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Bed is Edged with Fancy Geraniums 



(See pages 58 aud 59). 



The illustration sliows 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 le- 

 main after tlie ground gets warm and weatlier settled; do not 

 plant before ground is warm, as they cannot hear 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 indoors, 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, per- 

 fectly double flowers; deliciously sweet. [See illustration]. Price, 

 large blooming bulbs, 3 for 12 cts., 7 for 25 cts, 35 cts. per dozen, 

 postpaid; .«2.60 per hundred, postpaid, or «1.75 per hundred, 

 by express at purchaser's expense. 



SILVER-LEAVED TUBEROSE. A lovely hardy variety, bulbs 

 remain in ground over Winter and bloom from year to year; the 

 leaves are bordered with creamy-white, making a handsome orna- 

 mental plant. [See illustration]. Large single flowers, very sweet; 

 blooms earlier than the other kinds which adds to its value. Fine 

 blooming bulbs, 5c. each,' 3 for 12c., 40c. per dozen, postpaid. 



ORANGE FLOWERED TUBEROSE. A very beautiful variety 

 with elegant single flowers borne in great profusion, resembles 

 orange blossoms in exquisite beauty and delicious fragrance. It 

 blooms earlier and is considered more hardy than the Excelsior. 

 [See illustration] . 5 cts. each, 3 for 12 cts., 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 floweis to the stalk than 

 the older kinds. vSplendid for pots and cutting. 5 cts. each, 6 for 

 25 cts., 40 cts. ijer 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. 



SET No. 1, For 35 cts. we send by mail, postpaid, 7 Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses, 4 Orange-Flowered, 2 Varie- 

 gated or Silver-leaved: 13 for only 35 cts. 



SET No. 2. For only 60 cts. we send postpaid, 10 Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses 4 Orange-Flowered, 3 New Al- 

 bino, and 2 Silver-leaved; nineteen. A very handsome collection, postpaid, only 60 cts. 



