. Autumn 1900 : our new guide to rose culture. These unusually pretty andattractiveflowers should be better known; no illus- tration short of a colored plate could do justice to the remarkably beautiful shad- ings and variegations shown in Babiana flowers; should be given the same treatment as Ixias; especially adapted for Winter blooming. Atrocyanea. — Deep blue, lower petals purple and mauve. 5 cts.; 3 for 12 cts. Lady Carey.—Rich purplish crimson, with each alternate petal shaded mauve. 5 cts.; 3 for 12 cts. Rosea Grandis.— Color, bright rose. 5 cts.; 3 for 12 cts. Villosa.—Exquisite lav- e
. Autumn 1900 : our new guide to rose culture. These unusually pretty andattractiveflowers should be better known; no illus- tration short of a colored plate could do justice to the remarkably beautiful shad- ings and variegations shown in Babiana flowers; should be given the same treatment as Ixias; especially adapted for Winter blooming. Atrocyanea. — Deep blue, lower petals purple and mauve. 5 cts.; 3 for 12 cts. Lady Carey.—Rich purplish crimson, with each alternate petal shaded mauve. 5 cts.; 3 for 12 cts. Rosea Grandis.— Color, bright rose. 5 cts.; 3 for 12 cts. Villosa.—Exquisite lav- ender blue. 5 cts.; 3 for 12 cents. Babianas, Finest Mix- ture.—Embracing a large number of distinct varieties. 3 cts. each; 3 for 8 cts.; 6 for 15 cts ; 12 for 30 Babianas. Ixias, We take great pleasure in recommending this brilliant class of flowers; they are but little known in this country, and will be sure to give great satisfaction. Ixias are admirably adapted for pot culture in the house; several bulbs can be placed in a five-inch pot or pan. They should, unlike other bulbs, be potted rather firmly and as early as possible; placed in a dry, cool place like Hyacinths; until the flower spikes appear but little water is needed ; then keep pretty moist and give full light and air. After flowering, gradually ripen, and when ready shake out and store in paper bags until next Autumn, or the bulbs can remain in the soil, which should be kept dry. Nained varieties, 5 cts. each; 6 for 25 cts. Crateroides.—Bright scarlet; free and early. Golden Drop.—Beautiful rich yellow, eye deep maroon. Maculosa.—Beautiful pink ; very vigorous and free. Snowfiake.—A true pure white variety ; very rare. Fine Mixed.—Including varieties above and others; a splendid assortment. 3 for 10 cts.; 12 for 35 cts. Sparaxis. This exceedingly handsome class of flowers is well adapted ior Winter blooming in the house. They require the same treatment as Ixias described above ; in fact,
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