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GLADIOLI 



The Gladiolus is the most beautiful of the sum- 

 mer or tender bulbs, with tall spikes of flowers, 

 some two or more feet in height, often several 

 from the same bulb. The flowers are of almost- 

 every desirable color, brilliant scarlet crimson, 

 creamy white, striped, blotched and spotted in the 

 most curious manner. As cut flowers they are the 

 most lasting of anything we know. By cutting the 

 spikes when two or three of the lower flowers are 

 open, the entire spike will open in the most beauti- 

 ful manner. Set the bulbs from six to nine inches 

 apart and about four inches deep. Plant from 

 middle of April to first of June. It is a good way 

 to plant at two or three different times, ten days 

 or two weeks apart. This will give a succession of 

 bloom from July to November. In the fall, be- 

 fore hard frost, take up the bulbs, remove the tops, 

 leave to dry in the air for a few days, and store 

 in some cool place, secure from the frost, until 

 spring. 



TUBEROSES 



One of the most beautiful summer flowering 

 plants, producing spikes from two to three feet 

 high, of double, pure waxy white flowers, delight- 

 fully fragrant. May be kept in bloom for a long 

 time by planting from the first of April to the 

 first of June. Very desirable for bouquets or bas- 

 kets. 



Hardy Bulbs for Fall Planting 



We give herewith a list of the choicest flower- 

 ing Bulbs. All the kinds mentioned under this 

 head are intended only for fall planting. Plant 

 the bulbs three to four inches deep in a rich 

 loamy or light soil. Cover the beds with leaves 

 during winter six inches thick and remove early 

 in spring. 



CHIONODOXA 



Luciliae — Glory of the Snow. One of the very 

 best hardy spring-flowering bulbous plants, 

 producing spikes of lovely azure-blue flowers, 

 with pure white centers. It is perfectly hardy, 

 and may be planted as edging to beds, or in 

 clumps and masses. 



CROCUS 



Naturalized in the grass, or planted thickly in 

 irregular lines, as a border for taller-growing 

 bulbs, or grown in any way whatever, the Crocus 

 is always a cheery and charming little flower. It 



opens among the first flowers of early spring, 

 while the snow yet lies white on north hillsides, 

 in a cold, dull time, when its bright colors are 

 much appreciated. We have them in Blue, White, 

 Striped and Yellow. 



GALANTHUS (Snowdrop) 



Nivalis — This, the earliest of spring-flowering 

 bulbs, is universally admired for its elegant 

 snow-white drooping blossoms. Plant thickly 

 in groups in some sheltered spot, and the flow- 

 ers will surprise you before the snow is all 

 gone. 



HYACINTHS 



This deservedly popular bulbous plant is with- 

 out doubt the most beautiful and useful of all 

 spring-blooming bulbs; its delightful fragrance 

 and the numerous tints of its beautiful trusses of 

 bell-shaped flowers render it invaluable to all lov- 

 ers of flowers, and afford pleasure and delight to 

 millions of the human race. It is of the easiest 

 culture, and with any reasonable care no one can 

 fail to meet with success in its cultivation. It is, 

 however, highly important to secure the bulbs and 

 have them planted in the fall. 



Pot Culture — A four-inch pot is the best size for 

 the successful growth of the bulb. It delights 

 in light, rich, sandy soil; when placed in the pot 

 the upper surface of the bulb should be above 

 the soil. After potting, water thoroughly and 

 place them in a dark, cool place in the cellar or 

 out of doors, well covered with sand or other 

 like material, there to remain until well rooted, 

 when they should be taken in a few at a time, 

 to keep up a succession of bloom, and set in 

 a warm and light place in the house or green- 

 house to bring them into flower. When in ac- 

 tive growth they should have an abundance of 

 water. Support the flower stems with light 

 stakes, if necessary, to keep them erect. 



Glass Culture — Hyacinths are very pretty and 

 very interesting when grown in glasses. Their 

 management thus is simple and as follows: Fill 

 the glass with clean rain water, so that the base 

 of the bulb when set in the receptacle for it on 

 top of the glass will just touch the water. Set 

 away in a cool, dark place until well rooted. 

 A succession may be kept up in the manner 

 recommended for pot culture. Change the 

 water frequently, washing out the roots, if nec- 

 essary, to cleanse them of any foreign sub- 

 stance. A piece of charcoal in the glass will 

 serve to keep the water sweet, and also affords 

 nourishment to the plants. 



Outdoor Culture — Plant in October or early in 

 November, in soil deeply cultivated and rich. 

 Set the bulbs about six inches apart and four 

 inches deep, and when convenient place a hand- 

 ful of sand around each to prevent rot. "Cover 

 the surface of the bed with light, short manure, 

 as a protection to the bulbs during the severe 

 months of winter. Remove this covering as 

 soon as the severe frost is gone in spring. 

 After flowering, and when the foliage is well 

 matured, the bulbs may be removed from the 

 soil and kept dry until the following fall; or, if 

 the bed is wanted for summer flowering plants 

 before the foliage is ripened, the bulbs may be 

 carefully removed and again covered with soil 

 in any out-of-the-way corner of the garden un- 

 til they have matured their foliage. Some cul- 

 tivators allow their bulbs to remain in the beds 

 several years undisturbed, and with excellent 

 results. 



LILIES 



No class of plants capable of being cultivated 

 out of doors possesses so many charms; rich and 

 varied in color, stately and handsome in habit, 

 profuse in variety, and of delicious fragrance. 

 They thrive best in a dry, rich soil, where water 

 will not stand in winter. After planting they re- 

 quire very little care, and should not be disturbed 

 for several years, as established plants bloom 

 more freely than if taken up annually. 



Harrisii (The Bermuda Easter Lily) — The 'flow- 

 ers are large, trumpet shaped, pure waxy white, 

 gracefully formed and delightfully fragrant. 

 The ease with which it can be forced into flow- 

 er in winter has made it wonderfully popular 

 as a winter flower. Tens of thousands of it are 

 grown every year for church decorations at 

 Easter. 



Pavdalinum — Scarlet, shading to rich yellow, spot- 

 ted with purple brown. 



Speciosum Rubrum — White, beautifully spotted 

 red; flowers in August. This is one of the 

 most useful sections of the lily family, perfect- 

 ly hardy, and flowering well under all circum- 

 stances. 



Tigrinum fl. pi. (Double Tiger Lily)— Bright 

 orange scarlet with dark spots; fine. 



Wallacei — Beautiful clear buft" color, spotted 

 black. 



