WILLIAM liULL & SONS’ BULB CATALOGUE. 
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SPIR/EAS. 
SPIKJEA ASTILBOIDE8.— One of 
the most handsome of Spirceas. The 
inflorescence consists of compound 
feathery branches of elegant white 
flowers. Charming and indispensable 
plant for pot culture. 6s. and 9.«. per 
dozen. 
8PIE.ffiA A8TILB01DES FLORI- 
BUNSA. — Produces thyrsoid spikes of 
bloom, much crowded with flowers. 
6s. and 9s. per dozen. 
BPIRaiA (HOTEIA) JAPONICA — 
Most useful for decorative purposes. 
Strong clumps, 4s. per dozen. 
“THE PEABL.” 
Selected bulbs, 2s. 6d. per dozen ; 15s. per 100. 
Finest picked bulbs, 20s. per 100. 
The above can be supplied about the end 
of December. 
8PIBa:A JAPONICA AUBEO- 
BETICULATA. — Pretty variegated 
foliage, added to which it bears a pro- 
fusion of handsome compact spikes 
of pure white flowers. 6s. per 
dozen. 
8P1BA:A A8TILB0IDE8. 
8PIB.SA JAPONICA COUPACTA MtTLTIFLOBA. — Produces a profusion of largo and dense spikes 
of pure white flowers. Habit dwarf and compact. 5s. per dozen. 
SP1B2A PALMATA. — The bright pink Japanese S)iinea, one of the most beautiful hardy plants 
in cultivation, producing lovely broad corymbs of pink flowers. 4s. 6<f. per dozen. 
8PIB.SA PALMATA ALBA. — A counter- 
part of S. palmala, except in the colour of 
the flowers, which are pure white ; a very 
beautiful and elegant variety. 9rf. each ; 
6s. per dozen. 
FOR RETARDED ROOTS OF SPIRSIAS, 
see page IS. 
DOUBLE 
TUBEROSES. 
(POLIANTHES TUBEROSA.) 
The perfectly double flowers of Poli- 
anthes are well known for their delicious 
fragrance and pearly whiteness, being ad- 
mirably adapted for Button-holes, Bouquets, 
&c. ; indeed, are of the greatest value 
wherever out flowers are required. By suc- 
cessional plantings these lovely flowers may 
be had all through the summer and autumn. 
They should be potted in rich loamy soil and 
started in a good bottom heat, being after- 
wards grown on in a stove, with plenty of 
moisture. If not required in flower until 
September, the bulbs may be potted in March 
or April, and placed in a cold frame, standing 
them in the open during the summer. As 
soon as the flower spikes are about a foot 
high, the plants should be transferred to a 
greenhouse or even a room, when their chaste 
and fragrant flowers will be developed in a 
most s.atisfactoiy manner. 
DOUBLE AMERICAN. 
