J. M. THORBURN & CO.'S CATALOGUE OF BULBS 31 



TRILLIUMS (American Wood-Lily, or Indian Shamrock) 



Hardy herbaceous perennials, succeeding best in a deep, well-drained soil and in a somewhat shady situa- 

 tion. They require plenty of water during the summer. All are native of North America, and are known by 

 various common names in different localities. They have violently emetic roots. 



Grandiflorum (" Cii.mt American Wood-Lily," or "Wake Robin"). Large white flowers, Hach Doz. loo 

 changing to rose; quite hardy, and easily grown in shaded positions $o lo So 75 $4 00 



Sessile Californicum. Handsome, pure white flowers, with purple centers; prettily mottled 



ft>liage 12 I 25 6 50 



Sessile, Snow Queen. Of the same type as Californicum, but the flowers are pure white and 



with broader petals 15 j 50 8 00 



TUBEROSES 



READY IN DECEMBER 



The purity of color and rich perfume of the Tuberose are well known in this latitude. May i is early enough 

 to plant in the open ground, but the bulbs may be started in pots much earlier if desired. They do best in 

 a rich, warm soil and a sunny situation. Cut off about a quarter of an inch from the bottom of the bulb before 

 planting, and set so that the top will be one inch below the surface of the soil. Each Boz 100 



Dwarf Double Pearl. Dwarf habit; large, fine flowers of great substance $0 06 $0 40 $2 00 



Albino. Purest white; single flowers 08 50 3 00 



Variegated Leaf. Foliage striped white and green ; single white flowers 08 50 3 00 



Miscellaneous Bulbs and Roots 



Those marked with an asterisk (*) will not be ready till October or November 



Each Doz. 100 



'Mchimenes. Mixed. Lovely greenhouse pot-plants $010 $075 $500 



ACIDANTHERA BICOLOR. Ready in November. A gladiolus-likel plant, growing 2 feet high; 



flower-spikes pure white and sweet-scented, with a large triangular blotch in the center. 



Blooms during July and August. The bulbs must be kept warm and dry over winter 35 3 50 



Aconite. See Eranthis, page 32. 



Allium. 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. 



" Azureum. Beautiful sky-blue flowers in large umbels; fine for pots or garden oS 60 4 00 



" Neapolitanum. Large umbels of pure white flowers, borne on large stems ; valuable for 



forcing for winter cut-flowers, as well as for summer garden decoration 05 25 i 25 



" Noly luteum. Golden yellow flowers in large umbels ; very showy and attractive; fine 



for growing in the garden in groups or for naturalizing in masses 2 for 5 cts.. . 20 i 00 



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

 the handsome, large, pure white flowers being produced abundantly and for a 



long time; largely used by florists for cut-flowers 05 30 i 50 



" Ostrowskyanum. Deep carmine 05 40 2 25 



Alstroemeria aurea. Golden yellow 12 i 00 



" Brasiliensis. Deep red, with black spots 15 i 25 



" Mixed. Beautiful flowers ; for pots or frames oS 60 400 



Amorphophallus Rivieri. A species of arum with ornamental leaves ; flowering without soil or 



water '. 90 8 00 



Anomatbeca cruenta. Rich crimson flowers ; neat, dwarf habit ; excellent for window-garden. 05 25 i 25 

 Anthericum. Ornamental border plants, also fine for pot culture. Do best in light, rich soil, 

 and require plenty of water while growing. 



" Liliago (St. Bernard's Lily). Pure white flowers ; ij^ feet high 15 i 00 



" liliastrum major (St. Bruno's Lily). Pure white, fragrant 15 i 00 



" Ramosum. Of branching habit ; white flowers ; 2 feet high 15 i 25 



Antholyza, Mixed. Like Gladioli. Take up in fall 15 i 25 8 00 



Apios tuberosa. Hardy climber, with clusters of fragrant purple flowers 05 50 300 



Arum. Make handsome pot-plants, and are also effective in subtropical gardening. A. Dra- 

 cunculus is hardy. 



" Crinitum. Marble stems; broad, flesh-colored, spotted flowers, covered with hairs 40 4 00 



" Cornutum(Red Calla). Flowers red, spotted black, stems mottled ; handsome pot-plant : 



flowers without water or soil 15 i 50 



" Dracunculus (Dragon-flower). A striking and very ornamental plant for pots or garden. 



It grows to a height of 3 feet, with mottled stem and handsome foliage 15 i 50 



" Italicum. A hardy species from the Channel Lslands, with creamy w^hite flowers 05 50 



" Maculatum. A fine decorative plant ; flowers white ; green foliage, spotted black 10 i oc 



" Palaestinum sanctum (Black Calla). From the Lebanon mountains. A splendid pot- 



and chamber-plant, with fine dark green foliage, large black spathe and black 



spadix 20 2 00 12 00 



Asphodeius ramosus. Hardy perennial ; large, white flowers ; pretty 40 4 co 



luteus. Bright yellow 10 i 00 



