. Seeds and plants : 1900. Nurseries (Horticulture) Ohio Catalogs; Nursery stock Ohio Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. H MONTBRETIAS. The Montbretias are one of the brightest and best of Sum- mer-flowering bulbs, and it has been a matter of wonder to uo â why they are not more gener- ally used. We feel sure that if once tried they will become fav- orites. The, bulbs should be planted from April to June in clumps or bushes of three to a dozen or more. They are per- fectly hardy, and once planted can be left to care for them- sel
. Seeds and plants : 1900. Nurseries (Horticulture) Ohio Catalogs; Nursery stock Ohio Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. H MONTBRETIAS. The Montbretias are one of the brightest and best of Sum- mer-flowering bulbs, and it has been a matter of wonder to uo â why they are not more gener- ally used. We feel sure that if once tried they will become fav- orites. The, bulbs should be planted from April to June in clumps or bushes of three to a dozen or more. They are per- fectly hardy, and once planted can be left to care for them- selves. In growth they resem- ble the Gladioli, and produce spikes of "the most brilliant flow- ers in the various shades of or- ange, yellow, red, etc. The fol- lowing are the most desirable varieties, and are offered at a price that should induce every- body to try them: Crocosmiflora. Deep golden orange. A very fine variety in every particular. GerbedeOr. (Golden Sheaf.) Splendid golden-yellow. One of the best. Rayon de Or. Rich yellow and brown. Rosea. Bright rose. Very distinct. Price, any variety, 5 cts.; 3 for 10 cts. 3 each of the four varieties, 25 cts. ENSETE. (Abyssinian Banana.) We know of no other plant that produces _j striking an effect as a well grown speci- men of Musa. Imagine a plant 12 to 15 feet high with massive leaves eight feet or more ' length by thirty inches broad, and you have __me idea of its appearance. It is of remark- able rapid growth: a small plant attaining the height of 10 to 12 feet in a single season. A well grown specimen will attract more atten- tion than anv other plant we have ever grown. Mrs. J. C. Kirk, of Canfield. Ohio, says: "It attracts more attention than any other plant that was ever grown in the town-" Tfyou ^ want to astonish the whole neighborhood or- der a Musa Ensete. Prepare to plant it bv selecting a sheltered location where the strong winds will not strike it but where it will receive the full benefit of the
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