MISS MARTHA HISER, FLORIST, URBANA, OHIO. 



PLEASE READ FOLLOWING REMARKS CAREFULLY. 



I cannot send Seeds, Plants and Bulbs C. O. D. Write 

 your Name. Postofflce, Street and Number, County, State, 

 and your Express Office plainly in black ink, on every 

 order, and every time you write to me. Give plain ship- 

 ping directions; where none are given I use my best 

 judgement, but it must be at your expense and risk. 



Prices given in this catalogue include prepayment by 

 mail on Bulbs. Plants and Seeds, except where offered li by 

 express," then it is meant that the purchaser is to pay 

 charges. 



Always send cash with order (I can only send to value 

 of money received) by New York or Chicago Draft, Regis- 

 tered tetter. Postofflce Money Order, Express Money 

 Order, or Cash by Express, in any of these ways at my 

 risk. Postage stamps are taken as cash for small 

 amounts, but they must be carefully wrapped in wax paper, 

 so they will not stick together. Where coin is sent it 

 should be carefully wrapped or pasted between two pieces 

 of paper or on cardboard. I cannot be responsible for 

 loose coin, as it cuts through the envelope and is lost. 



FLOWERING BULBS 



Are of the greatest possible value for window culture dur- 

 ing the Winter months. Other flowers may tail, but bulbs 

 never, without apparent cause. They are not only certain 

 to bloom abundantly, but are the easiest cared for of all 

 flowers, always responding to the simplest culture. For potting soil, any good garden loam will answer; if 

 H fertilizer is used or needed, I recommend thoroughly rotted and pulverized cow manure. The bulbs can be 



potted any time from September to middle of December, though the earlier the better. In planting, make a 

 space just deep enough to cover the bulb.which should never be pressed in by force, as this packs the soil under 

 them, and when the roots start the bulbs may be lifted. After planting, water well and place the pots or boxes in a 

 cool, dark cellar, or similar place. This treatment is to develope a strong growth of roots, which is very necessary to 

 secure vigorous flower stalks. During this period, if the soil shows signs of dryness, it should be watered. After six 

 or eight weeks, when the shoots begin to show decided life, bring into a light, sunny window, water frequently, and 

 give plenty of fresh air Only moderate heat is required; avoid a high and close temperature. After bulbs in pots 

 have done blooming they can be set away in the cellar, or some cool, dry place, and allowed to dry out and naturally 

 mature. The following September they can be shaken out and repotted, or planted in the open ground to remain a 

 season, when they will recover much of the strength lost by being forced in the Winter. Many who want the very 

 finest flowers buy fresh imported bulbs each year, as they undoubtedly yield the most perfect results. But, on the 

 other hand, bulbs that have been given a complete rest succeed well the second season. 



THIS ILLUSTRATION IS COPIED FROM " POPULAR GARDENING." 



BULBS IN THE OPEN GROUND. 



•rj ULBS suitable for planting in the open ground, offered in this Catalogue, may be planted any time from September to 

 \n\ early December, before Winter frost sets in. Arich soil is not necessary; in fact, they thrive best inwell-dramed, 

 light, loamy earth. If the soil is heavv, I would recommend spreading an inch of ordinary road sand over it before 

 digging. For the proper depth of planting and distances apart, follow the excellent chart given above. Just betore 

 Winter sets in, the beds should be covered with leaves, straw, or any coarse litter. This mulch is not so much tor pro- 

 tection as to insure the vitality of the bulbs the first Winter in the open ground. By the second season the y will become 

 fully established and able to take care of themselves. It should not be forgotten, in the culture of bulbs, that tne 

 leaves of one vear makes the flowers of the next. Therefore, they should be allowed to fully mature: cutting away the 

 foliage, as is often done, is certain to weaken the bulbs, and in time it will destroy them. Asa rule, bulbs are long Uvea 

 and in the open ground increase in beautv and value every year. Considering their permanent qualities thev are not 

 expensive. In place of formal beds, I would recommend a more natural arrangement, admitting of planting the ditter- 

 ent families together in clumps or lines along walks or drives or in the shubbery borders, as likely to be more taste- 

 ful and satisfactory to the planter. In this latitude the flowering season begins in April. The flowers may be treeiy 

 cut without injury to the bulbs; in fact, it is a good thing to do just before they begin to fade, as this aviII strengthen 

 the bulbs. If it is necessary to remove the beds to admit planting other flowers for Summer blooming, they should not 

 be taken up before the leaves and stems are thoroughly dried and the bulbs ripen. They can then be carefully cleaned 

 and packed in dry sand or sawdust in a cool, dry place for pl anting again the following Autumn. ^^ 



■VI f^HT I f* I™ I cannot fill any plant orders for amounts less than 25 cents, unless 10 cents be added to pay 



IN L/ I IU b. postage and packing; in this case, however, I always send extra good plants, when postage is 



added for Single Plant orders. 



eilE/M A I CVftDCCC O A TCO A 20 per cent, reduction on plants, seeds, bulbs and small fruits is now 

 OrCLIAL tArKtoO I\AltO granted by the express companies on the regular merchandise rate. Ex- 

 press charges are now verv moderate, minimum charge being 35 cents on small packages. By arrangement between 

 two or more persons they can have their orders come together, thus reducing the expressage to a nominal amount. 



