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



Anemone Species ready in November 



Apennina, Blue. Very charming, clear blue, star-shaped flowers; excellent for naturalizing; Each Doz. loo 



early flowering $o 06 $0 50 S3 00 



White OS 35 2 25 



Fulgens. Scarlet; flowers very early in the spring. It does best in a good loam and in a moist 



situation. A fine pot-plant for house decoration 08 60 4 00 



Japonica alba. Large, pure white; invaluable for cutting 08 60 4 oc- 



Queen Charlotte. Semi-double; pink 10 80 5 00 



rosea. Large; rosy carmine 06 50 3 00 



" Whirlwind. Bears in profusion large, semi-double, pure white flowers of great 



substance. Splendid for cut-flowers 08 60 4 00 



Sylvestris (Snowdrop Windflower). Beautiful, pure white 08 65 4 50 



Arum 



Make handsome pot-plants, and are also effective in subtropical gardening. Arufn Dracunculus and Arum 



Italicum are hardy. Each Doz. 100 



Crinitum. Marbled stems; broad, flesh-colored, spotted flowers, covered with hairs $0 50 $4 50 



Cornutum (Red Calla). Flowers red, spotted black, stems mottled; handsome pot-plant; 



flowers without water or soil. Bulbs will not be ready until October or November 20 i 75 $8 00 



Dracunculus (Dragon-flower). A striking and very ornamental plant for pots or garden. 



It grows to a height of 3 feet, with mottled stem and handsome foliage. Hardy 20 2 00 



Italicum. A hardy species from the Channel Islands, with creamy white flowers 10 i 75 



Maculatum. A fine decorative plant; flowers white; green foliage, spotted black 15 i 50 



Palaestinum sanctum (Black Calla). From the Lebanon mountains. A splendid pot- 



and chamber-plant, with fine, dark green foliage, large black spathe and black spadix. . 25 2 50 15 00 



Begonia grandiflora, Tuberous- Rooted 



READY IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 



Splendid pot-plants for the house or greenhouse and especially valuable for bedding, flowering in the greatest 

 profusion throughout 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. Give very little water until the plants are growing. 



Rose. . . 



White 



Yellow. 



Each 



Doz. 



100 



$0 07 



$0 60 



$3 50 



07 



60 



3 50 



07 



60 



3 50 



07 



60 



3 50 



Yellow 

 Crimson. 

 Rose 



Each 



Doz. 



100 



So 10 



So 80 



S5 00 



10 



80 



5 00 



10 



80 



5 00 



10 



80 



5 00 



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. 

 10 cts. each, 80 cts. per doz., S5.25 per 100. 



Brodiaea ready in September 



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 



s'laae. ^^^^ j)oz. 100 



Coccinea (Floral Firecracker). Rich blood-crimson, tipped white So 07 So 60 S3 75 



Giant Bulbs. 15 i 25 7 00 



Congesta. Tall-growing; purple flowers 06 50 3 00 



Grandiflora. Deep purple flowers; large and showy 05 45 2 75 



Howellii. White 12 i 00 6 50 



Ixioides splendens. Bright yellow 07 60 3 50 



Lactea. White, with green stripes 05 45 2 75 



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



Caladium esculentum 



Each Doz. j Each Doz. 



7 to 9 inches in circumference $0 10 Si 00 11 to 12 inches in circumference So 20 S2 00 



9 to II inches in circumference 15 i 50 I 12 inches and up in circumference 30 3 00 



Above prices do not include cost of transportation 



Calochortus (Mariposa Lily, or Butterfly Tulip) 

 READY IN SEPTEMBER 



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 So 05 So 45 S2 75 



Amabilis.^ Very pretty golden yellow 05 45 275 



Benthami. Yellow, black spots 05 45 2 75 



Gunnisonii. White, banded with green hairs at base 10 i 00 6 75 



Leichtlinii. Smoky white flowers, beautifully marked 08 70 4 75 



Lilacinus. Large, finely formed lilac flowers 05 45 2 75 



Luteus. Clear yellow, delicately penciled creamy white 08 60 400 



