. Amaryllis formosissima. CAI^ADIUM (Klephant's Ear.) One of the most effective plants in cultivation for the flov^er border or for planting out upon the lawn; it will grow in any good garden soil, and is of the easiest culture. To obtain the best result it should be planted where it will obtain plenty of water, and an abundance of rich compost. Foliage light green. When full size it stands 6 leet high, and bears immense leaves 3 to 4 ft. long by 2i ft. wide. (See cut.) Extra large bulbs, 12 to 14 inches in circumference, 40 cts. each, $4 00 per doz.; posta>je 15 cts. each ext
. Amaryllis formosissima. CAI^ADIUM (Klephant's Ear.) One of the most effective plants in cultivation for the flov^er border or for planting out upon the lawn; it will grow in any good garden soil, and is of the easiest culture. To obtain the best result it should be planted where it will obtain plenty of water, and an abundance of rich compost. Foliage light green. When full size it stands 6 leet high, and bears immense leaves 3 to 4 ft. long by 2i ft. wide. (See cut.) Extra large bulbs, 12 to 14 inches in circumference, 40 cts. each, $4 00 per doz.; posta>je 15 cts. each extra. First-size bulbs. 10 to 12 inches in cir- cumference, 25 cts. each, . per doz ; iiostage 10 cts. each extra. Second-size bulbs, 8 to 10 inches in cir- cumference, 15 cts. each, §150 per doz.; postage 8 cts. each extra. Third-size bullis, 6 to 8 inches in cir- cumference, 10 cts. each, SI 00 per doz.; postage 5 cts. each extra. MILLA BIFLORA. (Mexican "Star of ;) One of the loveliest and most desir- able bulbs. The flowers are nearly 2J inches in diameter, of a pure waxy-white color, and usually borne in pairs ; the petals are thick and leathery, of great substance, and will keep for days when cut and placed in water. Bulbs 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz. MONTBRETIAS. The Montbretias are one of the brightest and best of summer-flowering bulbs, and it has been a matter of wonder to us why ihey are not more generally used. We feel sure that if once tried they would liecome firm favorites. The bulbs should be planted from April to June in clumps or groups of three to a dozen or more. They are perfectly , and once phinted can be left to care for themselves. In growth they resemble the Gladioli, and produce spikes of the most brilliant flowers in the various shades of orange, yellow, red, etc. The varieties offered below are the " cream " of the largest collection in Europe, and are offered at a price which should warrant extensive planti
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