. Liliums. Head of Lilium Auratum. ZEPHYRANTHES (Zephyr Flowers, or Fairy Lilies.) Beautiful dwarf bulbous plants, very effective for planting out in masses in May, flowering with great profusion during the summer. They are also most suitable for pot culture. 6 to 12 bulbs clus- tered in a 6-inch pot in the autumn will give a fine dis- play during the winter. 1 foot high. Alba. Pure white. Rosea. Large rose-colored flowers. 5 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz., # per 100. Auratum. Of all the Lily tribe, this is undoubtedly one of the finest, whether we regard its size, its sweetness, or its exqui
. Liliums. Head of Lilium Auratum. ZEPHYRANTHES (Zephyr Flowers, or Fairy Lilies.) Beautiful dwarf bulbous plants, very effective for planting out in masses in May, flowering with great profusion during the summer. They are also most suitable for pot culture. 6 to 12 bulbs clus- tered in a 6-inch pot in the autumn will give a fine dis- play during the winter. 1 foot high. Alba. Pure white. Rosea. Large rose-colored flowers. 5 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz., # per 100. Auratum. Of all the Lily tribe, this is undoubtedly one of the finest, whether we regard its size, its sweetness, or its exquisite arrangement of color. Its large and graceful flowers are composed of six petals of a delicate ivory white color, thickly studded with chocolate crimson spots, and striped through the centre a golden yel- low. From 6 to 20 flowers are produced on a stem, and, as the bulbs acquire age and strength, the flowers increase in size and number. It is perfectly hardy, and thrives best in a moderately dry, rich loam where the water does not lie in winter. (See cut.) each. noz. 100 Extra Large bulbs, 11 to 13 in. in circumference $ $ $ First size " 9 " 11 " " " 15 Second" " 7 " 9 " " " 10 Speciosum Album. Large white flowers of great substance, with a greenish band running through the centre of each petal: very fine, 25 cts. each, $ per doz. Speciosum Rubrum. White, heavily spotted with rich crimson spots. 15 cts. each, SI-50 per doz. $10 per 100. Speciosum Roseum. White shaded and spotted with rose. 15 cts. each, $ per doz., $10 per 100. Speciosum flelpomene. Very large flowers, rich blood-crimson, heavily spotted. 20 cts. each, $ per doz. Elegans Incomparable. Large orange-colored flowers borne in clusters, very free flowering. 10 cts. each, $ per doz. Krameri. Distinct f r o m all other Lilies ; large flowers, of a soft, beautiful rose- color 20 cents each, $ per doz. Longif
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