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



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SPIR^A. continued 



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. 12 cts. each. Si per doz., $6 

 per 100. 



Japonica compacta multiflora. The neat, compact 

 habit and profusion of large, handsome, pure white 

 flowers make it a most elegant pot-plant. 15 cts. 

 each. Si. 40 per doz., Sg per 100. 

 Astilboides floribunda. \'^ery large, pure white 

 plumes; neat habit; very abundant bloomer. 15 cts. 

 each. Si. 40 per doz., $g per 100. 

 Palmata. Crimson; strong clumps. 15 cts. each, S1.50 



pel doz., Sio per 100. 

 Aruncus. Handsome plant with large plumes of pure 

 white flowers. 

 100. 



GLADSTONE. 



white plumes borne on strong stems i feet long, 

 standing erect above the foliage. The plant is per- 

 fectly symmetrical in shape, the foliage ver>' hand- 

 some and the flowers exquisitely fragrant. Fine 

 forcer. 15 cts. each, Si. 50 per doz., Sio per 100. 

 WASHINGTON. A splendid decorative plant, pro- 

 ducing extra-large flowers. Strong grower; fine for 

 forcing. 15 cts. each, $1.40 per doz., Sg 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 foliage. 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 Spiraea Japonica. Its color will not fade even in the brightest weather. 25 cts. each, $2.25 

 per doz., $15 per 100. 



Transportation charges NOT included in above prices 



15 cts. each. Si. 50 per doz.. Sio per 

 A hybrid Spiraea with beautiful snow- 



Spiraea 



TRILLIUIVI (American Wood-Lily, or Indian Shamrock) 



If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per dozen or 30 cts. per 100 for postage 



Hardy herbaceous perennials succeeding best in a deep, well-drained soil and in a somewhat shady situation. 

 They require plenty of water during the summer. All are 

 natives of North America, and are known by various com- 

 mon names in different localities. They have violently 

 emetic roots. 



Erectum. Dark purple; erect habit. 10 cts. each, 75 cts. 



per doz., S5 per 100 

 Grandiflorum ("Giant American Wood-Lily," or "Wake- 

 Robin"). Large, white flowers, changing to rose; quite 

 hardy, and easily grown in shaded positions. 7 cts. each, 

 60 cts. per doz., S3. 50 per 100. 

 Ovatum. White, changing to rose. 10 cts. each, 75 cts. 



per doz., S5 per 100. 

 Sessile Californicum. A strong plant, i ft. high, with 



the separate leaves 



5 3/2 



inches long by 43^ inches 



wide and the petals 3 H inches long. Flowers pure 

 white with purple centers; very fragrant. 12 cts. 

 each. Si per doz., S6.50 per 100. 

 " rubra. Same as Californicum with narrow petals; 

 deep maroon-purple to reddish purple. 12 cts. 

 each. Si per doz., S6.50 per 100. 

 " Snow Queen. Flowers pure white with creamy 

 centers and with broad petals. 12 cts. each, 

 Si per doz., S6.50 per 100. 



TUBEROSES READY IN DECEMBER 



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



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. 



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

 great substance. 5 cts. each, 35 cts. per doz., S2 per 100, 

 S12 per 1,000. 



Albino. Purest white; single flowers. 8 cts. each, 50 cts. 



per doz., S3 per 100. 

 Variegated -leaf. Foliage striped white and green; single 



white flowers. 6 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., $3 per 100. 



Trillium 



