NEW FLORAL GUIDE—AUTUMN, 1899. 23 
hinese Sacred Lily. 
he Great Chinese Sacred Lily is 
one of the most popular winter-flower- 
ing 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 clusters of large 
pure white wax-like hlossoms, with yellow 
centres, and of a rich delicious fragrance. 
About one bulb in three will produce double 
flowers, the others single, as shown in the 
engraving, ‘They grow nicely in pots of ordi- 
nary soil, but the best and quickest 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 ina warm sunny window. The bulb 
will at once commence arapid 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. 
Naa ctetee SACRED 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, 4 
cts. each ; 3 for 10 cts. ; 30 cts. per doz, 
We will send 
SPECIAL OFFE one Chinese 
Sacred Lily, three Golden Sweet-scent- 
ed Lilies, and two Poeticus Ornatus, 
Chinese Sacred Lily. the six only 25 cts., postpaid. 
Allamanda 
ALLAMANDA WILLIAMSII.—This is a charming new house plant, 
very distinct and entirely different from other plants of this class; 
it makes a neat, compact bush, with dark, glossy green leaves, and 
bears grand trusses of large golden-yellow, lily-like flowers; very 
beautiful and deliciously sweet-scented. Itis avery rare and hand- 
some plant, and an elegant ornament for conservatory and house 
decoration. Price, strong plants that will soon bloom, 20 cts. 
larger size, 35 cts. postpaid. 
NEW CUPHEA, LITTLE PET.—An elegant window plant; grows 
only eight or teninches high; almost as round asa ball; fine, deep 
green leaves, and dotted all over with pretty rosy-pink fiowers; 
blooms allthe time. 10 cts. aC 
NEW HELIOTROPE. Jersey Beauty.—Rich purple flowers, fine 
Winter bloomer, for living room or window garden. 10c. 
LEMON VER®GENA.—Highly prized for the spicy and delicious 
fragrance of its leaves, entirely different from anything else; nice 
for pots and bedding. 10 cts. each, postpaid. 
PARLOR IVY.—A lovely climber for house or window; quick grower, 
makes an abundance of pretty green foliage. 10 cts. each, postpaid. 
SANSEVERIA ZEALANICA.—A beautiful house plant. The leaves 
grow erect, one to two feet high, and are beautifully barred, white 
and green; always showy and attractive, and requires very little 
eare. 15 cts. each. 
TRADESCANTIA VARIEGATA.—Fine variegated leaves, crimson 
and green ; excellent for vases, etc. 10 cts. 
THE LAST SIX, ONE EACH, ONLY 35c., POSTPAID. 
