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CHOICE SELECTIONS IN BULBS. F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. 
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ULBS *^ F0R SUMMER FM WERIM m THE ™ DEN MD CONSERVATORY-^ 
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS. 
From the most celebrated European collection. The strain 
we offer of this beautiful flower is the best to be found on the 
continent. Justly very popular on account of their exceeding 
brilliancy and extraordinary beauty. They are simply gorgeous 
and beautiful above description, being covered with a wealth 
of bloom from June to November that is simply dazzling, the 
flowers of many of our choice kinds being four inches in diam- 
eter. These are a specialty with us. Our stock is not excelled 
anywhere, either in quality or quantity. The bulbs we ofler 
are large, fine, and of superior quality. 
Extra size bulbs, Single, in separate colors, white, 
pink, scarlet, yellow, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.; $9.00 per 
100. Double, in separate colors, white, pink, scarlet, 
yellow, 30c. each; $3.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
TUBEROSES. 
Demfole Dwarf Pearl, also called Excelsior Pearl, 
first quality, four inches and up in circumference, 35c. 
per doz.; $2.00 per 100. 
MADEIRA TINE. 
5c. <?:ich; 50c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100 
HWHYLLIS 
Anlica. — 
" Lily of the 
Palace." 
Rich deep 
crimson, and 
shaded with 
maroon. The 
flower very 
large, with broad and 
spreading petals; pale 
yellow throat. Extra 
fine bulbs. $1.00 each. 
Bqnestre.- Light 
orange-scarlet, white 
star in centre. 20c. 
add 3c. each. 
GLOXINIA CRHSS1F0LIR ERECTH GBHNDIFLORH. 
Our stock of thisisunequaled, and embraces an . unus- 
ual proportion of spotted, white, pink, and other choice 
colors. 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
FANCY-LEATED CALADIUMS. 
Elegant for conservatory decoration in summer. 25c. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Novelties.— Six extra choice and desirable sorts from a new importation; a marvelous variety of colors. 50c. 
each; $5.00 per doz. 
CALADIUML ESGULENTUM. 
Our stock of this bulb is unusually fine, and the prices quoted very low. 
Extra-Sized Bulbs, 6 to 9 inches in circumference, 10c. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
Bonnie Extra-Sized Bulbs, 9 to 12 inches in circumference, 20c. each; $2.00 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100, 
Mammoth Size, 12 inches and upwards in circumference, 30c. each; $3.00 per doz. 
Strong Plants, started in 6-inch pots, ready in April, 30c. each; $3.00 per doz. (By express only.) 
Our collection of this bulb is unrivaled, and the varieties we offer so 
cheaply include many of the choicest named kinds, but at only a 
fraction of the cost of named varieties. The endless variety of the 
improved sorts we offer should give added popularity to them — 
nothing is more effective as a summer flower, and nothing can compare with them for the same outlay 
of money. In groups by themselves, or planted among roses, or in sub-topical groups, they add much to 
the effectiveness of the garden. To keep up a constant flowering from July to September, plant a portion of the bulbs 
(choosing the smallest) at the end of March or early in April, a second portion about the end of April, a third about the 
15th of May, and the last at the end of May — preserving the largest bulbs for the last planting. Plant six inches apart, 
or if among roses, shrubs, etc., eight inches apart each way, and three inches deep. 
HLADIOLUS. 
^^-J*- nothing is more effective as a su 
Gladiolus. Snow White. 
Snow White. — Nearest 
pure white. "When first open- 
ing sometimes shows a tinge 
of purple in the throat, but if cut then and 
put in water, will open fully and of purest 
snow-white, every flower opening to the tip. 
25c. each; $2.50 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. 
Pink Shades — 50c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
Scarlet and Crimson,— Extra choice; 
35c. per doz. ; $2.00 per 100. 
Extra Superfine Mixed. — This is a mix- 
ture of the very best varieties, and contains 
an elegant assortment, light colors predom- 
inating. 40c. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 
1,000. 
By mail, add 10c. per doz. for postage- 
White and Light — 50c. per doz.; $3.00 
per 100. 
Yellow.— 50c. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
Lemoines Hybrids.— Very beautiful, re- 
markable for fine colorings and markings 
and distinctive form. Extra fine sorts, 60c. 
per doz. ; $3.50 per 100. 
OUR CATALOGUE OF HARDY BULBS FOR FALL PLANTING, FOR EARLY SPRING FLOWERING, OR FOR FORCING FOR WINTER BLOOMING UNDER GLASS, WILL BE ISSUED 
IN SEPTEMBER AND WILL BE MAILED TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS. 
