New Guide to Rose Culture for 1903 



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7VSJE know of no plant that compares in striking beauty witti this royal member of the Amaryllis family. It grows freely 

 vXy for the most inexperienced in pots or boxes or in open ground, producing numerous spikes of large, fragrant flowers, 

 the beauty of Avhich is beyond description. Every lover of rare and beautiful flowers should secure one bulb at le^st. 

 It is really superb and will prove a sou ice of continual a'dmiratiou and satisfaction to all who buy it. It usually sells at$l per 

 pound. Many of these bulbs will weigh from two to four pounds. IT'e do not, however, guarantee the iveight. You will be pleased 

 urith the bulbs we send. 



"We lia-ve just received a spleiidid importation of extra tine 1)iilbs of tliis queeu of decorative 

 plants. Tliey are plump and sound and will start quicldy and bloom early. Tliis is tlie Unest 

 lot we liave ever liad. Tlie stock Is limited. 



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ORNATVM grows from IJ^ to 5 feet high, bearing at 

 frequent intervals a crown of 12 to 20 large, lily-like 

 blooms. The color of the flower is beautiful— -*vliite, with 

 deep pink stripe down the centre of each petal. An idea 

 of the imposing beauty of plant and flowers can be gathered 

 from oiir illustration. The flowers are heavy in texture and 

 last for weeks; they are deliciously fragran't. The foliage 

 is evergreen and decidedly handsome. It is a sight not 

 soon forgotten to see a large plant of Crinum Ornatum in 

 bloom. 



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It is of the easiest culture ; in fact, once planted, requires 

 no attention at all. Plant in fairly rich, loamy soil in garden, 

 pot or box, covering about two thirds of the bulb as shown in 

 illustration. A pot or box we consider preferable, because 

 the plant can be moved indoors at any time, Give plenty of 

 sunshine and water frequently. The" bulbs we send out'are 

 sure to bloom : they are large, sound and solid— the finest we 

 have ever seen. Then there is no risk, because the bloom is 

 in the bulb. Lovers of beautiful flowers will try a bulb of 

 Crinntn Ornatum. It is sure to please. 



PRICES :— First size, about 9 to 11 inclies circumference, 30 cts. eacli ; 4: for $1. Second size, about 

 11 to 13 inches circumference, 4:0 cts. eacb ; 5 for IS'-J. Enormous Bulbs, about 14r to 16 inclies 

 circumference, 60 cts. each. THESE PRICES IJVCL.UDE THE POSTAGE, WHICH "WE PAY. 



