NEW FLORAL GUIDE-SPRING, 1900. 



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Q^%SEROSE$ M TUBEROSES 



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Bed is Edgfed with Fancy Geraniums 



(See pages 54 and 55) 



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 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 ; delieiously sweet. [See illustratioa.] Price, 

 large blooming bulbs, 3 for 13 cts., 7 for 35 cts., 36 cts. per 

 dozen, postpaid; $2.50 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 do^en, postpaid. 



ORANGE FLOWERED TUBEROSE. Avery 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 13 cts., 7 for 85 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. 6 

 cts. each, three for 15 cts., 50 cts. per dozen. 



COPYRIGHTED 1898 

 C. & J. CO. 



SPECIAL OFFER one bulb each, of the four kinds of Tuberoses, 4 for 20 cts. 



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SET 'So. 1. For 35 cts. we send by mail, postpaid, 7 Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses, 4 Orange-Flowered, 2 Varie- >i 



gated or Silver-leaved ; 13 for only 35 cts- j o -kt « 



\s SET No. 2 For only 60 cts. we send postpaid, 9 Excelsior Pearl Tuberoses, 4 Orange-Flowered, 8 New ^ 



V Albino, and 2 Silver-leaved ; eiKhteeii. A very handsome collection, postpaid, only 60 cts. 



