D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



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Chinese Sacred Lily. 



CHINESE SACRED LILY 



or JOSS fLOWER 



The flowers of this variety of Pol3'an- 

 thus are of a satiny white color with 

 golden yellow cnps. The dark green foli- 

 age is exceedingly luxuriant and beauti- 

 ful. It is the sort grown by the Chinese 

 from time immemorial to decorate their 

 sacred temples or Joss Houses, on their 

 New Year's day. By methods of culture 

 original to them, they succeed in growing 

 large, solid bulbs, which produce a pro- 

 fusion of bloom in an incredibly short 

 time, usually not more than four to six 

 weeks from the time of planting. This 

 splendid flower increases in popularity 

 every year, and immense quantities of 

 bulbs are annually imported into this 

 country. 



Culture. — Being partially aquatic, this 

 plant must have plenty of water. If 

 grown in earth, the soil should be light 

 and sandy. Chinese Lilies are usually 

 grown in bowls or dishes of water. Put 

 an inch or two of sand and gravel in the 

 dish in which they are to be grown, set 

 the bulbs on this and put enough gravel 

 or shells aroiind them to keep them from 

 falling over; fill the dish with water and 

 set in a dark closet for a few days until 

 the roots start freely, then bring them 

 to the light and keep in any ordinary 

 living room. A dozen bulbs started this 



way at interv^als will give a succession of bloom throughout the winter. 

 The Chinese Lily bulbs offered by us are large, solid and well via- 

 tured. They ca7i be relied npon to be the trne Chinese, which are 

 superior to those grown elsewhere. 



Price, IScentseach; $1.40 per dozen, postpaid. 

 By express, at purchaser's expense, 10 cents 

 each; 3 for 25 cents; $1.00 per dozen. Origin- 

 al baskets of 30 bulbs each, $2.25. 



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JONQIILS 



A species of Narcissus, native of Spain, 

 easily grown in house or garden, andalways 

 a favorite for its bright yellow, deliciously 

 fragrant flowers, which are abundantly 

 produced on stems about a foot long, each 

 bearing a cluster of florets. They are very 

 popular as cut flowers, and can be success- 

 fully grown by every one. Well suited for 

 window plants, as the flowers seldom fail to 

 expand and continue a long time in per- 

 fection. Culture same as given for Narcissus. 



Prices include postage. 



EACH DOZ. 



Double, yellow, sweet scented. . . 3 25 

 Single, yellow, sweet scented. ... 2 10 

 Campernelle, single, yellow 2 10 



Double Jonquil 



