. MoNTBRETIA Monarda Didyma hR W^ ^Pv :M k" ra^ .,sk m c? ''%m/\ k â h ^ , m j. 1 B| ^F"i BE R» *?.* â .. '4 CEnothera Speciosa MOISTBRETIAS. The Montbretias are one of the bright- est of our summer-flowering bulbs, and deserve to be planted extensively. The bulbs thoald be set out during April or May, 3 to 6 inches apart in clumps of a dozen or more. They pro- tected during the winter with a heavy covering of leaves or litter. Aurantiaca. A fine deep orange. Crocosmiaeflora. Deep golden- orange; fine. Etoile de Feu (Star of Fire). Bright vermilion; yellow centre. Germania
. MoNTBRETIA Monarda Didyma hR W^ ^Pv :M k" ra^ .,sk m c? ''%m/\ k â h ^ , m j. 1 B| ^F"i BE R» *?.* â .. '4 CEnothera Speciosa MOISTBRETIAS. The Montbretias are one of the bright- est of our summer-flowering bulbs, and deserve to be planted extensively. The bulbs thoald be set out during April or May, 3 to 6 inches apart in clumps of a dozen or more. They pro- tected during the winter with a heavy covering of leaves or litter. Aurantiaca. A fine deep orange. Crocosmiaeflora. Deep golden- orange; fine. Etoile de Feu (Star of Fire). Bright vermilion; yellow centre. Germania. Rich, glowing orange-scarlet, with blood-red throat. Rayon d'Or. Yellow and brown. Rheingold. A new robust growing variety with flowers of a rich golden yellow, shading lighter towards the centre which is marked with crimson-brown blotches. These are fully li inches in diame- ter of unusual heavy texture, and borne on stout, erect stems making them a desirable cut flower. 20 cts. each; $ per doz. Speciosa. A splendid golden yellow. Price, except where noted, 30cts. per doz.; $ per 100. CENOTHERA (Evening Primrose). The Evening Primroses are elegant subjects for growing in an ex- posed, sunny position, either in the border or on the rockery, bloom- ing the greater part of the summer. Caespltosa. Large, pure white, changing to rose; 1 foot. Fruticosa Pallida. A variety which originated with us, flowers of a clear creamy white; 18 inches. Missouriensis. Large golden yellow; 1 foot. Pilgrimi. Large clusters of bright yellow flowers. Speciosa. Pure white flowers 3 inches across; 18 inches. 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Set of 5 varietiesfor 65 cts. OROBUS (Bitter Vetch). Lathyroides. Little known spring-flowering plants, well worthy of extended cultivation and succeeding in any soil or position. Ex- cellent for the border or rockery, forming erect, shapely plants a foot high, covered during May and June with spikes of bright blue pea-shaped flowers. 25
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