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TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS.— Unsurpassed for bedding and pot
culture. As easily eared for as a Geranium. The large bulbs we send out pro-
duce, all Summer in profusion, gorgeous and brilliant flowers three to tive
inches in diameter. After blooming, dry off the same as a Gladiolus or Tuberose.
Price of separate colors, 15 cts. each; any Ufor 50 cts.; 9 for $1.
Superb Pink — Bright and shining.
Superb Scarlet.— Intense, flame-col-
ored flowers, very large size.
Superb Rose.— The beautiful flowers
are soft shining rose color.
Superb White.— Large, pearly white
flowers; very distinct (see cut).
Superb Yellow.— Brilliant and glow-
ing yellow color.
1 each U superb colors described above for 50 cts.
Superb Single Mixed Colors.— Em-
bracing a gorgeous array of colors.
10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts.; 6 for 50 cts.;
f 1 per dozen.
Double Mixed.— Very scarce. Beau-
tiful double flowers, all colors. 25 cts.
each; 5 for 81.
RARE NEW TIGRIDIAS.— We offer the very latest varieties. They pro-
duce in constant succession throughout the Summer immense, bold, shell-like
flowers of marvelous beauty.
Price of Tigridias named below, 10 cts. each; any 3 for 25 cts.; $1 per dozen.
Concliiilora. —Yellow flowers, spot-
ted with rich crimson.
Grandiflora. — Very large crimson
flowers, marked with golden yellow.
Grandiflora , Alba. — Pearly white,
marked at base a clear brown.
Grandiflora liilacea.— Large flow-
ers: clear lilac with purple and
white spots in centre.
Grandiflora Rosea. — Bright rose,
rich yellow in centre ; large flowers.
Grandiflora Aurea.— Large flowers;
pure deep golden yellow ; rich.
Grandiflora Mixed. — All colors.
MONTBRETIA CROCOSMI^FL,ORA.— Throws up numerous flower
stalks which, ^re loaded with slightly drooping spikes of trumpet-shaped
orange-scarlet flowers. 5 cts. each ; 3 for 10 cts.; 10 for 25 cts.
CAJLADIUM ESCULENTUM — A magnificent ornamental foliage plant.
Grows four to six feet high ; leaves immense, often measaring four feet in
length by two feet in breadth. Beautiful bright green. Take bulb up when
killed down by frost. Fine bulbs, 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts.; fl per dozen.
TRITOMA UVARIA . Blazing Torr/t).— Produces tall spikes, brilliant flame-
colored crimson and yellow flowers from August until severe frosts. Hardy
with protection. Very effective. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1.
SCARLET FREESIA.— Similar in bulb, foliage and habit to the White
Freesia, but the flowers in brilliant contrast are brightest scarlet, lower petals
di&tinctly blotched. Eeally a grand bulb. 5 cts. each ; 3 for 10 cts. ; 10 for 25 cts.
THE THREE GEMS.— These are among the most delightful and most sat-
isfactory of Summer-flowering bulbs; sure to bloom profusely all throngh the
Summer. We offer home-grown bulbs. Flowers in beautiful contrast. 20c. a set.
Price of Three Gems, 10 cts. each; any 3 for 20 cts.; 9 for 50 cts.; 15 for 15 cts
Milla Biflora .Floating Star).— Flow-
ers full three inches across, pure
waxy white ; borne in pairs on rush-
like stems. Look like floating stars.
Bessera Elegans .Coral Drops). — An
exact counterpart of Milla Biflora in
rich and striking coloring. Pendu-
lous clusters of bell-shaped flowers ;
color coral scarlet, pure white cup
and dark blue anthers.
Cyclobothra Flava .Golden Shell).—
Similar to Bessera ; color clear golden
yellow, with intense black dots on
each petal. Easily grown.
COPERIA DRUMMONDI.— Belongs to the Amaryllis family, with fine
foliage, and fiower stalks ten to fifteen inches high, producing in great pro-
fusion beautiful snow-white Lily -like flowers. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25c. ; 8 for 50c.
MADEIRA VINE.— Climber, for hanging baskets, trellis, rock work, etc.
Clusters of pure white, fragrant flowers. Free bloomer. 3 for 10 cts.; 10 for 25c.
SUMMER-BLOOMING HYACINTH .Hyacinthus Candicans).— Blooms
from August until October; grows 18 inches to 2 feet high ; large spikes of pure
white, bell-shaped flowers. Perfectly hardy. 5c. each; 6 for 25c.; 50c. per doz.
ANTHOLYZA.— This is an ornamental family of half-hardy bulbs bearing
a close resemblance to Gladiolus. The prevailing colors are orange and scarlet.
Grown indoors, they come in useful as pot plants for the decoration of
rooms, window gardens, etc., as well as for cutting. Their blooming may be
more extended by potting and starting the bulbs at different times, and in this
way they may be h«d in flower from January to July or August. They produce
rare and beautiful flowers, and should be in every collection. Fine mixed.
Large size bulbs, 15 cts. each : 4 for 50 cts.
SUMMER-FLOWERING OXALIS.— Splendid for bordering or edging,
also for pots and hanging baskets. Fine foliage of the brightest possible green.
Except where noted, 15 cts per dozen; 50 for 25 cts.; 40 cts. per hundred.
Bermuda Buttercup.— New large- I Lasiandra.- Rosy pink.
flowering yellow. Grand. 5c. each ; Dteppi.— Pure white.