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J. M. THORBURN & GO 'S CATALOGUE OF BULBS 



SNOWDROPS {Galanthus nivalis) 



READY IN SEPTEMBER 



Perhaps no spring flower is a more general favorite than the Snow- 

 drop. The earhest flowering of its varieties is the common single sort, 

 which is also very graceful and beautiful, commencing to bloom before 

 the snow is fairly off the ground in spring. This is succeeded by ihe dou- 

 ble-flowered variety, with its elegant drooping, snow-white blossoms. 

 Should be planted 2 to 3 inches deep in a shady location. 



If ordered by mail, add 3 cents per dozen, or 25 cents per 100 for postage 

 Single-flowering Snowdrops. 20 cts. per doz., $1 per 100, $7 per 1,000. 

 Double-flowering Snowdrops. 35 cts. per doz., $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000. 

 Giant Snowdrops of Asia Minor {Galanthus Elwesii). 20 cts per doz., $1.25 



per 100, $8 per 1,000. 



SxNUU UKOPS 



SPIRAEA or ASTILBE 



READY IN NOVEMBER 



Tall, graceful, branching, herbaceous perennials, thriving in rich soil 

 and damp positions. Those we list are extensively used for forcing for 

 winter decorative purposes, for which they are eminently adapted, either 

 as cut-flowers or in pots for window and table decoration. They should 

 be potted when received and buried outside till they begin to form roots. 

 They may then be taken in and forced as required. They require abimd- 

 ance of water. 



Japonica (Hoteia). Excellent pot -plant for winter blooming. Large, 

 branching panicles of pure white, feathery flowers; fine for cutting. 

 Clumps for forcing or outdoor planting. 15 cts. each, I1.25 per doz., 

 |6 per 100. 



Japonica foi. aurea reticulata. Beautiful gold-striped foliage; large panicles 



of pure white flowers. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $12 per 100. 

 Japonica compacta multiflora. The neat, compact habit and profusion of 



large, handsome, pure white flowers make it a most elegant pot-plant. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., per 100. 

 Astilboides floribunda. Very large, pure white plumes; neat habit; very abundant bloomer. 15 cts. each, I1.50 



per doz., $7 per 100. 

 Palmata. Crimson ; strong 

 clumps. i5cts. each, $1.50 

 per doz., $8 per 100. 

 Aruncus. Handsome plant, 

 with large plumes of pure 

 white flowers. 20c. each, 

 $2 per doz. 

 GLADSTONE. A hybrid Spi- 

 rea with beautiful snow- 

 white plumes borne on 

 strong stems i ]4. feet 

 long, standing erect above 

 the foliage. The plant is 

 perfectly symmetrical in 

 shape, the foliage very 

 handsome and the flow- 

 ers exquisitely fragrant. 

 Fine forcer. 20 cts. each, 

 $1.75 per doz., $11 per 100. 

 WASHINGTON. A splendid 

 decorative plant, produc- 

 ing extra- large flowers. 

 Strong grower ; fine for 

 forcing. 15 cts. each, $1.50 

 per doz., S8 per 100. 

 QUEEN ALEXANDRA, PINK. A 

 splendid pink variety, in 

 habit similar to the well- 

 known Gladstone, but 

 flowering two weeks later. 

 It is a xery free bloomer 

 and bears its flowers well 

 above the strong, dark 

 green foliage. W hen 

 forced it must be shaded 

 as soon as it starts to 

 color. It is a splendid 

 outdoor plant, being as 

 hardy as the old Spircea 

 Japonica. Its color won't 

 fade even in the bright- 

 est weather. 55 cts. each, 

 $5.50 per doz. 



