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Spring Flowering Plants, 
Fop Autumn Planting. 
Many of the dvvarfer Spring-flowering plants may be utilised with charming effect to form the ground-work for beds of Daffodils, 
Narcissus, lulips, Hyacinths, dec. Not <)nly does their foliage hide the bareness of the ground during the winter months, but they may be 
so arranged as to blend harmoniously with the bulbs amongst which they are planted. A bed of late Daffodils for example, with' the blue 
Forget-me-not as a ground work, produces a delightful effect. White Arabis with Scarlet Tulips towering above it is exceedingly striking. 
Blood Red Wallflowers planted with Tall Yellow lulips make a good combination, in fact any number of charming and varied arrangements 
may be made and the effect is always better than where the bulbs only are planted, ^f'he following are a few of the earliest flowering 
varieties. For complete list, see our Herbaceous Plant Catalogue. 
Note: All the following are str<)ng, healthy, well-rooted, transplanted plants, specially grown to give a good display of bloom in 
Spring. 
Alyssum saxatile compactum, l/i; per dozen, H/- per 100 
Antennaria Candida, white foliaged plant. l/Operdoz., 8/- 100 
Arabis albida, 1/0 per dozen, 8/- per 100 
„ „ fl. pi. Snowdrift, a gloriously beautiful early Spring 
flowering plant. The flowers are double and produced on 
strong spikes with the utmost freedom. '2j- per doz., 12/- 
per 100 
Aubrietia, purpurea, purple. Per do/,.. 1/0 ; per 100, 0/- 
„ graeca, light purple. Per do/... 1/0 
„ Dr. Mules, large flowers of rich purplish-violet. Per 
dozen, .8/- ; per 100, 20/- 
Canterbury Bells, white, blue, and rose. 1/- per doz., 0/- per 100 
Cerastium arvense tomentosum, silvery-grey foliage, white flow-ers. 
1/0 per dozen. 8/- per 100 
Daisies, red and white. I/- per dozen, 3/- per 100 
„ rose and white. 1/0 per dozen, 8/- per 100 
MyoSDtis, blue and white. 1/- per dozen, 6^ per 100 
Polyanthus, of all colours, very pretty and effective. 1/- per dozen, 
(>/- per 100 
Primroses, mixed colours. 1/- per dozen. 0/- per 100 
Sweet Williams, a most beautiful strain. 1/- per dozen. O'- per 100 
Silene pendula compacta, 1/- per dozen, 0/- per 100 
Wallflowers, yellow and dark. 1/- per dozen, 0/- per 100 
Ornamental Chinese Bowls. 
SUITABLE FOR GROWING 
Chinese Sacred Narcissus, Hyacinths, Daffodils, Tulips, &c., 
IN JADOO OR SILVER SAND. 
A great many varieties of bulbs may be successfully cultivated in Bowls with wet sand or fibre, and are very suitable for house 
decoration. Commencing with Roman Hyacinths in November, a continuous display may be had during the winter months and lasting 
until the end of April, with practically the same treatment as if grown in ordinary pots. 
Bowls in red and blue, from 9d. to 4/6 each. In sets of 6. from 4/6 upwards. 
Bowls in blue and white, from 9d. to ;l/6 each. In sets of H, from 2/6 upwards. 
Hyacinth Glasses and Supports. 
We do not pay carriage on these goods when sent alone, and we cannot take any responsibility for breakages. 
They are sent out securely packed, and in case of breakage purchasers must apply to the Carriers for compensation. 
HYACINTH GLASSES, in plain or fancy designs, 1/-, 1/(1, 2/-, 2/8. and 3/0 per pair. 
HYACINTH GLASSES, Triple, 4/0 and 0/- e.ach, 
HYACINTH SUPPORTS, Brass Wire, best make — (These should be ordered with the Glasses, so that 
the correct size may be .sent). 4/- per dozen. 
A useful Tool for Bulb Planting, &c. 
The Special Bulb Planter specially designed for planting bulhs in grass. 
At every operation it lifts a clean circular little sod of grass, whicli is released from the 
cup when the second hole is made, and lies ready at hand to fill in the holes when the 
bulbs have been put in. A time mii.st he chosen for planting when the ground has become 
softened after early Autumn rains, and not when in a hard and baked condition, as it is 
then impossible to use this, or indeed any other, tool with success. Hy the use of 
The Special Bclh Plantek a large quantity of bulbs may he planted in a very short 
time, and without the least disturbance of the sward. The length of the tool is inches over all, weight about Tlie cup is 
manufactured from high-class hardened steel and always carries a keen cutting-edge. 
Supplied in sizes of cup ; — To cut out a circular hole 2 inches diameter I 
2.1 ,, ,-10 6 each. 
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We shall send the medium size (2J in.) if no Instructions to the contrary are given. 
