Reliable Bulbs from Rose Hill Nurseries 
To the lover oC flowers there is no class of plants so valuable as those which are produced from bulbs. 
The reason is easily found, because within the bulbs is stored all the future glory of leaves and flowers, and 
they produce their flowers in very early spring, when the rest of nature is asleep. 
OUTDOOR CULTURE. — The bulbs should be planted in October and November, so that the roots may 
make a good growth before the cold weather sets in, but they may be set out even later it the bulbs remain sound 
and the ground is not frozen. They require a moderately rich soil that has been well manured for previous crops, 
or else apply well-rotted cow or sheep manure or bone-meal; fresh manure is injurious to bulbs. A small 
quantity of sand or flne coal-ashes at the base of each bulb when planted in stiff soil will be beneficial. In plant- 
ins. the bulbs should be placed from an inch to four inches below the surface, according to the size of the bulb. 
When the ground freezes hard the bed should be covered with three or four inches of leaves or litter, which 
slimild be removed in early spring. Too early and heavy covering starts the tops prematurely, which are fre- 
quently injured in March by freezing and thawing. 
INDOOR CULTURE. — Bulbs intended for blooming during the winter may be planted from September until 
November— the earlier the better— in pots, pans or boxes, and be left in the open air, covered with a few inches of 
ashes or soil, until the earth begins to freeze, and then be placed iu a cool greenhouse, cellar or room, at a 
temperature of ')0°. They will need, occasionally, moderate watering after they are brought inside. Or the pots, 
pans or boxes may be placed at once after potting in a cool, dark cellar, watering well and covering the same 
as above. After this the bloom is easily developed by giving light and water, and one can have a supply of 
flowers from Christmas until after Easter by regulating the time of bringing them to the light. 
WHEN TO PLANT.— To the beginner we would particularly emphasize the fact that autumn and not 
springtime is the time to plant all kinds of spring-flowering bulbs. 
INSTRUCTION AS TO ORDERING 
Express. — Since express companies now deliver plants and bulbs at a reduction of twenty per cent from the 
regular rates for merchandise, the expense of transportation is comparatively small, and is usually cheaper than 
postage on orders of two dollars or more. We guarantee safe arrival by express. 
Time of Delivery. — Bermuda Lilies, Roman Hyacinths and li'reesias arrive in August; Dutch bulbs, Tulips, 
Hyacinths, Crocuses, etc., about the middle of .September. 
Club Orders. No smaller number will be supplied than those quoted in the list, except five bulbs at ten 
rate, fifty at hundred rate, and five hundred at thousand rate. Two or three buyers may club together, thus 
saving express and securing best rate on price of bulbs. 
Remittances should be by express money order, or a post oflice money order, bank draft or registered letter. 
Name and Address. — Please remember to write your name, post oflice, county and state; also (where neces- 
sarv) give number of street or post oflice box ss distinctly as possible; also give the name of your express company 
