. IxiAS. carmine blotch on the lower {Ready in Norember.) The early flowering sorts of- fered below are now largely used for forcing, coming into bloom in May. The flowers are of good size, and borne freely on long slettis; G bulbs can be planted in a 6-inch pot. They can also lie ])lanted outdoors, be- ing hardy with slight protection. The Bride. A lovely pure white. Blushing Bride, or Delica- tissima. Ivory-white, with petals. Peach Blossom. A lovely shade of peach-blossom pink. Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; per 1000. ,EBORUS (ChrUtmu ). Most
. IxiAS. carmine blotch on the lower {Ready in Norember.) The early flowering sorts of- fered below are now largely used for forcing, coming into bloom in May. The flowers are of good size, and borne freely on long slettis; G bulbs can be planted in a 6-inch pot. They can also lie ])lanted outdoors, be- ing hardy with slight protection. The Bride. A lovely pure white. Blushing Bride, or Delica- tissima. Ivory-white, with petals. Peach Blossom. A lovely shade of peach-blossom pink. Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; per 1000. ,EBORUS (ChrUtmu ). Most valuable hardy [liants on account of yielding, at a when flowers are scarce, their beautiful large blossoms. Th ceed in any ordinary garden soil, but prefer a , semi situation. 35 cts. each; $ per doz. liNCARYIL,L,EA (The Hardy Gloxinia). Delavayi. A hardy, tuberous-rooted plant, wilh lieautiful trumpet- shaped flowers of a deep rose-carmine color, with yellow throat, borne in clusters on stems 18 inches high. (Ready in October.) 15 cts. each; $')0 per doz. IXIAS (African Com Lily). These, charming half-hardy bulbs, from the Cape of Good Hope are very ornamental for indocr culture, or planted in cold frames or out- doors in well-drained and protected borders. They are graceful in growth. The flowers are of the most brilliant, rich and varied hues. We offer them in mixture, 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; $ per 1000 FRBBSIA. This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possessing â x 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- nded blooms, opening in water, fill the air with the most deli- cite 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. For full cultural directions, see our new book, "Hints on t
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