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



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Chinese Sacred Lily 



Or Joss Flower 



The flowers of this variety of Polyan- 

 thus are of a satiny white color with 

 golden yellow cups. The dark green foli- 

 age is exceedingly luxuriant and beauti- 

 ful. It is the sort grown by the Chinese 

 from time immemorial to decorate their 

 sacred temples or Joss Houses, on their 

 New Year's day. By methods of culture 

 original to them, they succeed in growing 

 large, solid bulbs, which produce a pro- 

 fusion of bloom in an incredibly short 

 time, usually not more than four to six 

 weeks from the time of planting. 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 earth, the soil should be light 

 and sandy. Chinese Lilies are usually 

 grown in bowls 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 them from falling 

 over; fill the dish with water and set in a 

 dark closet for a few days until the roots 

 start freely, then bring them to the light 

 and keep in any ordinary living room. A 

 dozen bulbs started this way at intervals 

 will give a succession of bloom through- 

 out the winter. 



The Chinese Lily bulbs offered by us are 

 large, solid and well Diatured. They can 

 be relied upon to be the triie Chinese, which 

 are superior to those grown elsewhere. 



Price, 15 cents each; $1.40 per dozen, post= 

 paid. By express, at purchaser's expense, 10 

 cents each; 3 for 35 cents; $1.00 per dozen. 

 Original baskets of 30 bulbs each, $3.35. 



Double Jonquiu 



Jonquils 



A species of Narcissus, native of Spain, 

 easily grown in house or garden, and always 

 a favorite for its bright yellow, deliciously 

 fragrant flowers, which are abundantly 

 produced on stems about a foot long, each 

 bearing a cluster of florets. They are very 

 popular as cut flowers, and can be success- 

 fully grown by every one. Well suited for 

 window plants, as the flowers seldom fail to 

 expand, and continue a long time in per- 

 fection. Culture same as given for Narcissus. 



Prices include postage. 



EACH DOZ. 



Double, yellow, sweet scented .3 25 



Single, yellow, sweet scented 2 10 



Campernelle, single, yellow 2 10 



COLCHICUM 



A species of crocus, producing its flowers late in autumn, long after its leaves 

 have disappeared. The following spring the plant throws up its foliage and ripens 

 its seed. Six or eight flowers are produced from one bulb. Its culture is the same 

 as given for crocus, except that it should be set out just as early in the fall as the 

 bulbs can be procured. It is hardy and will endure the coldest weather. The bulbs 

 do better if left undisturbed for several years. 



Colchicum Autumnalum, 6 cents each; 60 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



