BULBS FOR INDOOR CULTURE. 



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GIANT WHITE NARCISSUS, GROWING IN WATER. 



Giant White JMarcissus. 



New, Distinct, and Beautiful, Magnificent Large Flowers. 



Grows in Water. 



In introducing a new flower, there are a few features, para- 

 mount to all others, which are absolutely necessary to make 

 it popular with the amateur florist. There are hosts of beau- 

 tiful plants that would soon become standard favorites were 

 they only easy to grow successfully; not infrequently their 

 habits are such that none but the skilled professional can 

 grow them satisfactorily. Hence it is that the one feature of 

 all others essential to popularity is easeof culture; this means 

 certainty of growth and bloom. The next consideration is 

 fragrance of flower. Any flower possessing these features, 

 combined with a reasonable price within the reach of all, is 

 bound to attain prominence and consequent popularity. In 

 offering the Giant White Narcissus, we believe it will be 

 nigh impossible to find a single fault in it. It has everything 

 to support its claims for recognition. It will not only grow, 

 but it will do so with absolute certainty, and produce im- 

 mense numbers of deliciously scented flowers in an incredi- 

 bly short time ; in fact, this grand new variety is the earliest 

 of all Narcissus, coming into bloom for the Christmas holi- 

 days. 



GR.01JV IX IT^ ^fVAXER. 



It succeeds best when grown in water. Place sand or 

 gravel in the bottom of the receptacle in which it is to be 

 i^-rown, firmly imbedding the bulb in it; then keep it well 

 covered v/ith water as shown in illustration, and you will not 

 have long to wait until the lovely clusters of large white 

 flowers, whose fragrance is equal to orange blossoms, will 

 appear in wonderful profusion, we might truthfully say, in 

 enormous quantities. Giant "White Narcissus may be 

 grown in soil hke a Hyacinth, but the best and most interest- 

 ing method is in pebbles and water. 



XO GEX XHE BEST EFFECT. 



Several bulbs, not less than three, should be planted to- 

 gether. Give plenty of sunshine, and we think all our friends 

 who are fortunate enough to try it, will concede, that for 

 delicious, refreshing fragrance, immensity of flower and ease 

 of culture, it will be difficult to find the equal of the Giant 

 "White Narcissus. The bulbs we offer are imported direct 

 from France, are large, sound and solid, sure to grow and 

 bloom. 



Price, postpaid by mail, lo cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 7 for 

 SO cts.; 75 cts. per dozen. 



The prices given include tlie Postage 



CALLA. 



Calla Lily or Lily of the Nile are the names under 

 which Recardias are commonly known. They bloom at 

 almost any season of the year, but are especially valuable for 

 Winter blooming. Dry bulbs may be potted and planted in 

 rich soil, and abundance of water should be given at all 

 times while growing. No novelty of recent introduction has 

 created such a furore as Little Gem. It has created a sensa- 

 tion, and the many points of superior merit have placed it in 

 the foremost ranks of the Lily family. 



Dwarf Calla, Little Gem. 



It is indeed a pigmy, scarcely ever exceeding the height of 

 one foot, yet producing good-sized flowers, which are snowy 

 white in color. It will be found exceedingly useful for cut 

 flowers. The genuine Little Gems are very scarce ; our 

 stock has been procured direct from headquarters. We offer 

 pot plants. (See cut.) 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts.; 6 for ^i. 



Spotted Calla. 



The leaves of this popular and beautiful novelty are deep 

 rich green, exquisitely ornamented with pure white marks ; 

 the plant is therefore highly ornamental even when not in 

 flower ; in all other respects it is like the favorite old Calla. 

 The pure white color of the flowers is lovely in contrast with 

 the deep black throat; it is easily grown, very distinct, free 

 to bloom and will give satisfaction ; we would advise grow- 

 ing two bulbs in a five-inch pot ; the culture is very simple. 

 We have a fine stock of large, solid bulbs that cannot fail to 

 give the best results. 15 cts. each ; 2 for 25 cts.; 5 for 50 cts. 



Calla— Lily of the Nile. 



Is the favorite old White Calla that always gives satisfac- 

 tion. We oft'er well-ripened corms, suitable for 5-inch pots ; 

 no other Calla will give such an abundance of fine flowers 

 and foliage as the California-grown corms we offer. 15 cts. 

 each ; 2 for 25 cts. 



Tritonla. 



This beautiful class of Winter-blooming bulbs requires the 

 same treatment as Ixias, blooming with them ; in appearance 

 they are like miniature Gladiolus. The colors are very soft 

 and pleasing, ranging from white through salmon, orange and 

 scarlet. They are especially adapted for pot culture, aiid are 

 amongst the prettiest and most interesting Winter flowers 

 now offered. Owing to a large stock our price is very low. 



Finest Mixed. — A grand mixture of 16 best sorts. 2 for 

 5 cts.; 8 for 15 cts.; 15 for 25 cts. 



-wbicli we pay. 



