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J. M. Thorburn & Co/s Catalogue of Bulbs 



Double Begoni( 



Begonia grandiflora 



TUBEROUS-ROOTED 



READY IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 



If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per dozen or 30 cts. 

 per 100 for postage 

 Splendid pot-plants for the house or green- 

 house and especially valuable for bedding, 

 flowering in the greatest profusion through- 

 out the summer. For bedding they should be 

 started in a hotbed in March and April. The 

 hollow end of the bulb should be up and 

 but slightly covered. They should get very 

 little water until the plants are growing. 



Each Doz. lOO 



Single Scarlet So 05 $0 40 $2 50 



Rose 05 40 2 50 



White 05 40 2 50 



Yellow 05 40 2 50 



Mixed 05 40 2 50 



Double White 07 60 3 50 



Yellow 07 60 3 50 



Crimson ... 07 60 3 50 



Rose 07 60 3 50 



Mixed 07 60 3 50 



BEGONIA CRISPA. Single, Fringed 



These Begonias have beautifully shaped, 

 gracefully frilled and crested flowers borne 

 above the foliage on long and erect stems. 

 A fine strain with a great future. Red, Rose, 

 White, Yellow, Orange and Salmon. 8 cts. 

 each, 75 cts. per doz., 55 per ipo. 



BRODIAEA READY IN SEPTEMBER 



If wanted by mill, add 3 cts. per dozen or 15 cts. per 100 for postage 



Pretty bulbous plants from the Pacific coast. They have narrow, grassy leaves, slender stems and umbels 

 of lily-like flowers. For forcing or outdoor culture. Do best in rich, sandy loam. If grown in pots, a compost of 

 loam, leaf-mold and sand is best. All are hardy except Coccinea. which should have some protection and partial 



shade. Each Doz. 100 



Coccinea (Floral Fire Cracker). Rich blood-crimson, tipped white $0 07 |o 60 $3 50 



Congesta. Tall growing; purple flowers 05 35 2 00 



Grandiflora. Deep purple flowers; large and showy 05 40 * 2 50 



Lactea. White, with green stripes 05 40 2 50 



Peduncularis. Porcelain-white flowers in immense umbels 07 60 3 50 



CALOCHORTUS (Mariposa Lily, or Butterfly Tulip) 



READY IN SEPTEMBER 



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



Very handsome bulbous plants from California. They are remarkable for the brilliancy and variety of their 

 coloring, and their gracefulness of habit. They grow freely in light, sandy loam. Though hardy, they should be 

 protected during winter with litter. They may also be successfully grown in frames and pots. 



Each Doz. 100 



Albus. Pearly white; rich blotch $0 05 $0 40 $2 50 



Amabilis. Very pretty golden yellow 05 40 2 50 



Amoenus. Soft rose-pink 10 i 00 6 50 



Benthami. Yellow, black spots 05 40 2 50 



Lilacinus. Large, finely formed lilac flowers 05 40 250 



Maweanus major. White ground, open cup filled with fine blue hairs 05 40 2 50 



Nitidus. Lilac with large indigo blotch in middle of petal 07 60 3 50 



Pulchellus (true). Fine; light yellow 10 i 00 6 50 



Splendens, type. Lilac 07 65 4 50 



Venustus oculatus. Creamy white flowers, varying to sulphur and purplish tints 05 40 2 50 



var. Citrinus. Deep, rich lemon, with vivid dark maroon eyes 05 40 2 50 



Mixed Mariposa Tulips 05 40 250 



Star Tulips 05 40 2 50 



Globe Tulips 05 40 2 50 



Eldorado Tulips 07 60 3 50 



CROCUS 



For pots and borders. A universal favorite, being one of the earliest flowers seen in the spring. They are 

 neat, dwarf and compact in growth, and the blooms are of bright colors. If planted closely — say 2 inches apart — 

 and 3 inches deep, they make a very pretty display immediately after the snow goes off in the spring. Do not 

 disturb for several years. Should be largely planted in the grass on lawns. They will flower ver>' early in spring 

 before mowing. The effect is beautiful. For flowering in pots, baskets, etc.. they should be plunged in the open 

 ground for three weeks after planting, precisely in the same manner as directed for hyacinths. 



