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28 CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS, ETC.

[image] GIANT FLOWERING CALADIUM.

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. 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.

AMARYLLIS.
ATAMASCO.-Six bulbs clustered in a 6-inch pot in the autumn will give a fine display during the winter. The flowers are upright with broad petals, either pink or white, Each 10.
JOHNSONII OR BERMUDA SPICE LILY.-Of strong, vigorous growth, bearing from three to six brilliant red flowers on each stem. The petals are striped with white, rendering the flower very atractive [attractive]. Very fragrant. Each 50 cents.
FORMOSISSIMA.-(Jacobean Lily.) Of extremely rich, deep, velvety, crimson color. It is a free bloomer, and succeeds well either in the pots or in the open ground. Each 15 cents, 3 for 40 cents, doz. $1.25.

[image] CALADIUM ESCULENTUM

CALADIUMS.
NEW GIANT FLOWERING.-In general appearance this plant somewhat resembes the common Caladium (C. Esculentum). It does not produce a bulb, but is increased by suckers, and is perennial. The leaf stalks are strong and tall, holding mammoth leaves well above the ground. Leaves 3 to 5 feet long, by 2 to 2 1/2 feet broad; perfectly immense, and make a plant which for tropical luxuriance has no equal. The flower resembles a giant calla, and remains open three days and nights; the first two days it is of the purest snow white, the third day it changes to a pale yellow. Strong, well rooted plants, each 30c.
ESCULENTUM.-(Elephant's Ear.) A splendid tropical plant, growing 4 to 5 feet with immense leaves, beautifully veined and variegated with different shades of green. Of easy culture: roots can be stored in cellar in fall, and grow larger and more showy each year. Medium sized bulbs 10c, 3 for 25c; large bulbs 25c, 3 for 60c; mammoth 40c, 3 for $1.00.
FANCY-LEAVED. - These have, in recent years, grown very rapidly in popular favor, not only for the decoration of the conservatory, green-house and window-boxes, but nearly all of the varieties succeed admirably if planted out of doors. Choice varieties mixed; each [?5]c, dozen $1.50.

BLACKBERRY LILY.
(Pardanthus Sinensis.)
Flowers are orange color spotted with brown, about two inches in diameter, followed by blackberry-like seed clusters. Each 10 cents, dszen [dozen] 85 cents.

Plants received in perfect order and am much pleased with them.-Wm B. Foss, South Berwick, Maine.

[image] LILY OF THE VALLEY.

CALLA LILIES.
MAMMOTH WHITE.-Large tropical appearing leaves of bright green color and yielding throughout the season a profusion of superb white flowers. Large bulbs, each 25c, 3 for 60c; medium size, each 15c, 8 for 40c.
BLACK.-(Solomon's Lily.) This is the wonderful Black Lily of Palestine which was for many years supposed to be a myth. Each 15c, doz. $1.50.
SPOTTED LEAF.-Dark green leaves, being beautifully spotted with white; in other respects the plant is the same as the old favorite white Calla, except being of smaller habit. Each 10c, dozen $1.00.

LILY of the VALLEY.
A well known and universally admired spring flowering plant; 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, as their handsome green leaves and lovely sprays of flowers make a beautiful effect together. Four strong roots for 15c, dozen 40c.

TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS.
Of all the introductions of recent years, none have received a heartier welcome than the giant-flowered, tuberous-rooted begonias. The flowers frequentIy measure from 4 1/2 to 6 inches across, and colors ranging from the purest white and the most delicate tints of pink, yellow and orange to the most intense scarlet and richest crimson. Choice single mixed colors, each 10c, doz. $1.00; choice double mixed colors, ea. 20c; doz. $1.75.

[image] NEW FANCY CANNAS.

GLORIOUS CANNAS.
Such a great improvement has been made in Cannas during the past few years that they may well be called "Glorious." They are now generally considered the most showy and effective bedding plants.
BURBANK.-The flowers are gigantic in size, the upper petals spreading fully 7 inches and the form is really semi-double. The inner part of the petals show fine crimson spots; all the rest of the flower is of a most beautiful, rich canary yellow. Height 5 feet. Green foliage. Each 15c, 3 for 40c; dozen $1.20.
AUSTRIA.-The new giant golden lily-flowered Canna. In truth a giant, with flowers 6 to 8 inches across, grows over 6 feet high. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, dozen $1.20.
GLORIOSO.-Color is rich crimson scarlet with a distinct golden band around each petal, blending so as to make a "perfect symphony of crimson and gold. Green foliage. Each 25c, 3 for 65c.
ITALIA.-Height five feet. Large foliage of deep green, bordered white. Very large flowers, bright red, bordered with golden yellow. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.20.
ALSACE, THE WHITE CANNA.-Hight [Height] 3 1/2 feet. Green foliage. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, doz. $1.20.
MADAM CROZY.-Height 3 1/2 feet. Green foliage. Flower heads of red, gold bordered. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, dozen $1.00.
QUEEN CHARLOTTE.-Height four feet. A choice variety with green foliage. Flowers orange scarlet with gold band. Each 15c, 3 for 40c, dozen $1.20.
FLORENCE VAUGHAN.-Height five feet. Dark green foliage. A yellow canna, spotted with bright red. Each 15c, 3 for 40c. dozen $1.20.

ROBUSTA.-Well known; although not a large flowering sort, it is valued on accouut of its luxuriant foliage. Its immense dark bronze leaves are 12 to 18 inches wide and 30 to 36 inches long. Height 8 feet. Each 10c, dozen $1.00.
DISCOLOR.-Height 8 to 10 feet. Its mammoth leaves are of green marble, creamy yellow and bordered with rich, bronze red. Flowers small. This and Robusta are fine plants for center beds. Each 10c, dozen $1.00.

MIXED BEDDING CANNAS.
These consist of roots grown from tubers the names of which were lost in handling. Mixed colors. Each 8c, doz. 85.

CANNA BEDS.
Nothing is more showy or satisfactory than a nice bed of Cannas, and we cannot too strongly urge you to set out a large number of them this year. Both foliage and flowers are beautiful and they bloom constantly. For a 7 foot bed we will send postpaid 19 plants in three different varieties, 1 for center, 6 in next row, 12 for outside for $1.75. For a 10 foot bed we will send postpaid 37 plants in four different varieties, 1 for center, 6 in next row, 12 in next and 18 for border for $3.50. For a 13 foot bed we will send postpaid, or free by express, 62 plants in five different varieties, 3 in center, 5 next row, 12 next, 18 next and 24 outside for $5.50. The above special beds are entirely our selection of varieties, but all are choice sorts suitable for growing together, making grand beds.

REMEMBER THAT BULBS CAN BE KEPT THROUGH THE WINTER AND YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BUY NEXT YEAR.