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



Montbretia 



READY IN NOVEMBER 



If to be sent by mail add postage at zone rates — 

 Doz. 6 oz., 100 2 lbs. 



Hardy, summer-flowering bulbous plants that are be- 

 coming more popular every year. Their brightly colored 

 flowers are borne on long, graceful spikes in the great- 

 est profusion, and they are most valuable for cutting 

 and general decorative purposes. They should be plant- 

 ed in groups and left undisturbed. Ordinary garden 

 soil and a sunny position suit them. The following 

 are the handsomest and most distinct varieties. 

 Crocosmapflora aurantiaca. Deep golden 100 



yellow, fine spike ' 



Crocosmaeflora Bouquet Parfait. Large brigh 



vermilion flowers, with deep yellow center 

 Crocosmaeflora California. Beautiful dee 



golden yellow; very fine 



Crot'osma-fiora Etoile de Feu. Bright ver 



milion, with deep yellow center; large... 

 Crocosmaeflora Fire King. Scarlet ; splendid 

 Crocosmaeflora George Davison. Pale orange 



31ontbretia Crocosmaeflora. 



Crocosniifflora (iermania. Large, orange- scar 



let, very beautiful , 



Crocosmieflora Golden Sheaf. Bright yellow, 

 CrocosmseHora Soleil Couchant (Sunset) 

 CJ olden yellow 



Crocosmaeflora 

 low edge . 



Doz. 



Rich yellow, spotted 



speciosa. Copper, with yel 





$2 00 



t 





s 



p 



35 



2 00 





35 



2 00 





50 



3 00 





60 



3 25 





75 



4 00 





90 



5 00 





35 



2 00 





40 



2 50 





35 



2 00 



100 



.$2 00 

 2 00 

 2 00 

 300 



Crocosmaeflora Sunbeam (Rayon d'Or). 



brown; large flowei^s $0 35 



Crocosmteflora type. Fine scarlet and yellow 35 



Pottsii. Orange and scarlet; very free-flowering 35 



Rosea. Bright salmon-rose; distinct 50 



Muscari 



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

 Mailing weight — Doz. 4 oz., 100 2 lbs. 



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. 



Doz 



Muscari botryoides coeruleum. Blue Grape Hyacinth $0 25 



3Iuscari botryoides album. White 



35 



Muscari comosum. Blue Tasseled Hyacinth 35 



Muscari commutatum (Compactum). Dark blue. 

 Muscari Heavenly Blue. Light blue; strong-growing variety 



35 

 35 



Muscari plumosum. Large Feathered Hyacinth 35 



Muscari monstrosum. Purple Feathered Hyacinth 



Muscari racemosum. Blue iStarch Hyacinth 35 



100 



$100 



1 75 



2 00 



1 75 

 200 



2 00 



3 00 

 200 



Nerine 



READY IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER. 

 Mailed Free. 



Very beautiful greenhouse bulbous plants succeeding best in pots in 

 light soil — say a compost of loam, leaf-mold and sand. Frequent re- 

 potting 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 $3 00 



Flexuosa alba. Pure white 2.50 



Fothergilli major. A magnificent plant for house or conservatory. 



Intense shining scarlet. By artificial light the crystalline cells 



of the petals sparkle like jew^els. Flowers freely 175 



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



large clusters. The best-known sort $0 00 



Undulata. Rosy carmine, edged white; very handsome 100 



Qxfillis READY IN SEPTEMBER 



If to be sent by mail add postage at zone rates — 1 lb. per 100. 



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-incli pot. Pot in September, and re- 

 move indoors early in October; keep in moderate temperature. 



Doz. 100 



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

 yellow, and produced in great abundance. It is very easily cultivated and, being a str.ong 

 grower, only one or two bulbs should be planted in a 5- or 6-inch pot. First size $0 25 $2 00 



Bowiei. Crimson 35 2 00 



Grande Duchesse — 



Grandiflora alba. White 35 1 75 



Grandiflora Lavender 35 1 75 



Grandiflora Pink 35 2 00 



I^asiandra. Violet-purple; fine, large flowers; very showy 35 175 



Multiflora alba ~ 35 2 00 



Rubella. Purple 35 1 75 



Mixed 20 1 00 



Muscari, or Grape Hyacinth. 



