WILLIAM BULL & SONS’ SEED CATALOGUE. 
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SPIR/EAS. 
SPIRa:A ASTILBOIDES.— One of 
the most handsome of Spirseas. The 
inflorescence consists of compound 
feathery branches of elegant white 
flowers. Charming and indispensable 
plant for pot culture. 6». and 9s. per 
dozen. 
SPIB.£A ASTILBOIDES FLOBI- 
BDNDA, — Produces thyrsoid spikes of 
bloom, much crowded with flowers. 
6s. and 9s. per dozen. 
SPIRffiA ASTILBOIDES GLAD- 
STONE.— A new, large -flowering 
Spirsea — an improvement on all other 
white- flowering varieties — and one of 
the most beautiful of winter and 
spring flowering plants. The immense 
trusses of flowers are as white as snow, 
and are borne on erect, strong stalks 
18 inches high. 12s. 6d. per doz. 
SPIRaiA JAPONICA.— Most useful 
for decorative purposes. Strong 
clumps, 5s. per dozen. 
SPIB£A ASTILBOIDES. 
SPIBXA JAPONICA AUREO-RETICULATA. — Pretty variegated foliage, added to which it 
bears a profusion of handsome compact spikes of pure white flowers. 7s. 6rf. per dozen. 
SPIR£A JAPONICA COMPACTA MTTLTIFLORA. — Produces a profusion of large and dense spikes 
of pure white flowers. Habit dwarf and compact. 6s. per dozen. 
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SFIR^A PALUATA. — The bright pink 
Japanese Spirsea, one of the most beautiful 
hardy plants in cultivation, producing lovely 
broad corymbs of pink flowers. 7s. 6rf. per 
dozen. 
SPIR.EA PALMATA ALBA.— A counter- 
part of S. palmata, except in the colour of 
the flowers, which are pure white ; a very 
beautiful and elegant variety. 7s. 6d. per 
dozen. 
FOB RETARDED BOOTS OF SFIBJIAS, 
see page 63. 
DOUBLE 
TUBEROSES. 
The perfectly double flowers of Foli- 
anthi$ are well known for their deUcioua 
fragrance and pearly whiteness, being ad- 
mirably adapted for Button-holes, Bouquets, 
&o. ; indeed, are of the greatest value 
wherever out flowers are required. By suc- 
ceesional plantings these lovely flowers may 
be had aU through the Summer and Autumn. 
They should be potted in rich loamy sod and 
started in a good bottom heat, being after- 
wards grown on in a stove, with plenty of 
moisture. 
DOUBLE AUEBICAN. 
“THE PEARL.” 
Selected bulbs, 2s. 6(7. per dozen ; 1 5s. per 100. 
Finest picked bulbs, 20s. per 100. 
The above can be supplied about the end 
of December. 
