J. M. Thorbukn & Co.— Catalogue of Bulbs. 



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Bed of Tulip. 



TULIP BEDS. 



It is to be regretted that the gorgeous displays presented by the Tulip beds of our public parks should so 

 seldom, be seen on our private lawns. Tulips are so hardy and of such easy culture that failure to obtain satis- 

 factory results is possible only by selecting unsuitable sorts. In order to obviate this difficulty, we give the 

 following groups of sorts that bloom at the same time and are of equal height. Any of these groups "«'ill form an 

 effective combination. After the Tulips have flowered, the beds can be used for bedding plants, such as Gera- 

 niums, etc., to full advantage. Eich soil is necessary. 



It is advisable to order as soon as possible after receipt of this Catalogue, as later on in the season we may 

 be sold out of some varieties, owing to an unusual demand for them. In that case we shall substitute equally fine 

 sorts of same color and time of bloom. 



GROUPS OF TULIPS THAT WILL FORM EFFECTIVE COMBINATIONS. 



SINGLE TULIPS. 



fDuc van Thol Scarlet. 

 iLa Reine. 

 (L'Immacalee. 

 ■I Due van Thol Scarlet. 

 (Rose Gris-de-lin. 

 (Proserpine. 

 < Pottebakker Yellow. 

 ( " WMte. 



Golden Prince. 

 Cottage Maid. 

 Pottebakker White. 

 Cov.leur Ponceau. 



SINGLE TULIPS. 



(Belle Alliance. 



-^ Princess Mary Ann. 



[Mon Tresor. 



(Pottebakker Scarlet. 



< Chrysolora. 

 (Joost van Vondel. 



(Duchesse de Parma. 



< Keizerkroon. 

 (Pottebakker White. 



(White Swan. 

 1 Wouverman. 



SINGLE TULIPS. 



f Gesneriana, Red. 



\ Bouton d'Or, Pure Yellow. 



These two grow about 14 inches 

 high. 



DOUBLE TULIPS. 



(Rosine. 



< Tournesol Red. 



i " YeUow. 



(Rex Rubrorum. 



< La Candeur. 

 (Imperator Rubrorum. 



ALLIUM, 



Ready in October. 



Perfectly hardy bulbous plants of the easiest cultivation. They are excellent for the flower border or for 

 naturalizing in masses. The varieties offered below are also suitable for forcing for winter cut-flowers. 



Per doz. 100 

 $0 75 $5 00 



Azureum. Beautiful sky-blue flowers in large umbels; fine for pots or garden 



Neapolitanum. Large umbels of pure white flowers, borne on long stems ; valuable for forcing 



for winter cut-flowers, as well as for summer garden decoration 05 



Moly luteum. Golden yellow flowers in large umbels; very showv and attractive; fine for 



growing in the garden in groups or for naturalizing in masses ' 2 for 5 cts.. . 



Hermettii grandiflorum. Makes a splendid pot-plant for winter blooming in the house, the 



handsome, large, pure white flowers being produced abundantlv and for a long time ; largely 



used by florists for forcing for cut-flowers ". 05 



Ostrowskyanum. Deep carmine 05 



20 



00 



1 25 



2 50 



