. Meleagris (Simla's Head, or Guinea Hen fktver). An elegant species, growing from 10 to IS inches liigii, bearing in spring curious drooping bell-shaped flowers, mo^t of which are very oddly niai-ked, many being checkered and splashed white and purple, cream and maioon, etc., etc. Mixed colors, 3 els. each; 25 cts. per dozen; !|>1 50 per 100. Recurva. A beautiful and distinct sort from California, producing as many as a dozen brilliant, clear scarlet flowers spotted with orange in the throat on stalks 18 to 24 inches high ; excellent for naturalizing. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per dozen ; $
. Meleagris (Simla's Head, or Guinea Hen fktver). An elegant species, growing from 10 to IS inches liigii, bearing in spring curious drooping bell-shaped flowers, mo^t of which are very oddly niai-ked, many being checkered and splashed white and purple, cream and maioon, etc., etc. Mixed colors, 3 els. each; 25 cts. per dozen; !|>1 50 per 100. Recurva. A beautiful and distinct sort from California, producing as many as a dozen brilliant, clear scarlet flowers spotted with orange in the throat on stalks 18 to 24 inches high ; excellent for naturalizing. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per dozen ; $ per 100. GI^AOIOILUS, " Tiie ; A lovely pure white form of the Gladiolus Colvilli. The flowers are freely borne on long stems, and can be forced into liloom at a lime when flowers are scarce. Six bulbs can be planted in a 6-inch pot. Equally good for forcing or blooming in the open. {Ready in October.) 20 cts. per dozen; |) per 100; by mail, 25 cts. per 100 extra. (Chiistuias Rose). Most valuable hardy plants on account of yielding vt^ilh utmost freedom, at a season when flowers are scarce, their beautiful large.—two or three inches across—blossoms. They succeed in any ordinary garden soil, but respond to any extra care which may be given them. They prefer a sheltered, semi- shaded clu7nps each; JAPANESK (I. Kfempferii.) These magnificent Iris ai'e among the most beautiful of our summer-flow- ering plants, and are becoming more popular every season. They commence blooming about the middle of June, and continue for five or six weeks. Many of these flowers measure from 10 to 12 inches in diameter, and rival tiie Orchids in their rich colorings and markings. The collection of 25 varie- ties here offered were selected, while in flower, from over 75 of the best Japan- ese introductions. While the Iris succeeds in almost any soil and condi- tions, they delight in a rich, deep, moist position, and should be abun- dantly supplied with manure and water. (.4 who
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