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EASTER LILIES. (NOW READY) REAUTIFUL as our lilies of
the, gandemy ates sit mis eaeue Easter lilies, those white wonders of purity and fragrance, opening while yet the world is cold and bleak, which excite the most general and genuine admiration. : | No church adornment is com- ae without its chancel setting of the pure flowers; and no home without an Easter Lily shining in its window seems to have received its Easter blessing.
How to Force Lilies. The work is not so difficult as most amateurs imagine. Plant the bulb as early in autumn as they can be procured, in well drained pots of rich soil made light and porous with sand and leaf mold or peat. Water them thoroughly after potting, and set them away in some cool, dark place to form their roots, with a mulch over and about them to keep them x moist. "The cellar is not so good a place for them as the cold frame or open yard. When, upon examination, the earth in the pots is found matted with roots, bring the lilies into a room of moderate, equable temperature, and after a few days set them in a warm, sunny window, where the temperature will range between 60° and 70°. Give them plenty of water and expose them to gas and gas light as little as possible. Water them moderately, and after the buds begin to form, an occasional application of liquid stimulants will make the flowers larger.
} SELECT HIGH GRADE BULBS.
Pats _ PRICES.
5x7 incite civermurereneds 5c ene per doz., 50c; by mail, 65c; per oo by express, $3 7X9 66 | «6 Toe “s 66 $1; 66 $1.20; 6 as $7 xii ‘f 3 “ 20Cue as ad MPMI ne Or nae i $15
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Hardy Garden Lilies.
(GEPES= for these should be placed at as early a
date as possible, to be forwarded when ready. In October and November. Candidums are ready early in September.
For elegance of form, and beauty and variety of color, the lily is matchless among hardy plants. The majority of them require little care beyond | that of being left undisturbed after they are once well planted. An ordinary well drained soil suits them best. Plant them about six inches deep. Manure must not comé in contact with the bulb. It is essential that they be well protected from frost in winter by a liberal mulching of course manure or leaves. Some covering in summer is likewise necessary to protect against the extreme heat of the sun. This applies especially to the Auratum type. A partially shaded situation is the most suitable.
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Candidum, (J7adonna) now ready. A favorite old garden lily, as sweet as any grown, with snowy white flowers borne in profusion. Ranks next to Harrisii for early forcing. Price, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per dozen; postpaid per dozen, $1.25; per 100 by express, $5.00.
Longiflorum Eximium. Beautiful snow white, fragrant, hardy garden lily. Flowers similar to Harrisii but of more substance; trumpet shaped flower 6 to 8inches long. Also a splendid variety for forcing. But later than Harrisii; known also as St. Joseph’s or Easter lily. Price, 5x7 inches circumference, 50 cts. per dozen; postpaid, 65 cts. per dozen; per 100 by express, $3.00. 7x9 inches circumference, Io cts. each; $1.00 per dozen; post- - paid, $1.40 per dozen; per 100 by express, $7.00.
Auratum, (the queen of lilies). The golden- rayed lily of Japan is easily the most regal of all lilies. Its array of ivory and gold is familiar to most flower-loving people, who can quickly dis- tinguish it by the rays of yellow through its broad crimson-spotted petals, and the delightful odor which it breathes around. Good plants bear from Io to 20 flowers. The Auratum can be grown in pots and bloomed indoors. Price, 9x11 inches circumference, Io cts. each; $1.00 per dozen; postpaid per dozen, $1.30; per 100 by express, $7.50. IIx1I3 inches circum- ference, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per dozen; postpaid per dozen, $1.40; per 100 by express, $10.00.
-Speciosum Rubrum, (07 Roseum.) The Speciosum or Lancifolium lilies are among the most popular sorts grown, because they are so easy to grow, have such large and delicately beautiful flowers, and are so distinct and free blooming. They grow as well in pots asin the garden. The petals are re- curved and tufted at the base. Flowers rose colored, and spotted with crimson. Price, 9xII inches circumference, 13 cts. each; $1.25 per dozen; postpaid per dozen. $1.55; per 100 by express, $10.00, 11x13 inches circumference, 16 cts. each; $1.60 per dozen; postpaid per dozen, $1.90.
Speciosum Album. This is a pure white form of the preceding, excepting in color it is well described by Speciosum Rubrum, Price, 9x11 inches circumference, 12 cts. each; $1.25 per dozen; post- paid per dozen, $1.55; per loo by express, $10.00. I1IxI3 inches circumference, 16 cts, each; $1.60 per dozen; postpaid per dozen, $1.90.
Melpome. Flowers very large and abundant, of rich blood crimson color, heavily
-spotted with a clear white border around each petal. Price, 7x9 inches circumference,
10 cts. each; $1.00 per dozen; postpaid per dozen, $1.20.
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_ Choicest Named Single Hyaeinths.
SEs Hyacinths are always the most desirable, having a wider range of
color than double varieties; are more easily grown than double ones under any method of culture, and produce larger and more flower spikes, and are especially preferable for growing in pots or glasses of water. All of them force well; most of them can be brought in bloom about Christmas, ' and some sorts even earlier. Named varieties should always be used to attain the best results—particularly when intended for house culture—being not only the highest grade of bulb, selected as to size and perfectness of development, but they can be chosen with careful regard to shades of colors, so that beds or window boxes may be planned with as much nicety as a bit of artistic embroidery.
Caution.—It is a common practice with many dealers to offer second size, or even inferior grades of Hyacinths, as first-class bulbs. As ours are strictly as represented we cannot compete with a lower grade article in price,
S Price All Varieties in Selected First Size Bulbs. | = fr per doz.; postpaid per doz. $1.15; per 100 by express, $8; single bulbs, roc, - | Price of Second Size Named Bulbs in Same Varieties.
7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; postpaid, 85 cts. per doz.; per 100 by express, $6
SINGLE RED SHADES. > | Madam van Der-Hoop. Pure white, extra large.
Amy. Deep, glossy carmine red, well filled spike; bells, forces readily; a grand flower. extra fine for forcing. Mont Blane. Splendid pure white flower, large Baron van Thuyl. Beautiful pink, large spike; spike. : , extra fine for forcing. ; Paix de Europe. Fine snowy white; large spike Charles Dickens. Fine, delicate pink; handsome, and large drooping bells. : large truss; forces easily, and is decidedly one Rouseau. Blush white, fine bells. of the best pink sorts. Voltaire. Waxy blush white, fine spike.
Cosmos. Beautiful rosy-pink, large spike. | Gertrude. Rosy-pink. Compact and erect spike; SINGLE BLUE HYACINTHS. |
an excellent forcer. Baron van Thuyl. Dark bright blue, large com< | Gigantea. Fine blush pink. The name indicates pact spike.
its character, producing a giant and very com- | Bleu Mourant. Amaranth blue, distinct and rich,
Beeb epi, fe force! Blondin. Fine porcelain blue, large bells and
Lord Macauley. Deep carmine pink, with white eye, extra large and compact spike. A splen- did hyacinth.
spike. Charles Dickens. Dark porcelain blue, tinged : : lilac, very large compact spike.
Norma. Fine pink, very early, large bells; easily Czar Peter. Finest porcelain blue, a distinct and ~ roel : beautiful color, very large spike; forces easily. Robent Steipers. Pine idecp crimson. lat ac tiles: Grand Maitre. Deep porcelain blue, fine large Sultan’s Favorite. Blush-pink, widely striped car- spike and bulb, EUS EES SS King of the Blues. Deep glossy blue, large com-
Veronica. Bright crimson, extra fine and large. pact spike, the finest dark blue hyacinth in cultivation. ee ee La Peyrouse. Very fine porcelain blue. — Baroness van Thuy]. Pure white, large compact spike; very fine for forcing. Grandeur a Merveille. Finest blush white, very
Leonidas. Clear blue, fine truss. | Marie. Dark blue with purple shade; good spike, |
large spike Pieneman. Dark porcelain blue, very large truss g : Blanchard. Pure white, very fine large spike, and bells. rough bulb Regulus. Clear blue, large spike; a very good S : . . Grand Vedette. Pure white, large bells. variety for forcing.
La Belle Blanchisseuse. Extra fine, pure white, large bells.
La Grandesse. Extra fine, pure white, very large | Anna Carolina. Light yellow. f spike and fine bells. Deserves its name, the | Ida. Fine rich yellow, large spike; ‘“‘srandness,’”? as it is hardly equalled by any one of the best yellows. other white hyacinth. LaCitroniere. Bright citron yellow
SINGLE YELLOW.
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Price, 10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen; postpaid per dozen, $1.15.
Double Hyacinths do not usually have
as large bulbs as the single.
Boquet Royal. Salmon pink, red centre, large
spike.
Boquet Tendre. Brilliant, dark carmine red, good truss.
Czar Nicholas. Blush pink.
Grootvorst. Very fine blush pink, extra large spike.
Lord Wellington. Blush pink, one of the finest
double pink; immense bells and spike. Prince of Orange. Semi double pink, large spike; fine for forcing. DOUBLE BLUE SHADES. Blokesberg. One of the finest light blue hya- cinths; large spike. Charles Dickens. Dark porcelain blue, extra large compact spike and bells. Garrick. Azure biue, large compact spike. General Antinck. Porcelain blue, good truss.
HYACINTHS FOR BEDDING OUT.
Plump, Heavy Bulbs, in Separate Colors.
HE smooth, rich mosaic of tastefully-blended colors which we admire so much in beds of outdoor Hyacinths are formed by planting, hya- cinths in varieties of the same height and blooming season. The unnamed Hyacinths we offer for this purpose are a good grade of bulbs in separate colors, will bloom at one time, and grow to a uni- form height. As they are generally sold in equal quantities of each color, we have made the prices uniform, which are low for so good a grade of bulbs.
Single bulbs mailed free. To the price per dozen or 100, if desired by mail, add for postage at the rate of 1o cents per dozen. Price, 5 cts. each; 45 cts. per dozen; $3.50 per 100, in the following colors: SINGLE RED, PINK, PURE WHITE, BLUSH WHITE, LIGHT BLUE, and DARK BLUE, DOUBLE RED, DouBLE WHITE and DOUBLE BLUE, SINGLE YELLOw and DOUBLE YELLOW.
MINIATURE OR PAN HYACINTHS. These are in reality very early varieties of Dutch Hyacinths, with bulbs about the size of Roman Hyacinths. They are admirable for forc-
ing. Price, 3 cts. each; 30 cts. per dozen. Colors, Pink, Blue and white.
Mignon van Dryfhout. Grayish blue, semi double. Clear porcelain blue, fine spike.
DOUBLE WHITE. Pure white, large spike.
Pasquin.
Boquet Royal.
Flevo. Pure white, yellow centre, large spike. La Tour d@’Auvergne. Earliest pure white, very fine.
La Virginite. Pale blush, good bells, fine spike.
Non Plus Ultra. Pure white, violet centre, large spike and large bells.
Prince of Waterloo. Pure white, large spike and bells.
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DOUBLE YELLOW.
Boquet @Orange. Orange salmon; fine.
Goethe. Light yellow, fine spike; one of the best yellows.
Minerva. Orange yellow, extra large and fine flower.
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ROMAN YACINTRS,
the earliest of all Hyacinths, and the finest for cutting. If potted in August and September they can be brought in bloom
by Thanksgiving, and a succes-
sion of plantings will give flowers all winter. Al- though their blossoms are smaller than those of the Dutch Hyacinth, they can be produced much more liberally, and their grace, perfume and purity of color rank them easily first for cut flowers, while for floral design work they are greatly superior to the larger and more showy sorts. Plant from 3 to 5 bulbsina medium sized pot. Pure white, and very graceful and delicate in appearance.
Postage 10 cents per dozen extra.
Price, 5 cts. each; 4o cts. per dozen; $2.80 per 100.
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HYACINTH GLASSES For growing hya- cinths in water, 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; $1.00 per doz.
OXALIS. (BUTTERCUPS. )
Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis.—It is one of the finest winter-flowering that we have ever seen. It is such a strong, luxuriant grower that one bulb will be enough for a six or eight inch pot. The great profusion of bloom produced in uninterrupted abundance for weeks will astonish you. The flowers are of the purest bright buttercup yellow. Well-grown plants have produced as many as 70 flower stems at one time, and over 1000 flowers in a season. 3 for 10 cts.; 35 cts. per dozen.
Oxalis, Mixed Varieties.—All the Oxalis offered here are dwarf, free-blooming, airy and elegant in habit; aud unsurpassed for winter blooming. Mixed colors—white, rose, variegated, yellow and red. 2 for 5 cents; 20 cents per dozen.
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BULBS AND SEEDS FOR AUTUMN, 1896.
HYACINTHS.
HE Hyacinth is usually given first place upon bulb-growers’ and dealers’ lists, because of its gr popularity and consequent heavy sales. Its pretty flower spikes are an almost sure reward for perhaps a dozen different modes of culture, and yield them-
selves obligingly at any time properly planned for between early December and late May. Planted outdoors, this is one of our earliest and loveliest spring flowers, while for
winter window culture it has become well nigh indis- pensable to the house-gardener. It has colors and forms to
suit all tastes—rich, deep, dark tints of crimson, purple and red, or soft tones of pink, blue, primrose, ivory or pure white. The litthke Roman Hyacinth is.the perfection of lightness and grace, while the taller, larger stocks of the Dutch Hyacinths are often so much bent by their rich burden of bells as to require staking. The fragrance of a window full of Hyacinths would delight the soul of even an Oriental.
Hyacinths in Pots.—The Hyacinth is not particular as to soil, but the best soil for them is a mixture of fibrous loam and old, fine manure in about equal parts, with a little sand added. Fill the pots with soil within an inch of the top, and press the bulbs half way into it. Next water them well, and set the pots away in a cool, dark place for six or seven weeks, sothat the bulbs may form good masses of roots before the leaves begin to grow. It is better to plunge tHem in the open ground and cover the tops with litter, or to stand them in rows, and cover them with a heavy mulch that will keep them cool, moist and dark, than to place them in a furnace-heated cellar in which fires must be lighted soon. When the leaves begin to push up- ward and the roots have had time to become strong, remove the bulbs to an un- heated room above freezing point, and water them moder- ately. A spoonful of Excelsior, or some other good fiower- food, scattered over the surface of the
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colors, as blue and yellow, white and yellow, white and crimson, cream, orange and apricot-peach, etc. A six-inch pot will hold three or four bulbs, according to their size; a four-inch pot is large enough for
pee ae single bulbs. September, October and November are the months for potting
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avoidable. Charcoal placed in the water will help to keep it Z sweet, but it must be changed occasionally, the glass washed out clean, and the root-fibres carefully rinsed and reinserted. Keep the water . TONS always touching the base of the bulbs; h, DW SAV \ WA never let it freeze. G AK aa of Hyacinths in the Open Ground.—For outdoor flowering, Hyacinths should be planted in October or November, prefer- ably the former month, as the sooner tile uae wmidl sche ground the better. Be sure that the beds ’ or borders in which they are planted are well drained, that the situation is light and sunny, and the soil made rich and porous. It is well to raise the surface of the bed a little | in the centre, so that [5 water will not stand |; upon it in winter. ff If the beds are laid [f out in odd and pretty shapes, the designs re chosen are simple and elegant and the mixture of colors harmonious, the Hy- & acinth is capable of wonderful lawn painting. Bulbs with flowers all of the same color naturalized in masses are also striking and pretty. Wherever
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BED OF TULIPS 6 FEET IN DIAMETER, REQUIRING 200 BULBS PLANTED 5 INCHES APART.
i pete Tulip can supply a brilliancy and vividness of coloring unapproached by other spring flowers, and
the rich shadings and markings upon its petals are as varied as they are bright. It is as hardy as the hyacinth and as easy to grow, requiring the same conditions of culture, and retaining its beauty without deterioration for a number of years. For most satisfactory results only the named varieties are recommended for bedding. Select those sorts which bloom at the same time and grow to one heighth, or if not all of one height, plant the taller sorts in the center.
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All single Tulips force readily. The earliest sorts are marked A; the next are marked B; and those
still a little later are marked C. The height to which they grow in inches is indicated by figures preceding names of varieties.
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SINGLE EARLY TULIPS.
Where to be sent by mail, add for postage at the rate of 5 cts. per dozen, or 4o cts per 100. Single bulbs are mailed free at
prices given.
B 9. Belle Alliance. Scarlet sweet-scent- ed, large flower, fine for forcing and bedding. 3 for 1octs.; per doz. 25 cts.; per 100 $1.50.
B 9. Brutus. Brown-red, bordered with yellow, a fine variety for beds aartor Torcts:: per doz. 25 cts.; per 100 $1.50
B 9. Chrysolora. Pure golden yellow,extra fine. There is no yellow Tu- lips which gives more Satisfaction for bedding than this variety. Flow- er large and fine formed
and keeps its golden yellow color until the petals drop. 3 for Io
Cts. per doz: 25 cts.) per 100 $1.60. B 9. Crimson King. Fine
scarlet, easily forced, very fine for bedding.
ZLOTP5 ictses. per: doz.20 cts.; per 100 $1.25. B 9. Cottage Maid. White bordered with delicate pink, extra fine. This Tulip is unique in color; when forced it is beauti-
ful pink, and in beds its
color attracts admiration
even at a distance. 5 cts. each; per doz. 30 cts. per 100 $2.00.
€ 10. Coleur Ponceau. Rosy red and white, fine LOL Meds. 2). SOT eS Cts. per doz. 20 cts.; per Ico $1.25.
A 10. Joost Van Vondel.
Deep ‘cherry’ red and
white, very large flower, fine for forcing, color very showy. 5 cts. each; per doz., 30 cts.; per 100, $1.60,
B10. Keizerskroon. Bright red with broad yel- low edge, very fine for forcing and bedding. One of the best. 5 cts. each; per doz., 30 cts.; per 100, $1.60.
B 9. L. Tmmaculee. Pure white, yellow base, large broad petaled flower, very early and HiME Ne2 FOGI5 CLS. sper 1 OZ., 2OeCts: ne pel moo: $1.25.
B 8. La Reine. Pure white, extra fine for forcing, sometimes it turns into a delicate pink. 2 for 5 cts.; per doz., 20 cts.; per 100, $1.25.
A 9. Very fine orange or _ terra cotta color, erect habit and excellent for forcing and bedding. 5 cts, each, per doz., 30 cts., per 100, $2.00. B9. Princess Mariana. Very large white Tulip, slightly tinged with pink, excellent for forcing, 5 cts. each; per doz., 30 cts.; per 100, $2.00. A 9. Pottebaker White. Finest of all white Tulips, may be forced easily and early. 5 cts. each; per doz., 30 cts.; per 100, $2.00. Pottebaker Scarlet. let, large flower, excellent for forcing. to cts.; per doz., 25 cts.; per 100, $1.50.
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B9. President Lincoln. Bright lilac violet, extra fine for bedding. 3 for 10 cts.; per doz., 20
S.; per 100, $1.25.
B 12. Proserpine. Very fine glossy carmine pink, large flower. This very striking Tulip is unique in color and forces well, also a fine bedder. 5 cts. each; per doz., 35 cts.; per 100, $2.50.
B9. Rachel Ruisch. White shaded pink, fine for uae and bedding. 3 for Io cts.; per doz., 25 cts.; per 100, $1.50.
B 9. Rosa Mundi. Cardinal pink, feathered white through center of petals, white base, large flower. 5 cts. each; per doz., 30 cts.; per 100, $1.60.
B10. Royal Silver Standard. White feathered with cherry crimson. 3 for 1octs.; per doz., 20 cts.; per 100, $1.25.
B10. Thomas Moore. Fine apricot, terra cotta color, fine shaped distinct flower,
orange or
fine forcer. 5 cts. each; per doz., 30 cts.; per 100, $2.00. B9. Vermillion Brilliant. Brilliant Vermillion,
a beautiful flower, the flower when forced is very large and brilliant. 5 cts. each; per doz., 35 cts.; per 100, $2.50.
B 9. White Swan. Large pure white flower, erect stem and suitable both for forcing and
bedding. 3 for 10 cts.; per doz,, 20 cts.; “per TOO, $1.25.
C 8. Wouverman. Purple violet, extra large flower, fine for outdoor. 3 for 10 cts.; per
doz., 20 cts.; per 100, $1.25.
Yellow Prince. Fine yellow, very scented, keeps the front rank among yellow Tulips for forcing, on account of its earliness
and ease in forcing, and its agreable scent. 5 cts. each; per doz., 30 cts.; per 100, $2.00.
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These are the earliest of all Tulips, and only recommendable for forcing.
and shorter stemed than other sorts.
Due Van Tholl. Red, 2 for 5 ctc.
per doz., 20c. ee Mellow 15S ie 30¢. a6 White, tek # 30¢.
The flowers are smaller
Due Van Tholl. Vermillion, 2 for 5c., Bey dee: 20¢.
MIXED TULIPS. FOR BEDDING ONLY.
These are much used for beds and borders, and are much cheaper than named sorts.
oe Rose, 5 cts. 30¢. ee Gold striped, 2for5ce. “ 20C. We pay par-
ticular attention in blending our superfine mixture, bringing together those kinds which flower at one
time, and grow to a uniform height. ment of varieties.
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PRICE.
Single Superfine Mixed. per doz., $ .15; per 100, $ .80; Pep 1000, $7.00,
This superfine mixture likewise is made up of a good assort-
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NAMED EARLY DOUBLE TULIPS.
For those who love massive heads of beautiful color the Double Tulip will perhaps be prized as high
as the single varieties.
They are robust growers, and produce admirable beds, whilst from their double
flowering habit, the season of bloom is much prolonged, the flowers being more persistent.
B 8. Rex Rubrorum. Fine scarlet, large full double flower, beautiful when planted with La Candeur to form designs, as they grow of equal height and bloom at the same time. 5 cts. each; per doz., 30 cts., per 100, $1.80.
B 8. La Candeur. Pure white, very full and large, much used for bedding. 2 for 5 cts.; per doz.,:20 cts:; per 100, $1.25.
A 9. Imper ator Rubr orum. Very fine bright scarlet, finest of all double scarlets for forcing, no other scarlet equal to it for this purpose. 5 cts. each; per doz., 30 cts.; per 100, $2.00.
B 8. Murrillo. Extra fine light pink, decidedly the best double pink for forcing, flowers very large, full double. 5 cts. each; per doz., 35c.; per 100, $2.50.
A 9. Purple Crown. Purplish red, very showy
for beds. 2 for 5 cts.; per doz., 20 cts.; per 00, $1.25.
B 9. Rose Blanche. Pure white, very full double, like a rose of the finest white. 3 for Io cts.; per doz., 25 cts.; per 100, $1.60.
A 7% Titian. Red, bordered yellow. 5 cts.
each; per doz., 30 cts.; per 100, $2.00
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NAMED EARLY DOUBLE TULIPS.—CONTINUED.
A 9. Le Blazon. Delicate rose, shaded
q. and striped with white, extra fine,
wl) s 2 for 5 cts.; per doz., 20 cts.: per 100, rf $1.25.
A 9. Tournesoll Yellow. Fine yellow,
orange shaded, very fine for forcing,
one of the finest yellow Tulips. 5 cts each; per doz., 40 cts.; per 100, $3.00.
A 9. Tournesoll Red and Yellow. Bright red with yellow edge, very sweet scented, large
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Gloria Solis. Deep crimson, with broad gold- en. margin, very large flower. 2 for 5 cts.; per doz., 20 cts.; per 100, $1.25,
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LATE TULIPS.
‘Gesneriana. Single, beautiful daz- ling scarlet, with deep bluish violet center, extra large flower, this is a gem for bedding. 3 for Io cts.; per doz. 25 cts.; per 100, $1.50
Golden Crown. The mate to the preceding, yellow, slight- edged red. 2 for 5 cts.; per doz., 20 cts.; per 100, $1.25,
PARROT TULIPS. The flowers are very peculiarly formed, the petals are curiosly splashed, and the
> he form, especially before the flower opens, somewhat resembles the beak of a parrot, their colors are very fine and distinct. 3 for 1o cts.; per doz., 25 cts.; per 100, $1.50,
BIZARRE TULIPS.
Grand rich flowers of perfect shape, having yellow ground color, feathered with crimson, purple or white. Mixed colors, 2 for 5 cts.; per doz., 20 cts.; per 100, $1.25.
BYBLOEM TULIPS.
Purple, violet and maroon, on white ground. 2 for 5 cts.; per doz., 20 cts.; per I00, $1.25.
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NARCISSUS.
HIS ‘‘Flower of the Poets,’’ of the spring garden and of the winter window has become so popular that the bulbs are now sold in immense quantities, and largely forced for cut blooms. An enchanting fragrance breathes from their white petals and gold and silver cups, which are very pure and chaste in coloring and pic- turesque inform. All the species and varieties which we offer bloom freely, are quite easy to grow in a number of different and interesting ways, and, excepting the Polyanthus section, are entirely hardy.
GARDEN NARCISSUS.
Wy SRE The single and double garden Nar- | S cissus are very bright and attractive when planted in lines or masses along open borders where they can remain undisturbed. They thrive in almost any soil, and when given the same cul- ture as the Hyacinth, increase and improve for years, After a long time the roots become matted tocether, so that division and replanting are necessary. If forced slowly, most of them can be made to yield -s their bloom in winter.
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Add postage at the rate of 6 cts. per dozen to prices of bulbs sent by mail.
DOUBLE NARCISSUS.
Albo Pleno Odorato. Pure white, sweet scented, re- sembling Gardenias; very recommendable for out- door culture. 2 for 5 cénts; per dozen, 20 cents; per 100, $1.00.
Incomparabilis. (Butter and Eygs.) Yellow and orange, sweet scented. 2 for 5 cents; 20 cents per
dozen; per 100, $1.00.
Van Sion. Large double golden yellow, desirable for bedding out, and extra fine for forcing. 3 for 10
cents; 30 cents per dozen; per 100, $2.00.
Orange Phenix. White, with orange centre, very : fine large flower, large bulb. Add 2 cents per \\\ bulb if to be sent by mail. 5 cents each; per \ dozen, 40 cents: per 100, $3.00.
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Sulphur Phenix. Large, full, creamy white flowers, large bulb. 2 cents per bulb extra for postage. Io
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cents each; $1.00 per dozen.
Large Double Jonquil. Fine sort, showing striking shades of yellow and white. 5 cents each; per dozen, 40 cents; per 100, $4.00.
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POLYANTHUS VARIETIES.
This section of Narcissus bears a large cluster of flowers to each stem. They are very fragrant,. beautiful, and easily grown in pots or glasses of water. The culture is the same as for Hyacinths, and the bulbs may be planted at any time, either singly or four or five ina pot. Although not generally found hardy in northern climates without protection, deep planting in a sheltered situation, and a heavy mulch in autumn, will carry them safely over the winter.
TOTUS ALBA GRANDIFLORA.
(Paper White. )
Fragrant flower of spotless white, in large clusters. Perhaps more largely forced than any other sort. Animproved large form of the ordi-. nary paper white. Price, 5 cents each; per dozen, 40 cents; per 100, $2.00.
Chinese Sacred Lily. (Narcissus Tazetta.) The growing of this flower in bowls of water and white pebbles has become a fad in homes both elegant and unpretentious. Its large and irreg~ ular bulbs send up numerous flower spikes, topped with fragrant bloom clusters of white and gold. In placing the bulb upon its bed of white pebbles, be careful to let only the base touch the water. This is the more poetical way of growing the flowers, but they can be produced. quite as prodigally when the bulbs are planted. in soil, sand or moss. In fact they amply repay the care bestowed upon them regardless of the manner of culture, and the person is hard to please who is not satisfied with the beautiful CHINESE SACRED NARCISSUS. blooms and the delectable fragrance which they exhale. Mammoth bulbs, 10 cents each;
Horsfieldi. Very large flowers of pure white, by mail 14 cents) @roteeedor “he ean
rich yellow trumpet; very stately and
beautiful. 10 cents each; per dozen, $1.00. = CR CY LT a yy Large Single Jonquil. Very fragrant, deep, Z im =" TP At rich, yellow; very attractive. 2 for 5 cents; vat Z — —
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15 cents per dozen; per 100, $1.00. Campernelles Jonquil. Pure yellow, sweet scented variety; fine for forcing. 3 for Io . cents; 25 cents per dozen; per 100, $1.25.
SINGLE VARIETIES.
Poeticus. (Pheasant’s Eye.) A dainty little beauty with white petals, and orange cup edged with crimson; splendid for cutting. 2 for:5.cts.- 71 5ucts. per doz: per 100 7apects.
Poeticus Ornatus. Pure white, sweet scented; very fine for forcing. About a month earlier than the preceding. 3 for 10 cents; per dozen, 25 cents; per 100, $1.50.
Henry Irving. Bold golden-yellow trumpet, with yellow, wheel-shaped perianth; very fine and early variety. 10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen; per 100, $6.00.
Incomparabilis Simplex. Fine yellow trumpet. 5 cts. each; per doz., 40 cts.; per 100, $3.00.
Sir Watkin. (Giant Daffodil.) Very large petals of a rich sulphur yellow color, and large cup, yellow tinged with orange. 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen.
Maximus. Deep golden yellow perianth and trumpet. 10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen. ASSORTED NARCISSUS.
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BULBS AND SEEDS FOR AUTUMN, 1896. I
THE EARLIEST FLOWERS OF SPRING.
CROCUS.
BESIDES being one of the earliest flowers of spring,
the Crocus is also one of the hardiest and easiest to grow. Planted in clumps among the grass, the flowers fleck the sod brightly as soon as the snow is gone, and themselves disappear before mowing is necessary, plant- ed among borders, it is a cheery harbinger of other spring flowers; and planted thickly in pots of sand, moss or soil it can be flowered successfully in unheated rooms in winter.
If to be sent by mail, add for postage at the rate of 15 cents per 100. In dozens or less quantities, mailed free.
MAMMOTH YELLOW CROCUS.
These are exceedingly large bulbs, and each bulb will produce a dozen or more of pretty yellow flowers, plant in pots of earth, sand or moss and they can be flowered in the house with little attention. 3 for 5 cts.; 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100.
CROCUS. Largest White.......... 4 for 5 cts.; 12 cts. per doz.; 60 cts. per Ioo. Largest Purple......... Dg petal pied ae 4 = 60 as Largest Striped....... ati eee BA x 60 cf Mixed Yellow......per doz., 10 cts.; per 100, 40 cts.; per I000, $3.50 Mixed White....... a hoes: = 40 S 3.50 Mixed Purple...... ‘ is. Es ms 40 = 3.50 Mixed Striped...... “ BOCs 2 40 OS aL SO
BULBOCODISM VERNUM.
This spring Colchicum blooms even earlier than the Crocus, sending up its rose-purple flowers along with the Snowdrop, with which it makesa pretty combination for naturlizing along walks, &c. Clumps of Bulbicodium dug from under the snow in winter and placed in a sunny window will soon bein bloom. 3 cts each; doz., 25 cts.
CHIONODOXA, OR GLORY OF THE SNOW. An exquisite spring-flowering bulb, producing flower spikes bearing ten to fifteen lovely Scillas-like flowers, perfectly hardy, MAMMOTH YELLOW CROCUS. and also well adapted for pot culture. 2 for 5 cts.; per doz., 25c.
SNOWDROPS & SNOWFLAKES,
These ‘‘fair harbingers of spring”’ G are fine for naturalizing among the grass like Crocus. The Snow- -4 drop blooms about March Ist, the
Snowflake a little later, both are
€- perfectly hardy.
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Galanthus Nivalis. The common, single, white Snowdrop. 2 cts. each, doz. 15 cts.
G. Nivalis Fl. Pl. Double white Snowdrop. 3 cts. each; doz., 25 cts.
Gi. Elwesii. Giant Snowdrop. This is much larger, earlier and rather more fragrant than the preceding. 2 for 5 cts.; per doz., 25 cts.
Spring Snowflake. (Leucojum vernum. )
Taller than the Snowdrop. 2 for 5 cts.;
per doz., 25 cts.
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SCILLAS.
SCILLAS.
Scillas are so early, hardy and easy to grow that they should be as popular as the Crocus and Snowdrop. Their bright blue flowers form
beautiful masses of color.
S. Siberica. Sprays of soft, bright blue ERYTHRONIUM. (DOGS TOOTH VIOLET. ) flowers. 3 for 5 cts.; doz. 15 cts.; per 100, 75 cents. ERYTHRONIUM. (DOGS TOOTH VIOLET.) Large flowering cream-white bells, on graceful Ce E sprays and finely variagated leaves. Loves a moist SSE
shaded situation. 3 for to cts.; doz., 35 cts. RANUNCULUS.
Ranunculus are not generally considered hardy,
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CY BUSS but when planted 3 inches deep in dry, sheltered SAY “NG situations, they will endure all but our severest £ AB = “ winters. The flowers are of beautiful shapes and WS KES
colors. They are also pretty for growing in pots.
SS Persian, Turban and French. Mixed colors or sepa- : \ \\ rate. 2 cts. each; 15 cts. per doz. SL | eS — N ORNITHOGALUM. Lp A rt : : \ Q. Arabicum. Large flowering clusters, made up of many star- se shaped milk-white blossoms. They have a jet-black centre, and an oS STUESIERON EONS: - aromatic fragrance; will bloom by Easter. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.
Ixias. Showy plants from South Africa; with flowers in long spikes, like the Gladioli.
Choice mixed, 2 for 5 cts.; per dozen, 20 cents. are ( ql ® : : . : . . . AI i |) Sparaxis. Attractive, with blossoms something like the Ixias. Fine mixed bulbs, 2 Va
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for 5 cts.; per dozen, -20 cents. oO Bis
A 6 : ; = NI! Babiana. A charming genus, with leaves of the darkest green. They vary in color “sik i
from the richest carmine to the brightest blue. Many of a Ga
them are sweet scented. Fine for pot-culture. 3 for Io cts.; © a) P=) La al! Wye y per dozen, 35 cents. ee, AY S\ / * \ : : Ff, } Allium Neapolitnum. Pure white flowers in loose, graceful (ord umbels. 3 for Io cents; per dozen, 25 cents; per 100, $1.25 Ye EN Wi Triteleia Uniflora. Pretty star shaped flowers of white and blue, : A.CYS with delicate primrose perfume; hardy. 2 for 5 cents; per IXIAS.
dozen, 20 cents.
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CYCLAMEN.
_C. Giganteum. This is a choice strain of a favorable winter blooming plant, as handsome in leaf dnd flower as it is odd and individual. No plants are better adapted for pot culture, and few that produce such a profusion of bloom. The flowers range through many shades, and most of them are delicately fragrant. We have these in crimson, pink and white, and in very large bulbs. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per dozen; by mail, 2 cts. extra for each bulb.
IRIS. (OR FLOWER DE LUCE.)
The Iris seem to love to grow in everybody’s garden, and everybody seems to love the Rainbow Flower and to plant some member of the family, even if it be only the sweet old fashioned Blue Flag. We catalogue the hand- somest species, which succeed well in general cultivation. The peculiar shape of the flower, the elegant combination
of colors, and the ease with which they are grown in
moist situations, make them universal favorites.
I. Anglica, English Iris. Handsome flowers, in purple, blue and lilac shades. 3 for Io cts.; per dozen, 25 cents.
I. Hispanica, the Spanish Iris, are fine for pot culture; bloom early and are easily grown. The colors in this class vary from golden yellow to dark bronze, and from dark blue and purple to light blue and pure white, with fine shades of por- celain and pearl. Mixed sorts, 2 for 5 cts.; per dozen, 25 cents.
William the First, the best yellow variety, 5 cts. each; per dozen, 50 cents.
British Queen, extra fine pure white, 5 cts. each; per dozen, 50 cents.
Iris Pavonia. (Peacock Iris.) Pure white, with bright blue spot on each petal. Fine for pots or garden culture. tocts. each; per dozen, 75 cts.
Iris Persica. Sky blue, with yellow streak on the petals; sweet scented and very early. 2 for 5 cts.; per dozen, 25 cents.
Iris Kaempferi. (Ready in November.) The
Japan Iris is perhaps the most popular of all its race. Its flowers are very large and widely open, with low crests and wide falls in a rainbow of bright colors around the golden-yellow eye which marks the centre. It is perfectly hardy, and flowers profusely in midsummer. It enjoys a moist situation, and when thus favorably placed will grow several feet in height, its light green foliage showing in striking contrast to the gay beauty of the flowers. Its ease and freedom of growth and profusion of bloom add to the popularity won by the beauty of coloring of flowers and _ foliage. Single mixed varieties 10 cts. each; per dozen, $1.00. Double mixed varieties 15 cts. each; per dozen, $1.50.
ANEMONES OR WINDFLOWERS.
When grown in masses in the garden these double and single Anemones are brilliant in the extreme, as their large flowers range through many shades of scarlet, rose, white, blue, and lavender. Although not perfectly hardy in the northern
CYCLAMEN.
“states, they bloom well if not planted until spring.
They are easily grown in pots. Single and double mixed each 3 cts.; per dozen, 25 cents. FREESIA. The Freesia is now the rival of the Roman Hyacinth and Lily-of-the-Valley. It is a tender Cape bulb, easily forced in winter. The white
. tubular flowers are borne in small sprays, and are
very sweet scented.
F. Refracta Alba. White flowers, faintly blotched with yellow. Extra large bulbs 2 for 5 cts.; per dozen, 20 cts.; per 100, $1.25.
F. Leichtlinii. - Yellow and orange. 3 for Io cts.; per dozen, 35 cents.
GLOXINIAS.
Most charming stove plants, of dwarf habit, but producing large and splendid flowers in the greatest profusion under the commonest culture. Bloom continuously for months, and by starting at intervals a succession of their splendid flowers may be had nearly the whole yéar around. Ready in November. 15 cts. each; per dozen. $1.50.
ANOMATHECA.
A. Cruenta. A charming plant for pot culture. Their dwarf stature, brilliant and profuse bloom, continued for-a long period, render them very popular. Flowers bright, rosy carmine, blotched with crimson. 5 cts. each; per dozen, 50 cents.
AMARYLLIS.
The following species of Amaryllis are given prominent places in all collections of plants because of their remarkably handsome flowers which last for solongatime. They grow best in pots of, well drained, rich, sandy loam,and need but little water until they show flower buds. 15 cts. each; per doz. $1.50. Add 4c per bulb for postage when to be sent by mail.
Formosissimma. (Jacobean Lily.) Scarlet, dis- tinct in shape. 15 cts. each; per dozen, $1.50.
Belladona Major. Rosy violet and white, fragrant. 15 cts. each; per dozen, $1.50.
Longiflora Alba. Large, white and fragrant.
Longiflora Rosea. Like the above, but rosy- white. 15 cts. each; per dozen, $1.50.
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CALLA LILIES.
C. Little Gem. The tall, white Calla, Rich- ardia Aethiopica in miniature. Plan and flower smaller, and neater in form, the latter being small enough for corsage wear. Very free and constant in bloom. to cts. each; dozen, $1. Richardia ¢@@ Aethiopica. Vu
The old, | well - known queen of the window gar- den, will thrive and bloom pro- fusely under the most or- dinary treat- ment and conditions. Price, mam- moth bulbs, 25c; per doz. $2.50. 30c extra postage. ar SESIZe eel 5 Cs “ 1.50. I5c oe DECOM Me pea elOC i 1.00. 1oc Small bata sess s 50c. by mail free.
Black Calla. (Arum Sanctum.) Warge and broad flowers of glistening black. A remarkable variety from Palestine. 20 cts. each; per doz., $2.
SPIREA.
Spirea Japonica. Much forced in the winter for its large sprays of misty silver-white flowers. It is perfectly hardy and blooms in the garden in June. Strong clumps, Io cts. each; $1.00 per doz. Io cts. extra per clump, by mail.
Spirea Astilboides. Large, pure white, extra fine. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per dozen. io cts. extra per clump, by mail. :
Spirea Astilboides Floribunda. Pure white, large truss; fine. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per dozen. 10 cts. extra per clump, by mail.
Spirea Compacta Multiflera. Compact trusses of feathery white flowers. — 15 cts. each; $1.50 per dozen.
LITTLE GEM.
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LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY.
Popular everywhere for gardens, cemeteries and indoor forcing. It will always be a favorite flower. Outdoors it flourishes well in shaded places left bare by other plants; indoors it loves a light, warm window and plenty of water. Strong, extra quality pips. Per bundle of 25, 50 cts.; by mail, 60 cts; per Ioo by mail, $1.75. Large clumps for outdoor planting, 25 cts.; per dozen, $2.50.
Flower Seeds
For Fall and Winter Sowing. FOR GREENHOUSE AND FRAMES.
For complete list of seeds refer to General Cata- logue.
Aralia Sieboldi cj" as oe Se ee ee ee ee
Azalea. (0G i FSO. ee ee eee its a 25
Begonia, Single Tuberous- TOOtER a oes tee uate 25
0 Dowble yes 25d Sea eens <i Sy er ae ee ae 25
oe VEUMOMs. /i 5. c5 ise Pe eae ae nae ee 25
Calendula, MIStCOF Saris. JS ap aeien ee is ate Daren ae 5
Pure ‘Golds 2.00.4 nieee ae, 0 one eae ae
Calceolaria, Grandifiora > 2 Otek, ee ee 25
Carnation, Marguerite (20 (Semon tte aes 10
Chrysanthemum, Fine Mixed. ............., 25
Cineraria,:Grandiflora. se scene st ee ee 25
Colets; Fine Mixed i204 0 Saaremaa eo beak eee 25
Candytuft, Empress “7,2. ieee. ce eee 5
Centaurea Candidissinta } te egpee ne nen ee 10
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Cy clamen P. Giganteum, White... 2... 1... . 25
White, Redi Center (fF... ase 25
36 S CEITISON Ten 5 i. ce ae 25
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Cohea Scandens” 7, ).. fads heat. 5. eee eae 10
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Sirowbatll 5. 5229 oe he A. Ere ee eae 10
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Impatiens ‘Sultant... 2) f+ oie. -- See eee 25
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66 PUBIMIE FS NS Tee ee nec! te ne 50
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HOW TO MAKE A LAWN.
OME hints may be of value to those who are without experience in laying out
S and seeding lawns or pleasure grounds. Several things are requisite in the
formation of a really fine lawn: First—There must be a good depth of rich soil, properly drained and free from boulders just below the surface; boulders, if not removed, will, during the heat of summer, cause unsightly dry spots in an otherwise beautiful lawn, therefore all such should be removed. Secondly—A liberal dressing of thoroughly decayed manure, Io or 12 cords to the acre; a rich soil of good depth and liberally fertilized will maintain a fine greensward permanently, needing only an occasional top-dressing. Fresh, strawy manure should never be used in making
a lawn, as when decaying it is apt to cause uneven settling of the soil. Thirdly—
Nicety of grading in the levels and slopes, and fineness and smoothness of surface.
Make a smooth surface with harrow and rake, and use a roller to make it firm and
even, Jefore sowing the seed. V,astly—A sufficient quantity of the best lawn grass
seed—not less than four bushels to the acre, or at the rate of one quart to 300
square feet. After sowing, cover the seed well by raking it in, and again use the
roller to finish the work. As a rule, the best season to sow a lawn is in the fall, the exact time being governed by the latitude. If sown at the proper time, the grass will be strong enough by winter to endure the cold safely, and the weeds, which will inevitably appear, being mostly annuals, will not have time to mature and scatter their seeds. If circumstances prevent fall sowing, it should be done as early in spring as possible, so that the young grass may be the better prepared for the hot, dry weather of midsummer. The grass should be allowed to get a good start before cutting, and then it should be trimmed with a lawn-mower about every ten days. Old lawns may be improved by liberal fertilization and the sowing of about half the quantity of seed required for a new lawn.
LAWN GRASS SEED.
SPECIAL EVERGREEN MIXTURE. The very best mixture that can be made. Should always be used for the very best results. Good for tennis and croquet grounds, etc. 25 cts. per quart, $1.15 per peck, $4.50 per bushel.
GOOD LAWN MIXTURE. A good compound of the best evergreen, even-growing grasses adapted
for the formation of a good lawn. 15 cts. per quart, 70 cts. per peck, $2.50 per bushel. > . r | / i Ps ¥ ‘ I