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^ Smaller and inferior bulbs can be pur- 

 chased at a much less price ; such bulbs 

 are almost worthless, as they produce few 

 flowers. "We prize the customer's satis- 

 faction^ and therefore secured only large, 

 healthy bulbs — the different sizes are the 

 finest we have ever sent out ; they will 

 quickly make a vigorous growth and are 

 sure to give an abundance of bloom. We 

 can unqualifiedly recommend them to 

 give absolute satisfaction. 



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Oue of the most superb Lilies known, and one 

 of the finest varieties in existence for house decorai 

 tioa, aud should be included in every collection. 

 Tlie plant, while in full bloom, is lovely beyond 

 description ; it is of neat and graceful habit ; the 

 flow^ers are pure white and delightfully perfumed. 

 As a window plant it is unexcelled and decidedlj' 

 effect-ive. In cultivating the Easter Lily none 

 shoald anticipate failure if tlie directions given 

 feelow are adhered to, as the plant is a vigorous 

 gro-wer with ordinary attention. 



Cultivation. 



In order to get the best efi'ects a rich soil is re- 

 @[uired ; this can usually be obtained in the yard 

 9r garden. The pot or box to be used should be 

 not less than six inches in depth ; place about two 

 inches of broken crocker}'- 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 

 transferred 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, aud will survive the 

 northern Winters if protected with a covering of ||| 

 leaves or other litter. The bulbs that we ofi'er are 

 the true Bermuda Easter Lily {Lilium Harrisii), 

 secured direct from our Bermuda grower, and are 

 of the best. 



OUR IMPORTATION OF HARRISII IS PAR- # Large Bulbs, popular size : J 5c. each 



Davis, West Va., May 21, 1898. 

 Last Fall I purchased some Bermuda Easter Lilies 

 from you ; they bloomed beautifully. 



Mrs. C. O. Steicely. 



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$1.10 per doz. Extra Large Bulbs : 20c, each ; 

 3 for 50c.; $L85 per doz. Bulbs of Enormous 

 Size : 30c. each ; 4 for $1,00 ; $2.75 per doz. 



TICULARLY FINE THIS YEAR — BULBS 



READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY — 



QUALITY THE BEST. 



Extra Lihum Candidum. 



We have imported from France a superb lot of Lilium 

 Candidum, which were especially grown and prepared for 

 Wiuter blooming in pots. The bulbs are of enormous size, 



and will throw up strong stalks crowned with a profusion 

 of pure waxy white Lilies ; exquisitely sweet. Give the 

 same culture as is recommended for Lilium Harrisii. By 

 mail, postpaid, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 6 for fl. 



Lilium Longiflorum Albo Marginatum. 

 (Striped I^ongiflorutn. ) 



This is one of the great novelties of the season in the bulb 

 line. The flowers are as large as the well-known Lilium 

 Longiflorum, while the luxuriant foliage has- a broad mar- 

 gin of silvery white, which combiues well with the white 

 flowers, giving the plant a unique appearance, just like 

 Dracaena Sanderiana. This is a highly meritorious new 

 Lily, and, although of recent discovery' it has already re- 

 ceived two first-class certificates. Very rare. Stock limited. 

 Nice, sound bulbs, 30 cts. each. 



The prices grlven include tlie postasre, -virliicli we pay. 



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