J. M. Thoibuiii & Co/s Catalosue oi* Bulbs 



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FREESIA 



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The justly popular Freesias are greatly prized for the delightful fragrance of their delicately colored flowers, 

 which, when cut. will remain in good condition for a long time in water. They are easily grown or forced in good 

 loamy soil, with an admixture of leaf-mold and sand, in a frame or greenhouse, and are excellent for window culture 

 in winter. For the information of all not acquainted with these bulbs, we may say that they are quite small, but 

 produce large blooms in comparison to their size. 

 Freesia refracta alba. The body of the flower is 

 pure wnite. with lower segments spotted lemon- 

 yellow. Their fragrance is remarkable and very 

 lasting. 



Doz. 



First-size Bulbs $0 25 



Second-size Bulbs 



Freesia, "Fiirity." Magnifi- 

 cent, glistening pure white 

 flowers of large size, borne on 

 strong, lengthy stems, each 

 truss bearing eight to ten buds, 

 five to six of which are fre- 

 quently open at the same time 



Freesia refracta. Red 



Freesia Leichtlinii major. 

 Creamy white, shading to yel- 

 low, with orange blotch; dis- 

 tinct 



20 



55 

 25 



40 



100 

 $1 50 

 I 25 



1,000 

 $12 00 

 9 00 



2 SO 



FRITILLARIA 



READY IN SEPTEMBER 



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postage 



Graceful, hardy, spring-flowering, bulbous plants, 

 thriving in good, rich, well-drained soil. They are 

 effective in mixed flower borders, and they also make 

 excellent pot-plants. 



Coccinea. Narrow, tubular flow- Each Doz. 100 

 ers of a deep, glowing red color.. $0 10 $0 90 S6 00 



Lilacea. Flowers white; easily 



grown 10 I 00 6 50 



Persica. Purplish brown; hand- 

 some 20 I 75 12 00 



Meleagris (Guinea-fowl Flower). 



Mixed colors 3 for loc... 20 i 25 



Fritillaria imperialis. See Crown Imperials, page 17- 



Freesia refracta alba 



GLADIOLUS READY IN NOVEMBER 



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The following varieties are the sorts generally to be had at this season of the year, and they are usually planted 

 in pots in autumn, and require to be kept in a warm room or greenhouse, except Byzantinus, which is hardy, 

 and may be planted out; it is best, however, to give it slight protection. Some varieties are successfully forced. 



The French Hybrids, for spring planting, will be in by November. These form a family of bulbs of rare beauty. 

 Every year is adding varieties of most exquisite tint and shade; and, from the time of year during which these 

 bloom, and the long continuance of their flowers in perfection, they become one of the greatest ornaments of the 

 garden at a season when flowers of vivid tints are scarce. They are valuable for bedding. 



Named varieties will be found in our General Catalogue, published January I. Each Doz. 100 



Cardinalis, Blushing Bride Beautiful ivory-white, with crimson flakes 3forioc. .. So 25 $1 25 



Ackermanni. Salmon-orange with white blotch 3 for loc. . . 25 i 25 



Crimson Queen. Deep crimson So 05 35 2 00 



Peach Blossom. Beautiful rose 05 35 2 00 



Mixed 2 for 5c... 20 i 00 



Colvillei. Purple-striped 3 for loc. . . 25 i 25 



alba, "THE BRIDE." White; for forcing 3forioc... 25 i 25 



rosea. Pink (true) 3forioc. .. 25 i 25 



PRIMULINUS. Very rare species from Victoria Falls, South Africa; grows 3 to 4 feet tall 

 and is very vigorous. The flowers are of good size and are a clear primrose-yellow. 



Blooms late in July. Genuine stock 30 3 00 20 00 



PRIMULINUS HYBRIDS. Hybrids of the above, with many related species and choice 

 garden varieties. Extremely vigorous and healthy growers, blooming in July and 

 August. Grow 3 to 5 feet high, with long spikes of richly colored blooms, varying in 



color from clear yellow to crimson, the latter with large soft orange or golden throats. ... 15 125 9 00 



Ramosus, Ne Plus Ultra. Crimson and white blotch 06 55 3 50 



Prince Albert. Rosy; free-blooming 07 60 4 00 



Queen Victoria. Salmon-scarlet, feathered pure white 09 80 5 50 



In Mixture 06 50 3 00 



Mixed Lemoines 05 35 2 00 



