. Lachenalia Pendula. LACHENALIAS. This beautiful genus of half-hardy bulbs is com- paratively new in this country, owing, no doubt, to the prohibitive price. The few specimens ex- hibited at horticultural shows created quite a sen- sation owing to their pro- fusion of bloom and their bright diversified colors, as well as their ornamen- tal foliage. Of easiest growth : can be had in bloom by Christmas and last for a very long time. Lachenalia P e n".- dula. Vigorous species ; bright red, tipped with sea-green and purple. 20 cts. each : $ per dozen. Mixed varieties in various colors. 1
. Lachenalia Pendula. LACHENALIAS. This beautiful genus of half-hardy bulbs is com- paratively new in this country, owing, no doubt, to the prohibitive price. The few specimens ex- hibited at horticultural shows created quite a sen- sation owing to their pro- fusion of bloom and their bright diversified colors, as well as their ornamen- tal foliage. Of easiest growth : can be had in bloom by Christmas and last for a very long time. Lachenalia P e n".- dula. Vigorous species ; bright red, tipped with sea-green and purple. 20 cts. each : $ per dozen. Mixed varieties in various colors. 15 cts. each : per dozen. ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM. (Star of Bethlehem.) The flowers are large and attractive, of a pure milk white color, with a shiny black spot in the centre. It blooms as readily in the house as it does in the garden. 10 cts. each ; § per dozen. OXALIS. 'â ' These are profuse bloomers, and very attractive in the greenhouse or conservatory during the winter. Plant three or four bulbs in a pot; the pots should be kept near the glass to prevent the foliage from growing too long. Bowei. Brilliant rose. 25 cts. per dozen ; per 100. "White. 40 cts. per dozen ; § per 1011. Yellow. 25 cts. â per dozen ; p-r 100. Yellow Double. 50 cts. per dozen : per 100. Floribunda Ro- sea. Rose col- ored. 50 cts. per dozen ; $ per 100. Floribunda Al- ba. White. 50 cts. per dozen: per 100. Mixed. All colors. 20 cts. per dozen ; § per 100. SPARAXIS. A beautiful class of bulbs, allied to the Ixias and requiring the same treatment, producing spikes of the most exquisite flowers. Mixed varieties. 5 cts. each ; 25 cts. per dozen. STERNBERGIA LUTEA. Extensively advertised as "Amaryllis ; Fine large crocus-like, brilliant yellow* flowers. 10 cts. each ; 75 cts. per dozen.
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