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(See pages 64 and 65.) 
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 
house in April, but usually do best planted where they are to remain after 
the ground gets warm and weather settled; do not plant before 
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 7 
| inches apart. Ifnot done blooming when frost comes, lift and take indoors, a ii: sc N 
|. and they will continue to bloom for weeks and perfume the whole house. 
We send large, selected bulbs, all sure to bloom. 
| DOUBLE EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBEROSE— This is the 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 ects., 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 
bordered with cream-white, making a handsome ornamental plant, 
[See illustration.] Large single flowers, very sweet; blooms earlier 
than the other kinds which adds to its value. Fine blooming bulbs, 
5 cts. each, 3 for 12 cts., 40 cts. per dozen, postpaid. 
| ORANGE-FLOWERED TUBEROSE—A very beautiful variety with 
elegant single flowers borne in great profusion, resembles orange blos- 
soms in exquisite beauty and delicious fragrance. It blooms earlier and 
is considered more hardy than the Excelsior. [See illustration.] 5 ets. 
each, 3 for 12 cts., 7 for 25 cts., 40 cts. per dozen, postpaid. 
NEW EARLY BRANCHING TUBEROSE, ALBINO—A fine nov. 
elty 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 has a 
branching habit, and gives more flowers to the stalk than the older 
kinds. Splendid for pots and cutting. 5 cts. each,6 for 25 cts. 
40 cts. per dozen. 
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SPECIAL OFFER: One bulb each of the four kinds of Tuberoses, 4 for 15 cts. 
Two Elegant Sets of Tuberoses. 33%", B.38.s%o8 Gaur 
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Oranged-Flowered, 2 Variegated or Silver-leaved; 13 for only 35 cts. 
Silver gory bh For only 60 cts. we send, postpaid, 10 Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses, 4 Orange-Flowered, 3 New Albino, and 2 
cleaved; 19. 
A very handsome collection, postpaid, only 60 cts. 
