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L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
CHINESE SACRED 
LILY. 
This is tho wonderful Joss 
Flower, Water Flower, or Flower 
of the Gods, as It is called by the 
Chinese. It is the flower grown by 
Chinamen for decorating their 
temples or Joss Houses on their 
New Year's Day, which occurs in 
February. It Is grown by the 
Celestials, according to an old 
custom, to herald the advent of 
their new year, and as a symbol of 
good luck and prosperity. The 
Sacred Lily bears beautiful white 
flowers with a lemon or orange 
colored cup, and can be easily 
brought Into bloom for Christmas 
and New Years. The best bulbs 
are grown by a special method 
known only to the Chinese, where- 
by they attain great size and 
vitality, insuring luxuriant 
growth and immense spikes of 
flowers; in fact, the incredibly 
short time required to bring the 
bulbs Into bloom (four to six- 
weeks after planting) Is one of 
the wonders of nature. "You can 
almost see them grow " succeed- 
ing almost everywhere and with 
everybody. They do well in pots 
of earth, out aro more novel and 
beautiful grown in shallow bowls 
of water. 
The style of the vase or dish 
may vary with the taste of the 
grower, but should be about three 
inches deep; Into it put one and 
one-half Inches of sand, and cover 
with gravel to the depth of one 
inch, on this set the bulbs and 
keep the dish full of water Fora 
window ornament they are un- 
excelled, and lend to an Interior 
a cheerful aspect when all outside 
Is frost-bound and dreary. 
A dozen bulbs started at inter- 
vals In the fall will give a succes- 
sion of flowers throughout the 
entire winter. 
buT^f'loJ^h^TW" if for 0 $2" a ™"?paid flOWerintr Variety * * U orderil « « depend upon securing the very choicest 
SCILLA CLUSII. 
A grand winter bloomer, and one that should be in every collection of bulbs It 
produces an enormous head of dark purple, star-shaped flowers, often over two feet In 
nf Th^mn« n ^t?n Jti v. b « b J?W ° pe " &»">ually. tney last f„r a long time. It is one 
of the most strikingly beautiful flowers wo have ever seen. The bulbs which wo offer are 
extra large, and certain to produce Immense blossoms. As they are perfectly hardy it 
IwuFott laXa'for Si."™* Wb ° D maklD * Up y0Ur " rd ™> ta -reOTu'de* 
SCILLA HUGHII. 
f„nT5 l8 ^ nd f Sc \ na C1, l s , il W tbe handsomest of all tho varieties. Hughli Is a beautiful 
K'kS 6 « hon not 1,1 blo ° m - and when In full flower it is the prettiest sight imag- 
inable. The flowers are produced in great bunches, and are a rich lilac shade It 
blooms early, and always attracts attention. Splendid for winter blooming In tho 
house, or for early spring. We hope evory one of our customers will secure a few bulbs 
of this variety, as we know it wllfplease them. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
STERNBERGIA LUTEA. 
Extensively advertised as "Amaryllis Lutea," and sold at a high prico. Fine large 
crocus-like flowers, brilliant yellow, blooming late in the fall; perfectly hardy Of 
simple culture; plant six inches deep. 8c each; 4 for 30c; 75c per doz. Should be 
ordered early In the season. 
SNOW DROPS 
Those bright 
little flowers 
are among the 
very first to 
greet us In the 
spring, their 
beautiful bell- 
shaped blos- 
soms appear- 
ing in March, 
ahead of every 
other flower. 
Of late, they 
have been ox- 
tenslvely 
grown for win- 
ter blooming 
in the house, 
and have 
proved very 
desirable for J 
this purpose, 
as they flower 
freely by m , . . - » , . . 
Christmas and \ H i TrTr^W>V*V.W- 
New Years. \ \ff J<« f jji ff ] f fj&J 
Iiarge Single. 3c each; 4 for 10c; 12 for 25c. 
Large Double. 4c each ; 3 for 10c ; 12 for 30c. 
Oiant Elwesii. 4c each; 3 for 10c; 12 for 30c 
SCILLA CLUSII. 
