BERMUDA EASTER LILY AND LIEN CHU LILY. 



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BERMUDA EASTER LILY. 



A PEAEL feqm the oeiimt. 



THE 

 GREAT ._ 



THE SACEED LILY OF GHIMA. 



This gem from the Flowery Kingdom has become so gener- 

 ally domesticated and so widely known and admired that a de- 

 scription of it is superfluous; although but a few years since its 

 introduction here, it has found friends everywhere, and conse 

 quently the demand for it has increased to a remarkable extent. 

 An explanation of this is not far to seek : ease of culture, certainty 

 of effect and rare beauty all combine to make it interesting and 

 popular. Their vitality is something wonderful — like Topsy, who 

 " just growed," it possesses the same common attribute ; given a 

 diet of water and gravel, with a seasoning of air, they will "just 

 grow," and can be depended on to flower within 20 to 30 days. 

 To flower the Lien Chu, select a vessel of sufficient size, place 

 the bulb in the centre, 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. We offer the largest and finest 

 bulbs procurable, which we import direct from China. 



Price. — By mail, postpaid, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 6 for 

 $1 ; 12 for $2. By Express, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 45 cts.; 6 for 90 

 cts.; 12 for gi.8o. 



The Prices given include the Postage, 

 which 'we pay. 



EASTEB 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 description; it is of 

 neat and graceful habit; the flowers are pure 

 white and delightfully perfumed. As a win- 

 dow plant it is unexcelled and decidedly 

 effective. In cultivating the Easter Lily none 

 should anticipate failure if the directions given 

 below are adhered to, as the plant is a vigor- 

 ous grower with ordinary attention. 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 trans- 

 ferred 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 cus- 

 tomer's satisfaction, and therefore secured only large healthy bulbs — the finest 

 we have ever sent out ; they will quickly make a vigorous growth and are 

 sure to give an abundance of bloom. They are the only size we can unqual- 

 ifiedly recommend to give absolute satisfaction. 



Unusually Large Bulbs.— -7 to 9 inches, 25 cts. each ; 5 for $1, post- 

 paid, by mail. 



Enormous Bulbs. — 9 to 11 inches, 40 cts. each ; 3 for $1, postpaid, 

 bv mail. 



LIEN CHU LILY. 



