. Fkjullakia JIeleagri FREESIA. This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possessing a peculiar grace of form, and its fragrance is most delightful, one pot of a dozen bulbs being sufficient to perfume a whole house. As cut flowers they are extremely valuable; the unex- pended blooms, opening in water, fill the air with the most deli- cate perfume, and their endurance is really remarkable. They force very easily, and can be had in flower in January, and con- tinue in succession until June. When potted these should not be placed in a dark place, like most other bulbs, but should be p
. Fkjullakia JIeleagri FREESIA. This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possessing a peculiar grace of form, and its fragrance is most delightful, one pot of a dozen bulbs being sufficient to perfume a whole house. As cut flowers they are extremely valuable; the unex- pended blooms, opening in water, fill the air with the most deli- cate perfume, and their endurance is really remarkable. They force very easily, and can be had in flower in January, and con- tinue in succession until June. When potted these should not be placed in a dark place, like most other bulbs, but should be put directly in the light, and prefer a rather cool position and close to the light, which keeps them short and sturdy. Refracta Alba. Pure white; delightfully fragrant. Jlfammoth bulbs,'SO cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Selected bulbs, 20 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Improved Purity. The finest and purest white variety yet introduced; of strong growth and with larger flowers than the type. strong bulbs. 50 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Leichtlinii. Large, pure yellow; fragrant. 25 cts. per doz.; $ per 100. Meleagris (Snake's Head, or Guinea Hen Flower). An elegant species, growing from 10 to 18 inches high, bearing in spring curious drooping bell-shaped flowers, most of which are very oddly marked, many being checkered and splashed white and purple, cream and maroon, etc., etc. (.See cut.) Perfectly hardy and splendid for naturalizing, especially in semi-shady places. Mixed colors, 25 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $10 00 per 1000. Recurva. A beautiful and distinct sort from California, pro- ducing as many as a dozen brilliant, clear scarlet flowers, spotted with orange in the throat, on stalks 18 to 24 inches high; excellent for naturalizing, fi cts. each; 60 cts. per doz.; $ per 100.
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