Dahlias in Assortments, &c. 



Selections made by the Purchaser, 



Where one dozen of roots are ordered, a discount of 25 per 

 cent, will be made. 



Where 50 roots are ordered, 30 per cent. 



Where 100 roots are ordered, 33i per cent. 



Selections made by the Proprietors ^ as follows ; omitting 

 such as the purchaser may already possess. 



Superb double yarieties, each 75 cents. 



Double varieties, of kinds less rare, each 25 to 50 cents. 



Some very superior new kinds, each ^1 and upwards as per catalogue. 



Some very superior new kinds, $8 to $(10 per doz. including many that are 



usually sold at very high rates. 

 Very fine assorted kinds, per dozen, each a distinct named variety, ^'6. 

 Fine do. do. do. but less rare, ^4 50 



Assortments, do. do. of the older varieties, ^3. 



Mixed double varieties, $2 50 per dozen. 

 Double Dahlias by the 100, 200, or 300, or more varieties, will be supplied at very 



low rates. 



DAHLIAS IN ASSORTMENTS, &c. 

 Those who order assortments of Dahlias, to be selected by the proprietors, 

 should state the kinds they already possess ; in which case those varieties will 

 be omitted. The prices are rated much lower on account of their retaining the 

 privilege of sending suoh as they have the largest stock of ; and in doing this, 

 the purchaser receives quite as beautiful varieties as he could select himself, but 

 at much less rates. It is the determination of the proprietors, that their customers 

 shall be supplied, in all cases, on the most favorable terms. Dry roots can be 

 supplied from October to May, and they will be packed so as to bear transporta. 

 tion safely any distance. 



Directions for the Culture of Bulbous and Tuberous Roots. 



SitiMtion. — A southern aspect, dry and airy, and sheltered from the north 

 winds, is preferable for moet bulbs ; but Anemones and Ranunculuses will do 

 better in a situation commanding a southern aspect, and which can be protected 

 from the heat of noonday. 



Soil. — The following compost is most suitable for the Hyacinth, Tulip, Crown 

 Imperial, Narcissus, Crocus, Snow Flake, Iris, Lily, Colchicum, Anemone, 

 Ranunculus, Snow Drop, and most other bulbs :— One-third sand, one-third well- 

 rooted cow'dung, and one-third good garden mould. Let the beds thus formed 

 be well dug over to the depth of fifteen or eighteen inches, that the materials be 

 "Well mixed together ; a fourth part of rotten wood, or vegetable mould from a 

 ewamp, may be added to the above, if conveniently to be obtained, which will, 

 at all times, be beneficial in giving additional lightness to the soil. 



The various species of the Amaryllis succeed best in a rich sandy loani ; and 

 tlie families of the Ixia, Oxalis, Feraria, Gladiolus, Antholy/a, Lachenalia, and 

 most other Cape and Tropical bulbs, require the soil to be more sandy than for 

 the generality of other bulbs. 



Forming the Beds —The beds should be raised about four inches above the 

 level of the walks, and moderately arched, which will afi'ord an opportunity for 

 the superfluous moisture to run off. Sand (either sea or fresh) strewed in the 

 trenches, before and after placing the roots, will be beneficial. 



