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Septkmber 9, 1009. 



The Weekly Florists^ Review* 



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The above is from the original photograph of different types of lily bulbs. 

 There are four distinct kinds, one of which is believed to be the original bulb from 

 which Bermuda Harrisii was derived years ago. Three of these types are now being 

 cultivated from wild grown bulbs, in new soil. 



We show these to illustrate that we are looking ahead several years and always 

 searching for new and better lily bulbs. It takes years to work up a crop of a good 

 lily from a small stock, and hardships are often experienced before they can be 

 marketed. Results cannot be foretold, but we are working all the time, regardless of 

 what others may think or do. 



The Giganteum at present is probably the best lily bulb in quantities. Our 

 Horseshoe Brand bulbs are dug from the best fields in Japan. They are unexcelled 

 in keeping qualities and there is nothing as good for cold storage purposes. A large 

 part of our bulbs for storage arrive in December and January— late dug bulbs— well 

 matured. That's the kind you need. Think ahead ; now is the time to order cold 

 storage bulbs for delivery during 1910 and spring of 1911. Let us know the quantities 

 you can use during the year and we will tell you what they will cost you. There is 

 no real necessity for worrying about the flowering time. When you use cold storage 

 stock you can plant when you please and have lilies at any time throughout the year. 



If you grow lilies you ought to be interested, and if so, write us. 



Representing 



MR. SEITARO ARAI 

 Yokohama, Japan 



Ralph M. Ward & Co. 



12 West Broadway, New York City 



Not How Cheap 

 But How Qood 



