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



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If to lie .sent by mail a<l«l postage at zone ratt's 



Snowdrops 



Snowdrops 



((jialantliuK nivaliN) 

 READY IN SKPTEMBEU 

 Mailing: rate — 4 oz. tloz., 2 lbs. 100 



rcrliiips IK) spring flower is a more general favorite than 

 tlie Snowdrop. The earliest flowering of its varieties is 

 the common single sort, which is also very graceful and 

 l)cautiful, commencing to bloom before the snow is fairly 

 (.If the ground in spring. Tliis is succeeded by the double- 

 liowered variety, witli its elegant (Irooi)ing, snow-white 

 blossoms. Should be planted 2 to 3 inches deep in a 

 shady location. 



Single-flowering Snowdrops. HO cts. per doz., $2.00 per KM), 

 $12 per 1,000. 



Double flowering Snowdrops. 40 cts. per doz., $2.7G per lOt), 

 $18 per 1,000. 



Giant Snowdrops of Asia Minor (Galanthus Elwesii). Ex- 

 tra-size bulbs. ;J0 cts. per doz., $2 per 100, $12 per 1,000. 



Spiraea, or Astilbe ready in November 



flailing rate 2 lbs. each 



Tal 



graceful, branching, herbaceous perennia s, thriving in rich soil and damp positions. Those 

 we list are extensively used for forcing for winte decorative purposes, for which they are eminently 

 adai)ted, either as cut:-flowers or in pots for wind w and table decoration. They should be potted 



when received and buried outside till they begin to form roots, 

 forced as required. They require abundance of water. 



They may then be taken in and 



Each Doz. 



$0 20 $2 (M) 

 2 fK) 

 1 00 



America. Rosy lilac 



Astilbe Arendsi, Ceres. Bright rosy lilac; very fine 20 



Astilboides floribunda. Very large, pure white plumes; neat habit; very abundant bloomer 15 

 GLADSTONE, A hybrid Spiraea, with beautiful, snow-\vhite plumes, borne on strong stems 



11/2 feet long, standing erect above the foliage. The i)liint is perfectly symmetric-il in 



shape, the foliage very handsome and the flowers exquisitely fragrant. Fine forcer 1,5 



Japonica (Hoteia). Excellent pot-plant for winter-blooming. Large, branching i)ani<]cs of 



pure white feathery flowers; fine for cutting. Clumps for forcing or outdoor planting. 1.5 

 Japonica compacta multiflora. The neat, compact habit and profusion of large, handsome 



pure white flowers make it a most elegant pot-plant 15 



3Iont Blanc. Large plumes of the purest white 35 



Each, Doz. 



1 50 

 1 50 



1 50 

 3 50 



early 



NAARDEN, Pink-flowering 

 bloomer. Fine fon er. . 



QIEEN ALEXANDRA, PINK. A 

 splendid pink variety, in habit 

 similar to the well-known Glad- 

 stone, but flowering two weeks 

 later. It is a very free bloomer 

 and bears its flowers well above 

 the strong, dark green foliage. 

 When forced it must be shaded, 

 as soon as it starts to color. 

 It is a splendid outdoor plant, 

 being as hardy as the old Spiraea 

 japonica. Its color will not fade 

 even in the brightest weather. . 



Rubens. Lovely deep carmine 

 rose; good variety for forcing.. 



WASHINGTON. A splendid deco- 

 rative plant, producing extra- 

 large flowers. Strong grower; 

 fine for forcing 



$0 50 $5 00 



25 1 75 



3 50 



1 75 



Trillium 



(American Wood-Lily, or Indian Shamrock) 

 Mailing ratt^l lb. doz., 7 lbs. 100 



Hardy herbaceous perennials succeeding 

 best in a deep, well-drained soil and in a 

 somewhat shady situation. They require 

 plenty of water during the summer 

 common 



Spirtea Naarden 



water auring tiie summer. All are natives of North America, and are known by various 

 names m different localities. They have violently emetic roots. 



