Facsimile of a bill for Bulbs made early in the last century (/5o6) by the founder of our house 



J. M. THORBURN ^ CO;S 



Bulbs for Fall Planting 



A UG UST 16, 1001 



THE growing" of bulbs for winter and spring flowering is very interesting and very easy. If 

 the directions given in this Catalogue are observed, there need be no disappointment with the 

 results. Many of our most beautiful flowers are produced from bulbs, and they may be grown 

 indoors in the winter months, when flowers are most appreciated. By successive plantings a constant 

 supply of flowers may be had from December till May. The finest outdoor disphiys of the early spring 

 months are also from bulbs planted in the autumn. 



OUP Bulbs are all selected, and from the best growers, and should not be confounded with the 

 cheap "case" and second-size bulbs sent to this country on speculation and often sold at auction, and 

 otherwise, at very low prices. 



ORDERS should be sent as soon as possible after receipt of this Catalogue. The bulbs will be 

 sent in proper time for planting. They are ready from August to October, according to the time of 

 ripening and the country from which they come. Orders booked earliest are surest of being filled as 

 ordered. If left too late, the supply of some of the varieties may be exhausted. 

 Please address all orders and remittances to 



J. M. THORBURN & CO. 



36 CORTLANDT ST., NEW YORK 



