VAUGHAN'S BULBS 



FOR FALL PLANTING 



\ \ 7INTER flowers indoors and early spring flowers 

 * \ for the garden and lawn are grown from so-called 

 " fall bulbs," and these should be secured and planted 

 during September and October. A most interesting class 

 of plants. In beauty and fragrance these often excell the 

 choicest summer flowers. The contrast of this indoor 

 garden with stormy winter is a constant pleasure. As 

 these bulbs contain in themselves stored up material for 

 leaf growth and flowers, their cultivation needs little care. 

 Our importations of these bulbs exceeds that of any 

 other firm, and are made with special reference to the 

 needs of private conservatories, commercial greenhouses 

 and others who desire the most reliable qualities obtain- 

 able, for those who produce the flowers for pleasure or 

 for profit, rather than for selling the bulbs themselves. 

 The bulbs we offer will, under proper treatment, produce 

 the best flowers that grow. Years of experience has 

 taught us where to go for the best bulbs both as to size 

 and quality of bloom. We can therefore promise our 

 customers nothing but fancy stock. 



SOME OF OUR SPECIALTIES 



VAUGHAN'S NETHERLANDS TOP ROOT HYACINTHS 

 During the harvesting of the Hyacinth bulbs in Holland it is found that a 

 few varieties produce a limited quantity of what is known as " top i oots." These 

 bulbs are of extra large size and will throw magnificent spikes of flowers. The 

 following are a few of the varieties of which we can offer these extra size bulbs : 

 Gertrude, dark rose. Robert Steiger, crimson. L'Innocence. pure 

 white. Madam Van der Hoop, blush white. Grand Lilas, light blue. 

 Grand Maitre, dark porcelain. 

 Price of any of these 20 cts. each, $2.00 per dozen, $15.00 per 100 



For full list of Hyacinths, see our " Fall Bulb Catalog," mailed free on 

 application. 



NARCISSUS OR DAFFODILS 



These flowers, so well adapted to the hardy border, are much admired by- 

 all friends of hardy flowers, and are found most useful for planting among 

 hardy perennials and shrubbery, as well as in solid beds and borders. They 

 are equally valuable for growing in pots and pans for house decoration, as 

 they are easily grown and make a splendid show. The following are only part 

 of our list both for growing in the house or naturalizing outdoors: 



Per ioo 



§3.00 



Emperor. Large trumpet variety, rich yellow . 



Empress. Finest of the two-colored trumpet varieties and 



a fitting companion for Emperor ..... 3.50 



Poeticus. One of the most beautiful of the Narcissus 

 family, pure white flower with golden yellow cup and 

 distinct rim of scarlet, especially adapted for outdoor 

 planting . . . . . . . . . .1.25 



Alba Plena Odorata. Fragrant, snow white, gardenia-like 



flowers. One of the hardiest of the Narcissus family . 1.25 



Silver Phoenix. Large double flowers, creamy white, 



shading to primrose ....... 3.00 



Von Sion. Old-fashioned yellow Daffodil . . . .1.75 



VAUGHAN'S SPECIAL TULIP MIXTURES 



Per 1,000 

 #25. OO 



30.OO 



15.00 



We offer under this head mixtures of both Single and Double Tulips, 

 which we make up ourselves from the very best sorts properly proportioned. 

 We include only such varieties as will bloom about the same time and of 

 about the same height. The colors are chosen with care, so that they may 

 blend and make a harmonious bed. p p 



Vaughan's Special Single Mixture .... $1.75 #515.00 

 Vaughan's Special Double Mixture .... 2.00 16.50 



12.00 



20.00 



10.00 



9.00 



14.00 



16.00 



9.00 



9.00 



VAUGHAN'S SELECTED TULIPS 



Amongst Dutch growers it is well known that the Tulips supplied to florist 

 growers must be of the very finest quality, as otherwise they will not with- 

 stand the severe " forcing " process to which they are subjected. Our orders 

 call for nothing but this forcing grade of Tulip bulbs, and this fact should be 

 borne in mind by you when comparing prices. We mention herewith a few of 

 the best known vaiieties that are suitable for growing in pots as also in beds 

 or masses. For full list see our Fall Bulb Catalog. Per 100 Per 1, coo 



Artus, Brilliant scarlet, large flowers .... ji.35 



Belle Alliance, Scarlet, yellow base, choice . . . 2.25 

 Chrysolora, Bright yellow, fine for pots or bedding . 1.25 



Cottage Maid, White-edged rose 115 



Joost von Vondel, Cherry red, feathered white . . 1.65 

 Keizerkroon, Rich crimson with gold band . . . 2.00 

 Queen Victoria, White shades rose . . . 1.15 



Yellow Prince, Pure yellow, one of the best . . . 1.15 



LILIUM CANDIDUM, THE FINEST hARDY LILY THAT GROWS 



Madonna, or Annunciation Lily 

 This is one of the oldest, loveliest and best-known Lilies. The flowers, 

 of which there are three to twenty on each stem, are snow-white, with heavy 

 yellow stamens and of the most delightful fragrance. It is hardy, and will 

 thrive in any ordinary garden soil, preferring a position where it can get plenty 

 of light and air. Blooms in the open ground about June 20. We recommend 

 early planting of this Lily, as it makes its leaf-growth in fall, and thus prepares 

 itself for early blooming. Orders should therefore be sent in now. The bulbs 

 which we offer are of an improved type over those usually sold, the flowers 

 being larger and the petals thicker, which makes it .rore lasting. 

 Selected Bulbs, 85 cents per dozen, #1.75 for 25, $6.50 per 100. 

 Mammoth Bulbs, 20 cents each, 50 cents for 3, #1.50 per dozen, $10 per 100. 

 " Jumbo " Bulbs, 50 cents each, $5.00 per dozen. 



LILIUM HARRISII, TRUE BERMUDA EASTER LILY 



This mammoth white Trumpet Lily, with flowers 4 to 5 inches long, is the 

 best of all Lilies for winter forcing and flowering, because its grand trumpet- 

 shaped flowers which give forth a delicious perfume, are wonderfully beautiful 

 and expressive. For blooming at Christmas it is best to order now. 

 Our importations this season will amount to nearly half a million bulbs, and we 

 are happy to say that a better lot of bulbs we have never offered. 

 First Size Bulbs, which should produce from 5 to 8 flowers. 75 cents per 



dozen, $5.50 per 100. 

 Extra Size Bulbs, which should produce from 8 to 15 flowers. $1.80 per 



dozen, $3.50 for 25, $12 per 100. 

 Mammoth Bulbs, which should produce up to 20 flowers on a stalk. 



30 cents each, $3.00 per dozen. 

 " Jumbo " Bulbs, supply very limited. 75 cents each, $8 per dozen. 



CHICAGO 



84-86 RANDOLPH ST 



Do not forget to write for a copy of our Fall Bulb Catalog, mailed free 



VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 



NEW YORK 



14 BARCLAY STREET 



THE WORLD S WORK PRESS, NEW YORK 



