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The illustration shows a single spike and part of a bed of our 
Tuberoses as they appear in bloom. They are among the sweetest and 
most beautiful flowers in existence. The bulbs may be started in the 
housein April, but usually do best planted where they areto remain after 
the grou d gets warm and weather settled; do not plant b fore 
ground is warm, as they cannot bear much cold. The bulbs will 
keep in any warm, dry place till wanted. Plant three inches deep and six 
inches apart. If not done blooming when frost comes, lift and take in 
doors, and they wi'l continue to bloom for weeks and perfume the whole 
house. We send large, selected bulus, all sure to bloom. 
Double Excelsior Pearl Tuberose— This isthe best double Tuberose 
in cultivation ; grows about eighteen inches high, blooms early, and 
bears immense spikes of large, pure white, perfectly double flowers ; 
deliciously sweet. (See illustration.) Price, large blooming bulbs, 3 
for 12 ets., 7 for 25 cts, 35 cts. per dozen, postpaid; $2.50 
per hundred, postpaid, or $1.25 per hundred by express at 
purchaser’s expense. 
- Silver-Leaved Tuberose—A lovely hardy variety, bulbs remain in the 
ground over Winter and bloom from year to year; the leaves are bord- 
ered with cream-white, making a handsome ornamental plant. (See 
illustration.) Large single flowers, very sweet; blooms earlier than 
the other kinds which add to its value. Fine blooming size bulbs, 5 
ets. each, 3 forl2 cts., 40c. per dozen, #3.50 per 100, post- 
paid, cr $1.75 per 100, by express at purchaser’s expense. 
Orange-Flowered Tuberose—A very beautiful variety with elegant 
single flowers borne in great profusion, resembling orange blossoms in 
exquisite beauty and delicious fragrance. It blooms earlier and is con- 
sidered more hardy thanthe Excelsior. 5 cts. each, 3 for 12 cts., 
7 for 25 cts., 40 cts. per dozen, $3 50 per 100, postpaid, or 
$1.75 per 100 by express, at purchaser’s expense. 
New Early Branching Tuberose, Albino--A fine novelty introduced 
recently; blooms earlier than other kinds, and the flowers are larger, 
but single and well expanded ; they are pure waxy white and thought 
to have a more delightful fragrance. The plant hasa branching habit, \ ik & SOB \\\\ 
and gives more flowers to the stalk than the otherkinds. Splendid for AN yy, \ Leal 
potsand cutting. 5 cts. each, 6 for 25 cts., 40 cts. per dozen. \ Fi wi 
$3.50 per 100, postpaid, or $1.75 per 100, by express at pur- - 
chaser’s expense. 
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TWO ELEGANT SETS OF TUBEROSES 
{SET No. 1. For 35 cts., we will send by mail postpaid 7 Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses, 4 Orange-Flowered, 
4 f 2 Variegated or Silver-Leaved ; 13 for only 35 cts. 
_ | SET No. 2. For only 60 cents, we send postpaid 10 Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses, 4 Orange-Flowered, 3 New 
' Albino and 2 Silver-Leaved; 19. A very handsome collection, postpaid, only 60 cents. 
