a 
Summer Fiowering Buibs (Cont'd). West Grove, Pa. 93 
es AN 
ane 
% 
\% Ake 
RAY Bes ta 
\ 3 
ASSINGTUBEROSES 
Bed is Edged with Dwarf Geraniums 
(See pages 83 and 84.) 
| 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 placetill wanted. Plant three inches deep and six 
inches apart. If not done blooming when frost comes, lift and take in- 
doors, and they will continue to bloom for weeks and perfume the whole 
‘house. Wesend large, selected bulbs, all sure to bloom. 
ay 
|\Double Excelsior Peari 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 ects., 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 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 lowers borne in great profusion, resembles orange blossoms in 
exquisite beauty and delicious fragrance. It blooms earlier and is con- 
sidered more hardy than the Excelsior. (See illustration.) 5 cts. 
' each, 3 for 12 ects., 7 for 25 cts., 40 cts. per dozen, postpaid. 
‘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 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. 
SPECIAL OFFER: One bulb each of the 
four kinds of Tuberoses, 4 for 15 cts. COPYRIGHTED 1898 
c.&J.CoO. 
TWO ELEGANT SETS OF TUBEROSES 
\ SET No. 1. For 35 cts., we will send by mail postpaid, 7 Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses, 4 Orange-Fiowered, 
é 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 
2 Albino, and 2 Silver-Leaved; 19. A very handsome collection, postpaid, only 60 cents. 
