. Single Anemones. AN03IATHECA CRUEIVTA. (Flowering Grass.) A pretty little bulbous plant from South Africa, which is quite hardy with slight pro- tection, but does best when grown in frames or a cool greenhouse. Grows 8 to 12 inches high, producing in quantity pretty flowers ^ inch across, of a dazzling rosy carmine color, with a dark crimson spot on the three lower petals; a good companion plant and fine contrast to the Freesia, which it somewhat resembles. [Readv in October.) 20 cts. per doz.; $1 25 per 100; $ per 1000. ANTHERICUM, Liliastrum {St. Bruno''s Lily). A beauti- ful plant, 2
. Single Anemones. AN03IATHECA CRUEIVTA. (Flowering Grass.) A pretty little bulbous plant from South Africa, which is quite hardy with slight pro- tection, but does best when grown in frames or a cool greenhouse. Grows 8 to 12 inches high, producing in quantity pretty flowers ^ inch across, of a dazzling rosy carmine color, with a dark crimson spot on the three lower petals; a good companion plant and fine contrast to the Freesia, which it somewhat resembles. [Readv in October.) 20 cts. per doz.; $1 25 per 100; $ per 1000. ANTHERICUM, Liliastrum {St. Bruno''s Lily). A beauti- ful plant, 2 feet-high, with narrow grass-like Brodi«a Coccinea. foliage and long spikes of white, fragrant, Lily-like flowers in May and June. 10 Cts. each ; $1 00 per doz.; §7 00 per 100. Liliastrum Giganteum (Giant St. Bruno s Lily). A wonderful improvement on the St. Bruno's Lily, of which it is a gigantic form. It produces 2j feet high stems, which during May and June are terminated by spikes of very large white flowers, and forcibly remind one of a miniature Lilium Candidum. A striking novelty. 30 cts. each; $ per doz. LlliagO (5/. Bernard's Lily). A pretty species, bearing spikes f white flowers 18 inches high during May and June. 10 cts. each ; $ per doz.; $ per 100. BABIANA. A charming genus with leavt-s of dark green, thickly covered with downy hairs, and bearing showy spikes of flowers. They should have the jirolection of a cold frame, and are very successfully grown in pots. Height, 6 to 9 inches. Mixed Varieties. 4 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. per doz.; $1 50 per 100. BRODIJEA. Handsome bulbous plants from the Pacific Slope, blooming in pendent clusters on long, slender stems. It is easilv forced, and may be grown in the greenhouse or cold frame, or if planted out in clumps or masses will llower freely in June or July. Perfectly hardy. Coccinea {Floral Firecracker). Flowers \\ to 2 inches long; a rich, glowing crimson, tipped with pea-green; a striking plant. (See cut.)
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