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Seed Catalogue and Garden Guide.

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Caladium.
New Crozy Cannas.
Oxalis Deipii.
Little Gem Calla.
Lily of the Valley.

Flower Bulbs.

Many of the most showy, attractive, inexpensive and easiest grown of all summer and autumn flowers are contained in this important class. There are scarcely any other flowers that can compare with the noble and brilliant spikes of the gladiolus, the grace and elegance of the lily, the purity and sweetness of the tuberose, the majestic foliage of the caladium, and the wonderful markings of the tigridia. Bulbs for spring planting require scarcely any care, and quickly make a gorgeous display, while the bulbs can be kept over winter, and will year after year continue to return a hundredfold in beauty and satisfaction the trifling expense of the original cost. The bulbs are large and strong, and will be sent well packed, postpaid on receipt of price, except where noted.

Discounts.--Your selection of bulbs to the amount of $1.20 at catalogue prices will be sent postpaid for $1.00. $2.50 for $2.00.

Blackberry Lily.--Quite curious and handsome. Flowers orange color spotted with brown, about two inches in diameter. The blossoms are followed by seed clusters exactly like a blackberry in size, shape and color. Each 10c, 3 for 25c.

Tuberous Rooted Begonias.--Of all the introductions of recent years none have received a heartier welcome than the giant-flowered, tuberous rooted begonias, which have been brought to wonderful perfection. These flowers sometimes grow six inches in diameter, are borne upright on stiff stems, and outrival in colors the most brilliant or dazzling geranium. They are of the richest colors, embracing every shade of white, rose, pink, red, scarlet, crimson, yellow and orange. Tuberous begonias are well adapted to house culture, or make splendid beds on the lawn. Double or single mixed colors 15c each.

Caladium, Esculentum.--(Elephant's ear.) A splendid tropical plant, growing 4 to 5 feet, with immense leaves beautifully veined and varigated with different shades of green. Very showy, leaves often growing 3 feet long. Of easy culture; roots can be stored in cellar in the fall, and grow larger and more showy each year. Medium sized bulbs 10c, 3 for 25c, very large 30c, 3 for 75c.

Canna.--These very handsome tropical-looking plants are unrivaled for fine effects on the lawn, their large glossy, green leaves, tinted with red, purple or bronze, and their showy spikes of flowers of various shades of red and yellow, produce an effect seldom equaled.

Charles Henderson.--The richest deep crimson of any canna on our place, and a sort which charms everyone. Heads large, compact and symmetrical. Each 20c.

Florence Vaughan.--A most striking and beautiful yellow canna, spotted with bright red. Each 20c.

Robusta.--A tall variety with immense leaves of dark bronze color. Very tropical. Each 15c.

Alphonse Bouvier.--For the center of beds and masses this grand , tall-growing variety gives a grand effect. Every shoot has enormous trusses of vivid crimson-scarlet flowers. Each 15c.

Madam Crozy.--The deepest vermilion red, gold bordered, double the diameter of a gladiolus spike, is closely filled with flowers, and these flower spikes or heads follow each other so rapidly that the plant is always in bloom. Each 15c.

Mixed French.--We have a grand assortment of all the best new varieties of French or Crozy cannas, which we furnish at 15c each. $1.50 per doz.

Mixed Bronze-Leaved.--The older sorts used mainly for foliage beds or groups on the lawn. Flower is small. Each 10c, doz. $1.10.

Mixed Green Leaved.--Like above, leaves green. Each 10c, doz. $1.10.

Oxalis, Deipii Alba.--Nothing so valuable for edging the borders of walks or flower beds as the beautiful summer oxalis. Bulbs, when planted three inches apart, produce an unbroken row of elegant foliage and pure white flowers, and as they bloom very quickly after planting, they furnish a neat, attractive border all the season. Doz. 10c, 100 30c.

Deipii Roesa.--Somewhat larger flowers and foliage than above. Leaves greatly resemble four-leaved clover; flowers rose color. Doz. 10c, 100 40c.

Lasiandria.--Leaves more finely cut than the Deipii; and flowers rosy pink. Doz. 10c, 100 60c.

Lily of the Valley.--Well known and universally admired spring flowering plants; flowers bell-shaped, freely produced and powerfully fragrant. To grow in open ground, select a partly shaded, rather moist situation and they are charming when grown in large patches. Perfectly hardy and increase in number each year without attention. Each 5c, 3 for 12c, doz. 40c.

Amaryllis, Atamasco.--Pink and white. Each 10c.

Amaryllis, Johnsonii.--Bears three to six brilliant red flowers striped with white. Each 50c.

Amaryllis, Formosissimi.--(Jacobean Lily.)--Dark velvety crimson. Bulbs may be potted anytime in spring. Bloom year after year. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.25.

Chinese Sacred Lily.--Very handsome. The flower is white, with a yellow tinted cup; a truss from three to seven, borne on a stem--sometime single and double on the same stalk. It is very easily grown in water. The bulbs are very large with from three to six various-sized offsets, and nearly every offset bears a flower stalk. Usually grown in a bowl of water. We can furnish them until the last of March, when the supply is usually exhausted, and we do not have more until fall. Each 15c.

Cinnamon Vine.--This beautful climber is perfectly hardy, and a rapid grower; has beautiful heart-shaped, bright green leaves, and clusters of delicate white flowers. Large tubers for 10c, 3 for 25c; bulblets, per doz. 10c.

Hyancinthus, Candicans.--Drooping, ivory white, bell-shaped flowers of delicate fragrance. Suitable for cemetery. Each 5c; 3, 12c; doz. 40c.

Apios, Tuberosa.--This is one of the most beautiful climbing vines. Grows very quickly and blooms profusely, bearing lovely clusters of rich, deep purple flowers. Each 5c; 3, 10c; doz. 30c.

Tigridia.--Red, yellow and white, handsomely spotted with black. Each 5c, doz. 50c.

Calla Lilies.--Very attractive tropical looking plants with elegant pure white flowers.

Little Gem.--This beautiful little floral gem originated in the Guernsey Islands, and is in appearance a true minature [miniature] specimen of the old Calla, rarely growing over 10 to 12 inches high and commences to bloom when 6 to 8 inches. This is highly regarded in some places but has not proved a good bloomer at our place. Each 25c, 3 for 60c.

Mammoth White.--The largest flowering varitey and most majestic. Superb white flowers. Monster bulbs, each 25c, 3 for 60c. Medium size, each 15c, 3 for 40c.

Spotted.--Leaves are deep green, with numerous white spots, which give the plant a magnificent appearance. They grow freely in any soil. Can be planted out in the spring like a gladiolus, and blooms well during the summer. The flowers are pure white with a black center, and are quite handsome. Each 15c, 3 for 35c.