SE ees ee D R E E R 9 Ss INCORPORATED 189a- 
Pin as 
UTUMN CATALOGUE 
OF 
Bulbs, Seeds, Plants, Ete.., 
—__FOR 1898 
O the lover of flowers, there is no class of plants so much prized as those which are produced from bulbs. The reason is 
easily found, because within the bulbs are stored all the future glory of leaves and flowers, only requiring the simplest 
culture to develop them in their highest perfection. Success is therefore the rule, and to the many amateurs who year after 
year give much of their time and attention to the cultivation of various plants with little success, our advice is, TRY SOME BULBs. 
Another reason why bulbs are prized so highly is that a large number of them produce their flowers in very early spring, when 
the rest of Nature is asleep. Then it is that a clump of Snowdrops, Scillas, or Chinodoxas impart to the garden an air of warmth 
and cheer that cannot be accomplished in any other way. Following these modest flowers come the showier Crocus, Narcissus, 
Hyacinths, Tulips, Iris, etc., in all their dazzling colors, keeping up a continuous display well into the summer. With no other 
material can be secured such a wealth of charming flowers of infinite variety of form and coloring, with so little trouble and at so 
small an outlay. 
TIME OF PLANTING. —To the beginner, we would particularly emphasize the fact that ow and not spring-time is 
the time to plant all kinds of spring flowering bulbs. The larger part of the bulbs offered in this catalogue reach us from Holland 
early in September, and the sooner they are planted after that, the greater will be the measure of success; therefore, ORDER EARLY, 
PLANT IN OPEN GROUND. —As a general rule, the bulbs should be planted in October and November, so that 
the roots may make a good growth before the cold weather sets in, but they can be set out even Jater if the bulbs remain sound 
and the ground is not frozen. They require a moderately rich soil that has been well manured for previous crops, or else apply 
well-rotted cow manure or bone-dust; fresh manure is injurious to bulbs. The soil should be well drained; standing water is 
injurious, and no good results can be obtained without free drainage. A small quantity of sand or fine coal-ashes at the base of 
each bulb when planted in stiff soil will be beneficial. In planting, the bulbs should be placed from an inch to four inches below 
the surface, according to the size of the bulb. 
When the ground freezes hard the bed should be covered with three or four inches of coarse litter, which should be removed in 
early spring. Too early and heavy covering starts the tops prematurely, which are frequently injured in March by freezing and 
thawing. After flowering, if the beds are wanted for late spring plantings, take up the bulbs, tops and roots, and “heel in” by 
covering entire until the bulb matures. After which they should be spread out in an airy room to dry, and kept in a cool, dark 
place until time for replanting. 
FOR BLOOMING IN POTS.—Bulbs intended for blooming during the winter can be planted from September until 
November in pots, pans or boxes, and Ie be left in the open air, covered with a few inches of tan or soil, until 
the earth begins to freeze, and then be placed ina cool greenhouse, cellar or room, 
at a temperature of 50°. They will need, 
occasionally, moderate watering after they are 
brought inside. Or the pots, pans or boxes 
may be placed at once after potting in 
a cool, dark cellar, watering well 
and covering the same as above. 
The whole success of pot culture 
depends upon getting the roots 
well established in the pots, at 
a low temperature of say 40° 
to 50°. before you begin to 
force the tops at 60° to 70°. 
After this the bloom is 
easily developed by giving 
light and water, and one can 
have a supply of bloom from 
Christmas until after Easter 
by regulating the time of 
bringing them to the light, 
DO NOT FAIL TO TRY the Giant Gesneriana Tulips shown in colors on the outside cover of this catalogue and offered on page 9. 
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