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Oriental Orchids 



Without perusing all the Blue Books ol Horticulture, and without consulting the opinion of 

 critics, we are going to nickname Lilium Magnificum by calling them Oriental Orchids. 



They are improved Rubrum, cultivated extensively on the hilltops in Japan, and found wild 

 on islands south of the mainland. The bulbs are used largely by the Chinese as food, but 

 they will be used much more hereafter as a good substitute for the rose for decorative 

 purposes. 



Oriental Orchids are of a bright scarlet color, spotted slightly, with recurved petals and dark 

 brown pollen. They have a vigorous growth and flower profusely. You can force them in a 

 greenhouse or plant them outside in any climate. They keep well in cold storage and make 

 excellent plants, especially for winter flowering. Bulbs planted in June and July will flower 

 for Thanksgiving and Christmas and during the winter months. 



The flowers are usually cut short and bunched. Tkey are good for funeral work, bouquets, 

 tables, mantels, and other decorative work. They are especially useful for large room deco- 

 rations, owing to the absence of strong odor. It is the coming flower for many purposes. It 

 is profitable, useful and much appreciated. In a few short years all florists will need them — 

 modem stores have them now, at all times of the year. Horseshoe Brand bulbs are sold as 

 follows, for 1915 delivery — all absolutely of first-class flowering capacity: 



ORIENTAL ORCHIDS 



Size 7 X 9 inches $16.00 per case cf 220 bulbs Size 10 x 11 inches $16.00 per case of 120 bulbs 



Size 8x9 inches 16.00 per case of 200 bulbs Size 11 x 13 inches 16.00 per case of 80 bulbs 



Size 9 X 10 inches 16.00 per case of 150 bulbs Size 13 x 15 inches 16.00 per case of 50 bulbs 



Size 9 X 11 inches 16.00 per case of 130 bulbs Size 15 x 17 inches 20.00 per case of 40 bulbs 



Monster bulbs in cases of about 20 each at $1.00 per bulb. 



All f. o. b. New York City. Prices include all storage charges — deliveries any time. They 

 should be ordered in advance if exact sizes are desired. Fresh stock arrives from Japan in 

 spring and fall. Don't forget the name ORIENTAL ORCHID — a most excellent flower. 

 We have a few cases 7x9 and 8x9 size for immediate delivery. Send for prices on any kind 

 ol lily bulbs. 



RALPH M. WARD & CO. 



THE LILY HOUSE 

 Not How Cheap. 71 Murray St., NEW YORK 



but Hovr Good . 



Lily Bulbs grown by the million and sold by the thousand. 



