BERMUDA EASTER LILY AND CHINESE SACRED LILY. 



One of the most superb Lilies known, and one of 

 the finest varieties in existence for house decoration, 

 and should be included in every collection. The 

 plant, while in full bloom, is lovely beyond descrip- 

 tion ; it is of neat and graceful habit ; the flowers are 

 pure white and delightfully perfumed. As a window 

 plant it is unexcelled and decidedly effective. In cul- 

 tivating the Easter Lily none should anticipate failure 

 if the directions given below are adhered to, as the 

 plant is a vigorous grower with ordinary attention. 



Cultivation. 



In order to get the best effects a rich soil is required ; 

 this can usually be obtained in the yard or garden. 

 The pot or box to be used should be not less than six 

 inches in depth ; place about two inches of broken 

 crockery or coal cinders at the bottom in order to 

 secure free drainage ; fill loosely with soil to the top 

 and, after planting the bulb, water moderately and put 

 away in a cool place until the roots begin to form, 

 when it should be transferred to the sitting-room and 

 given a warm and light exposure. 



They should flower in about three 



months from the time of planting. 



This Lily may be planted outside, and is hardy in 

 the Southern States, and will survive the northern 

 Winters if protected with a covering of leaves or other 

 litter. The bulbs that we offer are the true Bermuda 

 Easter Lily (Lilium Harrisii), and are of the best. 



Smaller and inferior bulbs can be purchased at a 

 much less price ; such bulbs are almost worthless, 

 as they produce few flowers. We prize the custom- 

 er's satisfaction, and therefore secured only large, 

 healthy bulbs— the different sizes are the finest we 

 have ever sent out ; they will quickly make a vigor- 

 ous growth and are sure to give an abundance of 

 bloom. We can unqualifiedly recommend them to 

 give absolute satisfaction. 



Our importation of Harrisii is particularly 



fine this year. QUALITY the BEST. Prices 



illFg-/ greatly reduced 







Large Bulbs, popular size, 15c. each ; 3 for 30c; $1.10 per doz. 



Extra Large Bulbs, will produce 8 to 12 flowers, 25c. each ; 3 for 60c; $2.25 per doz. 



Bulbs of Enormous Size, 40c. each ; 3 for $1.00. 



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NOTHING YOU CAN PLANT WILL GIVE BETTER SATISFACTION OR MORE PLEASURE 

 THAN THE BEAUTIFUL EASTER LILY. 



The Famous Chinese Sacred Lily. 



Ease of culture, certainty of bloom and rare beauty all com- 

 bine to make this lovely gem from the flowery kingdom the 

 most interesting and popular of all Winter-flowering bulbs. 

 Their vitality is something wonderful— like Topsy, who "just 

 growed," it possesses the same common attribute. It will 

 thrive in soil, but the favorite method of culture is growing 

 them in water and gravel, where they will "just grow," and 

 can be depended on to flower within twenty to thirty days. 

 Select a vessel of sufficient size, place the bulb in the centre, 



^ — ^ — One Chinese Sacred Lily absolutely free with every dollar's worth of goods 

 • ••• ordered from this catalogue. See the grand offer on second cover page. 

 Price — Extra-large, solid bulbs, by mail, postpaid, 25 cents each ; 2 for 45 cents ; 5 for $1.00. 



The Prices given include the Postage, -which we pay. 



fill the interspace with coarse sand or gravel until the bulb is 

 firmly held in position and add water until quite covered ; 

 place in a moderately cool situation by the window ; replenish 

 the water from time "to time as it evaporates or becomes foul. 

 It is particularly adapted to conditions unfavorable to the 

 growth of most other plants. A collection of Winter-blooming 

 flowers is incomplete without this splendid novelty; it is the 

 most desirable of all. We offer the largest and finest bulbs 

 procurable, which we imported direct from China. 



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