ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 



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Polyanthus Narcissus 



Or Bunch-Flowered Daffodils. 



The Polyantha variety of Narcissus is not only beautiful, but 

 deliciously sweet-scented and of the very easiest culture. Very 

 free-flowering and suitable for window garden, conservatory or 

 garden, continuing long in bloom. They have tall spikes of bloom, 

 bearing six to twenty-four flowers each. The pure white petals 

 and gold cup of some varieties, the yellow with the orange cup of 

 others, and the self w..ites and yellows, render them great favorites, 



NOTE — Polyanthus Narcissus, although not considered hardy, 

 have lived out for two winters in the vicinity of Boston with a 

 slight covering of straw and leaves, producing much larger flowers, 

 and more of them, than when grown in the house in pots. 

 GRAND MONARQUE— White. 10centseach; six for 50 cents! 



twelve for 85 cents. 

 GRAND SOLEIL D'OR (The Yellow Paper White)— Yellow 



10 cents each; six for 50 cents; twelve for 85 cents. 



WHITE VARIETY. 

 ♦PAPER WHITE (Totus Albus Grandiflora)— This variet>" 

 can be grown in water as well as in soil. Pure snow-white flower 5 

 in clusters. This variety is perhaps more largely forced for cut 

 flowers than any other, millions of them being used for the large 

 flower markets of the world. 10 cents each; six for 50 cents; 

 twelve for 85 cents. 



Giant Golden Sacred Lily 



The flowers of this beautiful Sacred Lily are almost identica' 

 with the Chinese variety, except that they are of the most lovely 

 shade of deep golden-yellow, making a fine contrast with the white 

 bloom of that noted kind. The bulbs are not nearly so large, but 

 the trusses of flowers are of good size, making this a charming 

 bulb for house culture. Grows in water, like the old variety. 

 10 cents each; six for 50 cents; twelve for 85 cents. 



The Chinese Sacred or Oriental Narcissus 



A Variety of Polyanthus Narcissus. 



The "Shui Sin Far," or _ Water Fairy Flower, Joss Flower, or 

 Flower of the Gods, etc., as it is called by the Celestials, is a variety 

 of Narcissus, bearing in lavish profusion chaste flowers of silvery 

 white with golden-yellow cups. They are of exquisite beauty and 

 entrancing perfume. It is grown by the Chinese according to 

 tneir ancient customs to herald the advent of their new year and 

 as a symbol of good luck. The bulbs are grown by a method 

 known only to themselves, whereby they attain great size and 

 vitality, insuring luxurious growth and immense spikes of flowers. 

 In fact, the incredibly short time required to bring the bulbs 

 into bloom (four to six weeks after planting) is one of the wonders 

 of nature. "You can almost see them grow," succeeding almost 

 everywhere with everybody. They do well in pots of eartn.but 

 are more novel and beautiful grown in shallow bowls of water, with 

 enough fancy pebbles to prevent them from toppling over when in 

 bloom. A dozen bulbs started at intervals will give a succession 

 of flowers throughout the winter. We are importing direct from 

 China immense bulbs of the true large-flowering variety. Price, 

 25 cents each; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.00. 



Jonquils 



Much prized for their charming large golden add deliciously 

 sweet-scented flowers, perfectly hardy and flowering very early 

 in the spring; also admirably adapted for winter flowering in the 

 house — three to six bulbs in a four or five-inch pot. 

 JONQUIL — Double, sweet-scented, pure yellow. Price, 8 cents 

 each; 6 for 40 cents; 12 for 75 cents. 



■JONQUIL SIMPLEX (Single Sweet-Scented Jonquil)— A 

 bright yellow perianth, deeply lobed and very fragrant. 8 

 cents each; 6 for 40 cents; 12 for 75 cents. 

 JONQUIL CAMPERNELLE REGULOSA— The best of the 

 Jonquil section. Perianth six-lobed, spreading, of a lignt 

 yellow color, sweet-scented. 8 cents each; 6 for 40 cents; 

 12 for 75 cents. 



Grand Duchess Oxalis 



The grandest of all winter-blooming bulbs. _ Small bulbs, 

 filling a large pot witn beautiful foliage and brilliant flowers, 

 literally hiding the plant. 6 cent each; 6 for 30 cent , 12 for 

 50 cent . 



GRAND DUCHESS LAVENDER. 



GRAND DUCHESS WHITE. 



GRAND DUCHESS PINK. 



GRAND DUCHESS BOWEII (Red). 



YELLOW (Buttercup) OXALIS. 



CROCUS, That Bloom in the Spring 



Crocuses, among the earliest and brightest of spring blooms, 

 have been cultivated as far back as floral history goes. Winter 

 is scarcely over when the rosy Crocus Imperati peeps from under 

 the blanket of snow. The Crocus is one of the first flowers of 

 spring, and one of the best for blooming in the house during the 

 winter. Half a dozen bulbs may be planted in a pot, and will 



make a very pretty show. For garden culture plant bulbs two 



inches deep and two or three inches apart. They are so cheap 



and pretty they ought to be found in every garden in abundance. 



They bloom splendidly when planted on the lawn among the grass. 



Tney lift tneir bright heads up through the sod very early, and give 



the lawn a charming aspect. The sorts we offer are especially 



strong and fine. 4 cents each; 6 for 20 cent ; 12 for 35 cents, 



$2.75 per hundred. 



AMAZONE — Light blue, striped violet. 



ARGUS — The best striped variety. 



BARON VON BRUNOW— The best of all blues. 



DANDY — A light blue, bordered with white. 



CLOTH OF GOLD — Pure yellow, suffused with brown. 



CLOTH OF SI'VER — Beautiful white, striped lilac. 



GIANT YELLOW — Deep golden-yellow; large and fine. 



KING OF THE WHITES— Purest white; extra large. 



PRESIDENT LINCOLN— Richest royal purple. 



SIR WALTER SCOTT— Striped white and violet. 



EXTRA FINE MIXED— All tne above colors mixed. 



Lilium Candidum 



Lily of France or "Madonna Lily." 



The old-fasnioned pure white garden Lily, also known as Easte- 

 Lily, or Annunciation Lily. One of the nardiest. Flowers snowr 

 white, with heavy yellow stamens and sweetest fragrance. Blooms 

 in June and July. It bears from five to twenty blossoms. This 

 is the most decided variety we have in expressing its preference 

 for a planting time. It must be planted in the early autumn to 

 succeed well, as it makes its leaf growth at once after planting, 

 add prepares itself for early flowering. The bulbs are sometimes 

 kept in cold storage for spring sales, but never do quite so well. 

 It snould be planted in the fall. Customers will do well to plant 

 a bed of twenty-five or more for a permanent bed or border. 40 

 cent each; 6 for $2.00; 12 for $3.50. 



Our Bulbs reach this country about Septerhber 10th, so do 

 not become impatient if your order does not reach you before 

 September 15th, as it takes a few days to get the bulbs through 

 the customs house. We will ship order as soon as bulbs reach 



Lilium Giganteum 



THE TRUE BERMUDA EASTER LILY. 



This peerless Lily is the greatest acquisition to floriculture made 

 in many years. Their profusion of bloom, the remarkably short 

 time required to bring them into flower, and the certainty to pro- 

 duce abundant bloom, and also the ease with which they can be 

 manipulated to be flowered at any desired period, such as Christ- 

 mas, Easter, and other special occasions, make them invaluable 

 The flowers are delightfully fragrant, pure waxy-white, of great 

 substance, and if cut as soon as they are open or partially open 

 t,iey can be kept for two weeks, A short time only is required 

 to bring them into bloom. Bulbs potted in August can be had in 

 flower in November if desired. A succession of bloom can be kept 

 up from November to May by bringing the pots of rooted bulbs in 

 from cold frames at intervals during the winter. The quantity 

 of bloom produced is marvelous. Blooming plants in pots form 

 typical Easter offerings and presents, for decoration of window, 

 table, house or church. As a garden Lily it is of great beauty, 

 being entirely hardy except in Northern climates, where it re- 

 quires a protection of leaves or litter to the depth of five or six 

 inches. 40 cent each; 6 for $2.00; 12 for $3.50, 



Regale Lily 



REGALE LILY — Vigorous constitution, medium in height, bear- 

 ing one to several handsome, white, fragrant flowers; slightly 

 shaded pink outside and the lower inner surface primrose- 

 yellow. It is a hardy Lily and considered one of the finest 

 novelties offered in many years. It seems to thrive on any good 

 soil not too wet. We find it one of the easiest Lilies to grow 

 Everyone who sees a L. Regale bed in bloom admires it. Blooms 

 about the same time as L. Candidum. 75 cent each; 6 for 

 $3.50. 



Winter-Blooming Freesias 



PURITY — No description can do adequate justice to this beautiful 

 plant. The flowers are two inches long and about the same in 

 width, shaped like miniature Gladioli, and borne in clusters of 

 six to ten on depressed horizontal scapes. The body of the 

 flower is pure white, with lower segments spotted lemon-yellow. 

 The perfume is most delicious, being a mixture of Mignonette, 

 Violet and Jasmine, and one plant is sufficient to perfume a 

 large room without the overbearing perfumes of Hyacinths or 

 Tuberoses. The plant has tooth-shaped bulbs and flat, spread- 

 ing leaves. Its cultivation is the simplest, requiring only to 

 be potted in October, to be watered sparingly at first, placed 

 in a sunny window, and watered more as growth progresses. 

 When out of flower, store in some place, and repot at proper 

 season in fresh soil for another year's growth. 6 cents each; 

 6 for 30 cents; 12 for 50 cents. -*■ 



These bulbs make a wonderful house plant on account of 

 their rich perfume. 



