1857 — 58. 

 WILLIAM R. PRINCE & CO., 



FLUSHING, N.Y. 



alkus itntr duteous Jlotoxrs. 



This class of Flowering Plants, so remarkable for its combinations of 

 varied beauties, has always commanded the admiration of Flora's Vota- 

 ries. The Splendid Collection which we now present is the result of a 

 long course of years devoted assiduously to its accumulation, and far sur- 

 passes any other in our Country. Every species and variety of Bulbous 

 and Tuberous Flowers enumerated in any Catalogue in the Union, can 

 be supplied by us, and always at as lovr, and in most cases at lower rates, 

 than obtainable elsewhere. 



Orders for Bulbous Roots should be forwarded from August to Novem- 

 ber, both inclusive. In open winters, and at the South, they may be 

 planted at any period when the ground is workable, previous to Febru- 

 ary. When the price* name4 are for Assortments, the selection of the 

 varieties is to he made by us, but if applicants will name such as they 

 already possess, those varieties will be omitted in our selections. It may 

 be deemed superfluous on our part to caution Amateurs against the 

 refuse and worthless Bulbous Roots which foreigners send annually to 

 our Auctions, and which ignorant purchasers often re-vend throughout 

 the interior, sometimes professing to have obtained them from credible 

 sources. Those who desire the choicest varieties, and a selection of 

 superior and perfect Roots, should be especially careful as to the source 

 whence they obtain them. 



Persons who purchase to re-vend will be dealt with on the most rea- 

 sonable terms. 



Directions for the Culture of Bulbous Flower Roots, &c. 



The most simple course of culture, is all that is required for this class 

 of flowers. 



The situation should be dry and airy ; the soil a light sandy loam, 

 and if not sufficiently light, add a portion of sand to make it so, and 

 enrich it by digging in a liberal quantity of old decomposed manure. 



The best periods for planting the hardy species of Bulbs, are August 

 to November inclusive, but it may be performed later in climates where 



