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INDOOR GARDENS, continued 



Chinese Sacred Lily 



A close relative of the Paper- White and equally well known to flower- 

 lovers. Large clusters of fragrant flowers, white with yellow center. 

 Grown same as Paper-White Narcissus. Large bulbs, 20 cts. each, #2 

 per doz.; mammoth bulbs, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 

 If wanted by parcel post, add 2 cts. each, 15 cts. per doz., for postage 



Freesia 



Popular and fragrant blooms for indoor culture only. Plant, as early 

 as the bulbs can be secured, in pots in soil. Grow in a fairly cool tempera- 

 ture and the early planted lots can be brought into bloom by January. 

 Purity. An improved strain with large, pure white flowers borne in 



clusters on long graceful stems; wonderfully fragrant. Large bulbs, 



35 cts. per doz., $2.50 per 100; extra-large bulbs, 6 cts. each, 50 cts. 



per doz., $3.50 per 100; mammoth bulbs, o cts. each, 85 cts. per doz., 



$6 per 100. 



General Pershing. A strong and robust grower and one of the best of 



the colored Freesias. Large lavender-pink flowers with yellow throat. 



Extra-large bulbs, 8 cts. each, 85 cts. per doz., $6 per 100. 

 California. Best of the new Freesias. Bright golden yellow, on strong 



stems. Extra-large bulbs, 12 cts. each, Si. 10 per doz., $8 per 100. 

 June Michelsen. Deep rose-pink with blush throat. Strong, vigorous 



grower. Extra-large bulbs, 14 cts. each, Si. 35 per doz., $10 per 100. 



French Roman Hyacinths 



Natives of southern France which are highly valued because they 

 can be forced into bloom more quickly than the Dutch Hyacinths. 

 Easily cultivated indoors in soil or in pebbles and water like Paper- 

 Whites. Plant early and in succession to secure blooms from November 

 until early spring. Not adapted for outdoor Dlanting. 

 Pure White. Selected, 25 cts. each, $2.75 per doz., S20 per 100. 

 If wanted by parcel post, add 10 cts. per doz., for postage 



Amaryllis • Hippeastrum 



GIANT-FLOWERING HYBRIDS 



Mammoth lily-like clusters of blooms produced on a flower-spike 

 from 1 to 2% feet high. The colors range from deep crimson to bright 

 orange-scarlet and from light rose to almost pure white. Pot as early as 

 the bulbs can be secured, leaving one-third of the bulb exposed. Require 

 a warm temperature and plenty of water when the leaves appear. Extra- 

 strong bulbs, 85 cts. each, 18. 50 per doz. 



HOW TO POT BULBS 

 ^ FOR WINTER BLOOM 



j ] A. Place piece of broken pot over 

 7 / hole so that it won't become 

 ' / clogged. 



/ B. 1 to 1 V2 inches pebbles, coarse 

 / ashes or other rubble for 

 _/ drainage. 



C. Fill to here with soil or bulb 

 fiber first, then 



D. Place bulbs so tops are about level 



with top of pot. 



E. Fill in soil or bulb fiber around 



bulbs, pressing same firmly. 



F. Tops of bulbs should barely show 



above soil. 

 GENERAL. Water thoroughly and 

 place in dark 6 to 10 weeks to make 

 root-growth. Bring in to light cool 

 room. Bulbs may be expected to bloom 

 in 6 to 7 weeks after bringing into light. 



