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



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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. Tiiey require plenty of water during the suinmer. All are native of North America, and are known by 

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



Grandiilorum ("Giant American Wood-Lily," or "Wake Robin"). Large white flowers,Each Doz. loo 

 changing to rose; quite hardy, and easily grown in shaded positions $o 08 $0 60 $3 50 



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



foliage 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 1 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 Doz. 



Dwarf Double Pearl. Dwarf habit; large, fine flowers of 



great substance $006 $040 



Albino. Purest white; single flowers 08 50 



Variegated Leaf. Foliage striped white and green ; single 



white flowers 08 50 



Miscellaneous Bulbs and 

 Roots 



Those marked with an asterisk (^^ ) will not be ready till Oct. or Nov 



Doz. 

 $0 75 



Each 



^Achinenes. Mixed. Lovely greenhouse pot-plants $0 10 



i^ACIDANTHERA BICOLOB. Ready in November. A gladio- 

 lus-like plant, growing 2 feet high ; flower-spikes 

 pure white and sweet scented, with a large triangu- 

 lar blotch in the center. Blooms during July and 

 August. The bulbs must be kept warm and dry 

 over winter 



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. 

 Allium Azureum. Beautiful sky-blue flowers in large 1 

 " Neapolitanum. Large umbels of pure white flow 



35 3 50 



" Moly luteum. Golden yellow flowers in large umbels ; very showy and attractive ; fi 



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 abundantly and for a long 



time; largely used by florists for cut-flowers '. 05 



" Ostrowskyanum. ' Deep carmine 0.5 



Alstroemeria aurea. Golden yellow 10 



" Brasiliensis. Deep red, with black spots 15 



" Mixed. Beautiful flowers; for pots or frames 08 



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



water 90 



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

 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; \% feet high 



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



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



Each 



Doz. 



100 



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$0 90 



$6 00 



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25 



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20 



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Antholyza, Mixed. Like Gladioli. Take up in fall 15 



A. Dra- 



40 



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



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



ciinctUns is hardy. 



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

 " Cornutum (RedCalla). Flowers red, spotted black, stems mottled; handsome pot 



plant ; flowers without water or soil 20 



" 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. Hardy - •■ 15 



" Italicum. A hardy species from the Channel Islands, with creamy white flowers 06 



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



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



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



spadix 25 



1 50 



2 25 



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