. FREESIA. This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possessing a 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- panded blooms opening in water, fill the air with the most deli- cate 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 the Growing of ; Price 25 cents, or free
. FREESIA. This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possessing a 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- panded blooms opening in water, fill the air with the most deli- cate 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 the Growing of ; Price 25 cents, or free to customers who ask for it when ordering. Dreer's Improved Purity. The finest and purest white variety yet introduced; of strong growth and with larger flowers than the type. Mammoth bulbs, 40 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Selected bulbs, 30 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Refracta Alba. Pure white, lightly touched with yel- low in throat; delightfully fragrant. Mammoth bulbs, 30 cts. per $ per 1000. Selected bulbs, 20 cts. per doz.; per 1000. FRITILLARIA. GLADIOLUS. (Beady in November.) 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 stems; 6 bulbs can be planted in a 6-inch pot. They can also be planted outdoors, be- ing hardy with slight protection. The Bride. A lovely pure white. IxiAS Blushing Bride, or Delica= tissima. Ivory-white, with carmine blotch on the lower petals. Peach Blossom. A lovely shade of peach-blossom pink. Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. per doz.; $ per 100;. $ per 1000. HELLEBORUS (Christmas Rose). Most valuable hardy plants on account of yielding, at a season when flowers are scarce, their beautiful large blooms. They succeed in any ordinary garden soil, but prefer a sheltered, semi-shaded situa- tion. 35 cts. each; $ per doz- INCARVILLEA (The Hardy Gloxinia). Delavayi. A hardy, tuberous-rooted
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