. Tritoma Pfitzerii. S TRITOMA (Keel hot Poker, Flame Flower, or Torch Lily). The early, free and continuous blooming qualities of the newer varieties have made Tritomas one of the great bedding plants, and when we consider that there are few plants which are suitable for massing under our severe climatic conditions, it is little wonder that such excellent subjects should become so popular. All the varieties offered are worthy of cultivation, succeeding in any ordinary garden soil, but responding quickly to liberal treatment; they are hardy if given pro- tection, but the most satisfactory meth
. Tritoma Pfitzerii. S TRITOMA (Keel hot Poker, Flame Flower, or Torch Lily). The early, free and continuous blooming qualities of the newer varieties have made Tritomas one of the great bedding plants, and when we consider that there are few plants which are suitable for massing under our severe climatic conditions, it is little wonder that such excellent subjects should become so popular. All the varieties offered are worthy of cultivation, succeeding in any ordinary garden soil, but responding quickly to liberal treatment; they are hardy if given pro- tection, but the most satisfactory method of wintering is to bury the roots in sand in a cool cellar. Chrysantha. Good-sized canary-yellow flowers; Aug. and Sep. 75 cts. each. Floribunda. Large heads of fiery-red;- Aug. to Oct.; 4 to 5 feet. 50 cts. each. Lemon Queen. Light chrome-yellow; 50 cts. each. Obergartner Reuthe. Large heads on spikes 4 to 5 feet high during Aug. and Sept.; color brilliant pomegranate-red, changing to salmon at base of flower heads. '75 cts. each; $ per doz, C belisque. Large spikes of saffron-yellowy with brighter shadings; July and August; 3.} to 4 feet. 25 cts. each; § per doz. Pfitzerii [The Everbloomitig Flame Flozver). In bloom from August to November, with spikes from 3 to 4 feet high and heads of bloom of a rich orange- scarlet, producing a grand effect either planted singlv in the border or in masses. 15 cts. each; per doz.; per 100. Quartiniana. This novel variety flowers late in May in spikes 10 to 12 inches long, orange-red when first opening, the lower part changing to yellow when mature; a pretty combination of colors; 3-1 to 4 feet. 50 cts. each. R. Wilson Kerr. One of the finest yet introduced. An early and continuous bloomer. Color rich, brilliant orange-scarlet, which does not vary at any time. 75 cts. each; per doz. Saundersi. One of the earliest to bloom, beginning in June, continuing until the end of August. Deep coral-red, changin
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