the old kind, bears twice as many 
flowers, and blooms almost continuously. Very easily 
grown; splendid for house and pot culture. 2"> cts. Set ol 
Four Callas 85 cts. 
SPOTTED CALLA. A very pretty and curious plant; 
leaves are deep green, spotted all over with clear white; 
grows and blooms freely in beds and pots; makes an ele- 
gant house plant; flowers are pure white with black 
centre; very desirable ; quite rare and beautiful. 20c. each. 
BLACK CALLA, (Arum sanctum). This wonderful varie- 
ty resembles the the white Calla in growth and foliage, 
but the flowers are a rich, dark-purple color, while the 
spike or spadix is coal black. Very curious and remark- 
able and always attracts a great deal of attention, espec- 
ially when known that it is a native of Palestine, and has 
only recently been brought to this country from the 
neighborhood of Jerusalem. 25 cts. each; 
THE WHITE CALLA, or LILY OF THE NILE. This 
is one of our most highly valued house plants for winter 
and spring bloom ; should be dried off and kept dormant 
from the middle of June till September, then potted in 
good rich soil in a four to six inch pot, and given plenty 
of heat and moisture. When well established a good 
plant will bear twelve to eighteen lilies at a time. Large 
blooming bulbs. 25 cts. each. 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM (Elephants Ear). A 
did ornamental foliage plant suitable for lawn or 
garden ; likes warmth and moisture ; grows twoto 
four feet high ; immense leaves, frequently three 
feet long and two feet wide, light green, beautifully 
veined; a grand plant. Roots keep in cellar over 
winter. Good bulbs, 20 cts. each ; three for 50 cts.; 
S1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 
splen- Little Gein Calla. 
COOPERIA DRUMMOND1I Giant Fairy Lily. Easy 
to grow and sure to bloom freely; sends up tine 
foliage and flower stems ten to twelve inches high, 
bearing a profusion of large, snow-white, lily-like 
flowers ; very beautiful. Keep in cellar over win- 
ter. 15 cts each ; two for 25 cts. 
*a New Fancy=leaved Caladiums. 
The Fancy-leaved Caladiums stand at the head of beautiful foliage plants. The leaves are large, 
shield form, and exquisitely variegated, veined and spotted in many brilliant colors, such as scarlet, pink, 
white <5cc, entirely different from all other plants. They like partial shade and plenty of heat and mois- 
ture, and are particularly desirable for conservatorise, green houses, window gardens, rockeries, &c. 
Good, strong bulbs, 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts.; 6 for $1.00; §2.00 per dozen. 
New Tuberous Begonia. 
New Tuberous Rooted Begonias. 
We Offer the Finest Strains in Existence. 
These splendid Tuberous Rooted Begonias rank among 
our finest bedding plants ; they grow twelve to fifteen 
inches high, branching freely and blooming abundantly 
from early summer till killed down by frost. The flowers 
are very large, from four to six inches in diameter, and of 
most brilliant and handsome colors, red, pink, crimson, 
scarlet, salmon, yellow and pure white. The bulbs should 
be started early indoors and set out when ground is warm. 
They like moist ground and partial shade when conven- 
ient but will do well in all usual places if the ground is 
mulched with old well-rotted manure or some similar ma- 
terial to retain moisture and keep the roots cool. Keep 
bulbs in cellar over winter, and they will be ready to plant 
again the next season, and will produce larger and finer 
flowers. 
Price, Single, White, Yellow, Scarlet, Pink, Crimson, 20 cts. 
each; three tor 50 cts.; six for $1.00; $1.85 per doz., postpaid. 
Double White, Scarlet, Yellow, 35 cts. each ; three for 90 cts. 
SEED.— Single, mixed, 12 cts. perpkt : Double, mixed. 18 c s. 
per pkt. Seed grows easily and will make fine, blooming 
plants in about six months from time of sowing. 
Many people prefer to grow their own bulbs from seed. 
FINE BEDDING PLANTS IN QUANTITY. We offer a 
splendid assortment of bedding plants, all the finest va- 
rieties, including our beautiful ever-blooming roses, ready 
at the proper season for lawns, parks, hotels, cemeteries, 
pleasure-grounds, etc. Full information as to varieties 
and prices per )00 and 1000, on request, stating wants. 
Correspondence invited. See new Japanese plants on last 
page of cover. 
SIX NICE ROSES FOR HOUSE CULTURE. 
SPECIAL OFFER.— Six of the nicest and best roses for house culture and winter bloom are Perle des 
Jardins, pure golden yellow ; La France, peach-blossom ; Mad. Cusin, clear pink; The Bride, pure white ; 
Safrano, apricot-yellow, and Meteor, rich crimson. Set of six strong plants, postpaid, for only 50 cts. 
Can be sent safely at any time desired. 
