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L. L. MAY & CO. ST. PAUL, MIKX. 
~ miSGEkliRflEdUS BUliBS. 
FOH (fllHTER flHD SPRING FliQglERlHG IN THE HOUSE BHD GflHDEH. 
flHEnONES. 
These charming hardv spring flowers are becoming better known, 
and more popnlar as a garden flower; both double and single are equally 
desirable, and no garden shoidd be without them. They are suitable lor 
pot or border culture, and when planted in masses are most effeetive. 
They succeed best in a light, rich, well-drained loam. Plant in October 
or November, or as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring. If 
planted in the autumn, they should be covered with leaves, straw or 
long manure on the approach of winter. j j • 
For pot culture, fill with any rich porous compost, with good drain- 
age, planting 4 roots in a 6-inch pot; place in a cool situation, giving 
very little water until the plants appear, then remove to the greenhouse 
or sitting room window. 
■ Amicus.— Blue. 5o. each, 45c per doz. 
Iteauty Kosy white. 5c. each, 50c per doz. 
Cere.s Double white. lOc. each, 75o. per doz. 
Kmicus Bluish purple. 5c. each, 50c. per doz. 
Homerus.— Single scarlet. 5c each, 45o. per doz. 
Koiueo.— Double scarlet. lOc each, 75o. per doz. 
One Each Above for 25c. 
Double Mixed.— 30c. per doz.; $2.10 per lOO. 
Single Mixed.— 25c. per doz ; $1 85 per lOO. 
Were these to be offered as the " Blue Gladiolus," they would no 
doubt create a sensation — and why not? Most people would really 
take them as such, and indeed many of the varieties are far more beauti- 
ful and interesting. The six petalcd flowers are often alternately white 
and blue — sometimes the three upper petals are blue and the lower ones 
white; others are striped, blotched and bordered blue. Deep crimson, 
magenta, rose, violet, purple, lavender, mauve are colors represented in 
these. Best grown as a house plant — several in a pot. The bulbs 
which we offer are extra large. 6c. each, 3 for 15c.; 12 for 40c. ; 100 
fi>r$2.50. 
CROWN inFERI/IL. 
The Crown Imperial derives its name from the crown-like appear 
ance of its cluster of peculiar bell-shapcd flowers, situated around the 
stem immediately under the tuft of glossy green leaves which surmount 
the stem. It is one of the earliest spring flowering bulbs and quite 
hardy. The stem is usually found forcing its way above the ground be- 
fore the frost is quite gone, and grows to a height of about three feet. 
The liowers are bright and of various colors, both single and double. 
The bulbs should be planted about five inches deep. 
Aurora. — Red. 25c. each. 
I.utea Yellow. 25c each. 
Ifiuest Mixed Varieties. — 20c. each. 
C/ILOCHORTUS. 
lluttorfly Tulips. — These are the Mariposa I^ilies of California, and 
jiossess such delicacy and brilliancy of color that the most unobservant 
are struck with their characteristic beauty. The flowers somewhat re- 
semble a tulip in shape, are of many brilliant colors, ranging through 
various shades of white, lilac, blue, crimson, yellow, etc., some being 
wonderfullv spotted, veined, edged or tipped with gold. They succeed 
admirably "when grown in a cold frame, and form very handsome speci- 
mens if grown six or eight in a five-inch pot for window flowering. 
Venu.stus Oeulatus. — White ground inside, with richly colored eye- 
like spots ; reddish brown outside. Kxceedingly showy and one of the 
best. 5c. each; 60c. per doz. 
Venustus Koseus. — Creamj' inside, with rose colored blotch at top 
of petal, a beautiful tinted eye in center and silky gland at base; rich 
carmine on back. A pertect gem. 8c. each; 65o. per doz. 
Guunisonli or >uttalU.— Tall, large creamy white flowers, banded 
on back with green; strong growing, one of the very best for popular 
culture. 5c each; 50c. per doz. . 
Mixed Varieties.— Contains many beautiful varieties. 5c. each; 
35c. per doz ; $3.00per .lOO 
CTCL/inEN. 
Certainly most interesting and bcautiftil winter and spring flower, 
ing bulbs. Not onlv are the flowers of striking beauty, but the foliage 
is also highly ornamental, being handsomely marked with various 
shades of green, gray and white. The sorts offered here are considered 
hardv and would no doubt prove so in any but the coldest locality, but 
it would seem wasteful to plant them out, when their extreme beauty 
could be eiijoved indoors duringwinter and summer. They begin to bloom 
as soon as planted, and then produce their fine foliage in abundance. If 
planted out a sheltered nook should be selected ; they are excellent for 
rockeries and semi-wild places. Cover the bulbs with one inch of soil. 
15c. each; $150 per doz. ^ . 
QLOXINIflJ. 
We have been making a specialty of the Gloxinia for several years 
and have succeeded in producing a strain of unrivaled beauty. The 
flowers are borne well above the foliage on strong stems. We are con- 
fident that among the thousands offered not a poor flower will be found. 
The colors comprise blue, purple, rose, white and red of various shades. 
25c. each; 3 for 60o.: 12 for $2.25_ 
MYflCINTHU/ QflNblQflNJ. 
A plant, although only half hardy and requiring a little protection 
in winter, is nevertheless well worthy of cultivation. Its flowers are 
drooping, pure white and exquisitely perfumed, and are borne on a stem 
which grows erect about four feet in height. It should be planted in the 
fall. 20c. each; 3 for 50c. 
IXIfl. 
The Ixia is not as generallv known as it deserves. Its little star 
shaped flowers are unassuming, but very pretty and very interesting. They 
present almost every known color — three or four different hues appear- 
ing in almost every" flower. It is best adapted for pot culture, and for 
effect several bulbs should be planted in the .same pot. 
Mixed Varieties.— 25c. per doz 
0X/1LI5. 
These are profuse bloomers, and very attractive in the greenhouse 
or conservatory during the winter. Plant three or four bulbs in a pot ; 
the pots should- be kept near the glass to prevent the foliage from grow- 
ing too long. 
White.— 5c. each; 50c. per doz. 
Yellow.— 5c. each; 40c. per doz. 
Yellow Double. — 5c. each; 50c. per doz. 
Floribunda Kosea. — Rose colored. 5c. each; SOc.per doz. 
Floribunda Alba.— White. 5c each ; 50c. per doz. 
Mixed.— .\11 colors. 20c. per doz.; $1.50 per 100, 
RANUNCULUS. 
These beautiful dwarf flowering bulbs delight in a cool, moist atmos- 
phere, and will repay extra care in cultivation. The curious tooth-like 
bulbs may be kept out of ground without injury for a long time, and if 
planted in the spring in a cool shady situation will generally give satis- 
factory results. They are also desirable for pot culture and for growing 
in frames in the spring. , , , c i. oc 
rersian Mixed Rose-shaped flowers, very double. Oo. each; doc. 
per doz ; $1.50 per 100. , _ oc 
French Mixod.— Large flowers of gorgeous colors. 5c. each; doo. 
per doz.; $1.50 per 100. 
JEfl DAFFODIL. 
_________ COP^TOWTtO «W 6< RECWR- 
OUR WORLD'S FAIR ALBUM IS 
No other bulb that we have grown has pleased and surprised us 
more than this. Most works on bulbs advise us to keep these dry dur- 
ing winter, yet our bulbs began to make foliage early in November and 
when potted and watered, rewarded us by New Year's with the most 
fragrant and lovely white flowers imaginable. In shape they are like 
some giant Narcissus. One si)ike will often produce twelve to fifteen 
flowers; each measures five inches in length, and the same bulbs planted 
out in April bloomed again repeatedly during June and July. The bulbs 
are verv tenacious of life and do not lose their bloom buds by being 
kept dry; indeed, some kept unplantcd from October until June are now 
in flower. A whole stem when in bud and placed in water will expand 
its flowers for miinv davs. Being new and handsome it is sure to please. 
35c. each; 3 for $1.00. 
SNOW DROPS. 
These are the first flow^ers to greet us in spring, their pretty droop- 
ing snow-white blossoms appearing in March, a few days ahead of 
Scilla Sibcrica, with \vhich thev form a charming contrast. They arc also 
splendid for house culture in pots, blooming usually at Christmas. 
Snowdrops — Large siiigli'.— 3c each; 3 for 8c ; per doz. 25c 
Snowdrops— Large Double. Ic eacli; 3 for 10c. ; per doz. 30o- 
JTERNDERQIfl LUTEfl. 
Extensively advertised as "Amaryllis Lutea." and sold at a high 
price. Fine large crocus-like flowers, brilliant yellow, blooming late in 
the fall ; perfectly hardy. Of simple culture ; plant six inches deep. 10c. 
each; 75c. per doz. Should be ordered early in the season. 
UBEROSE. FEflRL. 
The Tuberose is a beautiful pure white, wax-like very sweet-scented 
double flower, growing on tall stems, each stem bearing adozrn or more 
flowers. The value of this over the common varietyconsists in its flowers 
being of double the size, imbricated like a rose, and its dwarf habit, 
growing only from eighteen incnes to two feet in height. 5c. each; 50o. 
per doz. 
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