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



MONXBREXIA ready in November 



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Hardy, summer-flowering bulbous plants that are becoming more popular every year. Their brightly colored 

 flowers are borne on long, graceful spikes in the greatest profusion, and they are most valuable for cutting and gen- 

 eral decorative purposes. They should be planted in groups and left undisturbed. Ordinary garden soil and a 

 sunny position suit them. The following are the handsomest and most distinct varieties. g^^^j^ j-j^^ loo 



Aurantiaca. Deep golden yellow; fine spike $o 05 $0 35 $2 00 



Bouquet Parfait. Large; bright vermilion flowers, with deep yellow centers 05 35 2 00 



California. Beautiful deep golden yellow; very fine 05 35 2 00 



Crocosmseflora. Large; bright orange, tinged scarlet 05 35 2 00 



Elegans. Bright yellow, outside streaked with vermilion; extra fine 05 35 2 00 



Etoile de Feu. Bright vermilion, with deep yellow center; large 05 35 2 00 



Golden Sheaf. Bright yellow 05 35 2 00 



Pottsii. Orange and scarlet; very free-flowering 05 35 2 00 



Rosea. Bright salmon-rose; distinct 05 35 2 00 



Soleil couchant (Sunset). Golden yellow 05 35 2 00 



Sunbeam (Rayon d'Or). Rich yellow, spotted brown; large flowers 05 35 2 00 



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Muscari 



MUSCARI 



Commonly called Grape, Nutmeg, Feathered, etc., Hyacinths 



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Very pretty hardy bulbous plants, well adapted for mixed borders and for 

 naturalizing in sunny spots among short grass. They succeed in almost any 

 soil and situation and require little care. Also suitable for growing in pots in the 

 house, five or six bulbs in a pot. 



Muscari, Botryoides coeruleum. Blue Grape Hyacinth Each Doz. 100 



3 for 5c. . . lo 15 $0 80 



album. White Grape Hyacinth . . 



2 for 5c. . . 20 I 25 



commutatum (Compactum). Dark blue So 05 35 2 00 



comosum. Blue Tasseled Hyacinth 05 40 2 50 



Heavenly Blue. Light blue; strong-growing 



variety 05 35 2 00 



plumosum. Large Feathered Hyacinth 05 35 2 00 



monstrosum. Purple Feathered Hyacinth .. . 05 35 2 00 



racemosum. Blue Starch Hyacinth 05 40 2 50 



Hyacinthus candicans. A snow-white, summer-flower- 

 ing giant Hyacinth 05 40 2 50 



NERINE READY IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 



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Very beautiful greenhouse bulbous plants succeeding best in pots in light 

 soil — say a compost of loam, leaf-mold and sand. Frequent repotting is not 

 advisable, but an annual top-dressing of new soil before the flowering season 

 is recommended. During the growing season they succeed best in a frame with 

 some bottom heat. After the leaves die, they should be kept quite dry in a 

 cool place until they begin to grow again. Each 



Flexuosa. Bright crimson-scarlet, tinged with orange $1 50 



Fothergilli major. A magnificent plant for house or conservatory. In- 

 tense shining scarlet; by artificial light the crystalline cells of the 



petals sparkle like jewels. Flowers freely i 50 



Sarniensis (True Guernsey Lily). Flowers brilliant crimson, in large 



clusters. The best-known sort 50 



Undulata. Rosy carmine, edged white; very handsome 90 



OXALIS READY IN SEPTEMBER 



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A very pleasing class of small bulbs, producing vast quantities of brilliant flowers during the autumn and 

 winter months; they are especially desirable for planting in hanging baskets. They are easily grown in a sandy 

 soil, seven or eight bulbs in a 4- or 5-inch pot. Pot in September, and remove indoors early in October; keep in 

 moderate temperature. 



Buttercup. A splendid winter-blooming plant for pot culture. The flowers are pure, bright 



yellow, and produced in great abundance. It is very easily cultivated and, being a strong Each Doz. 100 



grower, only one or two bulbs should be planted in a 5- or 6-inch pot. First-size $0 05 So 35 S2 00 



Bowlei. Crimson 3forioc. .. 30 i 50 



Grand Duchesse, grandiflora alba. White 05 35 2 00 



Lavender 05 35 2 00 



Pink 05 35 2 00 



Yellow 05 35 2 00 



Lasiandra. \'iolet-purple; fine large flowers; very show>' 3forioc... 30 i 50 



Lutea, Single. Yellow 3forioc... 30 i 50 



Double. Yellow 05 4° 2 50 



Mammoth Pink 05 40 250 



Multiflora alba 05 35 2 00 



Rubella. Purple 3forioc... 30 i 50 



Mixed , 3 for 5c, , . 15 75 



