Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. Sy é — fgeseses 1899. S Hi WS WZ 2 7 AN WY s SOT~ ENG WHR ZW Wy, TAGAG IM DOES? VAN KWVQNV NS 4s 7 NAS MOA 84, » \ AN Y ‘Se -Z Wy VAN. Wain A ina, Gi f RL We ASS ALL KINDS < FOR x « Winter Blooming. wwy - ALL OF THE VERY BEST AND CHOICEST VARIETIES. MISS ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. v we will add to th wee - t ixuies, making .27-~ eam. i, SPRUFIELD, OHIO- : Loming Oxalis, =~ — _—~ Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Okio, + a HOLLAND, or Dutcx Butss. Holland produces all the Hyacinths, Tulips, etc., of the world, the climate and ; FEC M5 =) «i BA eS Zea gw S 4 PALI PD Yee i: soil being better adapted to their culture oe than anywhere else that has been tried up to the present time. 1 wish to impress on my patrons the fact that ; Is Geen waa Le Oe 5 ’ S024 Ty WSIS Sf xt | IMPORT BU INS SLRS hs, hee aye vats MY OWN BULBS sie ei aeege balay Ss Cag direct from Holland, and | purchase the best varieties that money will buy; there- fore 1 can guarantee that my bulbs are the very best that can be found any- where. Giwe mea trial. | will not dis- appoint you. 1 would advise the planting of all bulbs for Winter flowering in the common peach or grape basket (made from splits. ) a —— ah Saremanes [ee Aran | Se Perot nla | | ||| Ly Le peat — SINGLE HYACINTHS. ™ These can be procured at almost any grocery store. In these baskets Hyacinths, Narcissus, Tulips, Crocus, etc., can be flowered to the greatest perfection, and with the least trouble. 1 have found them much bet- ter for the purpose than pots. Try them and report success. | Know you will be very much pleased with the results. A DIAGRAM SHOWING DEPTH AND DISTANCE APART TO PLANT THE DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF BULBS. ELEGANT LIST OF CHEAP SETS. PRICE seen Set N—12 magnificent Coleus, bright colors...............50cts — Set A—12 Ever-blooming Roses, twelve colors..... SwaAG ac socts | Set O— 4 Chinese Sacred Lilies, or Joss Flowers......... socts — Set B—12 Prize-winning Chrysanthemums, all different...socts | Set P—60 Crocus, in four kinds.............cs005 ace see eee 5O.cts Set C—10 lovely Fuchsias, all different.......06+ sesoeess.-50Cts | Set Q—26 Parrot Tulips,all kinds................. SB SS: go cts Set D—10 elegant Double Geraniums...... evesceeesess seae50cts | Set R—26 Double Tulips, all kinds........... Riss wadekinweae 50 cts Set E—10 elegant Single Geraniums.,...............+s2s...50cts | Set S—26 Single Tulips, all kinds,..... 2.000. 020. ssanee eaee50 CtS Set F—10 assorted Geraniums, double, single and scented.socts | Set T—12 Vinesand plants, suitable for vasesand baskets socts Set G—10 choicest Double Hyacinths, all different colors..socts | Set U— 4 choice Decorative Palms, elegant .cesve sees scenes SO CtS Set J—10 assorted Hyacinths, double,single and Roman..socts | Set V— 6 Dwarf Ever-blooming French Cannas......... so cts Set K—10 lovely Begonias, choicest kinds........ veces asns socts | Set W— 6 fragrant Carnation Pinks, ready to bloom...... 50 cts Set L—16 choicest kinds of Narcissus........eeee cere eeeeee socts | Set X— 8 choice Hibiscus, all colors......ssseeseeee sees 50 CtS Set M=25 Lilies of the Valley, exquisite............- sees socts | Set Y— 4 Begonia Rex, all different..... .........,..- 221150 cts NO TWO ALIKE IN THESE SETS. SETS FOR $1.25. ANY FIVE SETS FOR $2.00. uy “postpaid, safe arrival and satisfaction guaranteed, Order by the letter. * THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. ‘¢ ‘ih S38 a Tare = POPES SS TT SE a SE EE EE ES EROS ~ Miss Ella V, Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio. 3 66 77 ro wtan cure

= ——— = = NY RAINBOW BED OF HYACINTHS. ! Sa aa This bed is fifteen feet in circumference, or five feet across. It is composed of five rows, requiring one hundred bulbs. This bed, when seen in flower, you will remember with pleasure as long as you live. Nothing can be more beautiful and fragrant. This bed is fifteen feet in circumference, or five feet across, requiring one hundred bulbs planted six inches apart—all for $6.00. Or the bed can be reduced in size one half, when fifty bulbs will be required, costing $3.00. In ordering, say ‘‘ Rainbow Bed of Hyacinths.”’ The varieties and coloce are as follows: Row I, the center, twelve—LORD MACAULAY—dazzling scarlet. Row 2, fourteen—LA fTEandeur —beautiful citron-yellow. Row 3, eighteen CZAR PETER — finest Porcelain-blue. AAS SINCLAR EEOe Row 4, tweet, or seventy-five ESSE—the finest snow-white. Row 5, thirty—GIGANTEA—the best pink. catfigete 2) palo Ae1 joi r 6 Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio, Mixed Hyacinths. HHESE mixed Hyacinths are used almost exclusively for bedding out in the Fall on account of theircheapness. They are just as good colors and just as fragrant z as the named varieties; the difference is in the cost of keeping the named sorts sep- arate, both while planting and after they are dug. The exact shades cannot be given, but the general outline of colors are kept separate, se thatin ordering you know what color you are bnying. Price, 5 cents each; or the entire twenty choice varieties for $1.00. ‘ Double Red; Double Rose; Double Pink: Double Pure White; Double Blush; Double Blue: Double Light Blue, or Porcelain; Double Red, striped white; Single Red; Single Rose: Single Light Blue; Single Pare White: Single Pink: Single Blue, or Porcelain; Single Red, striped whites: Single Blush. : a ion WF ya Me ARNHEM MIXED HYACINTHS IN BED. Remember, the above choice collection of sixteen Hyacinths for only $100; any eight for 50 cents, They are all different. In ordering, say “SIXTEEN ASSORTED HYACINTHS,” or order the color you want at 7 cents each. THESE ARE NOT SMALL, “TRASHY” BULBS, BUT IN EVERY WAY FIRST-CLASS. Roman Hyacinths. See front cover for illustration of Roman Hyacinths. RUSTIC BOX OF ROMAN HYACINTHS. The points of merit that commend this family of Hyacinths to me are many. First, they are early—can be brought into bloom for the holidays, a season when flowers are scarce. Second, they throw up several spikes of bloom to the bulb. Third, they are so easy of culture, once planted they take care of themselves, Try aset. They can be otted at intervals of two or three weeks apart, and you can have flowers all through the Winter. Single White.—Has elegant waxy-white bells of great beauty and fragrance. Price, large bulbs, 5 cents each; six for 25 cents; twelve for so cents. : Ringle Blue.—Lovely light blue, a fine contrast to the white variety. Price,5 cents each; six for 25 cents; twelve for 50 cents. ’ Double Dark Pink.—A grand new sort, with enormous double» bright, deep bells, in large spikes. Price, six cents each; five for 25 cents; twelve for 50 cents. Canary Yellow.—New. Few novelties will come out this year alien will in importance surpass this new yellow Roman Hyacinth. There is nothing to be said of it except it is like ~he common Roman white, except in color, which is a lovely *~ of light yellow. Price, 10 cents each; six for 50 cents. —"ER.—For only 25 cetits I will send one ~ four fine Roman Hyacinths; three Feathered Hyacinths GROUP OF FEATHERED HYACINTHS, A very pretty and curious species of Hyacinths, the flowers of which are a feathered plume, borne on the end of a large spike. Itis perfectly hardy, and is particularly adapted for open round culture and for indoor culture, Price, 5 cents each; six or 25 cents. ead SPARAXIS, From the Cape of Good Hope, producing flowers about the size and shape of those of the Crocus. The colors are of an in- — finite variety. Pure white, yellow, orange, tips a and violet — are to be found, either separate or blended,in pleasing variation. — Three or four bulbs may 1 fect. They are charming. Try them. Price, 3 cents each; 30 cents per dozen, e put in a four-inch pot with good ef- — 4 if i 4 t Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio, 7 THE GRAPE HYACINTH. IMPROVED. This charming little gem should be found in €very gardenin abundance. It has been termed the “* Blue Lily of the Valley,?? and when planted in a mass with that sweet flower it does resemble it to some extent, and forms a most fas- cinating combination. It grows about the same height and blooms about the same time each Spring, It increases rapidly, and when once planted a mass of beautiful blossoms, which will increase each year, is insured for a lifetime. But for Winter blooming in pots it is of the greatest value. Plant five or six bulbsin a five-inch pot, and you will have as lovely a pot of bloom as youcan imagine. Words fail to do it justice. Flower stems grow a foot in height, bearing a dense spike of sky-blue bells tipped with white, and oh! so lovely. Please remember that mine is an improved strain of Grape Hyacinth, much superior to the old form. Improved Blue.—Price, three for 5 cents; twelve for 15 cents. Snow White.—New and scarce. Price,2 cents each; six for 10 cents, Scilla Siberica, or Squill. (STAR HYACINTH.) Scilla Siberica is one of the loveliest Spring flowers. It has a color almost as deep as the sky itself. Quite hardy, and flowers out of doors at the same time as the Snowdrop, in front of which it has a charming effect. Planted in pots and kept indoors it may be had in bloom as early as Christmas. Its magnificent, bright blue color makes it suitable for any decorations whatever, Price, two for 5 cents; 25 cents per dozen. SCILLA NUTANS. Belgian Hyacinth. Habit like Hyacinth,a spike with bells suspended. The belis are half the size of Hyacinths. Colors very distinct and attract- ive. They bloomin May. The colors are blue, pink and white, Price, either of the three colors you may desire, two for 5 cents; 25 cents per dozen. ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM, =) INTRODUCE this as a new Winter-blooming bulb of great iff beauty and value. In magnificence there is nothing like it —~ among Winter-blooming bulbs or plants. Even the grand Hyacinth must be preceded by the stately beauty of this flower. It is a native of Arabia. Bulb large and solid, closely resembling that of a Hyacinth,and requiring exactly the same culture. The leaves are long and narrow, flower spikes eighteen to twenty- four inches high, strong and graceful, bearing an immense clus- ter of large, pearly-white flowers, having a jet-black center, The individual flowers keep perfect many weeks before fading, so that for more than a month this grand spike of bloom is in full glory. Its durability is almost without an equal among flow- ers. Add to this its delicate, aromatic fragrance, and I havea Winter bloomer which all must admit stands without a rival. Its culture is the easiest, as it will grow in any position in any window. A bulb canbe planted in a four-inch pot, or several in a larger pot or box. Pot in September, October or November. They can even be kept and planted as late as February rst. For open ground culture they do well if protected from freezing se- verely. Price, large flowering bulbs, 8 cents each; or three for 20 cents. ——o we STAR” BED OF TULIPS. == SO $$ 0a ESe RCO ONS ae Teshe | We TIPE NR NOY. Se G EWA This beautiful bed is seven feet from poitit to point Price, $4.50, or for a bed half this size, 0 ifiches apart. atid requires two hundred and fifty bulbs planted four One hundred and twenty-five bulbs, $2.25. Section one, center, ten Count of Leicester (yellow); section two, fifty Rex Rubrorum ‘scarlet ; section three, cighty La Candeur (white); section four, outside row, one hundred and ten Ma Cousine variegated red and yellow). The five varieties of Tulips, as shown in small beds surrounding the “Star” bed of Tulips. fifteen bulbs in a bed, or seventy-five bulbs in all, for 51.50; or the entire lot of T=lips to ttiake the above effect for $6.00. Half these bulbs, to make a display half this size, $3.00. Try this design and be delighted. 8 Miss Elia V. Baines, The Woman Flovist, Springfield, Ohio, Double Tulips AVE massive flowers of brilliant and varied colors, shades and markings, and being double, the flowers last much longer in b oom than single varieties, and in con- sequence, when Singles and Doubles are planted in con- junction the “time of the Tulips’? is greatly prolonged. Double Tulips are beautifully adapted for beds on the lawn,in the garden, and for mingling in clumps of half a dozen or more around the edge of shrubbery. They are robust growers and exceedingly effective. grown in pots for Winter-blooming, but must be forced much slower than Single Early Tulips by keeping them cooler. Price, 3 cetits each; or the Set of twettty-three dif- ferent choice, distinct kinds of Double Early Tulips for 60 cents. Those preceded with a star are the best va- Trieties for forcing indoors. Alba Maxima —Creamy white. Very desira- ble. *Couronne d’Or.—The best golden-yellow. Resembles a Rose in - shape. No flower has a richer color. Count of Leicester.— Yellow, reddish- ~ flamed. A fine bed- der. Flowers at same time as La Candeur and Rex Rubrorum. Duke of York.—Rich, clear, bright red,with white edge. Gloria Solus.—Brown- ish-red, bordered with pure gold, Helianthus.--Beautiful- ly variegated red and yellow. *Imperator BRubro- Fum.—A very fine bright scarlet. The finest of its color. La Candeur.—Pure white. Fine bedder. This variety is beau- tiful when planted among Rex Rubro- rum, to form designs, etc., planted four inches apart. We sellan immense quantity cf them, bee ing very cheap. Price $2.00 per hundred.” The early sorts do spendidly when “ Le Blazon.—Fine, rosy- pink, very elegant. Ma Cousine.—Beautiful rich violet, white edged. This variety blooms at the same time as Rex Rubro- rum and La Candeur, and makes an elegant border for these varieties. *Murillo.—White, delicately flushed with pink, large flower. Fine for forcing or bedding, Purple Crown.—The only real dark red double Tulip. Very rich and effective. Queen Victoria.—Rich wine color. Very distinct. Kex Rubrorum.—Richest scarlet. Beautiful when planted among La Candeur to form designs of any description, as they grow of equal height and bloom at the same time. A rich effect is produced by planting Rex Rubrorum in center of bed, then surround this with La Candeur, and border with Count of Lei- pester: They all bloom at one time. Price, $2 00 per hun- red. *Rosina.—A beautiful, rich, clear pink. Fine forcer. Rose Blanche.—Pure white. Splendid bedder. Bubra Maxima.—Dark velvety-scarlet, immense, large flower. *Salvator Rosea.—Deep dark pink Fine forcer. . Titian.—Brown, splashed with golden yellow, *Tournesoll.—Elegantly variegated red and yellow. *Tournesoll, Yellow.—A deep; bright golden-yellow. Extra. Turban.—Deep violet, very dark and distinct. Velvet Gem.—A rich velvety-crimson. Fine. —+>+<+— DARWIN TULIP.—(Late Flowering.) A new family of Tulips. Grows three feet high, bearing im- mense large flowers, three to four inches in diameter. The most unique and richest colored of all the Tulip family. The colors run from flesh-pink, through scarlet, to the deepest violet. No white or yellow flowers among the Darwins. Very late flower- ing, Price, 5 cents each; six for 2g cents. - SINGLE LATE TULIPS. (CALLED BYBLOOMS ) White grounds, variegated with various colors. Fifty finest sorts, mixed. Price, 3 cents each; twelve for 30 cents. SINGLE LATE TULIPS. (CALLED BIZARRES.) Yellow grounds, variegated with various colors. Fifty finest sorts,mixed. Price, 3 cents each; twelve for 3c cents. SPECIAL OFFER.—For only 50 cents we will send twelve Bulbs each of Byblooms and Bizarres. —_+>+<+__ LATE FLOWERING DOUBLE TULIPS, NAMED VARIETIES, Price, 3 cents each ; or the Set of five for 12 cetts, Blue Flag.—Richest sky-blue. The only Tulip of this color. Mariage de Ma Fille—White, with cherry-crimson, feathered. Extra fine. Overwinnaar.—Blue and white-feathered. Extra. Pzonygold.—A rich scarlet, feathered yellow. Yellew Rose.—Splendid golden-yellow, very large flower. The best of the HRaSS Talips. Extra. Price, $2.00 per hundred. —+>+<+—_. LATE FLOWERING SINGLE TULIPS. } NAMED VARIETIES. These late Tulips fower long after the other varieties of Tulips are gone. They have beautiful flowers and are valuable for 2 ~ succession. Price, 4 cents each : 40 cents per dozen. Bouton d’Or.—Pure yellow; the deepest yellow Tulip in exist- ence, Golden Crown.— Yellow, bordered with bright red. Gesnerians.—Beautiful scarlet; very large flower. Tall grower, Sulphur Crown.—(Mazden Blush.) White, with pink borders, Very beautiful. x fi i & Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio, 9 ” BED OF: TULIPS 2M, W, YW) Wa Zsa, al ——— PULA ce Q ve aN ee 7 a Jt Hy ll fi Ne ADK Vi) Pa Res Pests PN — i ia ia ) y hs i} Hi Mit “POPULAR” Bed of Rex Rubrorum (bright scarlet) and La Candeur (pure white) Double Tulips. It is five feet across, or fifteen feet in circumference, and requires two hundred bulbs planted four itches apart. Price, for this bed, one hundred bulbs of each kind, $3.50; or a bed half this size, fifty bulbs of each color, $1.75. Don’t fail to try a bed of these, and see how pretty they are. EARLY SINGLE-FLOWERING TULIPS. (NAMED.) 7 Ieee are such universal favorites that it is scarcely necessary to —— expatiate upon their merits here. Their ease of culture, combined with beauty of form and gorgeous coloring, render them the most popular bulbs grown for Spring bedding, and for Winter-flowering in the greenhouse and window gardens they are incomparable. The Tulip is extremely hardy and of easy culture, flowering as freely in the shade as in the sunshine, and producing as fine flowers in a confined town gar- den asin a more favored place. Double and Single Tulips, when asso- ciated together and planted in front of shrubs, maintain a longer display than 1f either are separately planted. In gardens where the flower beds must be kept gay from the earliest day of Spring, plant between the lincs of Tulips, Scilia Siberica, Chionodoxa Lucilliz, Snowdrops or Cro- cus, and as these flower first they can be removed or cut down when the Tulip is coming into bloom, The Single Tulip has a greater variety of rich, delicate and attractive colors than any other section of Spring flow- ering bulbs. Those only who have massed the different varieties, plant- ing the bulbs four inches apart,can form an idea of their beauty and i their great diversity in shade and color, and the grand effect they pro- 4 duce grouped in flower beds or borders. The Single Tulipis extensively grown for indoor decoration, three or five bulbs in a pot. Artus.—Bright scarlet, splendid bedder. and Golden Eagle, *Belle Alliance.—( Waterloo.) A clear scarlet. Extra large flower. L’Immacnlee.—(Szowball.) Snow-white. good bedder. ( *Mon Tresor.—Best yellow, extra large, fine for forcing. Blooms Flowers with La Reine Flowers at same time of L?Immaculee aad Chrysalora. Chrysalora.—Golden-yellow. Extra fine. It is the best single yellow Tulip for out-doors. Cottage Maid.—(Za Preczeuse.) Snow-white, bordered with pink. The prettiest of all Tulips. aooene de Cardinal.—Brightest red, outside of petals shaded ronze, Crimson King.—(Roz Cramoisz.) Good crimson bedder. | Coleur Ponceau.—Wine color, center of each petal famed white, Duchess de Parma —Orange-yellow, tinted brown, very large. Eleonora.—Richest royal violet. Extra fine. Golden Eagle.—Fine golden-yellow, good bedder. Jacht Van Rotterdam.—Ground color white, flamed with violet, Joost Van Vondel.—Giant flower. Brilliant red, reverse of petals bronze color. *Keiserskroon.—Red, with broad yellow edge. The largest of all Tulips, Lac Van Bhijn.—Violet color, with broad white edge. La Reine.—‘ The Queen.) White, delicately shaded pink. Leonard de Vinci.—Orange. Very attractive color. Fine for pots. by Cine, hee Seeley Mr. Stanley.—Rosy-purple. Very attractive. | Princess Murianne.—yvhite, slightly shaaed pink. Very fine. Prince of Austria.—Orange, shaded scarlet. Very large and fine. ‘ *Proaperine.—Magenta-red, very large. Forces by Christmas, Rachel Ruisch.— White, with pink edges. Rosamundi Huikman.—Rich, brilliant rose color. Very fine. *Rose Gris de Lin.—Very fine, bright pink. An elegant variety. *Rose Luisante.—The best deep pink for forcing. _ : Standard Royal.—White base, veined scarlet, beautiful variega- tion. Extra fine. Thomas Moore. Buff-orange. Very showy. i Vander Neer.—The finest of all violet-colored Tulips. Extra large flower. oe. brilliant scarlet, fine bedder. *Vermilion Brilliant.—The best scarlet forcer, large flower. *White Hawk.—Pure snow-white, splendid forcer, large flower. Wouwerman.—Dark royal purple or blue. } a Wapen Van Leiden. —White. Each petal has a violet top. Price, 3 cetits each; the set of thirty-four distinct varieties of early Sitigle. Tulips for 90 cents. The varicties preceded with a star are the best for forcing indoors. 10 , Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio; PARROT TULIPS. The most beautiful and interesting class of Tulips, which should be in every garden. The flowers are very large and per- fect in shape, the petals are corrugated and toothed, while the color is the most striking combination of crimson and¢golden- yellow, streaked and edged with green, resembling the plumage of a parrot, whence these Tulips derive their name. A bed of these makes a gorgeous display paying a hundred fold for any trouble that may be bestowed upon them. Price, 4 cenits each: 35 cetits per dozen. Admiral of Constantinople.—Red, streaked with orange, Coleur Cafe.—A dark brown color. Very desirable. Glorioss.— Yellow, striped with red. Perieetss,- Veliong ground, shaded and spotted and scarlet feath- ered. Markgraf.— Yellow and orange. Lutes Major.—Bright yellow. Fine Mixed Parrots.—All colors. DUC VAN THOL TULIPS. They are the earliest to bloom of all the Tulips, and are greatly prized for pot culture during Winter. In the garden they bloom with the Crocus,and are welcome heralders of Spring. Do not omit this charming class. Price, 3 cetits each; the set of eight for 20 cents. Yellow.—Clear and brilliant. Rose.—Beautiful delicate pink. Scarlet.— Dazzling scarlet. Gold Striped.—Scarlet, striped gold. White.—Very fine. Crimson.—Beautiful crimson. Violet.—The earliest of all. Red and Yellow.—The earliest of all bulbs to fiower; long before the Crocus. BOTANICAL TULIPS. (Late Flowering.) Oculus Solis.—(fcacock Tulz.) Bright scarlet, with darker mark- ings that resemble the peacock’s feather. Very beautiful. Price, 5 cents each; so cents per dozen. Silvestres.—(Florentina Odorata.) Yellow flowers, with delicious fragrance. This variety is the only Tulip that has fragrance. Price, 4 cents each; 40 cents per dozen, Greigii.—Bright orange-scarlet; immense large flowers; yellow inside of petals; bronzy-yellow outside; foliage black spot- ted. This variety and the Darwin Tulip are the handsomest of all Tulips. Order a Greigii Tulip and see what a beauti- ful flower they are. They cost us three times what other Tulips cost. Price, 10 cents each. MIXED TULIPS. I have a large stock of unnamed Tulips for bedding, which I price so low as to make a large mass of these showy flowers a matter of trifling expense. They are excellent bulbs, and will bear handsome blooms. Double and single collections are kept __ separate. Several hundred bulbs at the quotations below involve less expense than is required to secure a few Summer bedding plants, and in the matter of display they are fully as valuable during their season as an equal number of ordinary blooming plants, * Superfine Mixture Single Tulips.—In fifty choicest kinds, Bp did flowers. Price, 25 cents per dozen; $2.00 per hundred, Superfine Mixture Double Tulips.—In fifty choicest kinds, Splpn: did flowers. Price,25 cents per dozen; $2.00 per hundred. Superfine Mixture of Parrot Tulips—Price.35, cents perdozen; $2.50 per hundred. wr ’ Rea ee, es ORE a, t ty eke ree Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio, if a CROCUS. HE Crocus is one of the first flowers of Spring, and one of the best for bloom- ing inthe house during Winter. Half a dozen bulbs may be planted in a pot, and will make a very pretty show. For gar- den culture plant bulbs two inches deep and two orthree inches apart. They are so cheap and pretty they ought to be found in every garden in abundance. They bloom splendidly when planted on the lawn among the grass, They lift their bright Reade up through the sod very early, and give the lawn a charming as- pect. The sorts I offer are especially strong and fine. Price, 8 cents per dezen; 40 cents per hundred, by express. If by mail 50 cents per hundred. j i Sir Walter Scott.—Striped white and purple. Cloth of Gold.—Brightest golden- yellow. Cloth of Silver.—Beautiful silver, Dandy.—A light blue, bordered with white. David Rizzio.—Richest dark purple. Mont Blamc.—Purest white. Giant Yellow.—Fine yellow. Extra Fine Mixed.—All colors. Narcissus and Daffodils, filling the air with delicious perfume, The wonderful creations in the way of new varieties have awakened an interest an enthusiasm among the lovers of flowers that has placed this, “The Flower of the Poets,” in the front rank of popularity, and See harbingers of Spring, that jump from old Winter’s lap, with cheeks of gold and silver, and bedeck the earth with poaueys they merit all the praise that can be bestowed upon them. Appearing, as they do, just after bleak Winter, they turn our gare dens, lawns and woodlawn walks into gorgeous masses of gold and silver, with a fragrance that is enchanting. They are equally valuable for growing in pots for Winter flowering, and some of the varieties are forced in immense quantities by florists for cut flowers in Winter. Narcissus are of the easiest culture, and all, except the Polyanthus varieties, are perfectly hardy. My collection has been much enriched, and embraces in addition to the old favorites many new varieties, including the magnificent new hybrids, NoTE.—I! wish to say to my friends that the different varieties of Narcissus force into bloom in the house during Winter as readily as the Hyacinth. There is nothing finer in the flower line forthis purpose. Indeed, they are my choice of all Winters flowering bulbs. They are so graceful and pretty. | can especially recommend for house culture the following charming varieties: GOLDEN SPuR, POETICU, ORNATUS, ORANGE PHOENIX, SULPHUR PHOENIX, VON SION, HORSFIELDII, GIANT PRINCESS, PAPER WHITE, CHINESE SACRED LILY and GOLDEN SACRED LILy. Try these varieties. They will not disappoint you. Nothing Is prettier. ; LARGE TRUMPET NARCISSUS. Two Colored Varieties—White and Yellow. Dean Herbert.—A beautiful new variety, with very large, wide, bright Foleo trumpet and creamy-white perianth, very dis- tinct, Price, 10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen. Empress.—A magnificent, large variety, bold and erect. A rare eauty. Some give this the palm of being the best of the two colored trumpets. Perianth white and of great substance; trumpet rich yellow. Price, 15 cents each; four for so cents. Grandee.—Flowers of the largest size, with broad, snow-white petals and a magnificent yellow tube, Very beautiful. A flower of great substance, and grand for cutting. Price, 15 cents each; six for 75 cents. Horsfieldii.— The “Queen of the Daffodils.?? This variety iscon- sidered the best of all Narcissus, Try it. Very large, flow- ers pure white, with rich yellow trumpet. Very stately and _ beantiful, and one of the most elegant for ladies’ corsage pee This magnificent lower was raised by a Lancashire _ ‘weaver—John Horsfield—and it has made hin famous. Price, _ iocents each; $1.00 per dozen. Scoticus.—The “Scotch Garland Flower,”’ or “Large Flowering Lent Lily.”? Large flowers of creamy-white, bright yellow trumpet, elegantly flanged and serrated. Price, 6 cents each; 50 cents per dozen. Giant Princess.—(4jazx Princepfs.) A magnificent flower. One of the finest specimens of the Trumpet type. Cream perianth, with golden-yellow trumpet. Price, 8 cents each; 75 cents per dozen. Moschates.—White perianth. Trumpet opens creamy white and turns to pure white. It is very large and showy, and it never fails to please everybody. Price, 15 cents eachs four for so cents, All White Trumpet Narcissus, Pallidus Precox.—The “White Pyrenees Daffodils.” One of the earliest and most beautiful varieties. Both trumpet and perianth are clear sulphur-white. Was awarded a first-class certificate by the London Royal Horticultural Society. One of the best for forcing. Price, 6 cents each; 60 cents per dozen, . Albicans.—The “White Spanish Daffodils.’? Creamy-white, with a silvery-white trumpet, slightly flushed with primrose and ele- gantly recurved at the brim. Price, 10 cents each; six for 50 cents. 12 Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ouio, Chalice Flower Narcissus TEACUP-SHAPED DAFFODILS. A very pretty type that has always been held in high favor, as they are very beautiful. = Barri Conspicus.—Cup elegantly margined orange, : perianth white. A charming flower for ladies’ wear. It is one of the best for cutting, forces readily and holds the bloom well. The bulbs are small. Price, 10 cents each; three for 25 cents Incomparabilis, Simplex.—(Great Nonesuch Daffo- dils.) Lovely in color and form. Sulphur-yellow petals, deep yellow cup. Without exception very desirable and fragrant. Price, 5 cents each; 50 cents per dozen. Incomparabilis, Albus Stella.—Perianth is large and pure white; cup or chalice bright yellow. Excel- lent. Price, 5 cents each; 50 cents per dozen. eS “DOUBLE (Camelli-Flovered) NARCISSUS YELLOW VARIETY. “Incomparable, fil. pl.—‘Butter and Eggs.?? Full double flowers of rich yellow, with orange nec- tary. Splendid forcing variety. Price, 4 cents each; 40 cents per dozen, “‘Gardenia Flowered"! WHITE VARIETY. Alba Plena Odorata.—‘The Double White Poet’s Narcissus,*? Snow- white Gardenia-like flowers, exquisitely scented. Price, 4 cents each; 35 cents per dozen. TWO COLORED VARIETIES—WHuITE AND YELLOW. There are no finer Narcissus than the Orange and Sulphur Phenix. Especially is the Sulphur Phenix extra fine. The flower is as large almost asa Pzony. Be sure and try them. range Phenix.—‘Eggs and Bacon.’”? This beautiful variety has e double white flowers, with orange nectary, and is splendid for pot culture and cutting. Price, 6 cents each; 65 cents per dozen_ Sulphur (or Silver) Phenix.—“Codlins and Cream.’? Large, creamy- white flowers, with sulphur nectary. Exquisite corsage flow- er, and fine for growing in pots. Price, 15 cents each; four for 50 cents. SS =? Double Trumpet Daffodil, VON SION, The famous “Old Double Yellow Daffodil.” Rich golden-yellow peri- anth and trumpet, one of the best forcing sorts, immense quantities be- jng grown for this purpose both in Europe and America. Price, 4 cents each; three for 10 cents; 30 cents per dozen. B0op PETTICOAT NARCISSUS. (Description onpage I3-) DAFFODIL, VON SION. aie Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio. 13: All Large Trumpet Narcissus Yenow. ARD-RIGH, or IRISH KING. (Trumpet Major.) Earliest and most vigorous “Giant Trumpet Daffodil’? in cultivation. Fine, bold flowers of immense size. Perianth and trum- pet full, rich yellow. Extra fine sort for pot cul- ture and forcing. Price, 6 cents each; six for 30 cents, EMPEROR. The Giant Narcissus. Largest of all. The flow- ers are of the richest yellow, trumpet immense, pet- als of perianth so large they overlap, and measure three and a half inches across. Petals a shade lighter than the trumpet. Price,15cents each; four for so cents. GOLDEN SPUR. Extra large, bold, rich, yellow flowers. Foliage very broad and striking, unusually robust habit. Unsurpassed for gardens, pots or forcing. Price,10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen. HENRY IRVING. Long, beautifully frilled trumpet nearly two inch- es wide at the mouth, of rich, golden-yellow color. Petals of perianth very wide, overlapping, bright yellow. Received first-class certificate. Price, 10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen. HALE’S BEATEN GOLD, or MAXIMUS. Large flower, rich yellow, elegantly twisted per- ianth, trumpet deep golden, large, well flanged. Price, 10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen. OBVALLARIUS. “Tenby Daffodil.” Elegantly formed, medium- sized flower of rich yellow. Splendid for forcing. Price, 8 cents each; 85 cents per dozen. MI Mii NARCISSUS, GOLDEN SPUR. The True Poet’s Daffodils. \) POETICUS ORNATUS. Hoop Petticoat, or Medusa’s Trumpet Narcissus. Bold and shapely flower. They are gems for pot culture, and bear from six to twelve flowers to each bulb. For planting in Broups around the edges of lawns, and especially for edgings or beds, this class is superbly adapted, The bulbs of the Hoop Petticoat varieties are all small, but produce handsome flowers. See illustration, page 12. Bulbocodium.—The “ large Yellow Hoop Petticoat,” rich golden- yellow. Price, 8 cents each; 85 cents per dozen. Citrinum.—The “large Sulphur Hoop Petticoat,” large sulphur flowers, unique and beautiful. Price, 5 cents each; so cents per dozen. *-Algerian White Hoop Petticoat.?’—(Moxopiylius, or Clusiz.) Pure snow-white, very early, will bloom at Christmas 1f pot- tedin September. Price, 8 cents each; 85 cents per dozen. NARCISSUS, WITH MINIATURE SAUCER- SHAPED CUPS. Biflorus.—( 7wo-flowered Poeticus.) Twin flowers borne on one stalk. The color is pure white, with yellow cup. Price, four for 10 cents; 25 cents per dozen. Poeticus Ornatus—Large, beautifully formed, pure white flow- ers, with saffron cup, tinged with rosy-scarlet, A magnifi- cent cut flower. Very early. This is our special favorite of all Narcissus. Try it. Price,5 cents each; socents per dozen, Poeticus.—The “Pheasant’s Eye,”’ or“Poet’s Narcissus.”? Pure white flowers, with orange cup, edged with crimson. Splen- did cut flower. Price, four for 10 cents; 25 cents per dozen, Poeticus Poetarum.—New. The flowers of this new variety are much larger and the orange rim more distinct in the cup. This beautiful variety will be welcomed as a decided im- provement over the old Poeticus. Price, 5 cents each; so cents per dozen. POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS, or BUNCH- FLOWERED DAFFODILS. The Polyanthus varieties of Narcissus are not only beautiful, but deliciously sweet-scented and of the easiest culture. Very free flowering, and suitable for window garden, conservatory or garden,continuing longin bloom. They bear tall spikes of bloom, bearing from six to twenty-four flowers each. The pure white petals and gold cup of some varieties, the yellow, with the or- ange cup of others, and the self-whites and yellows, render them great favorites. ; NOTE —Polyanthus Narcissus, although not considered hardy, have lived out for two Winters in the vicinity of Boston with a slight covering of strawand leaves, and produced much larger fiowe7S, and more of them, than when grown in the house in pots. WHITE VARIETY. Paper White.—(Zo‘us Albus.) Pure snow-white flowers in clus- ters. This variety is perhaps more largely forced for cut- flowers than any other, millions of them being used for the large flower markets of the world. Price,5 cents each; 40 cents per dozen. YELLOW VARIETIES. Grand Soliel d’Or.—Rich yellow, with reddish orange cup. A favorite bedding and cutting variety. Price, 8 cents each3 75 cents per dozen. Gloriosus.—Immense trusses of pure white, with primros?-col- ored cups. Very early. Splendid to force. Price,8 cents each; 75 cents per dozen. Double Roman.—Clusters of white flowers, with double citron- colored cups, It is very early, and grown principally and largely for forcing. Price, 5 cents each; 4o cents per dozen, Chinese Sacred Lily.—See description and illustration on page 14. Price, 15 cents each; four for co cents. 14 THE CHINESE SACRED —-4> OR e— Oriental Narcissus A Variety of Polyanthus Narcissus. HE “Shui Sin Far,?? or Water Fairy Flower, Joss Flower, or Flower of the Gods, etc., as it is called by the Celestials, is a variety of Narcissus bearing in lavish pro- fusion chaste flowers of silvery-white, with polden yellow, cups. They are of exquisite eauty and entrancing perfume. It is grown by the Chinese, according to their ancient custom, to herald the advent of their new year, and as a symbol of good luck. The bulbs are grown by a method known only to themselves, whereby they attain great size and vitality, insuring luxurious growth and immense spikes of flowers. In fact, the incredibly short time required to bring the bulbs into bloom (four to six weeks after planting) is one of the wonders of na- ture. “You can almost see them grow,’’ succeeding almost everywhere and with ev- 2rybody. They do well in pots of earth, but ire more novel and beautiful grown in shal- low bowls of water, with enough fancy peb- dles to prevent them from toppling over whenin bloom. A dozen bulbs started at intervals will give a succession of flowers kroughout the Winter, We are importing lirect from China immense bulbs of the true arge-flowering variety. Price, 15 cents sach; four for 50 cents. Giant Golden Sacred Lily. The flowers of this beautiful Sacred Lily are almost identical with the Chinese yarie- ty, except that they are of the most lovely shade of deep golden-yellow, making a fine contrast with the white bloom of that noted kind. The bulbs are not nearly so large, but the trusses of flowers are of good size, making this a charming bulb for house cul- ture. Grows in water like the old variety. Price, 5 cents each; six for 20cents; 35 cents per dozen, Try a dozen and be delighted. JONQUILS. © Much prized for their charming, large, golden and de- liciously sweet-scented flowers, perfectly hardy and flow- ering very early in the Spring, also admirably adapted for Winter flowering in the house, Three to six bulbs ina four or five inch pot. Odorus, Single.—A bright yellow perianth, deeply lobed Price, 2 cents each; 20 cents per and very fragrant. dozen, Odorus, Double.—Flowers full, double, and of a golder- yellowcolor, Fragrant. Price,5 cents each; 50 cents per dozen, Campernelles.—The best of the Jonquil section. Peri- anth six-lobed, spreading, and of a light yellow Price, 3 cents each; 30 cents per dozen. color, A a GIANT GOLDEN SACRED LILY, Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio, Chinese .. Sacred »Lily..... AMARYLLIS JOHNSONII. These lovely bulbous plants for Winter or early Spring blooming. Give plenty of water while growing. When through blooming, gradually withhold water, so that they may become dormant during the Summer. Start again in the Fall by repotting in fresh soil and increasing the supply of water gradually. This is the large crimson variety that is very popular; immense lily-like flowers of deep crimson, borne on strong stalks of from five to eight Howers. Very desirable. Price, fine bulbs, 50 cents each. AMARYLLIS STERNBERGIA LUTEA Yellow Star Flower or Fall Daffodils. This is a popular and valuable bulbous plant on account of ‘its yellow flower being produced in Autumn. Of easy culture. Hardy, when planted six inches deep. Be sure and try a few of this charming plant. Price, 15 cents each; four for so cents. MY GUARANTEE. ) That all plants I ship shall reach their destination in growing condition at any season of the year. Send your remittance by Post- office Order, Registered Letter, New York Draft or Express Money Order. When you send stamps let them be one-cent stamps, if possi- ble, but please do not send stamps except for fractions of a dollar. I ay the postage on all orders that go by mail. ' CREE I I I I I I om Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio, 15 HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. TRITILEA UNIFOLIA. been aS Ae Won n/Beenig Aral wh 2 ans i ef i T By iGy” iy EP | m g ‘ \\ y Tong io ( ANZ i | = HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. This is not unlike my Spring-blooming Hyacinths. Its leaves are deep green, fleshy, resembling some of the Yuccas. The flowers are white, in handsome, pendulous bells, arranged on pyramidal spikes, often reaching to the height of three feet or more in strong plants. A strong bulb will give from two to three flower spikes, and these produce from thirty to fifty flow- ers. The plants come into bloom in July, and bloom continously until October. Itis hardy. Price, 1o cents each; three for 25 cts. ANEMONES are very beautiful and brilliant Spring flowerine bulbs, which should be found in aM gardens. They possess a beautiful range of very fine colors, such as brilliant scarlet, red, blue, rose, striped, carnation, etc, For pot culture they are very aT isis —— TRITILEA UNIFOLIA. This is one of the choicest additions to Winter-flowering bulbs that has been offered in many years. The bulbs are small, and several can be planted in a pot, each one of which will send up several flower scapes, bearing star-shaped blossoms one inch in diameter, pure white, elegantly lined with celestial blue. Asthe flowers follow each other successively, and last a long time be- fore fading, a pot of these bulbs is never without flowers for sey- eral months in mid-Winter. They are also quite hardy, and can be planted in the open pecund where they will bloom elegantly in the early Spring. learnestly advise all lovers of flowers to plant this beautiful gem. It is sure to delight you. Itis of the easiest culture, and always sure to thrive. Price, fine bulbs, 4 cents each; three for 10 cents; twelve for 35 cents fine indeed, and succeed best if left in the same pot year after i i i i : ] t year without removing or disturbing. Single.—All colors, mixed. Price, 3 cents each; six tor 15 cents. | Double.—All coloneunined: Price, 4 cents each; twelve for go cts. +) 16 Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio, Lilies for Fall Planting, LILIUM CANDIDUM. The oldefashioned pure white Garden Lily, also known as Easter Lily and Annunciation Lily. One of the hardiest. Flow ers snow white, with heavy yellow stamens and sweetest fra- rance. It bears from five totwenty blossoms, This is the most ecided variety I have in ST Rresine its preference for a plant- ing time. /¢ must be planted in the early autumn to succeed well, as it makesits leaf growth at once after planting, and pre- pares itself for early flowering. The bulbs are sometimes kept in cold storage for Sane sales, but never do quite so well. The prices are lower than for many years, and bulbs very fine, Cus- tomers will do well to plant a bed of twenty-five or more for a permanent bed or border. Ready now. Price, 20 cents each; three bulbs for socents; $1.50 per dozen. The True Bermuda Easter Lily, LILIUM HARRISII. : “The fairest of all things that blossom and grow, Sweet as the Summer and pure as the snow, Ls the Lily that tells Like the glad Easter bells, Once more the sweet story which all hearts should know.” This peerless Lily is the greatest acquisition to floriculture made in many years. Their profusion of bloom, the remarkably short time required to bring them into flower, and the certainty to produce abundant bloom and also the ease with which they can be manipulated to be flowered at any desired period, such as Christmas, Easter and other special occasions, render them in- valuable. The flowers are delightfully fragrant, pure waxy- -white, of great substance, and if cut as soon as thev are open, or partially open, they can be kept for two weeks. A short time only is required to bring them into bloom. Bulbs potted in Au- gust can be had in flower in November if desired. A succession of bloom can be kept up from November until May by bringing ‘the pots of rooted bulbs in from cold frames at intervals through- out the Winter. The quantity of bloom produced is marvelous, the average production of bulbs five to seven inches in circum- ference,even when forced, is from five to eight flowers, and of bulbs seven to nine inches, eight to twelve flowers; and if de= sired, a second crop of flowers, frequently equal to the first, can be secured the same season by drying the plants off after bloom- ing for a time and then again starting them. Blooming plants in pots form typical Easter offerings and presents, for decoration of the window, table, house or church. othing is more appro- priately beautiful and highly appreciated. ‘Thousands upon thousands are soldin the large cities every Winter for this pur- pose. Asa garden Lily it is of great beauty, being entirely hardy excepting in northern climates, where it requires a protec- tion of leaves or litter to the depth of five or six inches, Price, 15 cents each; four for 50 cents. Larger bulbs, 20 cents each; three for 50cents. Extra large, 50 cents each, or three for $1.25. LILIUM AURATUM. The Gold-Banded Lily of Japan. This isthe highest type of flowering bulbous plants, the most — beautiful and fragrant of all our list. The flowers are of im- mense size, being fully twice as large as those of almost any other Lily. There is wonderful beauty in the growth of this gorgeous flower; first, the dry, scaly bulb, then the sturdy stalk pushing through the earth, next the dark green leaves and flow- er buds, and finally the dazzling white and gold blossom. The new bulbs zre brought from Jipan for us each year, and only such will give best results. They are shipped to us wrapped in a ball of clay, and arrive plump and sound, every one ready to bloom. Price, fine bulbs, zo cents each; three for 50 cents; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. Lancefolium Album.—This is one of the most beautiful of all Lilies. Pure white and very fragrant. Price, 20 cents each Longifolium Japonicum.—The finest-flowering of all Lilies. Pure white, spotted scarlet, very showy. Price, 20 cents each. Thunbergian Aureum.—This is the lovely Kikak Lily so much in favor with the Japanese. The richest-colored of all Lilies, Price, 20 cents each. Tigrinum Flora Plena.—Bright orange, spotted black, and very double. Price, 25 cents each; three for 60 cents. Speciosum Rubrum.—A beautiful bright rose, spotted with a rich, velvety-crimson. Price, 25 cents each; three for 60 cents, The Set of eight lovely Lilies, all distinct, costing $170, sent for only $1.25. THIS 1S A GREAT OFFER. Lily Harrisii is ready now. until November. receive them from abroad. The other varieties and Lily of the Valley cannot be sent Order now, and we will file your order and send as soon as we LILY OF THE VALLEY © The Lily of the Valley is one of the most useful and greatly admired plants grown. The modest bell-shaped flowers of purest white are highly prized for cut- ting purposes, and for fowering in pots in the Winter they are exceedingly well adapted. Beautiful and most interesting ornamental designs for the parlor or con- servatory may be produced by planting the Lily Crowns in Crocus pots or in py- ramidal pots made especially for this pur- pose, and pierced with holes. They will last several weeks in beauty. By taking them in at intervals a succession of differ- ent designs may be kept up all Winter. They are also forced in immense quanti- ties by florists, but they are the most charming when grown in large patches, in partially shaded localities around the lawn, near the borders of streams, lakes, etc., being perfectly hardy. Price, 2 ceuts cach; 30 cents per dozen. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Miss Ella V, Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio, 17 FLORAL FIRE-CRACKER. Brodisea Coccinea. | FLORAL FIRE CRACKER, This beautiful and interesting Winter-blooming bulb is a sort of Brodiza, but entirely unlike any other variety in both form and color. It is a striking beauty, and one that catches every eye. Its blooms are borne in clusters at the end of long, slender . stems, and droop like a Fuchsia. They are two or three inches in length, of a deep, bright crimson¢scarlet color, tipped with green and white. It is among the easiest of all bulbs to grow, and it is sure to succeed and bloom elegantly with any one. Pot the bulbs at any time during the Fall, and treat them as recom- mended on leaflet accompanying each order. In this lovely flow- er my friends will find a most beautiful and novel thing, and un- like anything you have ever grown or seen. Price, fine bulbs, 5 cents each; six for 25 cents. ON Dh ara) : (en NM \s5 5 Fi ( PIN a Uh, MT Ne si ce | \\N HD . IN : : by Cy Fritillaria Meleagris. (Snake Head, or Turk’s Cap.) Very early flowering bulbs, suitable either for garden or pot culture. In pots they bloom during January or February, and are very attractive. They resemble Lily flowers, and are borne on graceful, drooping stems; an attractive object to any one’s garden or window. Price, for assorted colors, 10 cents each; three for 25 cents. FRITILLARIA IMPERIALIS. (Crown Imperials.) Well known bulbs of large size, producing an umbel of bell- shaped flowers of various colors early in the Spring. They are entirely hardy, and are very showy. Mixed Colors.—Yellow, red, orange, etc. Price, 25 cents each. RANUNCULUS, This class of bulbous plants is among the finest of all flowers. The French Ranunculus especially are distinguished by great strength, size and beauty. They attain a height of from ten to fifteen inches,and the hues and colors of their many varieties, varying from pure white and yellow to bright vermilion and crimson, are really beautiful. The Persian Ranunculus are a little smaller than the French, and also more dwarf. However, their colors are as fine, and exhibit the most beautiful shades, and are of the most graceful form. The Turban, or Turkish Ranunculus differ very much from each other, and display lovely Oriental beauty of coloring. Can be grown easily in pots, or out of doors if protected. , Persian Rananculus.~Price, 3 cents each; 30 cents per dozen, Turkish Ranunculus.—Price, 3 cents each; 30 cents per dozen. French Ranunculus.—Price, 4 cents each; 40 cents per dozen. IRIS. Flowering Flag. (Fleur-de-Lis.) The Iris are fast coming into favor, They are entirely hardy, and increase rapidly when planted in the flower garden, They should be planted in the Fall. Iris, Susiana.—If every lover of flowers could see this grand plant in bloom I really believe not one in one hundred would re- fuse to pay one dollar each for one or more bulbs of it. Among all flowers there is hardly one of such oddity and striking beauty. The bloom is of enormous size, and in describing it I say “* it is chocolate and black mottled, beautiful- ly veined with grayish- white,’? yet from this no one can form a correct idea of how the plant looks, It is indescriba- ble, and the planter will be surprised when he sees it. It is perfectly hardy, and blooms in May. In July the foliage dies down, and the bulbs + lie dormant until late Fall or the next Spring. Try it, and when it blooms you will undoubt- IRIS, HISPANICA, edly pronounce it the most beautiful flowerin your garden. Ready in November. Price, 25 cents each; three for 60 cents. Iris, Hispanica.—(Spaxzshk fae) The Spanish Iris are grown in England by the millions for cut flowers. Perfectly hardy. They are very recommendable. The colors and shape of the flowers resemble the most beautiful Orchids, The colors are very striking, while the substance of the flower is much more permanent than the other varieties of Iris, causing them to last in bloom much longer. Don’t fail to try abed of Spanish Irise Loffer them in three colors—sky-blue, pure white, and golden-yellow. Price,3 cents each; sixfor1s cents; 4ocents per dozen; $2.00 per hundred. Iris, Pavonia.—(7eacock Iris.) This beautiful Iris is very at- tractive. It is a sky-blue color, with a peacock eye of dark blue on each of the petals, It certainly is agem. Price, 5 cents each; six for 25 cents, NOTE.—The Iris are perfectly hardy, and should be planted in the Fall for Spring bloom- ing. Every bulb will flower the first year with the exception of Iris Susiana, which is shy in bloom until well established. Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio, THE BEAUTIFUL IXIAS. | TE Ixias produce their beautiful flowers in spikes and are of the most dazzling and brilliant colors, and sure to attract great attention. Itis only a few years that they have been grown in this country to any ex- tent, but in that time, like the Freesia, theywiine becouse populates wer pot culture in cue noces hes give great satisfaction, being of easy culture and free bloomers. Half a dozen bulbs can be planted in 2 five-inch pot, and the display will be mag- nificent. For open ground culture give them Winter protection with leaves or straw. They are very cheap, and all lovers of odd and beautiful fowers should certainly add them to their collec- tion. The sorts I offer are new and very fine. Price, good plants, 3 cents each; six for 15 cents; 25 cents per dozen. Allium Neapolitanum, Allium Neapolitanum and Tri- tilea Unifolia are a splendid com- BSL: bination for corsage bouquets. This plant has graceful leaves from eight inches to a foot long, of the darkest green, forming a very cheer- - | ful mass. Each plant bears from one to three scapes, or trusses of flowers, which are pure white, about one- fourth of an inch in diameter. Many of the trusses bear over one hundred flowers each. Price, 3 cents each; 30 cents per dozen, Freesia Refracta Alba. No description can do adequate justice to this beauti- ful plant, The flowers are two inches long and about the same in width, shaped like miniature Gladioli, and j borne in clusters of six to ten on depressed horizontal scapes. The body of the flower is pure white, with lower segments spotted lemon-yellow, The perfume is most delicious, being a mixture of Mignonette, Violet and Japanese, and one plant is sufficient to perfume a large room, without the overbearing perfume of Hya- j cinths or Tuberoses. The plant has tooth-shaped bulbs and flat, spreading leaves. Its cultivation is of the sim- plest, requiring only to be potted in October, to be watered sparingly at first, placed in a sunny window and watered more as growth progresses. When ont of flower, store in some place and repot at proper season in fresh soil for another year’s growth. Price,3 cents each; six fine bulbs for15 cents; twelve for 25 cents. -- 4) OXALIS.<— These varieties of Oxalis are all Winter-blooming. They make the most beautiful hanging pots and baskets, producing a mass of flow- ers all Winter, which in brilliant and beautiful colors are truly charm- ing. Winter-blooming Oxalis are always sure to please. Plant five or six bulbsin a six-inch pot. They commence growth immediately BT BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXALIS, Ati titirivaled Winter- Flowering Pot Plant. This is one of the finest Winter-flow- ering plants for pot culture that I have ever seen. It is such a strong, luxuriant grower that one bulb will be sufficient fora six or eight-inch pot. Place in a dark, cool position for a few weeks to root thoroughly, and remove to a sunny Situation in the window or conservatory, in a temperature of about sixty degrees Fahrenheit, and the great profusion of bloom produced in uninterrupted abund- ance for weeks will astonish and delight you. Flowers of the purest bright but- tercup yellow. Well grown plants have produced as high as seventy flower stems atone time, and over one thou- sand flowersin one season. The flow- ers, and frequently the leaves, fold up at night and open again the next morning, but when grown in a partially shaded situation the flowers remain open all the time. Properly treated, the plants will flower in six weeks from the time the bulbs are planted. I do not claim the Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis to be strictly a new plant, but a aot im- proved selection from Oxalis Ceruna, ; erown in the congenial soil and climate of Bermuda until the bulbs have at- tained great strength, producing bulbs, plants and flowers larger and more lux- uriantin all parts than the type. Excels all bulbous plants in profusion of © bloom. It is graceful, and delights — all who see it. Price,6cents each; 60 — cents per dozen, $e after planting. Our mixture embraces pink, white, yellow, red, etc. ii Wi i i} «yy Wh Price, for a mixture of all colors, 3 centseach; 30 cents per dozen. i. a } i I i i, | } Qxalis Ceruna Flora Plena.—The double flowered yellow Orxalis. AGE TAU AWS GAM Very desirable. Price, 5 cents each, six for 25 cents. FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA, Oxalis, & 2 Xe Bermuda Buttercup, Every otte tieeds a Calla for Wittter bloom. Here are the best. The Dwarf Calla.—Grows ten to fifteen inches high, and produces many blooms. Price,25 cents each. Calla Ethiopica.—The old-fashioned sort. In three sizes. Price, small bulbs that will bloom,io cents each; large bulbs, 25 cents each; extra large bulbs, 50 cents each. Black Calla. —(Avrunz Sanctum.) A freak of nature, and very odd. Price, 35 cents each. Yellow Calla, Hastata.—Lovely yellow flowers. This is becom- ing quite popular. Price, fine bulbs, so cents each. SPECIAL OFFER—The set of four distinct Callas for $1.00. BULBOCODIUM VERNUM. A very pretty bulbous plant. Much resembling the Crocus. They multiply rapidly from offsets. It. is a good plan to take them up and divide them every third year. Few plants prove more welcome in the garden in February than Bulbocodium Vernum, cither in beds, patches, or masses. The flower is fun- nel-shaped, and produces two or three from each bulb. Thecol- or is violet-purple, with a white spot on eachclaw. Very desir- able, Price, 10cents each; three for 25 cents. ¢ GIANT SNOWDROPS. [<7 q ‘ ! ERANTHIS HYEMALIS. WINTER ACONITE. These plants, from their very early flowering habit, are exten- sively grown, and are very desirable. Perfectly hardy. Planted in the Fall they are among the earliest of blooming bulbs, The flowers are pure yellow. Price, 15 cents each; two for 25 cents, Giant Snowdrops. Beautiful, dwarf, white flowers, pushing up through the snow in the Spring, a habit from which arose this name. They are lovely little blossoms, and should be found in every garden. In- doors they are equally pretty, and easily brought into bloom, Being dwarf, they are usually planted along walks or the mar- gin of beds. The Giant Snowdrops [ offer are much superior to the common yarieties, producing larger flowers. Giant Single Snowdrop.—Price, 2 cents each; 20 cents per dozen, Giant Double Snowdrop —Price, 3 cents each; 30 cents per dozen. Chionodoxa Lucilliz. (GLORY OF THE SNOW.) One of the most lovely flowering Sprfng bulbous plants ever introduced, producing spikes of lovely azure-blue flowers, with pure white centers. Itis one of the earliest of all flowers, blooming before the Crocus, and sure to be more than satisfactory to to those who plant it. For Winter-blooming this bulb is also lovely. Price, strong home-grown bulbs, 3 cents each; twelve for so cents. 20 any firm. Just to think! “T have a bouquet of Roses which were picked from that ‘IMPERIAL? Collection of Rose plants mamma bought from Miss Ella VY. Baines, The Woman Florist, last Fall. a BEY grew y. We twetity certs each. and bloomed beautiful had Roses all the Summer.” Any twelve for $2.00. MISS ELLA V. “IMPERIAL” COLLECTION OF EVER-BLOOMING ROSES. No Stich bargain has ever been offered by I mail you for the smallsum of fifty cents twelve of the choi- cest Winter-blooming Roses. You cant see just what varieties you are getting. The Roses in this “IMPERIAL” Collection will all bloom this Winter itt the hotise or next Summer in the yard. Every ote isa beauty. I guarantee these Roses to be as good plants as atty firm in this country sells for ten or It will cost you such a small sum to prove this, that notte should fail to avail themselves of such a liberal of- fer. Price, large two-year-old plants of any of these Roses, 25 cents each; five for $1.00. BAINES’ Iumperial Collection THESE VARIETIES ARE THE VERY BEST FOR WINTER- : BLOOMING OR FOR FALL PLANTING IN THE YARD. Marie Van Houtte.—This is one of the prettiest and sweetest of all Roses. Of a faultless straw-yellow color, outer petals washed with bright rosy-crimson. Madame Abel de Chatenay.—This Rose is of the Testout family, which it resembles very much in habit of growth and flow- ers, which are of a deep rose color. Large and handsome, and very fragrant. Fast becoming popular. Marion Dingee.—Deep, brilliant crimson. One of the darkest, if not the very darkest, richest-colored Tea Rose in existence. Madame Lambard.—A strong-growing variety, with large, hand- some buds and flowers of the richest hue, Deep rose, flushed with brightest red, reverse of petals pink. Its worth Is being fast demonstrated. Monsieur Furtado.—This is claimed Py some rosarians to be the very best yellow Tea Rose. The buds and flowers are very double, and it makes a handsome bush, Queen’s Scarlet.—The freest-blooming of all red Roses, The color is velvety-crimson. Entirely hardy- White La France.—Identical with La France, except in the color of its flowers, which are pure white, sometimes shaded with delicate fawn. La France. —This is everybody’s favorite Rose. A peach-colored pink variety that ishardy. Deliciously fragrant. The Queen.—This is the hardiest of all the white Roses belong- ing to the Tea varieties of Roses. It is a beauty. Henry M. Stanley.—The color is a rich shade of amber-rose, del- icately tinged with apricot-yellow towards the center. Very desirable. Burbank.—Color clear pink. This is claimed to be an improved Hermosa, which is saying a great deal forit. Hardy. Duke of York.—Flowers vary between tosy-pink and white, tipped with red. Itis avery showy and handsome variety. “HOLIDAY” COLLECTION OF EVER-BLOOMING ROSES, I have made a selection of the very best Roses for Winter blooming, embracing a wide range of color. this colleetion to all who desire to grow Roses in the house during Winter. I commend I have seen all these Roses in bloom during the Holidays, and continuing right through to Easter time. Bon Silene.—Deep Rose, illumed with bright red. A grand Winter bloomer. Very sweet. Isabella Sprunt.—Flowers treely during the Winter. Flowers of the richest yellow color. The Bride—The best Winter-blooming white Rose. Planted by the million by growers of cut flowers. None finer. Bridesmaid.—This is a fit companion for the Bride. It is also planted by the million for Winter-blooming. The best deep pink Rose for this purpose, Papa Gontier.—Deep red. Very free and very sweet. Sofrano.—The old standby for a Winter bloomer. Lovely saf- fron-colored buds of the most delicious fragrance. Price for the collection of six choice “Christmas” bloomitg Roses, otily 40 cents; large two-year-old plants, 30 ceuts each, or the six for $1.20, List of the Best Climbing: koses. PRICE, 10 CENTS EACH; SIX FOR 50 CENTS. LARGE TWO-YEAR-OLD PLANTS, 35 CENTS EACH, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED. Alister Stella Gray.—(Goldex Rambler.) This is a grand Rose. I like it better than Yellow Rambler (Ag/za), although not quite so hardy. Bardou Job.—The richest-colored of all Roses. Deep, velvety- crimson, almost black. Semi-double. Very handsome. Climbing Perle des Jardins.—Deep golden-yellow. Climbing Wootton.—Deep, rich red. Fragrant. Climbing Meteor.—Rich velvety-crimson, Extra fine. Hardy. Climbing Malmaison.—A lovely flesh color. Strong grower. Climbing La France.—A beautiful peach-pink color of delicate shades. Hardy. Crimson Rambler.—This is the wonder of the age. No Rose will cause you more pleasure. Astonishes everybody who sees it, Bright scarlet in immense panicles of fifty or more blooms. Magnificent. Hardy. Cloth of Gold.—Clear golden-yellow, Empress of China,—Beautiful clear pink. Hardy. Gloire de Dijon.—A charming Rose, with a blending of amber, yellow and pink. Price, two-year-old plants, 50 cents each. Marechal Niel.—Everybody’s favorite. Deep golden-yellow, Very fragrant. Price, two-year-old plants, 50 cents each, Mary Washington.—Pure white, in large clusters. See Pink Rambler.—New. Deep,rich pink. Very handsome, Hardy. Reine Marie Henrietta.—Cherry-red. Sweet-scented. White Rambler.—Pure white, Anelegant Rose. Hardy. Waltham Queen,—Rich, red flowers of magnificent size. W. A. Richardson.—Orange-yellow. Cope shades. White Marechal Niel.—Same as Marechal Niel. except that the fiowers are creamy-white, Very desirable. Price, two-year- old plants, 50 cents each. i Yellow Bambler.—This comes next to Crimson Rambler for beauty, Itis the only hardy climbing yellow Rose, Cannot be praised too highly, Hardy. Zelia Pradel.—Pure white. Full and sweet. Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio, 21 THE «+ DIAMOND ”’ LIST OF NEW AND CHOICE Ever- Blooming Roses. FOR HOUSE CULTURE OR OUTDOOR PLANTING. a Ss oe | SEY NVA, BY PAE ne Ast) } | have taken great pains to cull from this list Roses of no special value. My cus- tomers can rely on the Roses in this list to be the best of the old and new varieties of Ever-bloomers. Price, 10 cents each; any six, of your own selection, for 50 cents; any fifteen for $1.00. Large two-year-old Roses, from this list, 25 cents each, or five for $1.00. Admiral Dewey.—(New.) Light shade of lovely pink. American Beauty.—A universally admired rich red Rose, Augustine Halem.—Bright rosy-red. Very sweet. Bridesmaid.—The loveliest of all pink Roses, Beaute Inconstante.—A Rose that changes its color from yellow to crimson. p Beauty of Stapleford.—Bright pink and rich rosy-crimson. Belle Seibrecht.—One of the loveliest of pink Roses Of the largest size. K Burbank.—This Rose is claimed to be an improved Hermosa. Color bright pink. Catherine Mermet.—One of the most fashionable shades for cut flowers. Color a clear rosy-pink, large. Comtesse de Frigneuse.—Deep golden-yellow, large and full. Champion of the World.—A rich, deep, rosy-pink, very free bloomer and deliciously fragrant, Hardy. Clothilde Soupert.—The best of all Roses. Literally loaded with blooms, pure white, pink center. Wery beautiful. Christine de Noue.—Color a rich crimson, deeper center. Crown Princess Victoria.—(Wzte Malmaison.) Pure white. Coquette de Lyon.—(Vedlow Hermosa.) Pure yellow. Cornelia Cook.—The old favorite white Rose. None better. Charles Legrady.—Color a fine chamois-red, shaded crimson. Child’s Jewel.—Has different colored blooms at one time. Countess Eva Starhemberg.—Rich creamy-white, tinted golden- ellow. Clara Watson.—(New.) Salmon-pink. Extremely freein bloom. Dr. Reymont.—Rich velvety-red. Duchess de Brabant.—This is another old-time favorite. Duchess of Albany.—(ed La France.) Charming. Devoniensis.— Magnolia fragrance, creamy-white color. Dr. Grill.—Coppery-yellow, with tawny reflex, Duchess of Edinburg.—Large buds of an intense dark crimson. Duke of York.—Rosy-pink, flushed with white. Etoile de Lyon.—Deep golden-yellow. Ernest Metz.—Color rosy-carmine, deeper in the center. Enchantress.—(New.) Creamy-white, tinted buff in the center. Francois Dubreuil.—Deep, vivid crimson. A delightful Rose. General Robert E. Lee.—Color orange-yellow, shaded white Very rich and beautiful. The best Rose extant. Grace Darling.—Color porcelain-rose, shaded crimson. Golden Gate.—Color a rich, creamy-white, beautifully tinged with golden-yellow. A very choice Rose. Hermossa.— Beautiful pink flowers, borne in‘clusters, Henry M. Stanley.—A rare shade of amber-rose, delicately tinged with apricot-yellow towards the center. Helen Cambier.—Salmon-rose and coppery-yellow. A very handsome Rose, Isabella Sprunt.— An old-time favorite yellow Rose. J. B. Varronne.—Scarlet-crimson and buff color. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria.—(New.) Pure white. A superb Rose in every respect. Hardy. Luciole.—Color bright carmine-rose, shaded yellow. Letty Coles.—Color a soft, rosy-pink, shaded with crimson. La France.—Too well known to need description. A favorite. Louis Richard.—Coppery-yellow, tinted lilac. Leonie Osterreith.—(Wzte Soupert.) Pure white. Grand bedder. Media.—A grand yellow Rose of the largest size, Madame Scipion Cochet.—Color a soft primrose-yellow. Madame Caroline Testout.—Color a brilliant satiny-rose, deepen- ing to clear red, edged with peach. Madame Eli Lambert.—A rich, creamy-white, tinted yellow. Madame Hoste.—Long, pointed buds of pure white. Malmaison.—Creamy-flesh, with rose center. Mosella.—(Vellow Soupert.) iNew.) A grand yellow Rose. eee Pernet Ducher.—. Yellow La France.) (New.) Lemon- yellow. Mrs. Pcbont Morgan.—(New.) A bright, clear, deep pink. uperb. eae Abel Chatenay.—Rosy-red, with darker shadings. Su- perb. . Madame Etienne.—A grand pink Rose. Known as the @-warf Mermet. madame Honore Defresne.—One of the very best deep yellow oses. Madame Wagram.—(New.} Large, full flowers of magnificent satin-rose color. Extremely beautiful. Ba Robert Garrett.—Probably the very best of all bright pink oses. Muriel Graham.—This belongs to the Mermet family. Pale cream, faintly blushed rose. Madame Welche.— Color amber-vyellow and crimson-rose. Marion Dingee.—Deep, brilliant, dark crimson. Madame de Watteville.—This is called the Tulip Rose. Color 2 rosy-blush, mildly bordered with bright crimson. Mademoiselle Franciska Kruger.—Probably the best all-round bedding Rose Ihave. Deep coppery-yellow. Maman Cochet.—(New.) Don’t fail to try this beautiful Rose. Color a deep rose-pink, shaded and touched with yellow. Meteor.—This Rose ranks at the head of all the dark, rich red Roses. None better. Mrs. Degraw.—The color is a rich, glossy pink. Hardy. Madame Schwaller.—A deep, rich pink, blooms in clusters of from five to twenty Roses. A great garden Rose. Mademoiselle Cecile Berthod.—A deep, rich, golden-yellow. Marie Guillot.—The old standby for a pure white Rose. Madame Camille.—Remarkable color of salmon. Niphetos.—A most elegant white Tea Rose, with enormous buds. Perle des Jardins.—Clear golden-yellow, very rich and beautiful. Papa Gontier.—Rich, bright red and crimson, Princess Sagan.—The color is a rich, velvety-crimson. Pierre @uillot.—This superb Rose has no superior. Alwaysin bloom, buds and flowers of enormous size, of the richest red. Princess Beatrice.—A coppery or ruddy yellow, distinctly edged with bright crimson. This is indeed a princess. Princess Bonnie.—(New.) Rich velvety-red, free bloomer. President Carnot.—(New.) Lovely fawn, shading to pearl. The best of all Roses. Pink Soupert.—A lovely pink bedding or pot Rose. Princess Alice de Monica.—Creamy-white on the outside petals with a faint rosy-blush on edges. Princess Venosa.—A lovely combination of deep rose and yellow shades. Very beautiful. f Queen’s Scarlet.—A grand bedding Rose of richest scarlet. Red Malmaison.—The color is a rich, dark crimson. Rainbow.—Blotched and streaked pink and crimson. Souvenir de Victor Hugo.—Color a lovely citron-red, with amber and fawn shading. Sunset.—This is an exquisite orange-yellow variety. Best Tea Rose grown. Striped La France.—Same as La France, except the color is pink, with light stripes through it. Superb. Snowflake.—Pure white. Most profuse bloomer of all Roses, Souvenir of Wootton.—Rich crimson Roses in large clusters. Striped Malmaison.—Just what its name indicates. Souvenir de Catherine G@uillot.—(New.) Color coppery-rose, center shaded orange. Very beautiful. Souvenir de Madame Eugene Verdier.—Creamy-white, shading to yellow. This isa very desirable new Rose. Sylph.—(New.) Flowers ivory-white, tinted with peach color. A very beautiful blending of colors. Triumph de Pernet Pere.—Magenta-red, passing to rich crimson, A very fine variety, The eet bce uurul long buds. The color is a pure snowy- white, The Bride.—This is a pure white Rose, of the largest size, buds and flowers of most perfect form. Viscountess Folkestone.—Pure white, faintly tinted fawn. White Perle des Jardins.—The color is pure white. White La France.—The color is pure white, faintly tinted fawn. White Bon Silene.—Same as Bon Silene, except the color is pure ‘Snow-white. We Maman Cochet.—(New.) Pure white. The best garden ose. White Bougere.—A grand Rose for the garden, Identical with Bougere, except the color of flower is white. 22 Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio, EVER-BLOOMING ROSES | + FOR GARDEN PLANTING. +— Sea Soo oD OY PRICE, 7 CENTS EACH. as Your selection of twelve sorts from the list below for only 50 cents, MMey ROSES ARE ALL GROWN a On THEIR OwnN ROOTS, ANDIGUARANTEE THEM TROE TO NAME. This List contains the old Standard Sorts, many of which will never be equaled by new and expensive sorts, Large two-year-old plants from this list at 20 cents each, ot six for $1,00, Aurora.—A grand pink garden Rose. Adam.—Bright flesh salmon-rose, extra large and double. Alba Rosea.— Beautiful rose-colored center, shaded blush. Aline Sisley.—Violet-rose, a fruity, pleasant fragrance. Andre Schwartz.—Beautiful crimson, free flowering variety. Anna Ollivier.—Lovely blush, shaded with carmine. Antoine Verdier.—A rich, dark carmine-pink; very free. Apolline.—Clear pink, dashed rosy-carmine. Arch Duke Charles.—Brilliant crimson-scarlet, shaded violet. Bella.—Pure snow-white, long, pointed buds. Tea-scented. Bon Silene.—Deep salmon-rose, illumed with carmine. Bougere.—Bronzed pink, tinged with lilac. Large and full. Canary.—Light canary-yellow, beautiful buds and flowers. Charles Rovolli—A lovely shade of brilliant carmine. Cheshunt Hybrid.—Red, shaded with violet. Large and full. Comtesse Riza du Parc.—Coppery-rose, tinged soft violet. Crimson Bedder.—Bright fiery-red, velvety. Recommended. Devoniensis.—Creamy-white, Magnolia fragrance. Douglas.—Dark cherry-red, rich and velvety, large and full. Duchess de Thuringe.—Beautiful silver-rose, finely cupped. Enfant de Lyon.—An elegant mingling of pink and yellow. Edouard Litteya.—Pink and carmine, changing to pale rose; ~ lovely. Eli Beauharnais.—Bright red; hardy. A valuable Rose. Eeprese Enugenie.—Lovely pink color. Much admired in the outh. General Tartas.—Deep mottled rose, sometimes tinged buff. Homer.—Soft, clear rose, with a salmon shade; splendid. Jules Finger.—Bright rosy-scarlet and intense crimson. Joseph Metral.—Carnation red, passing tocarmine. Extra. La Phoenix.—Deep pink, changing to light pink; free bloomer. la Princess Vera.—Pale fiesh, changing to salmon. La Sylohide.—Blush, with fawn center; very large and double. Louis Philippe.—A rich, dark velvety-crimson; free and beautiful. Lucullus.—Beautiful dark crimson-maroon, full and fragrant. Madame Isaac Periere.—Deep pink; hardy. Good grower. Maurice Rouvier.—Pink, shaded buft and crimson, bordered white. Madame Martha du Bourg.—Creamy-white, edged deep rose, Beautiful. Marquis de Vivieus.—Deep red, shaded salmon, yellow and fawn, Miss Edith Gifford.—Lovely white, flushed with rose. Beautiful, Madame Brayy.—Creamy-white, large, full, very symmetrical, Madame Caroline Kuster.—Bright lemon-yellow, very large. Madame Damaizin.—Salmon-rose color, changing to amaranth. Madame de St. Joseph.—Carmine, changing to salmon or fawn. Madame de Yatrey.—Red, shaded with salmon. Good form, Madame Jean Sisley.—A pure white. Anelegant Rose. Madame Joseph Schwartz.—White, flushed pink, cupped. Madame Jure.—Lilac-rose, good size and substance, fragrant. Madame Lambard.—Rosy-bronze,changing tocrimson. Extra. Madame Lawrence.—Button Rose. Twocolors, pink and red, Madame Margottin.— A citron-yellow, with coppery center, Madame Pauline Labonte —Salmon-rose, large, full and sweet. Marechal Robert.—Pure white, tinged and shaded rosy-blush. Marie Duchere. — Rich, transparent salmon, with fawn center. Marie Van Houtte.—A lovely pale yellow, suffused with pink. Monsieur Furtado.—Y ellow, well formed, very full and fragrant, Monthly Cabbage.—Rosy-red, globular shape and fragrant. Pink Daily.—Light pink flowers, produced in clusters, Purple China. Rich purplish-crimson, velvety. Princess Hohenzollern.—Deep, rich red. Very handsome bud. Princess de Radziwell.—Double; bright rose and carmine. Safrano.—A bright apricot-yellow, changing to orange and fawn, Sanguinea.—A rich, dark, velvety-crimson. Single. Sombreuil.- Beautiful white, tinged with delicate rose. Souvenir de David.—An excellent dark crimson variety. Souvenir d’un Ami.—Fine, delicate rose, shaded with salmon. Triomphe de Luxembourg.—Rosy-carmine on a buff ground, Virginia.—Light yellow, tinted with saffron. : Viscountess Wautier.—Belongs to the Brabant family. Light rose, amber shadings. Viridiflora.—The flowers of this variety are pure green. Valle de Chamounix.—Glowing copper and rose. Lovely. White Daily.—Pure white, beautiful long, pointed buds. WINTER-BLOOMING IVY GERANIUMS. One of our local florists who grows for the home market a house full of these new Ivy Geraniums says that he sells as many of them as all other Geraniums combined. This speaks volumes for their loveliness. Try them. New Double Ivy Geranium, Comtesse Horace de Choiseul.—A fit companion of “Joan of Arc.”? The plant is vigorous, leaves without zones, flowers very large, two inches across, double and imbricated, in good trusses. Color a bright, golden-sal- mon. We have no hesitancy in saying that this 1s the richest colored flower of any grown, All who see it say, “Is it pos- sible that isa Geranium flower?’? Price, 15 cents each. New Double White Ivy Geranium, Joan of Arc.—‘This is one of the most beautiful plants that it has ever been our privilege to offer. The flowers are perfectly double, white as snow, and literally cover the plant wheninfullbloom. The foliage is extremely handsome, the dense, glossy-green leaves making a most effective background for the great cluster of snow-white flowers.” The foregoing was our description of last year, and another season’s trial makes us heartily en- dorse it. Price, 15 cents each. New Double Scarlet Ivy Geranium, Peter Crozy.—A grand hy- brid between the Zonals and Iyies, having the foliage of the former, but very heavy in texture, and while the forms of truss and florets are found only ameng the Ivies, the color is a soft, bright scarlet, with veinings of maroon. A most dis- tinct and pleasing variety, bets the nearest approach toa scarlet yet introduced. Habit of plant very dwarf and com- pact, and one of the most prolific flowering sorts in existence. Price, 15 cents each. New Double Ivy Geranium, Souvenir Charles Turner.—One of the handsomest Ivy Geraniums ever introducéd, Florets two and a half inches, in trusses six inches across, The color is a deep, bright pink, approaching scarlet in color, the upper petais feathered maroon. Quite double. Awarded numerous certificates. Price, 20 cents each, New Double Ivy Geranium, Galilee.—Another grand sort, One of the most remarkable of recent introduction. The trusses are of immense size, flowers very large and double, and of a most charming shade of lovely rosy-pink, varied with lilac, A magnificent variety. Price, 15 cents each. SPECIAL OFFER.—The Set of Five Ivy Leaves for 40 cents. Any three for 25 cents. Miss Ella V, Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio, 23 - GERANIUM These Ten Best Double Geraniums for 75 Cents. Beauty Poitevive.—Very large, New Geranium, Broant.—Semi- “and nicely zoned, having a Alpine Beauty.—In this we have the finest double white Gera- nium ever introduced, and unlike other double white Gera- niums, it is suitable for pot culture, and flowers as profusely as the best single varieties. It is a dwarf, compact-growing variety, with handsome foliage of a light and healthy green. The perfect double flowers are unsurpassed for cut flowers. They are borne in large trusses and are spotless snowy- white, retaining their pure whiteness even in the heat of Summer, double flowers, in immense trusses. Color brilliant sal- mon, double. The leafage is round greater texture and substance than even the most vigorous of the old type. Color of the flower a light vermilion-red of ¥ a most pleasing shade. The flowers are absolutely perfect in shape,contour and make-up, trusses exceptionally large, and borne in immense spheri- cal balls, often measuring eight inches in diameter. It does finely in the open ground, and is perfectly reliable as a bedding Geranium of the high- est merit. It makes a com- pact, dense growth, and has all the qualities that go to make the perfect bedder that it is. Fine also in pots. Leviathan.—Enormous sized flowers, round, in the shape of rosettes. Color a bright orange-red, reverse of petals silvery. Very fine. Semi-double flowers. Crimson Velvet.—This is the darkest and richest Geranium grown, Itis very bright, dark, deep, rich velvety-maroon, NEW DOUBLE WHITE GERANIUM, ALPINE BEAUTY. THAT ARE ESPECIALLY SUITABLE FOR WINTER BLOOMING, “% % 3 very dark and rich, and at the same time very bright. Sim- ply superb. Fire Brand.—Color dazzling flame scarlet, fine, prominent truss, flowers large and of great substance. An excellent bedder and pot plant. Gloire de France.—Large, round florets of waxy Sppearance, colors carmine and white, with carmine center, each peta : delicately tinged with carmine. An excellent pot variety, to which its habit is finely suited. It is one of the prettiest Gera- niums we have. This is the most beautiful of all parti- colored Geraniums which ap- pear so bewitching to the eye. The very brightest color im- aginable. # Sir Walter Scott.—Color a beauti-- ful vinous rose, with distinct: white center, This variety produces fine individual flor- ets, and combined with its other good qualities, makesit a valu-- able Geranium. This variety- supersedes Sergeant Bobillett,.. being a much finer Geranium. Gertrude.—Color of the flower a- clear. bright salmon, with cen- ter and outer edges touched. with white, and with soft shadings of carmine, velvety~ in texture. Centaur.—The new mammoth Cen- taur double Geranium is the- best large-flowering double pink Geranium in cultivation. Any one seeing a specimen truss cannot fail to become enthusiastic over it, pronouncing it the largest and finest Geranium in cultivation. The new Centaur is remarkable for ts stout, robust growth, and for its immense trusses of” oom. These Ten Best Single Geraniums for 75 Cents. Marguerite de Layres.—A grand single white, plants a mass of white bloom, trusses of the grandest size, florets extra large and of the purest white. The pice is robust. Grand for pots or bedding. Itis by far the best single white. Blanche Monlas.—A grand bedding variety of much merit. The flowers are large, salmon, beautifully bordered with white. A Geranium of rare beauty. ~ SINGLE GERANIUM. ~ Sou 3 Lansdown.—A soft, deep scarlet, florets large and round, and! formed into large trusses, borne with the greatest freedom, An ideal bedder, producing a mass of soft, brilliant color,. well above the foliage, which is a light, bright green. M. Noury.—A most pleasing lavender-rose color, very chaste and» & =f beautiful, with distinct marking of white at center of flower. Dwarf, and so free in bloom as to literally cover the plant. Madame Alfred Mame.—A magnificent Pegging variety. The trusses are of extraordinary size, the florets by actual meas- urement being two and one-half inches long by two inches. wide, of almost Pansy form. The color is a soft sub-scarlet, lower petals shading to salmon in the-center, which is deeply veined crimson, This variety has been universally admired’ by all who have seen itin flower. A variety that will prob- ably never be equaled, Mrs. E. @. Hill.—A most distinct and pleasing shade of salmon, . with light shading at the center. The shading at the center ™ is variable, however. Trusses are very large and composed of an immense number of florets. venir de Mirande.— The greatest novelty in new Geraniums that has appeared for a number of years is undoubtedly Souvenir de Mirande. It is entirely distinct from any other~ variety known, and is quite different from the usual marked - varieties that have from time to time made their appearance. . It has round florets, upper petals creamy-white, with a dis- tinct rosy-pink border, lower petals.salmon-rose, streaked - pure lilac. It is extremely free-flowering, and produces fine - trusses of its magnificent blooms. Beauty of Richmond.—Intense orange-scarlet, very dazzling, with large white eye, flower perfectly. circular and of im- mense size, foliage lightly zoned, A.seedling from Beauty of Kent. Extremely free. Monsieur Poinsignon.—The color is bright aurora-rose, shaded: salmon, with a white eye. Large trusses of splendid-shaped: flowers. Protee.—Flowers are very large and freely produced in immense- trusses. Color silvery-lilac, white shading, changing to sil-- very-pink. A splendid sort. GREAT BARGAIN—-THE TWO FINE SETS OF GERANIUMS FOR G1:253. 4 24 Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ouio, “WINTER” COLLECTION OF Six Beautiful Carnations, There is no sweeter flower than the Carnation, and they are without question the best of all plants for Winter blooming. I have selected six of the very choicest kinds, including all colors of this delightful flower, and know you will not be disappointed in getting these varieties. They are large plants, ready to begin blooming at once, Many of them will be in bud when I send them to you. “Winter” Collection of Cartiations, 10 cents each ; or the Set of six for 50 cents. Della Fox.—Its color is almost indiscribable. Of a rosy orange shape, striped and flaked with carmine, never bursts its calyx, is very free and early flowering, and can always be cut with a long stem, a most desirable feature in a colored Carnation nowadays. It is very easily grown and sure to bloom. Flora Hill.—I believe this to be the finest new or old Carnation in cultivation. The flowers are of the purest white, with petals of great substance, making it one of the best. It will keep a long time when cut. Fragrant and very productive of bloom, and, in all, one of the best for Winter blooming. Abundance.—Flowers very large and perfect in form. Color a bright rosy-pink, with salmon shading when the flowers are sully expanded. Healthy grower and remarkably free bloom- er. Plant dwarf, growing about fourteen inches high. One of the best pink varieties. Excellent for pot culture, Jubilee.—Very dwarf, and of a nice, bushy growth, forcing very long flower stems, each individual flower possessing a stem varying from three to elght inches in leagth. Ithas perfectly-formed flowers. Color a rich, bright, dazzling scarlet. Recommended, Secretary Blaine.—A grand Carnation, with enor- mous-sized flowers, often measuring three and a halt inches in diameter, and at the same time being one of the freest-blooming Carna- tions I have ever seen. Ground color of flower the purest white, very handsomely penciled with the richest crimson. Anna Webb.—The color is of the darkest and most intense velvety crimson-maroon, very dark, and at the same time very bright. FLORA HILL. Chinese Hibiscus. Price, 10 cents each ; eight sorts, of our selection, for 50 cents. Large two-year-old plauts, to bloom at ottce, 25 cents each. Carminiatus Perfectus.—Full, round flower of perfect shape, and of a rich, soft carmine rose, with deep crimson eye. Collerii.—F lowers buff-yellow, with a crimson-scarlet base. Pe- culiarly handsome. Cooperii Tricolor.—This beautiful Hibiscus has the most lovely foliage of deep green, crimson, pink and white, blended nicely; flowers deep crimson. Double Crimson.—This grand variety has immense flowers of the richest crimson. Combined with glossy foliage renders it the best of all. General Courtigis.— Very piands large-sized flower, single, light scarlet; very showy. This is the brightest of all. Grandiflorus.—Rich, glossy foliage, literally covering the plant with scarlet-crimson flowers. Hibiscus Auriantica.—Large, double, orange-colored flowers. Miniatus, Semi-Plenus.—Semi-double flowers of a brilliant ver- milion-scarlet, petals waved and recurved, and very hand- some. Magnificus.—A very large flower, and of perfect form. Colora deep magenta, ends of petals touched with brown, foliage finely toothed. L Sub Violaceous.—Flowers of enormous size, of a beautiful car- mine, tinted with violet, probably the largest flower of the Hibiscus family, and an unusually free bloomer. I take great pleasure in recommending this fine plant. Schizopetalus.—A curiously formed flower pendant, the petals in a whorl, orange-red, totally unlike any other Hibiscus, or in- deed any other flower, the petals are open like lace-work- Not only a great curiosity, but highly ornamental. Senator Evans.—A beautiful Hibiscus. The shape of its flower is identical with the Auriantica, and has the same purple markings at base of petals. The color of this variety, in- stead of being orange, is a bright lemon color, Sinensis Giganteus.—This is a plant for house culture during Winter.or Summer, or for plunging outside during Summer, It blooms at all times during the year. The plants make a hard wooded shrub like an Oieander, branching freely and flowering profusely, commencing to bloom when not more than a foot high. Asa specimen plant for large pots or tubs it has an equal only in the Brugmansia. Its flowers are of enormous size, often eight to ten inches across, opening flat, and of such a vivid crimson-scarlet color that ey can be seen for along distance like a flaming torch, Itis hard to find anything among flowers more strikingly showy. The can be wintered ina cellar or pit with perfect safety, and if one does not care to grow th: m all Winter, one should have one or two for Summer display, No plant is surer to grow and thrive under any treatment than this, and few can ever be so satisfactory. Price, 15 cents each, Versicolor.—A variety combining in its flowers all colors of the whole tamily, being handsomely striped “crimson, buff, rose, and white. Zebrinus —Doub!e, the outer petals scarlet, edged with yellow, inner petals are very irregular, curiously variegated with creamy-yellow-white. SPECIAL OFFER.—The Set of Hibiscus, fifteen varieties, splendid plants, for $1.00. x / Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio, 25 PALMS. Summer. wi The following is a select list of rare and handsome varieties that can be recommended for apartments, conservatories, decorations or vase plants during They are all grand piants, and of the easiest culture. . . . - «© © «© © © « TOM) — L « / : q ONG, lin f | Th TT NOTICE.—It may be well to state here that young Palms do not resemble the illustrations given, as they do not show their character leaves until the second year, so that when you get your small Palm plants and see long, narrow leaves instead of the character leaves as shown in the illustration, do not think the wrong kind has been sent you. WASHINGTONIA FILIFERA. A beautiful Palm is one of the finest additions that can be made to any collection ot plants, but the high prices of the best varie- ties have prevented most people from possessing one. Then again, there are but few of the best sorts which succeed well with ordinary window culture. It is, therefore, with pleasure that I am now able to offer one of the most beautiful sorts in ex- istence, and one that is hardy and robust enough to succeed any- where, at a price which brings it within the reach of all. It has elegant dark-green, fan-shaped leaves, from which hang thread- like filaments. The plant is a compact grower, well adapted to pot culture, succeeding in any situation, and with any treatment that will keep a Geranium alive. It will flourish in any window for anybody, making a grand ornament during Winter, and in Summer it can adorn a veranda, or be placed about the graden or yard, or used for a center in a vase, basket or flower bed — always ornamental anywhere. All Palmsof the fan-leaved sorts have, when young, leaves of a long, narrow shape, developing the round, fan-shaped ones asthey grow older. Therefore, when you get sous plant and see long leaves instead of round ones, do not think that a wrong sort has been sent you. Price, 10 cents each; three for 25 cents. LATANIA BORBONICA. The well-known Fan Palm. Thisis one of the most exquisitely graceful among Palms Its wide-spreading, gracefully arching leaves are elegant and effective for apartment decoration. It is considered the handsomest and most valuable of all the Palms, Price, 25 cents each; fine plants, $1.00 to $2.00 each. KENTIA FOSTERIANA. This is one of the finest pot plants imaginable, and the easiest to grow of any of the Palm family. Being almost hardy, it is not injured by slight changes in temperature, and its stiff, glossy leayes enable it to stand the dry, hot air of the living room with- outinjury. The leaves are a deep, glossy-green, fan-shaped, split deeply into segments. This is, without exception, the most hardy of itsclass. Very graceful for table decoration. Scarcely equaled. Price, 50 cents each; strong plants, $1 00 to $2.00 each. COCOS WEDDELIANA. Undoubtedly the most graceful Palm yet introduced to my col- lection. The stem is slender, leaves long and very gracefully arched, leaflets or pinne very fine, deep green above, white be- low. Price, 60 cents each. PHGNIX RECLINATA. This favorite Palm is beautiful in all stages of growth. No plant is more easily grown, and none more tenacious of life, en- caene the dust, the cold and heat from open windows and gas- heated air of our dwellings. The demand for this particular kind is perhaps five times that of any other. Leaves large, pinnated, of a cheerful green color, plant of hardy constitution, adapted to all decorative purposes, within or without doors. Price, 25 cents each; fine plants, $1.00 to $2.00 each. SEAFORTHIA ELEGANS. A most graceful Palm, eminently adapted for decorating greenhouse and garden. Makes a fine window plant. Leaves Jong, gracefully arched, dark-green, and the whole plant is per- sectly, smooth, Price, 25 cents each; fine plants, $1.00 to $2.00 each. AURECA LUTESCENS. A most elegant Palm. One of the best for general decorative purposes, easily grown, useful in every stage of growth, fine color, graceful habit, and pleases all. Price, 25 cents each; fine plants, $1.00 to $2.00 each. CYCAS REVOLUTA. Sago Palm. The Cycas makes a magnificent specimen plant, and is one of the most valuable plants grown for the decoration of the lawn or house. Their heavy, glossy, deep-green fronds resist alike the gas, dust and cold to which decorative plants are frequently ex- posed. Fine, shapely plants. Price, by express, first size, with twelve to fifteen leaves, $4.00; second size, with ten to twelve leaves, $3.00; third size, with seven to ten leaves, $200 each, A GREAT BARGAIN.—FOUR CHOICE PALMS, OUR SELECTION, FOR 40 CENTS. 26 Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio, OUR “GOLD MEDAL” CHRYSANTHEMUMS Every Chrysanthemum on this page has won a gold medal. Indeed, some of them have won several. You can order them from this list with the assurance that any one of them will be beautiful. The price I offer them at is very low, as you will see by comparing them with any flower catalogue published. wPrice, S cents each; any thirteen, your selection, for SO cents. Ada Spaulding.—Too well known to need description. Pinkand white. of globe shape, largest size. Abraham Lincoln.—Rich cream color, the petals are trumpet- shape, and are arranged to form a perfect ball. A sensational variety. Admiration.—A soft, pure creamy-white, each petal tipped with shell-pink, petals of irregular length, like satin ribbon. A. Swanson.—An immense bloom of the brightest red, reverse chrome-yellow. Beau Ideal.—A bright rose-pink, without touch of lavender shadings. The form is a somewhat flat, incurved shape, the outer petals horizontal, showing the bright pink, the incurv- ing center showing a lighter shade. hallenge.—A perfect globe of deep golden yellow, of immense size. Has won gold medal and over fifty first prizes. €linton Chalfant.—A magnificent golden-yellow, upright,Dahlia- like petals, forming a finely-rounded flower. Magnificent. Exguisite.—The petals are uprigat and show the bright pink shadings at their best. In coloritis a deep, clear pink. ®dward Hatch.—Blooms of immense size, almost spherical, quite double. The Color is a soft lemon, suffused with pink, Zyva Hoyt.—An immense double Japanese bloom, of clearest and brightest yellow, a solid golden ball. A grand variety. da Prass.—A snowy Japanese variety. Inner side of petals a rich wine-red, reverse a silvery-pink. On first opening the petals have a peculiar manner of Pulse or curling, showing the pewerse color When fully expanded they display the red shade. fair Maid of Perth.—A magnificent heavy bloom of largest size, borne on stiff, erect stems, upper petals incurve to center, while the under ones reflex closely to the stem, forming a round ba)l of the purest white, occasionally tipped ruse. Plora Hill.—Probably the finest white in existence. Animmense double flower of great substance and depth. #rank Thompson.—A fine pearly-pink variety, slading to white. fine grower, with stiff stems. Superb. Golden Wedding.—A deep, bright golden-yellow of shining texture, very large in size. A good exhibition sort. Gorgeeus.— Deep golden-yellow of the richest hue, of immense size. The petals are feathery, incurved and whorled. One of the finest, and no collection is complete without it. It is indeed gorgeous in its color and bearing. Harry E. Widener.—A very fine yellow. Those desiring fine pot flowers should plant this variety extensively. It had no rival until Mrs, Craig Lippincott and E. Dailledouze came upon the scene. Itis still a prize-winner at all the shows. Helen Bloodgood.—A pure, clear pink, without.a trace of purple or maecaten Biobe form. A grand flower. Hicks Arnold.—Flowers large, full and double, of old gold or amber. When fully open the flower is almost spherical. interocean.—An ivory-white, very massive in build. This varie- ty is in every prize.winning collection. None better, Jessica.—For general purposes, as a cut flower and as a show variety, it is ahead of anything yet produced. Flowers aver- age six inches in diameter, and when grown toa single stem, ten inches. Pure white. King’s Daughter.—Fine, pure snow-white, center petals irregu- larly drooping. Stout stem, very showy, loose, pure Japanese style. Flowers very large. Kiote.—Very large, ircurved yellow, strong, free grower, extra fine. Good forcut bloom, Does well as large specimens, E. Canning.—One of the most highly prized among whites. It should be in every collection. Dillan E. Bird.—A beauty in every respect. Of the very largest size, long, tubular petals, of perfect form, producing flowers which are twelve inches in diameter. The color is an ex- quisite shade of “shrimp pink,” the flower when fully open _ being an immense half-globe. A magnificent variety. ‘Miss Gladys Spaulding.—One of the very best whites ever pro- duced, A large, round, exceedingly well-built flower. Marguerite Jeffords.—A fine flower of bright amber or chestnut color, a most rich and pleasing shade. One of the finest Chrysanthemums extant. Very lasting, Should be in every collection for exhibition. Miss M. E. McCowet.—In this we have the loveliest of Chrysan- themums. The flowers are very numerous, always perfect in form and full tothe center. Color the softest white, with a deep flush of pink through the outer half of the flower curv- ing over the center, sometimes tipping the inner petals, Marvel.—Mrs, President Harrison’s special admiration at the Indianapolis show. Very large, flat flower of regular rosette shape, the ground color is pure waxen-white, and on this is a large, irregular blotch of wine color. No two flowers simi- larly marked, The flowers will sometimes come a solid wine color. The contrast in color is very beautiful. Mrs. C. H. Wheeler.— Very large and perfectly formed flowers. It should be in every collection. A perfect incurve, outside of petals a bright orange, lined on concave side with brilliant red. One of the very largest. Mrs. John Wanamaker.—A superb variety of perfect incurved form, resembling a flat ball of wood. Color pink and white, nicely blended, Maude Dean.—An immense pink variety, finely incurved, petals broadly bell-shaped. One of the largest flowers exhibited at the Fall shows. Almost a pure self-pink, Mrs. J. Lewis Childs.—The enormous flowers are as round as a ball, and produced in abundance on long stems. The pure snowy-white color develops a tinge of pink so exquisitely faint that one almost looks for the color in the light and not the flower. Used for decoration in the evening, this feature has been much admired. Mrs. Winthrop Sargent.—Brilliant straw coler, incurved, carry- ing its flowers on long, stiff stems. Very large, if not the largest in this line of color. A large, grand flower, Mrs. Langtry.—A perfectly formed, flat flower, of unusual size and perfection. Snowy-white in color, with broad brands or ribbon petals. Altogether one of the very finest varieties. Mrs. E. @. Hill.—The blooms are eight to ten inches in diameter; the color is a delicate lavender-pink. Petals incurved. The display of this -variety at the World’s Fair attracted all passers-by, and was admired greatly. It was the winner of twelve first prizes and gold medal. Mrs. Cleveland.—A pure white variety, with long tubular petals, flowers very large, like President Cleveland. It will be a general favorite. Mikado.—Exquisitely fringed flowers of crimson and gold,curved and plated, of irregular form. It is gorgeous beyond de- scription. Will be the center of attraction wherever placed. Mrs. A. Csrnegie.—A bright, deep crimson, reverse of petals a shade lighter, broad, long and flat, of leathery texture, in- curving on first opening, afterwards assuming the form of a large Pony; strong, erect, with heavy foot-stalks. Mrs. Anthony Watterer.—This is an immense spreading flower, which has been produced eleven inches across, the individual petals being one and a quarter inches across, at first very pale blush on the outside, which tint it loses as it matures; when fully expanded it has the appearance of a bunch of white ribbon. Invaluable for cutting. Marie Louise.—Beautiful ,incurved, white, with interlacing petals, outer ones refiexed closely around the stem, inner ones build- ing up full to the center, forming a plumy globe. Mrs. J. @. Whildin—A handsome yellow variety, of pure tint, splendid in size and form, and a magnificent addition to the scarce, very early, large flowering varieties; has attained great popularity. - Mrs. L. €. Maderia.—A pertect, compact globe of bright orange color, petals upright, like unopened, pointed quills, consti- tution strong, stems stiff, flowers large and of the heaviest substance. Mrs. A. J. Drexel.—A very early, large flowering variety, half spherical in form, petals long and arranged like rays, the color is a fine example of crimson-lake, quite double and a fine grower. ; Mrs. Jerome Jones.—Large, cream-white, incuryed Japanese, sometimes showing a tinge of pink, high, round flower. One of the best Chrysanthemum flowers upto date, Indispensa- ble for exhibition, grand stem and foliage. Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt.—One of the finest in the entire Chrys- anthemum family; a grand, large flower of the purest white. Seen in splendid shape at the Fall shows. Mermaid.—Very delicate pink, perfectly incurving, broad petals, extremely delicate in color and finish; extra good. : Pitcher & Manda.— Who ever heard of Chrysanthemums having two distinct colors in one flower? But that is just what Pitcher & Mandais. The outer five or six rows of petals are ure white, and of Dahlia-like form, while the center is a bright, deep yellow, the two colors being sharply defined, Won gold metal. President William R. Smith.—An immense cupped flower. Oute side petals salmon-red, center a deep Indian red. Enormous, free and distinct. Invaluable as a show bloom, A most excellent be ef Robert McInnes.—The color is bright scarlet and gold, while it is full to the last degree, a perfect globe in form. It is quite early, being in full perfection the last week in October, and can be had earlier. Very brilliant in appearance, as well as grand in size and form. One of the very grandest of last year’s introductions, A sensational variety. Fine at all the shows. Sugar Loaf.—Everybody’s Chrysanthemum, being a fine grower, and perfecting numerous extra large flowers of bright yellow or bronze-yellow,inner prise incurving, outer petals reflexed, The Queen.—. grand double white, of fine size and great sub- stance, very rounded in form, incurving and full. Probably the most valuable novelty of 1895. By far the best of its style, and a prize-winner wherever shown, This year has given us two of our grandest whites, Queen and Niveus, and nearly equal in merit and totally distinct. W. H. Lincoln.—A rich, golden-yellow, of finest form and shape, Splendid for cut-flowers, and a magnificent bush plant. A o, I for all purposes. : Wenonsh.—(Blushing Bride.) The base of the petals is pure white, laced with deep lavender-pink. This is a variety that is much admired, and we have grown a great quantity of them for this year’s sales. Very beautiful. : | ; | | 1 +.) Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio, 27 WEXCELLENT” COLLECTION Jen Prize-Winning CHRYSANTHEMUMS FOR ONLY 50 CENTS. This flower is well termed the Queen of Autumn, and is too well known to need a lengthy introduction. Mutual Friend.—Pure white, with touches of ink. Golden Wedding.—The best large exhibition yellow variety. Maude Dean.—Grand rosy-pink. One of the best. Merry Monarch.—Lemon-white. The size is g Searrling: Pista 3 : “4 ettysburg.— rich, deep crimson. e pre and beautiful. Ae. Lady Playfair.—This is the grandest of all the lighter shades of pink. Mrs. Hicks Arnold.—Old gold or bronze color. Magnificent large flower. Mrs. Henry Robinson.—The grandest of all white varieties. Mrs. Anthony Watterer.—Resembles a bunch of pink ribbon, Solar Queen.—Color golden-yellow, shading to lighter. Takes front rank ,in all exhibitions. VASE OF .... 22 NH ; NEPHROLEPIS BOSTON FERN. rr texatrars a CHRYSANTHEMUMS . * BOSTONIENSIS. =D) Ea 7 a oy RS This grand new Fern has become the most popular decorative plant of y SEESESLSEESE SES the year. In and around Boston no other plant is so extensively used for table or window decoration as this graceful Fern. is one of the very few plants that will thrive under ordinary house care. It grows and improves in size where most all other Ferns go back. The fronds droop and arch gracefully over the edge of a pot or basket, and as it is a very rapid grower it is not long before they reach the floor from an ordinary table. The color is a rich green, which contrasts beautifully with all other window or pots. Itthrives wellina shady position, but must never be allowed to get too dry, and frequent showerings of the foliage by means of a plant syringe or a watering can are essential. To give an idea of the magnificent proportions of this Fern it may be stated that a single specimen plant, exhibited at the recent American Institute Fair in => : z papdison adnate Cantey, New wos measured ten F eet in diameter, some of the fronds being over four feet in length. Price, large plants with fronds one and a half feet long, New Sword Fern, NEPHROLEPIS COMPACTA. 15 cents each; two for 25 cents. ' In my estimation this variety is the finest of all Sword Ferns: It is of a free, strong-growing, compact habit, attaining, when fully grown, a height of abouttwo feet. The fronds e & are of a dark green : : color, very rich, of upright growth, with just sufficient arch in themto make them grace- ful. For house culture or for win- dow gardening I don’t know of any other variety that would give the same satisfaction and which I could recommend so highly. Price, 15 cents. SMILAX. For using as a green with cut flowers it has no equal, its hard tex- ture enabling it to keep for several < days without wilt- ; ing after being cut. It is also fine as a p2rlor or window plant. Price, 5 cents each. Fuchsias. Standard Varieties. ss i ih ALL COLORS. Price, 10 cents each; eight sorts, BOSTON FERN. my selection, 50 cents. ae 28 Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio, REX BEGONIAS, REX BEGONIA. I have a fine **named get’? of Rex Begonias, but limited space will not admit of my giving them here. Price, 15 cents each. I will select four of my choicest sorts in fine plants for only so cents; two for 25 cents; ten distinct varieties for $1.00. Order a set of these fancy Begonias and see how handsome they are. Must be seen to be admired. So many of my customers write me: ‘Begonias are my favorite flowers, but I have no luck with them.?’ 5 will give you five principal points and if followed you can succeed with Bego- nias as easily as with Geraniums. 1. Begonias delight iu per- fect shade, 2, Begonias are great feeders; hence they like a good, rich, loamy soil. 3. Begonias love moisture. Do not let them thirst one day and drown the next. 4. Begonias must be kept free from dust. Cover when sweeping. 5 Begonias must have drainage. Charcoal in small lumps in bottom of pot will serve this purpose and keep the soil frorm souring. Winter-Flowering Begonias, Nitida Alba.—Similar in every respect to Nitida Rosea, but with white flowers, so profuse as to literally cover the plant with large clustess of a very waxy spray of flowers. Price,15 cents each. Nitida Rosea.—A strong growing. profuse blooming variety, pro- ducing immense panicles of rose-colored flowers. Price, 10 cents each, President Carnot.—A remarkably strong-growing variety, of stiff, upright habit, foliage large and something in style of Rubra, but more than twice as large, upper side deep green, under side purplish-red, flowers beautiful coral red in large pendent panicles. Grand flowering variety. Price, 15 cents each, Sandersonii.—Coral Begonia. One of the best flowering Bego- nias. The flowers are of a scarlet shade of crimson, borne in profusion for months atatime. Leaves slightly edged with scarlet. Price, 10 cents each. Septrum.—A strong, upright growing species, with palmate leaves, which are ornamented with large silver spots ar- ranged parallel with the ribs, under side of leaf thickly stud- ded with small sparkles, making a handsome specimen. Price, 25 cents each. Marguerite.—Leaves a bronzy-green, somewhat resembling Metallica, but growing in more bushy form and easirr to handle when grown for market. Large trusses of light, rose- colored flowers freely produced. Price, 10 cents each. Rubra.—If youcan have only one Begonia, let it be a Rubra, for it will prove a constant delight. It is so tast growing that it will in a year or two reach the top of your window, sending up heavy, stiff canes an inch in diameter, and rising beside them will grow strong, slender branches, gracefully droop- ing under heavy waxen leaves and pendent panicles of coral colored flowers as Jarge asa hand. Medium sized plants are frequently seen with more than twenty such panicles ata time. Among the individual flowers you will find three dis- tinct forms growing side by side. Price, 15 cents each. Argentea Guttata.—Pink and bronze leaves, with silvery mark- ings, large bunches of white flowers. Price, 10 cents each. [Begonias — Continued. | : Alba Picta.—It is shrubby in habit and compact in form, having long, slender, lance-shaped leaves on short stems, thickly studded with silver-white, the spots graduating in size from the center towards the margin. Price, 10 cents each, Alba Perfecta Grandiflora.—Here I have a Begonia that has never been appreciated like it should be, asitis really ele- gant, and I doubt if there is a white-fiowered variety that equalsit. The foliage resembles Rubra in shape, butisa lighter green, while the flower panicles are much handsomer. Pure white flowering Begonia. Try it. Price, 10 cents each. New Begonia, Dewdrop.—In the new Begonia Dewdrop we have the best flowering Begonia ever obtained. Its graceful fow- ers are produced in profusion all during the Summer and Winter. It is a dwarf, compact-growing variety, the foliage is a bright, glossy-green, with shell-shaped leaves and stems of light crimson, The blooms are produced in clusters of from six to eight florets, which are satiny-white, with gold- en-yellow stamens. Price, 10 cents each, Manicata Aurea.—The most beautiful of all the Begonias. Large, handsome leaves, beautifully blotched and marbled with green, white,cream and deep yellow. Price, 25 cents each. Gloire de Lucerne.—Light green, handsome foliage, flowers borne in long, graceful, pendent chains, and of a delicate red color, very profuse bloomer. Fine. Price, 15 cents each, Thurstonii.—I like this the best of all the new Begonias. Itis \ery much like Metallica, but is a much better Begonia in every respect. The foliage is a glossy bronze-green, with the under side a deep wine color. Flowers an elegant pink, shaded white. Price, 15 cents each, M. de Lesseps.—A very fine new Begonia, with fine tropical foliage and elegant flowers. Price, 15 cents each. McBethii.—Always in bloom, beautiful cut-leaf foliage, with snow-white flowers. Price, 10 cents each. +o ‘SWAINSONIA ALBA, This isa new plant, and one of which I cannot speak too highly. It is a rapid grower, growing into a compact, bushy form, and bears its panicles six inches long of pure white, pea- shaped flowers inthe greatest profusion. It is very sweet and fragrant. I have been cultivating it for the past year, and itis seldom out of bloom either Winter or Summer. Be sure and try it, as it will be certain to please you. Price, 10 cents each. NEW SWAINSONIA, SPLENDENS, Same as the above, with bright scarlet flowers. This is the only true scarlet variety. Price, 15 cents eaeh. THE TWO SWAINSONIAS FOR 20 CENTS. +> <+—— CAMELLIA JAPONICA, The royal family of greenhouse plants. Leaves glossy-green and flowers of the most exquisite beauty and waxy texture. From pure white to crimson, in almost endless variegation, The pure white ones are generally prized above the colored va- rieties. Their culture is nearly related to that of the Azalea, but their success is more certain. Re- quires shade and moisture throughout the hot season. Their time of blooming is Winter and early Spring. Requires a moderate and uni- form temperature withas little artificial heat as possible. W hen set with flower buds great care must be taken in watering —when left too dry the buds are sure to drop. Price, for large, strong plants, 2 to 244 feet in height, shape- ly, 75 cents each, Sara Frost.—A CAMELLIA JAPONICA. brightcrimson. Fine, Queen of Denmark.—Salmon-rose, fine form. Lady Hume’s Blush.—Flesh color, Extra fine. Jenny Lind.—White, with pink stripe. Fimbriata.—Clear white, with the petals finely fimbriated, Caleb Cope.—Clear bluch rose. One of the best. Americana.—Blush, mottled with rose. Camellis, Alba Plena.—Double white, very fine, and the best white. a” eel. Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio. 29 AUSTRALIAN SILK OAK. GREVILLEA ROBUSTA. A splendid ferny- leaved evergreen plant (not a true ‘oak) which should be grown by every- body, as it makes a magnificent pot plant for all sorts of decorative pur- poses. In conjunc- tion with Palms or Ferns, or in any or- dinary collection of house plants, it is at once striking and graceful. ‘The dust, heat and gas of living rooms has no visible effect on it, and it willthrive where a Geranium will, Price, Io cents each; three for 25 cents. — AUSTRALIAN SILK OAK. NEW ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. This graceful climbing plant has to a great extent taken the place of the once popular Smilax in all fine decorations. It pos- sesses the advantage of being much more graceful—its foliage being finer than that of the most delicate Fern, and will last for weeks after being cut,the whole plant being of a bright, cheerful green, Itis an excellent house plant, succeeding under almost any conditions. Price, 15 cents each, NEW ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. When introduced, at a high price,a little over a year ago, this plant was received with some little hesitation as to its desirabil- ity, but after only a limited trial it has come forward with euch prominence that the supply will be inadequate to the demand for some time to come. Not only is it useful for cutting in sprays for cut-flower work, but grown in suspended pots it makes one of the prettiest decorative house plants I know of. It is really handsomest seen drooping racefully from a pot or basket. Sprays from four to five feet long, of a bright green feathery fo- liage, and as it will withstand dry atmosphere and grow well in shade or sunlight it is decidedly the most useful and suitable Raver plant. he flowers are white and very fragrant, followed y bright red berries, Mr. H. H. Battles, the well-known floral artist,says: ‘* Grow all you possibly canofit; it?’sa grandthing.” It is not only a plant that will be used extensively by florists tor cut-flower work, but it is decidedly a useful and decorative par- lor, table and window plant. It is hardier than any other As- paragus,can even be grown in open ground, and under good treatment will make specimens four to five feet across in one year—plants which have sold at $500. I have so much faith in it that I am growing ten thousand plants of it now. Price strongplants, 15 cents each; two for 25 cents 5 ARAUCARIA EXCELSIA. Norfolk Island Pine. Various names - have been sug- gested for this Eran! plant to properly convey to the eel the appearance of it. Some havecalled it the “Chrzstmas Tree Palm,” from its resemblance to a Christmas tree. Others have called it the “Star Palm, be- cause the leaves are arranged to form a perfect star, but no de- scriptive name can give an ade- quate idea of its beauty. It has deep green, feathery foliage, arranged in whorls, rising one above the other at regular distances; its symmetry of form, grace and beauty of foliage , are unequaled in the vegetable kingdom. It is easily grown in the house and is highly ornamental. It requires the same culture asthe Palm. Indeed,as a decorative plant for the house this is one of the handsomest and most serviceable plants in my col- lection. Price, extra fine plants, fifteen to eighteen inches high, $2.00 each; twelve to fifteen inches high, $1.50. FICUS ELASTICA, India Rubber Tree. Very large, smooth, leathery leaves, evergreen foliage. Gen- erally esteemed one of the finest house plants grown, the plant attaining a large size and tree shape. Each new leaf is enclosed in a long, coral-red envelop, looking like a great red flower bud. A very fine plant for the lawn or bay window. Price, fine strong plants, 50 cents each; large plants, $1.00 each. PRIMROSES. The followitg three fine sorts for 20 certs each. Primrose, Obconica, the Ever-blooming Variety.—White, with lavender tints. Price, 10 cents each. Alba Magnifica.—The finest white, with greenish-yellow center. Price, 10 cents each, Kermissinus Splendens.—A deep rose, with a yellowish throat. Price, 10 cents each. PANDANUS UTILIS. This 1s a charming plant, and is one of my most useful of ornamental plants. he foliage is green, edged with red; when the plant is fully developed. the leaves describe a perfect screw on the stem; hence the name, Screw Pine, This will go nicely with your Palms, and requires the same culture. Price, fine plants, 50 cents each. ARAUCARIA EXCELSIA, (Screw Pine.) PRIMROSE, OBCONICA. Vt — 30 Miss Ella V. Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio, Four Beautiful Violets. F ALL delightful perfumes that of Violets is the most delicate and pleasant,and places the modest little blue flowers among our greatest favorites. Violets grow and bloom during the dead of Winter with no trouble whatever, if given a cool situation, but will not succeed in a warm place. The following four sorts are the best of all the Violets, and are all distinct in color. Lady Hume Campbell.—This is the finest of all double blue Violets. Itis simply wonderful the number of beautiful flowers it produces. In color a lovely shade of the richest intense blue. A charming contrast with the white variety. Price,8 cents each. New Violet, California.—This beautiful single-flowered Violet has created a decided sensation. It was raised in California, where it is cultivated by the hundreds of acres for cut flowers. Buyers prefer it to all others. Itis entirely hardy and of the richest dark blue and very fragrant. Price,8 cents each. New Double White, Perpetual Fowering Violet, Swanley White, or Queen of Fragrance.--Of all the white Violets this isthe best, either for pot culture in the house or bed- ded out. In pots it grows lux- uriantly, and is loaded with flowers. It is not an uncom- mon sight to see aS many as fifty large flow- ers open at once, present- ing a beautiful sight, their delicious perfume filling a whole room. Price, 8 cents each. Hardy Double English Violet.—This Violet is entirely hardy, perfectly double, a deep violet-purple color and most deli- ciously fragrant. It surpasses tke well-known “Marie Louise” Violet in richness of color, being many shades darker, and far excels it in its delightful odor; this is one of its greatest merits. Itis entirely free from disease of any kind, will grow and bloom in any garden and in any situation. Nothing is more appropriate for cemetery plots than the Hardy Double English Violet. Price, 15 cents each. The Set of Four Lovely Violets for only 30 cents AZALEA INDICA. One of the most gorgeous blooming families, together with the showiest of all greenhouse plants, The colors of the flower vary from the purest white to the deepest crimson in untold vana- tions. The soil should always be packed hard when transplanted. Success depends, however, on the degree of moisture in the atmosphere in which they live. We have a number of the best flowering sorts that will flower finely at once, both double and single-flowered, in any color desired. The plants we offer are magnificent specimens. They will be in bloom about the holi- days. An elegant present for Christmas. Price, three-year-old lants that have from forty to sixty blooms at blooming season, 5 cents each. OLEANDER. Double Yellow, Double White, and Double Pink. Semi-double flowers, of pleasing and satisfactory shades. Price, the yellow variety, 20 cents each; the white variety, 15 cents each; the pink variety, 10 cents each. JUSTICIA, or Brazilian Plume Plant. Justici: Cornea.—Perhaps no plants have attracted so much at- tention in the last two years as the Justicia, or Brazilian Plume Plant. The plant is a strong, rapid grower, and throws up long stems, on which are produced fine plume-like pink flowers, the ends of each petal drooping in a most charming manner. When the plants -are a few months old they are literally covered with their beautiful blossoms. It does equally well either for house or out-door culture. Price, -10 cents each, Justicia Sanguinea.—Same as the above, except that it has ele- gant red stems and flaming rose-colored blooms. Price, 10 cents each. CYCLAMEN, or Persian Violet. Cyclamen, Persicum Giganteum.—This is a decided improvement over the old variety, being of a more robust habit and stronger grower. Produces flowers on short, stout stems, and of im- mense size, often measuring, on well-grown bulbs, two inches in diameter. The foliage is also beautiful. Price, good bulbs, 10 cents each. = cs =p Sy A PLUMNBAGOS. Plumbago, Capensis.—The Plumbagos are always satisfactory plants, either for pot culture or forthe garden. They are constant bloomers, and their delicate and graceful flowers are very useful for cutting. Capensis has plentiful clusters of the most beautiful pale blue flowers, a shade seldom met with, and universally admired. Price, 15 cents each. Plumbago, Capensis Alba.—The exact counterpart of Plumbago Capensis, except in color, which, in this beautiful plant, is snow white. One of the most satisfactory of plants, Price, 10 cents each. JASMINES. Grand Duke of Tuscany.—Easily grown, even small plants bear- ing a profusion of double, creamy-white flowers, having 2 delicious perfume. A plant of this lovely variety will, when in bloom, scent up a whole yard or house. It is by far the most delicious in bloom and fragrance of all Jasmines, or in- deed, for that matter, I know of no flower that emits such a delightful fragrance. It is sweeter than a Tuberose, and that is saying a good deal for it. Will thrive out of doors and bloom through the season. A magnificent plant, and will become one of the most valuable and popular pot plants when it becomes better known. It can be stored in a dry cellar in Winter. It will please you. Try it. Price, fine plants, 25 cents each; large plants, 75 cents each. Cape Jasmine.—The well-known variety grows into a fine, large bush, fine, rich, glossy foliage, and large double flowers of delicious fragrance. Price, 10 cents each; large plants, 2¢ cents each. New Jasmine, Maid of Orleans.—This makes handsome speci- mens in the South, where it is hardy. It will produce more flowers, twice over, than any of the Jasmines. Price, 15 cents each; large plants, so cents each. Reyolutum.—A yellow-flowered Jasmine, hardy and exquisitely fragrant. Price, 10. cents each. Maylayan, or Confederate Jasmine.—Now that climbers are so in vogue, I am pleased to be able to offer this very rare sort, knowing that it will delight every purchaser. To be able to have the most delicate, sweet-scented and pure yellow, waxy- like flowersin profusion almost the whole year round, and dark, evergreen foliage to set them off to advantage, is some- thing that cannot be had from other plants. For florists nothing could be more useful, as it blooms more profusely in Winter than at any other time, making it a most desirable house plant. The vine will live a lifetime. Price, 10 cents each; large plants, 40 cents each. Grandiflorum.—This is a beautiful plant, with small, glossy, evergreen foliage, handsomely arranged on long, graceful branches, which are inclined to vine. It blooms in the Fall and Winter, bearing in the greatest profusion small, pure white flowers of a spicy fragrance, which is fully delicious. A spendid house plant. Price, 10 cents each; large plants, 25 cents each, SPECIAL OFFER.—The six distinct kittds of Jasmities, costing 80 cents, for only 50 cents. A great bargain. = & — Cestrum Parqui, or Night-Blooming Jasmine. These beautiful shrubs are cultivated for the delicate: fra- grance of their elegant flowers, which are borne in clusters, It is of easy culture. Cestrum, Parqui.—This well-known and highly-prized plant, blooming nearly all the year, is a native of Chili. An excel- lent garden plant, growing rapidly. Foliage long and of a deep green color. Produces its richly fragrant flowers at every joint. Sweet only at night, Itis also weil adapted to house and window culture. Price, 10 cents each. The Old-Time Favorite, Stephanotis Floribunda. Always scarce. This is without doubt the rarest of all hard- wood vines, It makes a rapid growth,and bears large clus- ters of deliciously fragrant white flowers. Nothing can com- pare with it for either the beauty of bloom or for its exquis- ite fragrance. I have procured a good stock of it, and offer it very cheap. It is never offered at less than 75 cents or a dol- lar. My price, only 20 cents. GENISTA CANARIENSIS. (Fountain of Gold.) This beautiful plant well deserves the great popularity it has gained in the past two years, The drooping branches are cover- ed with delicate, sage-green foliage, and every twig is tipped with 2 long raceme of exquisite, pea-shaped blossoms of a pure canary color, almost hiding the foliage, and suggesting the name, “Fountain of Gold.®’? A fine companion for Swainsonia Alba, Price, 20 cents each. CHINESE MATRIMONY VINE. Plant it this Fall. Itis hay¥y everywhere. A vine for perma- nent effect for shadin i a tiny window, covering an arbor or veranda, and for perfect hardiness cannot be excelled, Pale purple flowers and scarlet berries are constantly appearing from early Spring till late inthe Fall. Price, 1o cents each, or three for 25 cents. CHINESE BELL FLOWER OR A B U T | LO N a FLOWERING MAPLE, The Abutilons we offer are perpetual bloomers, aud we wish all our friends to order a few Abutilons and see how fine they are, They are not the old tall-growing varieties that never bloom. Price, 10 cents each, SPECIAL OFFER. The Seven New Abutilons for 50 cents. Bobert George.—A free and continuous bloomer. Flowers are broad, their large, over-lapping petals incurved, color orange, veined with crimson, Shower of Gold.—A beautiful, dwarf-growing variety, the whole plant being covered with a profusion of beautiful golden- yellow blossoms, . Thompsonii Pleria.—New. Has perfectly double flowers that re- semble in forma double Hollyhock. Color a rich, deep or- ange, shaded and streaked with crimson. The foliage is de- lightfully variegated. Splendens.—A beautiful velvety-crimson. Scarlet Gem.—A rich, bright scarlet. Eclipse.— This is an elegant foliage plant, and one of the pretti- est we know. It is new, and the flowers, which are produced in profusion, set the plant off to good advantage. New Abutilon, Souvenir de Bonne.—This is a charming plant. The body of the leaf is a deep, rich green, bordered and edged with purest white. It is a lovely plantto go with Palms or other decorative plants. HYDRANGEAS. SPECIAL OFFER.—The Six Hydrangeas, good plants, for 50 Cents. : New Hydrangea, Stella Fimbriata.—This is the only double Hy- drangea in existence. The individual flowers are perfectly double and resemble in shape small rosettes, a beautiful pink ach in color, very floriferous; flowers of the largest size. tis certainly acharming plant. Price, 10 cents each. New Hydranges, Red-Branched.—(Ramzs Pictus.) A valuable ad- dition to the list of Hydrangeas, with dark red branches that brighten to a clear crimsoncolor as they near the flower trusses. The plant is of robust habit, and produces freely immense heads of deep rose-colored flowers. A novelty of sterling merit that is sure to become very popular. This is by all odds the prettiest Hydrangea. Price, 8 cents each. - Hydrangea, Otaksa.—A bright, rosy-pink, flowers always perfect, and lasting, when in bloom, three to four months. -Try it, Price, 8 certs each. Thomas Hogg.—A pure white variety, with trusses of flowers measuring fifteen inchesin diameter. The plants, when full grown, attain a height and width of six feet. Perfectly hardy. One of the finest plants for cemeteries. Price, 8 cents each. New Hydrangea, Monstrosa.—This is by far the best of all Hy- drangeas, the flower being almost double in size of the older varieties, and its free-blooming qualities are unequaled by any plantI know of. The color is at first a deep, rich pink, radually changing to almost a snow-white. Blooms have Been measured fifteen inches in length by ten inches through. It is indeed an enormous and beautiful flower. Price, 15 cents each. Miss Ella V, Baines, The Woman Florist, Springfield, Ohio. 3t (Aydrangeas— Continued.) New Japanese Hydrangea, Paniculata Grandifiora.—A new, very striking and elegant hardy flowering shrub, suitable for lawns, recently introduced from Japan. The flowersare pure white, afterwards changing to pink, and are borne in im- mense pyramidal trusses more than a foot long and nearly as much in diameter. It blooms in mid-Summer, and remains in bloom two or three months. Creates a great sensation wherever seen. Is scarce and difficult to obtain. The plant is of a bushy and compact growth, attains a height of three to four feet. Perfectly hardy. Price. young plants,15 cents each; extra strong, two-year-old plants, for immediate effect, 35 cents each. f PHLOX - Hardy Perennial. (Plant in the Fall.) The new French varieties all carry very fine, distinct pure colors,in great trusses, many of them beautifully shaded and marked with very distinct, clear bright eyes. They require no care but dividing and resetting every second year. Their vigor- ous growth and freedom of bloom make them very useful plants, while they are unexcelledin beauty. The improvement made in this beautiful class of plants is perhaps more marked than in any other section of the hardy, herbaceous family. Instead of the thin flowers, which were limited to lilacand white colors, we now have gorgeous flowers combining all the different tints of rose, carmine, red and purple, to say nothing of pure whites and salmon, with their distinct eyes. Perfectly hardy everywhere. Price, 10 certs each; the entire set of seven for 50 cents. Nofurther discount on this offer. Phlox, Cross of Honor.—A beautiful light rose color, striped pure white. An excellent flower. Flora McNab.— Pure white and free. Lothair.—A brilliant salmon rose, Princess de Furstenburg.—W hite, with carmine eye. Sir E. Landseer.—Brilliant, dark crimson, Large, fine flower. Stansted Riyal.—Rose-pink, dark crimson rays. Triumph de Twickle.—A rosy magenta. SANSEVERIA ZEALANICA. A New Decorative Plant of Great Beauty and Value. This is a very beautiful plant, splendidly adapted for the deco- ration of drawing-rooms and halls, as it stands drouth and dust with impunity and requires scarcely any ‘water. The leaves grow to a length of three to four feet, and are beautifully striped cross-wise with broad white variegations on a dark-green ground, The flowers are numerous and composed of long, nar- row petals, which recurve gracefully, and are of a creamy-white color. Price, fine plants, 10 cents each; large, strong plants, 20 cents each. OTAHEITE ORANGE, or CHINESE DWARF. This is not a new plant, but one that deserves to be more gen- erally known and cultivated than it is. It has the same deep- reen, fragrant foliage as the Sweet Orange, but is of decided devac bushy growth. Plants only one year old, and not over ten to fifteen inches high, produce their delicious blossoms, which are succeeded by fruit. Nothing can be more ornamental and attractive in a collection of pot plants than one of these mi- nute Orange trees, with half a dozen or more of their bright- colored fruits on, which get to be about one-third or one-half the size of the regular Oranges. Plants are of the easiest culture, Price, fine plants, 10 cents each; large plants, 20 cents each, Fine, extra large plants, 30 cents. LEMON OF SICILY. Dwarf.—This is as much of a wonder as the dwarf Orange. It bears the largest Lemons of any varietyincultivation. A sine gle fruit often weighs two or three pounds. A handsome com- panion for the dwarf Orange, as it bears fruit when quite small. The flowers are as fragrant as the Orange blossoms, Price, 1§ cents each; large, strong plants, 40 cents each, CYPERUS ALTERNAFOLIUS—Umbrella Plant. This is a plant of the easiest culture, and a large specimen is as handsome asa Palm for decoration. It makes a handsome ot plant. It will grow luxuriantly in water, and is, therefore, indispensable for aquariums or fountains. Try it. Price, 10 cents each; three for 25 cents. ‘ LEMON VERBENA —Aloysia Citriodora. Foliage delightfully fragrant. To simply brush against it is enough to scent an entire room with its delicious odor. Planted out of doors it grows into a fine, large clump, and it can be taken upinthe Fall and wintered over in the cellar. Price, 10 cents’ each; three for 25 cents. ALYSSUM—Double White. The trusses are enormous, measuring at times one inch in diameter and five inches long, The flowers are perfectly double and of delightful fragrance. Price, 1ocents each; three for 25 cents. ore Sar I Se. MT is my desire to have all my TSN customers thoroughly satis- & fied with whatever they may buy from me. The care and cul- ture of flowers is a fascinatiag pursuit, yet many persons aban- don it because of their fack of success. It is not a difficult matter to have flowers that will _grow. and bloom to perfection, though, in order to do so, it is | necessary to give your plants careful. attention in certain re- spects. i = There is published in this city a monthly magazine entirely de- voted to home floriculture. Itis| £& | called HOW TO GROW FLOWERS, | ~ SINGLE HYACINTHS. and the name tells exactly what the publication is. It supplies, in compact form, piain and practical information about flower-growing, in all its phases. A careful reading of this magazine will enable any one to have success with | flowers. Would you know what to do, when to do, and} how to do it, so that your plants may be depended upon ; to give you a full crcp of fragrance and beauty? Then read and heed the teachings of this great maga- zine. Each number contains thirty-six large pages, printed on fine book paper, and illustrated with half-tone engravings. The articles published are written by persons who know from experience exactly how to treat flowers. The illustrations are made from photographs, which show flowers as they actu- ally are. ‘ A HOW TO GROW FLOWERS is the only magazine of its kind in the whole world. You need it for your own Satisfaction, and | am anxious for you to have it, in order that you may succeed with the plants and bulbs which you buy of me. The subscription price of HOW TO GROW FLOWERS is fifty cents a year. By special arrangement with the publishers of the magazine, | am able to make the following Most Remarkably Liberal Offer. Send me fifty cents for one year’s subscription for HOW TO GROW FLOWERS. In return you will receive the magazine regularly for twelve months, and also, absolutely free of all charge, a magnificent collection of six choice Winter and Spring-blooming bulbs, as follows: Y | Sixty Choice Bulb 5 : Fr é e! SPARAXIS. Two Choice Hyacinths, different colors. Every one who grows Spring-blooming bulbs wants at least a few Hyacinths, and these bulbs may be depended upon to give satisfaction. Six Tulips, assorted colors, with massive flowers of brilliant and varied colors, Six Narcissus, mixed varieties, one bulb each of the best new kinds. Narcissus are of very easy culture. Four Scilla Siberica, one of the loveliest of Spring flowers, deep blue in color. x Six Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis, without an equal as a Winter-flowezing pot plant. Rare and choice, Six Spanish Iris, an éntirely hardy flower of wide popularity. Six Selected Grape Hyacitths, a beautiful little flower, of- ten called ** The Blue Lily of the Valley.” Six Crocus, the first flower of Spring. Six Ixias, assorted kinds. A beautiful flower of brilliant col- ors. Six Sparaxis, fine for pot culture. Wide variety in colors. Six Tritilea Unifolia, splendid for pots, will remain in bloom for several months. ges of this catalogue, Full cultural directions will appear frou time to time in HOW TO GROW FLOWERS. ‘* ; Remember that for only fifty cents I will send you, postage prepaid, the above-described sixty bulbs and HOW TO GROW FLOWERS one year, No matter how large or how small may be your order this season, you should include this with it. Call many of them will be pleased to order with you. In ordering, state that you want to take advantage of combination offer of HOW TO GROW FLOWERS one year and ‘‘Collection No. 350." Always address Bh MISS ELLA V. BAINES, The Woman Florist, CLUSTE | For fuller description of the bulbs in this collection, see other pa- the attention of your neighbors to the great bargain I offer, and € ‘s -