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 The Dinppe and Conard Co., 



West Grove. Pa. 



Gentlemen:— The scarlet Mexican Lily 

 received from vuu last October has de- 

 lighted us greatly. It soon Ihr.-w out three 

 Ifaves aud then a pietty blossom. 



Last April again it sent out three more 

 leaves and a second blossom much larger 

 and surerior in every way to the first. _It 

 measured 8U inches extreme width by «Jj 

 inches extreme height, and was superb in 

 size and form and magnitieent in color. It 

 ■was taken to the little church on i^u-.day 

 where it was gri-atly admired. It is now 

 sending up another leaf, and I look for 

 another blossom this summer. _ 



I have grown it in a glass dish m peb- 

 hlos and water only, not allowing the 

 water to suround the bulb, but to come to 

 the top of the numerous roots. \N e are 

 verr much pleased ^^^^^ j^- p ^j^yE^g -^^ 



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MEXICAN LILY 



Sprekelia formosfssima) 



Blooms Quicker than a Chinese Sacred Lily— Grows in Water like a 

 Hyacinth— Produces Immense, Deep, Brilliant, Scarlet Flowers. 



AVhen we first introduced this superb Lily xse predicted for it a popularity far j,'reuter than 

 that attained by the Chinese Sacred Lily. So popular has it become that not until la-^i 

 season were we able to secure sufficient bulbs to meet the demand for it. "NVe have again 

 been successful in securing an importation of fine large, blooming bulbs from Mexico, and 

 while the stock lasts we propose selling them at the remarkably 'low prices given below. To 

 get the proper idea of the beauty of this lovely flower it must be seen. No description or 

 color plate will do it justice. It grows readily in soil, but the most interesting and quick- 

 est method is to plant bulbs in sand, pebbles, gravel and water, like Hyacinths or Chines'^ 

 Sacred Lilies. Grown by this method it blooms in two or three weeks. We know of no bulb 

 so easy to gruw and quick to bloom; it thrives without the least care or attention. Not less 

 Ihan three bulbs' should be planted to give best effect. The flowers are gorgeous— mauMiificont. 

 velvety, deep, dark scarlet, rich beyond description. Absolutely sure to grow and bloom. By 

 plantiuir at different times, a succession of bloom may he had throughout the season. Trv 

 nt least three bulbs, and we are certain you will be more than pleased Avith their case r.f cul- 

 ture and gorseous flowers. 



LARGE BLOOMING BULBS, 10 cts. each: 3 for 25 cts.. 

 6 for 50 cts. 00 cts.. per doz.. Postpaid. 



