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The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa. 



True Cbip^5^ Szicred Lily 



THE Great Chinese Sacred Lily is one 

 of the most popular winter-flowering 

 bulbs ; vast quantities are brought 

 from China every year. The bulbs are very 

 large and each one sends up from five to 

 twelve flower stems, which bear great clus- 

 ters of large pure white wax-like blossoms, 

 with yellow centres, and of a rich delicious 

 fragrance. About one bulb in three wi«ll pro- 

 duce double flowers, the others single, as 

 shown in the engraving. They grow nicely in 

 pots of ordinary soil, but the best and quick- 

 est way to bloom them is in water. Fill a 

 bowl or some similar vessel with pebbles or 

 small stones, in which place the bulb, setting 

 it about one-half its depth, so that it will be 

 held firmly, then fill with water to the top of 

 the pebbles, and place in a warm sunny win- 

 dow. The bulb will at once commence a 

 rapid growth and bloom in two or three 

 weeks. Ours are the genuine Chinese Sacred 

 Lily, grown in China. Cheaper bulbs are 

 offered, but they are an inferior grade , and 

 not to be compared with these in beauty. 

 Ours are the genuine variety, grown 

 in China. Price, extra large quick 

 blooming bulbs, by mail, postpaid, 12 

 cts. each, 3 for 35 cts., $1.35 per doz» 

 $7.50 per 100 by express. 



Swcct-sccntcd !3ALI\lD LILY 



(See full description, page 29). Grows in 

 water and pebbles exactly like the Chinese 

 variety, flowers bright clear golden yellow, 

 and borne in the greatest profusion. Price, 

 3 cts. each, 4 for 10 cts, 25 cts. per doz. 



I SPECIAL OFFER ^^ ?iHnl°e 



Sacred I/ily, 3 Golden Sweet-scented 

 Sacred I/ilies and 3 Poeticus Omatus, 

 the 7 only 25 cts., postpaid. 



g>WAlN.SONI A-The Swan Flower 



Among winter blooming plants for house or conservatory the Swain- 

 sonias are among the prettiest and most desirable. They have beautiful 

 fern-like foliage and will bloom every day in the year. The blossoms are 

 the shape of sweet peas and nearly as large, and borne in beautiful 

 clusters on long slender branches. It begins to bloom while quite small, 

 and will continue as long as kept in growing condition. As easy to grow 

 as a geranium; wnll thrive and bloom with only the most ordinary care. 

 "When making up your order for house plants do not forget to include 

 the beautiful Swan Flowers. We offer two splendid varieties. 



SWAINSONIA AL.B A— I,arge snowy white blossoms, in long pendant clusters, very 



beautiful and fine for cutting. 15 cts. each, postpaid. 

 SWAINSONIA ROSEA— Same as Alba except in color, which is bright rich rosy red. 



Very handsome. 15 cts. each. The two beautiful Swan Flowers, 25 cts., postpaid. 



Qiwinea~Robusta=i£^^^ 



tive plant for house and conservatory; rapid growth, finely cut foliage, 

 rivalling a rare fern or plant. Strong thrifty plants, 15c. each, postpaid. 



^lY^ i 1 51 Y beautiful house vines, much used in all kinds of floral decorations. They grow nicely 

 ^^*****^*"^' in a sunny window and will climb up strings or wire, and soon make a charming 

 greenery. — Strong plants, 10 cts. each, 3 for 25 cts., 75 cts. per dozen, postpaid. 



Swainsonia Alba. 



