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68 TENDER BULBS AND PLANTS
JAMES VICKS SONS, ROCHESTER, N Y.
OXAL1S.
Many of the species of this genus deserve cultivating because ot their
pretty flowers, which are produced in great profusion. The varieties of
O. flonbunda especially are very abundant bloomers, keeping in flower
during a large part of the year, and therefore excellent for hanging
baskets and pots. They succeed best in light sandy loam, but will do
well in ordinary garden soil. After they have done flowering, they
should not be watered until they begin to grow afresh.
Oxalis floribunda alba, an ever-blooming variety; leaves three-
parted, flowers in clusters; white, half an inch or more in diameter.
Each 10 cents.
floribunda rosea, same as alba; except that the flowers are pink.
Each 10 cents.
Ortgiesi, or Golden Star, a very satisfactory plant for pot culture,
and has attractive foliage. Always in bloom and does not require
any special care or treatment to be grown to its greatest perfection.
Ordinary soil, a fair amount of sunshine, and water when neces-
sary, seem to meet all its requirements. The plant grows from 12
to 15 inches in height, branching freely, like a small tree in form,
with dark olive foliage, underside of which is a beautiful crimson ;
flowe. s in clusters, star-shaped, of a bright golden yellow color
that harmonizes beautifully with the handsome foliage of the plant;
a true ever-blooming plant that is in bloom all the year round.
Each, 15 cents ; two for 25 cents.
Deppei, excellent for summer borders and edgings ; color, violet-red.
It bears but few flowers, but the leaves are handsome enough to
compensate for the lack of blossoms ; one pint is sufficient for a row
fifty feet long. Pint 50 cts; per half pint 25 cts; per dozen 10 cents.
lasiandra, crimson, one of the prettiest plants we are acquainted
with for borders of beds, edgings of walks, etc.; bulbs, dozen, 10
cents; per 100, 50 cents.
We pay the
Postage or
Express
Charges,
Except as
Noted,
OXALIS ORTGIESI, OR GOLDEN STAR.
OTHONNA.
Othonna crassifolia, a charming basket plant, with cylindrical leaves and pretty star-shaped yellow
flowers, blooming almost constantly. Habit drooping, but delicate and graceful, and should be always
grown in a hanging pot, basket, or on a bracket. Price, each 10 cents.
OLEANDER.
An old-fashioned shrub grown as a pot plant.
Oleand r, Double Pink, the old variety. Each 15 cents.
Double Pink, extra large size. Each 30 cents.
PILEA.
Pilea serpyllifolia (Artillery Plant), very small pinkish white flowers,
the least moisture causes them to burst. Each, 15 cents.
When flowers are ready to open
TUMICROSE PEARL.
PRIMROSE.
Baby Primrose, Primula Forbesii, a fine house plant of the very easiest management, and needing but
little care. It forms a dense rosette of fleshy leaves, from which spring the flower stems, about twelve
inches tall, supporting three tiers or whorls of delicate rosy lilac flowers, with a pale gold eye; flowers not
more than half an inch in diameter, but are produced in great abundance. Each 25 cents; two for 40 cents.
Mexican Primrose, a charming plant, which in freedom of bloom excels all others. Flowers almost
three inches in diameter, cup-shaped; color bright pink, with scarlet veins, and large, showy, white
center. A plant of easy culture. Each 15 cents ; two for 25 cents.
Primula obconica grandiflora, perpetual blooming, bearing large trusses of flowers on long stems well
the above foliage ; color pale lilac, shading to white ; requires cool temperature ; of easy culture. Each,
20 cents.
TUBEROSE.
The Tuberose is a beautiful, pure white, wax-like, very sweet-scented, double flower, growing on tall
stems, each stem bearing a dozen or more flowers. In cold latitudes obtain tubers early, plant them in
boxes of earth, and keep in a warm place in the house; when weather is warm transplant in the garden.
Those who want this beautiful flower in early winter can plant a few bulbs in spots in July or August, sink
them to the rim in earth in the garden, where they can remain until the cool nights of autumn, then remove
to the house. Our Tuberoses are all of our own growing, and splendid bulbs.