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



Eremurus ready in September 



If to be sent by mail add postage at zone rate — 1 lb, each 



A noble, bulbous plant from northern India, especially attractive, peerless in its majestic magnifl- 

 cenee, compelling admiration by its gigantic proportions and tlie sweetness of its perfume, a plant not 

 easily forgotten when seen well grown. It is a hyacintli like perennial, starting growth (luite early iu 

 the spring. Coming from a cold country it is poiicctly liardy, but enjoys good, rich soil, and re- 

 sponds handsomely to liberal treatment. They thrive admirably in deep, rich, sandy loam with tht 

 addition of well-decayed cow manure. They need plenty of water in the flowering period, 

 but require good drainage. When well established they should not be disturbed, as the 

 roots are extremely brittle. The surface soil above the roots should be kept clean by hand-weeding 

 and enriched by oicasional application of old manure, leaf-mold and a little sand well mixed. Autumn 

 planting is desirable, and the crown should be covered with a mound of ashes over winter, or with a 

 box with a water-tight top and filled with dry leaves. I'rotect tlie stems from frost when coming 

 into flower in spring. 



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Himalaicus. Beautiful white flowers on racemes 4 to 8 feet high. Blooms in May and June $1 25 



Kobustus. Rosy lilac flowers on racemes 6 to 19 feet high, flowering in June 1 25 



Erythronium (Dog's-xooth vioiets) 



KEADV IN SEPTEMBEll 



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

 4 oz.; 100 2 lb. 



A'ery ornamental, hardy bulbous plants of neat and 

 dwarf habit. They succeed in almost any light soil, 

 but prefer a mixture of loam and peat. They should 

 be planted in groups, and do well in a sheltered posi- 

 tion on rockeries, or in mixed flower- or shrubbery- 

 borders. 



Each Doz. 100 



( alifornicum. Cream-yellow, with ma- 

 roon band at base; leaves mot- 

 tled $0 10 $0 GO $4 50 



Giganteum (Giant Dog's-Tooth Vio- 

 let). Large, straw-colored flow- 

 ers, orange centers, borne on 

 long, slender stems. Foliage 



richly mottled; fine pot-plant 



llartwegii. Pretty yellow flowers, 

 eac h on a separate stalk ; good 



for pots 



Hendersonii. I'ale lilac, purplish 



center 



Dens-Canis (Dog's-Tootli Violet). 

 Mixed ; leaves blotched brown 

 and white 



10 



5 00 



GO 4 50 

 GO 4 50 



Erythronium. 



10 



30 1 50 



Fritillaria ready in September 



If to be sent by mail add postage at zone rates — doz. 4 oz., 100 2 lbs. 



Graceful, hardy, spring-flowering bulbous plants, thriving in good, rich, well-drained soil. They 

 are effective in mixed flower-borders, and they also make excellent pot-plants both for their ease of 

 cultivation and the quaintness of their flowers. 



Doz. 



100 



Each 



liilacea. Flowers white; easily grown 



$0 10 $1 00 $G.7;5 



Meleagris alba (Guinea-fowl Flower). White 



50 3 00 



Meleagris. Mixed colors 



40 2 50 



Frees 



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

 doz. 4 oz., 100 2 lbs. 



The justly popular Freesias are greatly prized foi 

 the delightful fragrance of their delicately colored 

 flowers, which, when cut, will remain in good con- 

 dition for a long time in water. " They are easily 

 grown or forced in good, loamy soil, with an ad- 

 mixture of leaf-mold and sand, in a frame or green- 

 house, and are excellent for window culture in win- 

 ter. For the information of all not acquainted with 

 these bulbs, we may say that they are quite small, 

 but produce large blooms in comparison to their 

 size. 



Freesia refracta alba. The body of the flower is a 

 pure white, with lower segments spotted lemon- 

 yellow. Their fragrance is remarkable and very 



lasting. 



Mammoth-size bulbs. 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 

 100. 



Freesia, "Purity." Magnificent, glistening pure 

 white flowers of large size, borne on strong, lengthy 

 stems, each truss bearing eight to ten buds, five 

 or six of which are frequently open at the same 

 time. 



First size bulbs. 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100. 

 Freesia Leichtlinii major. Creamy white, shading 

 to yellow, with orange blotch ; distinct. 75 cts. 

 per doz., $5 per 100. 



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Freesia, "Purity" 



