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



Chinese Sacred Lily 



OR JOSS FLOWER. 



This is a variety of Polyanthus Nar- 

 cissus, grown by the Chinese from time 

 immemorial to decorate their sacred 

 temples or Joss Houses, on their New 

 Year's day, which occurs in February. 

 By metho'ds of culture original to them, 

 they succeed in growing large, solid 

 bulbs, which produce a profusion of 

 bloom in an incredibly short time; usual- 

 ly not more than four to six weeks from 

 the time of planting. The growth of 

 foliage is exceedingly plentiful and lux- 

 uriant and of a dark green color, which 

 surmounted by a wealth of large, satiny 

 white flowers with golden yellow cups, 

 lends to the whole an aspect of tropical 

 magnificence, of which the eye never 

 wearies. 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 soil, make it light and sandy; 

 but they are usually grown in vases 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 around them to 

 keep from falling ov^er; All the dish with 

 water and set in a dark closet for a few 

 days until the roots start freelv. then bring to the light and keep m any ordinary 

 living room. A dozen bulbs started this way at intervals will give ^ 



a succession of bloom throughout the winter. - c^LvJ/ 



T/ie CJmiese Lily bulbs ofered by us are lar^e, solid and well 

 matured. They can be relied upon to be the true Chinese, which 

 are superior to those grown elsewhere. 



Price, IS cents each; $1.50 per dozen, post- im'7~ifh 



paid. By express at purchaser's expense, 10 ^^j f L^M 



cents each, $1.10 per dozen. 



CHINESE SACRED LILY. 



JONQUILS 



A species of Narcissus, easily grown in 

 house or garden, and always a favorite 

 for its bright yellow, deliciously fragrant 

 flowers, which are produced in abund- 

 ance. They are very fashionable and 

 popular as cut flowers, and can be suc- 

 cessfully grown by every one. Well suit- 

 ed for window plants, as the flowers 

 seldom fail to expand, and continue a 

 long time in perfection. Culture same 

 as given for Narcissus, 



Prices include postage. 



EACH. DOZ. 



Double, yellow, sweet scented. . .7 



Single, yellow, sweet scented 3 



Camperhelle, single yellow, large 

 flowered '.,3 



DOUBLE JONQUIL 



