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



SNOWDROPS {Galanthus nivalis) 



READY IN SEPTEMBER 



If wanted by mail, add 3 cts. per doz. or 15 cts. per 100 for postage 



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 the dou- 

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

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



Single -flowering Snowdrops. 20c. per doz., Si per 100, ^7 per 1,000. 

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

 Giant Snowdrops of Asia Minor {Galanlhiis Elwesii). 20 cts. per doz., 

 $1 per 100, S6.50 per 1,000. 



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SNOWDROPS 



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 abund- 

 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, $1.25 per doz., 

 $6 per 100. 



Japonica compacta multiflora. The neat, compact habit and pro- 

 fusion of large, handsome, pure white flowers make it a most elegant 

 pot-plant. 15 cts. each, Si. 50 per doz., S7 per 100. 



Astilboides floribunda. \'ery large, pure white plumes; neat habit; very abundant bloomer. 15 cts, each. 



Si. 50 per doz., S8 per 100. 

 l^almata. Crimson; strong clumps. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., S8 per 100. 



Aruncus. Handsome plant 

 with large plumes of pure 

 white flowers. 20c. each, 

 $2 per doz. 

 GLADSTONE. A hybrid 

 Spirea with beautiful 

 snow-white plumes borne 

 on strong stems 1 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, 

 $2 per doz., Si2 per 100. 

 WASHINGTON. A splen- 

 did decorative plant, pro- 

 ducing extra-large flow- 

 ers. Strong grower; fine 

 for forcing. 15 cts. each. 

 Si. 50 per doz., S8 per 100. 

 QUEEN ALEXANDRA, 

 PINK. A splendid pink 

 variety, in habit similar 

 to the well-known Glad- 

 stone, but flowering two 

 weeks later. It is a very 

 free bloomer and bears its 

 flowers well above the 

 strong, dark green foli- 

 age. When 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 brightest weather. 

 35c. each, S3. 50 per doz. 

 Transportation charges 

 not included in above 

 prices. 



SPIRAEA 



