. MoNTBRI;lL\S New Giant Montbretias These magnificent new hybrids are remarkable tor their great size and beauty, measuring nearly three inches in diameter, on stems often exceeding three feet in height. Invaluable as cut flowers. They give masses of color in the herbaceous border in late summer and fall. All of these were awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society of England. His Majesty. The largest of the collection, very substantial, widely-expanded flowers with rich yellow centre shading to brilliant scarlet, with the segments heavily covered towards their tips wit
. MoNTBRI;lL\S New Giant Montbretias These magnificent new hybrids are remarkable tor their great size and beauty, measuring nearly three inches in diameter, on stems often exceeding three feet in height. Invaluable as cut flowers. They give masses of color in the herbaceous border in late summer and fall. All of these were awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society of England. His Majesty. The largest of the collection, very substantial, widely-expanded flowers with rich yellow centre shading to brilliant scarlet, with the segments heavily covered towards their tips with a good rich crimson. 75 cts. each; $ per doz. Queen Alexandra. A splendid large reflexed light golden orange with distinc t crimson bars, a strong, vigorous grower. 50 cts. each; $ per doz. Una. A charming, very floriferous variety growing about two and a half feet high with flowers of medium size, of a light orange with crimson reverse, the inner surface of the flower marked with crimson. 50 cts. each; $ per doz. One each of the 3 varieties for $ Montbretias One of the brightest of our summer-tlowering bulbs, and should be set out during April or May. They should be protected during the winter with a heavy covering of leaves or litter. Lychnis (Campion, Lamp Flower, etc.) Of the easiest culture, thriving in any soil, and this, in addition to their brightness has brought them into high favor with lovers of hardy plants. Chalcedonica {Jerusalem Cross). A most desirable plant, heads of brilliant in June and July; grows 2 to 3 feet high. — Alba. A white-flowered form of above. Fire King. Bright scarlet. One of the showiest. George Davidson. Very large chrome-yellow. King Edmund. Rich yellow with carmine blotched centre. Lady Hamilton. Apricot yellow, very distinct. Lord Nelson. Rich deep crimson-scarlet. Star of Fire. Brilliant fire-red. Strong bulbs, 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100 3 each of the six sorts, 18 in all, for .00. Haag
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