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

 Arum Draounulus and Arum Italicum are hardy. 



Each. I)oz. 100 



Crinitum. ^larbled stems; broad, flesh-colored, sjjottcd flowers, covered with liairs. 



Weight: each 8 oz., doz. 8 lbs .?0 40 $4 00 



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

 plant; flowers without water or soil. Rulbs will not be ready until October or 



November. Weight: each 8 oz., doz. 5 lbs 20 1 75 $11 00 



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



garden. It srows to a height of 3 feet, with mottled stem and handsome foliage. 



Hardy. Weight: each 8 oz.. doz 5 lbs 20 2 00 



Italirum. A hardv species from the Channel Islands, with creamy white flowers. 



Weight: each 4 oz.. doz. 1 lb ir, 1 50 



Maculatum. A fine decorative T>lant ; flowers white; green foliage, sjxttted black. 



Weight: each 4 oz.. doz. 1 lb 15 1 25 



Palaestinum sanctum (Black (^alla). From the Lebanon mountains. A splendid 



pot- and chamber-plant, with fine, dark green foliage, large black spatlie and 



black spadix. Weight: each 6 oz., doz. 2 lbs 25 2 50 10 W) 



Begonia Grandiflora, Tuberous-Rooted 



READY IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 



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 $5 00 Double White ^0 SO $0 00 



Single Rose 00 5 00 Double Yellow 80 6 00 



Single White dO 5 00 Double Crimson SO 6 00 



Single Yellow GO 5 00 Double Rose 80 0 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. .?1 per doz., $8 per 100. 



Brodiaea ready in September 



Mailing weight— 1 lb. 100 

 Pretty bulbous plants from the Pacific coast. They have narrovp, grassy leaves, slender stems and 

 umbels of lily-like flowers. For forcing or 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 (Toccinea, which should 

 have some protection and partial shade. 



Doz. 100 



Coccinea (Floral Firecracker). Rich blood-crimsr n, tipped white .$0 60 $5 00 



Congesta. Tall-growing: purple flowers GO 7 00 



Grandiflora. Deep purple flowers: large and showy .50 3 00 



Ixioides splendens. Bright yellow 60 4 50 



Lactea. White, with green stripes .50 3 00 



T.axa. Blue 50 3 00 



Peduncularis. Porcelain- white flowers in immense Tunbels CO 4 00 



Calochortus 



(Mariposa Lily, or Butterfly Tulip) 



READY IN SEPTEMBER 



Very handsome bulbous plants from ralifornia. 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 jtroterted 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 50 $3 00 



Amabills (Globe Tulip). Verv prettv golden vellow 50 3 50 



Benthami (Star Tulip). Yellow, black spots ,50 3 00 



Lilacinus (Star Tulip). Large, finely formed lilac 



flowers 50 3 00 



Luteus fMariposa Tulip). Clear yellow, delicately 



penciled creamy white ". '. GO 4 50 



Maewanus ma.ior (Star Tulin^i. White ground. 



open cup filled with fine blue hairs 50 3 00 



Veniistus citrinus. (^Marinosa Tulip). Deep, rich 



lemon, with vivid dark maroon eyes 60 4 50 



Vemistus oculatus (^lariposa Tulip). Creamy 

 white flowers, varying to sulphur and pur- 

 plish tints GO 4 50 



Venustus purpurescens fMariposa Tulip). Creamy 

 white inside half way, purplish center, out- 

 side all purple 75 5 00 



Mixed Mariposa Tulips 45 2 75 



Mixed Star Tulips 45 2 75 



Mixed Globe Tulips 45 2 75 



Mixed All Sorts 35 2 25 



Calochortus 



