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



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Arum 



If to be sent by mail add postage at zone rates as per weight indicated. 



Arums mnke handsome pot-plants and are also effective in subtropical gardening. 

 Arum Dracunuliui and Arum Italicxim are hardy. 



Each 



Crinitum. Marbled stems; broad, flesh-colored, spotted flowers, covered with hairs. 



Weight: each 8 oz., doz. 3 lbs $0 40 



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 No- 

 vember. Weight: each 8 oz., doz. 5 lbs 



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

 den. It grows to a height of 3 feet, with motlU'd stem and handsome foliage. 

 Hardy. Weight: each 8 oz., doz. 5 lbs 



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

 Weight: each 4 oz., doz. 1 lb 



Maculatuin. A fine decorative plant; flowers white; green foliage, spotted black. 

 Weight: each 4 oz., doz. 1 lb 



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. Weight: each 6 oz., doz. 2 lbs 



Begonia grandiflora, Tuberous-Rooted 



READY IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 



Doz, 100 



$4 00 



20 1 75 $ 8 00 



20 2 00 

 10 175 



1 2.- 



25 2 50 15 00 



Add postage at zone rates, 1 lb. doz., 7 lbs. 100. 



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. 



Doz. 100 Doz. 100 



Single Scarlet !{;0 60 $3.50 Double White $0 80 $5 00 



Single Rose 60 3 50 Double Yellow 80 5 00 



Single White 60 3 .50 Double Crimson 80 500 



Single Yellow 60 3 .50 Double Rose 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 and 

 Salmon. 80 cts. per doz., $5.25 per 100. 



Brodiaea ready in September 



Mailing weight— 1 lb. 100. 



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. 



Doz. 100 



Coccinea (Floral Firecracker). Rich blood-crimson, tipped white $0 60 $4 50 



. ' - ^ - 4 50 



300 

 4 50 

 300 

 4 00 

 300 



Congesta. Tall-growing; purple flowers 60 



Grandiflora. Deep purple flowers; large and showy. 50 



Ixioides splendens. Bright yellow 60 



L.actea. White, W'ith green stripes 50 



Peduncularis. Porcelain-white flowers in immense umbels 60 



Laxa. Blue 50 



Calochortus 



(Mariposa Lily, or Butterfly Tulip) 



READY IN SEPTEMBER 



Very handsome bulbous plants from Califorina. 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. Mailed free. 



Doz. 100 



Albus (Globe Tulip). Pearly white; rich blotch .$0 45 .$2 75 



Amabilis (Globe Tulip). Very pretty golden yellow. 45 2 75 



Benthami (Star Tulip). Yellow, black spots 45 2 75 



Large, finely formed lilac 



Lilacinus (Star Tulip), 

 flowers 



45 2 75 



L,uteu8 (Mariposa Tulip). Clear yellow, delicately 



penciled creamy white 60 



4 00 



Calochortus 



