October, 1905 



THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



145 



FOR FALL PLANTING 



VAUGHAN'S SEL 



OUR importations of these bulbs exceed that of any other firm, and 

 are made with special reference to the needs of private places for 

 outdoor and indoor planting and conservatories, as well as for 

 commercial greenhouses and others who desire the most reliable qualities 

 obtainable. The bulbs we offer will, under proper treatment, produce 

 the best flowers that grow. Years of experience have 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 WHICH YOU SHOULD PLANT 



VAUGHAN'S NETHERLAND'S TOP ROOT HYACINTHS 



During the harvesting of ihe Hyacinth bulbs in Holland it is found that a few varieties produce a 

 limited qumtity of what is known as " top roots." 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'lnnocence, pure white. Madam Van der 

 Hoop, blush white. Grand 1 .Mas, light blue. Grand Maitre, dark porcelain. 



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



NARCISSUS OR DAFFODIL 



These flowers, so well adapted to the hardy border, 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 for house decoration. The following are only part of our list both for growing in the house or 

 naturalizing ouidoors : p er JOO p er 



$3.00 



3.50 



$2$ 



Emperor. Large trumpet variety, rich yellow ..... . 



Empress. Finest of the two-colored trumpet varieties and a fitting companion for 



Emperor 



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 



Of both single and double Tulips. They 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 be depended upon 



to blend and make a harmonious bed. Per 100 Per 1,000 



Vaughan's Special Single Mixture $1 .75 $15.00 Vaughan's Special Double Mixture 



VAUGHAN'S SELECTED TULIPS 

 Among 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 



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 compa 



known varieties suitable for growing in pots and in beds or masses. 



Artus, Brilliant scarlet, large flowers . 

 Belle Alliance, Scarlet, yellow base, choice 

 Chrysolora, Bright yellow, fine for pots or bedding 

 Cottage Maid, White-edged rose 

 Joost von Vondel, Cherry red, feathered white 

 Keizerskroon, Rich crimson with gold band 

 Queen Victoria, White shades rose . 

 Yellow Prince, Pure yellow, one of the best 



Per 100 Per 1,000 



$2.00 £16.50 



withstand tl 

 ring prices. 



e severe "forcing " 

 The following are 



process to which 

 a few of the best 

 Per 100 Per 1,000 



£1.35 $12.00 

 2.25 20.00 



1.25 10.00 



1. 15 9.00 



1 .65 14 00 



2.00 16.00 



1. 15 

 1. 15 



9. CO 

 9.00 



LILIUM CAND1DUM, 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. 



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



riammoth Bulbs, 20 cents each, 50 cents for 3, $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. 



"Jumbo" Bulbs, 50 cents each, $5x0 per dozen. 



FOR CHRIST/IAS FLOWERING, THE BERHUDA EASTER LILY 



(Lilium Harrisii) 



This mammoth white Trumpet Lily, with flowers 4 to 5 inches long, is preeminently the best of all lilies for 

 winter forcing and flowering. If planted indoors new will give exquisite flowers of deligl tful fragrance for 

 Christmas. Our importations this season will amount to nearly half a million bulbs, and is exceptionally fine. 



First Size Bulbs, which should produce from 5 to 8 flowers. 75 cents per dozen, $5.50 per too. 

 Extra Size Bulbs, which should produce from 8 to 15 flowers. $1.80 per dozen, $3.50 for 25, $12.00 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, $8.00 per dozen. 



CHICAGO 



84-86 RANDOLPH ST. 



Write for a copy of our Fall Hulb Catalog, mailed free 



VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 



NEW YORK 



14 BARCLAY STREET 



