FALL CATALOGUE OF HARDY BULBS AND PLANTS 
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AMARYLLIS REGINA. 
A variety of grreat importance, as it surpasses all others 
on II winter bloomer, and is becoming a very popular bulb 
CDr fall planting. It is grown largely in Bermuda, and sent 
to Ibis country with Lilium Harrisi in August and Septem- 
5l*r. For winter blooming the bulb requires to be potted 
•tine as a Hyacinth or Lils’, and is quite sure to succeed 
■tfmlrubly and bloom freely in mid-winter. The flowers are 
®f fair size, beautiful shape, m'gII open, and of a brilliant 
orriiun*-senr]et color, with a light center. Fine bulbs, 40 cts. 
w(u:li : :1 for $1.00. 
CYCLAMEN. 
riiis is known as one of the most valuable of all bulbous 
pUints tor house culture, being a free and constant bloomer 
during winter. The flowers ai*e of very delicate colors, 
*Hryliig from deep blood-red through all the shades of pink, 
t%m', blush, etc., to pure white; the flowers remain {lerfect a 
h‘nif lime, and a plant always shows number, often 30 to .50 
citHMi lit once. 
^ Each. 
P«ralcum, mixed colors, per dozen, $2.iX) 20 
Olft.nnteum, a new form, with gigantic flowers 40 
CHINESE SACRED LILY. 
This Is the one great winter-blooming bulb 
wliich 15 more eagerly sought after than any 
other flower in oultivation ; and we are pleas<;d 
to announce that we have, by sending an iigent 
to China every year, for three years, found 
where the true variety is grown, and arc, 
therefore, abie to supply the demand 
with tlie true large-flowering variety. 
The Chinese Sacred Lily is properly a Narcissus 
of the Polyanthus type. The bulbs are very 
large, and each one sends up from five to 
twelve spikes, which bear clusters of large, 
perfect, waxy-white blossoms, with a J’ellow 
center, and of a powerful and delicious fra- 
grance, which is not excelled by any flower. 
About one bulb in three will produce doulilc 
flowers; the others, single, like the cut here 
shown. It is Impossible to Import the double 
and single ones separate, as the Chinese grow 
them mixed. They grow well in piots of soil; but the most 
popular way of blooming them is the Cliiiiese metliod, as 
follows; Pill a bowl, or some similar vessel, with pjebblos, in 
which place the bulb, sotting it about one-half its depth, 
so that it will bo held lirmly, then fill with water to the 
top of the pebbles and place in a warm, sunny window. The 
bulb will at once commence a rapid growth and bloom in 
two or three weeks. The bulbs are so large, and have so 
much vltalitj'. they can be kept jierfectly dry all winter and 
be planted at any time when the flowers are desired. Some 
of the samples our agent first brought from China were kept 
till April 1st, planted in pebbles and water, and were in full 
bloom and used at the celebration of a wedding, April 15th. 
Uullis are hardy, and bloom well in the open grouml ; but their 
greatest value i.s for winter blooming. After blooming dur- 
ing winter, they should be planted in the open ground as 
early as possible in the spring. Our bulbs are expected to 
arrive from China in October. All orders for them will be 
booked, and the bulbs sent out, as soon as they arrive. To 
make sure of getting the best bulbs, order as earlj' as possi- 
ble this fall. Price of extra large bulb, by moll, postpaid, 
25 cts. each ; five for $1.00. 
