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GRIFFITH, TURNMR & CO. 



ENGI^ISH IRIS. 



(ANGLIC A. ' 



Large, handsome flowers, with rich pur- 

 ple, blue and lilac colors predominating; 

 grows i8 to 20 inches high: perfectly 

 hardy. Mixed varieties. 25c. per dozen, 



SPANISH IRIS. 



Excellent for pot culture, and are now 

 being grown for cut-flowers. Plant in the 

 open ground in autumn and protect slight- 

 ly during the winter months. Early in 

 April cover the beds with glass, and flowers 

 will be ready for cutting in May. 

 MIXED varieties'^ Per dozen. . , 15c 



CROWN IMPERIAI^S. 



Well-known, spring-blooming, stately, 

 hardy border plants surmounted with a tuft 

 of ereen leaves, Thev are verv eftective. 



and if left undisturbed for years they form 

 gigantic and picturesque groups of gor- 

 geous colors. IOC, each; by mail 15c, per 

 dozen. 



OXAI^IS. 



\'arious Kinds. 



Charming little half trailing or bushy 

 plants, particularly adapted for pot culture 

 and hanging baskets. The foliage alone is 

 very attractive, and when in flower they are 

 exceedingly prett}^ The pots should be 

 well fllled. from six to a dozen bulbs in a 

 five or six inch pot; they may be potted at 

 any time during winter and placed near the 

 glass or window to keep them stocky and 

 dwarf. 



BOWEH. Vivid rosy crimson large. 20c. 

 per dozen. 



MIXED OXALIS. 2 for 5c.. 20c. per doz.. 

 $1.50 per 100. 



THE BERMUDA BUTTER- 

 CUP" OXAI.IS. 

 An Unrivalled winter=flowering Pot 

 Plant. Of the Easiest Culture. 

 Succeeding with Everybody. 



This is one of the finest winter-flowering 

 plants for pot culture: it is such a strong, 

 luxuriajit- grower that one bulb will be suf- 

 ficient for a 6 or 8 inch pot. Place in a 

 dark, cool place for several days to root 

 thoroiighly, and remove to a sunny situa- 

 tion in the window or conservatory in a 

 temperature of about 60 Fahr., and the 

 great profusion of bloom produced in un- 

 interrupted abundance for weeks will as- 

 tonish and delight you. 5c. each. 50c. per 

 dozen. 



The Best English Milltrack Mushroom Spawn. 



on a shelf in an ordinary cellar and vield sufficient 

 crop to compensate the grower for his effort. The 

 space under ^reenhou.se benches or staging's will 

 suit them exactly, using materials in same manner 

 as described. 



CULTIVATION. 



The cultivation of the mushroom is a very simple 

 matter and requires only ordinary- intelligence and 

 care. The materials needed are fresh horse manure 

 good soil and live spawn. The manure should not 

 be too short, as it does not combine the necessary- 

 qualities. Long stra-w^- litter, plentifully mixed 

 with short manure, makes by far the best beds, as 

 it does not heat too riolently. decomposes slowly 

 and retains its heat for a long period. Put in a 

 heap and turn every three or four davs to permit 

 the escape of noxioiis gases and prevent burning. 

 When ready for use it should be as hot as can be 

 borne comfortably by the hand, and should alsc 

 be moist. Make the beds 3 feet wide at the base. 



feet high, and of any desired length. The ma- 

 nure, when in proper condition should be quickly 

 handled to prevent the loss of heat, and to be 

 beaten down to make the heap firm and compact, 

 and cover with long litter: when the heat has de- 

 creased to oc^, the bed is ready to receive the 

 spawn, which is done by raising the manure with 

 the hand and inserting pieces^'of spawn 2 inches 

 square. 9 inches apart each way. At the expira- 

 tion of a few days the bed may be covered with 

 soil to the depth'of abrut 2 inches. If the soil ie 

 poor add a liberal quantity of bone meal. 

 Mushrooms can be readilv grown in cellars, sta- ! Best English Spawn, 12 cents per lb. By mail. 

 "bles. sheds or pits. Many are successfully grown cents per lb., ic lbs. for |i.co, $&.oc per hundred. 



