THE LOVETT COMPANY, LITTLE SILVER, N, J, 



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DECORATION TULIPS. 



CHINESE SACRED 



ENTAL NARCISSUS. 



Joss Flower or Flower of the Gods. 



A variety of Polyanthus Narcissus grown for ages 

 by the Chinese as an emblem of good luck and for dec- 

 orating their temples on their New Years' Day, which 

 comes in February. It bears a profusion of silvery 

 white flowers with golden yellow cups which are exceed- 

 ingly fragrant. They are of the easiest culture and 

 may be readily made to bloom by Christmas, coming 

 into flower in about four or five weeks after planting. 

 They will succeed in pots, grown like Hyacinths, but 

 are more generally grown in water. Take a bowl, 

 half fill it with pebble stones, place one or more bulbs 

 in the centre pressed down among the stones and fill up 

 with water until almost covered. Put in a cool dark 

 place until roots and leaves have started, then bring to 

 the window and the flower buds will shortly appear; 

 renew the water from time to time and change it if it 

 becomes foul. It is so easy to bloom and gives so much 

 pleasure that everyone should grow a few bulbs of 

 them. A dozen bulbs, started at intervals, will give 

 a succession of fragrant flowers throughout the winter 



If by mail, add 5c. per bulb, SOc. per dozen. 



Large Selected Bulbs, 10c. each; $1.00 per dozen. 



Monmouth Co., N. J„ July 9, 1896. 



The tulips I got from you last fall turned out remarkably 

 well and I have been very much gratified at their appearance. 

 They were planted exceptionally deep, as I wished to experi- 

 ment with planting summer stuff over them this spring with- 

 out taking up the bulbs, and if the experiment turns out well 

 It will give me equally flne beds of tulips next spring without 

 the trouble and rxppnse of re-planting. Although the tulips 

 were planted very deep they came up with great uniformity, 

 there being hardly two days' dlflerence in the time of bloom- 

 ing of the earliest and latest. This gave me exactly what I 

 wanted— a solid bed of color. John H. Cook. 



Bureau Co., III., July 19, 1896. 



The tulip bulbs I ordered of you last fall proved satisfactory 

 in every respect. I ordered and received one hundred bulbs 

 of all kinds, early and late, double and single, every one grew 

 and every one bloomed last spring, and were very much ad- 

 mired by all who saw them. I will order some more this fall. 



Mrs. S. Tuing. 



LATE-FLOWERING OR SHOW TULIPS. 



This magnificent class of Tulips is suitable only for outdoor cultivation. 

 They come into bloom after the earlier Tulips have done and thereby greatly 

 prolong the season of these handsome flowers until late m May. They are 

 much taller than the other sorts and are positively gorgeous in color and mark- 

 ing, creating a wonderfully efl'ective and brilliant display. Perfectly hardy 

 and succeea on all good soil. 



If to be sent by mail, add 5 cents per dozen for postage. Ea. Doz. 100 

 Bizarres. Yellow, with crimson, purple or white markings. 10 $1 00 $5 50 

 Byblcemens* White, with purple, lilac or maroon markings. 10 1 00 5 50 

 Gesneriana. Rich crimson with blue eye; extra large, fine. 05 20 1 00 

 GreigiU Brilliant orange; spotted foliage; very large. 20 2 00 



PARROT TULIPS. 



For outdoor cultivation only. The flowers are large, singular and fantas- 

 tic, with petals curiously cut and edges feathered, of brilliant colors — includ- 

 ing shades of green, a peculiarity confined to this class — and are particularly 

 showy and handsome. They are very late in flowering and should be used 

 largely in all bedding display. 



// to be sent by mail, add 5 cents per dozen for postage. Ea. Doz. 100 



Lutea IMajor. Bright yellow; large. 05 35 $2 00 



IMonstre Cramoisie Brilliant. Deep red, black centre. - - 06 50 3 50 

 Fine Mixed. All colors in great variety. - . - . 05 25 1 25 



LILY or ORI- 



Ashland Co., Ohio, July 14, 1896. 

 The Hyacinth bulbs that I purchased of you last fall all 

 bloomed and were exceedingly flee; they pioved to be t ie 

 finest varieties that I have ever raised. Every one who 

 noticed my Hyacinth bed particularly admired It. I shall 

 want more bulbs of the same kind this fall if they can be had. 

 Send me yovu* bulb catalogue this fall. H. A. Mykrantz. 



