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THE DINGEE & CONAJID OOMPAlTSr. 



R WEM FLQWEE. 



GEQWN IN A NEW WAY. 



This superb variety of ^\' Tazetta was sent us from 

 China as beinggreatly superior to the old Chinese Sacred 

 Lily, or any other variety of A''. Tazetta, yet sent out. 

 Some who grew it last season reported that it was no 

 better than the old sort ; judging from our own trials, 

 we consider it an improvement. However, as we were 

 able to make better terms with the Chinese shippers this 

 season, we are now able to ofter whatispretty generally 

 considered as an improved variety at the same price as 

 theoldersort. All can nowjudgefor themselves. Lien 

 Chu takes its name from a rich subtropical country 

 where our bulbs are grown, and in the exceedingly fertile 

 soil of this land of perpetual Summer they grow large, 

 very solid, clean and perfect mines of strength and en- 

 ergy, and of such great vitality that shippmg does not 

 harm them at all. These bulbs only need to be placed 

 in water, when the}' will at once send up huge bright 

 green leaves and strong stems, producing a profusion of 

 lovely large white flowers, deliciously fragrant. 



mm TO FIQWll THE ©lEAT 

 LIEN CEO LILY. 



Tlie most novel, easy and interesting way to grow 

 the Lien Chu Lily, or rather let it flower, is as shown in 

 our picture. Any dish, crock, vase or vessel that strikes 

 the fancy will answer ; if a little large, no matter; fill 

 about half full with clear sand and pebbles, hollow out 

 space in centre, set in the bulb, then enough water to 

 cover the sand about one inch ; place in warm sunny 

 window or similar place. Care should be taken not to 

 ^ive too much heat, as much of the poor success with 

 inis variety comes from beinggrownin too warm aroom; 

 it is not at all tender and likes cool fresh air. Add water 

 as fast as it evaporates and change if it becomes stale. 

 The bulbs are large and full of vi tality, and can be kept 

 dry until it is desired to start them ; as they flower in 

 about twenty-tw'O to twenty-five days after setting, they 

 can be depended on to furnish flowers for birthday par- 

 ties, home festivals, W'eddings and occasions calling for 

 flowers. After the blooming period is past, gradually 

 dry off hke Calla Lilies and store for next season. 



PRICE BY MATX.— 35 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts.; 

 6 for S1.20; 13foiSi2.40. PKICE BY EXPRESS.— 

 80 cts. each; 3 for 45 cts.; 6 for 90 cts.; 13forS1.80. 



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CHINESE SACRED LILY. 



THl CHINESE SACRED LILY. 



J. GBAND' WINTER-ILOOMINQ SULB. 



This novel and charming flower was first brought to this country by the Chinese to use 

 in celebrating their New Year's or Good Luck feast, as such was the custom at home, where, 

 from the nature of-its use, the flower was looked upon as sacred and an offering to their 

 gods. The unique manner of growing the bulbs and loveliness of the blossom at once at- 

 tracted attention in this country, and bulbs were at once desired by flower growers. To get 

 them from China in good time and satisfactory at first was very difiicult; finally, however. 

 we engaged with a reliable Chinese merchant, who annually visited this country, to send to 

 us yearly the True Large Flowering variety, which he declared was fully equal in merit 

 to the variety which we received from Lien Chu. We can therefore offer purchasers tlie ad- 

 vantage of selectmg either or both, as the prices are the same. We are promised bulbs of 

 the Sacred Lily fully as large in size as the Great Lien Chu Lily. They will grow 

 rapidly and produce masses of perfect waxy-white blossoms, very sweet and lovely. The 

 bulbs, being of such large size, contain great vitality, and are no trouble to flower. Give the 

 same culture as is recommended for the Lien Chu Lily above. 



PRICE BY MAIL.— 35 cts. each; 3 for 60 cts.; 6 for SI. 20: 13 for S3.40. 

 PRICE BY EXPRESS.— 30 cts. each; 3 for 45 cts.; 6 for 90 cts ; 13 for SI. 80. 



5tfr-r»=cc \AJT-rwi TTr.n«»i=oc will help vou make the Flowers bloom the coming Winter 

 m.,OBi»i» WITH FiiOWERS, ^„jer tj,g Summer sun. Only 35 ceats a year. 



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