J. M. T HORBURN & CO/S CATALOGUE OF BULBS 



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Lachenalia 



READY IN SKPTKMHKK 

 MaiU'd Free 



\ciy prettv, spriiiji-dow ♦•riiifi. fj;r(>cnli<)us(> hullxxis |)lants of <lt';;;mt liahit and with hri-ihtly colored flowers. 

 Tliev should be firowii in pots, lour to si.\ bulbs in a inch pot, in a conii)ost of two parts loam, two parts 

 leaf-mold and one part each of peat, sand aiul well-rotted cow mantu-e. Api)l.v l)Ut little water until growth 

 is somewhat advanced, but give more freely as tlie foliaKe develops: give them plenty of light and air and 

 keep near the glass to insure sturdy growth. Lachenalias arc also excellent subjects lor hanging-baskets. 



Kach 10 



Luteola. Pale vellow flowers flushed wit h green SO S2 00 



Nelsonl. Rich golden yellow: very fine 40 ;i 00 



Peiidiila. Verv handsome, large and showy species, with broad f(>liage and rich led flowers. 



tipped witii black -iO :^ 00 



Qiiadricolor. Bright green, i ed and yellow flowers i.» 2 aO 



Tricolor. Ked. yellow and green 10 :i 00 



Montbretia rkady in novkmbkr 



If to be sent by mail ad<l postage at zone rates — 10 « oz,, 100 t lbs. 



Hardv summer-flowering bulbous plants that aic becoming moie popular every year. Their brightly 

 colored flowers are boin(> on long, graceful spikes in the greatest |)rofusion. and they are most valuable for 

 cuttin"- and "-eneral decorative purpo.ses. Thev should be planted in groups and left undisturbed. Ordinary 

 garden soil and a sunny position suit them. The following are the handsomest and most distinct varieties. 



10 100 



t'roeosiiiieflora type. Fine scarlet and yellow >^0 2.') .SI 50 



" Bouquet Parfait. Large bright vermilion flowers, with deep yellow- 

 center 30 2 00 



" " Etoile de Feu. Bright vermilion, with deep yellow center; large 45 4 50 



" " Ger mania. Large orange-scarlet very beautiful 40 .i 00 



♦ » " Golden Sheaf. Bright yellow 30 2 00 



»» Meteor. Yellow inside, deep red outside 30 2 00 



'« " Speciosa. Copper, with yellow edge 30 2 00 



** " Tigridie. Orange-yellow throat, maculated brown 30 2 00 



«« " Mixed. AU sorts 20 1 25 



Muscari 



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

 Mailing weight — 10 4 oz., 100 l lbs. 



Very pretty, hardy bulbous plants, well adapted for mixed l)orders 

 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. 



Muscari botryoides coeruleum. Blue Grape Hyacinth ... .SO 15 



" botryoides album. AVhite 30 



" comosum. Blue Tasseled Hyacinth 30 



" commutatum (Compactum). Dark blue 30 



" Heavenly Blue. Light blue, strong-growing variety. 30 



" plumosum. Large feathered Hyacinth 30 



" monstrosum. Purple Feathered Hyacinth 45 



racemosum. Blue Starch Hyacinth 30 



100 



$1 00 



1 75 



2 00 

 2 00 

 2 00 



2 00 



3 50 

 2 00 



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 repot- 

 ting is not advisable, but an annual top-dressing of new soil before the 

 flowering season is recommended. During tli growing season they suc- 

 ceed 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 



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

 clusters. The best-known sort -SO 60 



Oxalis READY' IN SEPTEMBER 

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



A very plea.sing 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-inch pot. Pot in September, and remove 

 indoors early in October; keep in moderate temperature. 



Muscari, or Grape Hyacinth 



10 



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

 yellow% and produced in great abundance. It is very easily cultivated and, being a strong 

 grower, only one or two bulbs should be planted in a 5- or 6-inch pot. Doubtful 



Bo well. Crimson SO 35 



Grand Duchesse Granditlora, Pink extra selected bulbs 35 



Lasiandra. Violet-purple; fine, large flowers; very showy 30 



Multiflora alba . . 35 



Rubella. Purple 30 



Mixed [\ 20 



100 



S2 50 

 2 50 

 2 00 

 2 50 

 2 00 

 1 00 



