Cooling's Choice Bulbs for Autumn 1912 
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A class of pretty spring flowering Bulbs, among which specially meriting atten- 
tion are the Feathered Hyacinth, with its largehandsome feathery flowers ; the 
Grape Hyacinth, with its flower bells compactly set together : and the favourite 
They are well adapted either for pot or border culture, and may be treated as recommended 
MUSCARI (Hyacinthus) 
sweet-scented Musk Hyacinth, 
for Hyacinths. 
Azureus., Cambridge blue, flowering in February, 
per 100, 5/; per doz. 9d. 
Amphibolus, a giant flowering variety, bearing spikes 
8 inches high, well above the foliage ; very free 
flowering per lOO, 5/ ; per doz. Qd. 
^oixyoid^s (Grape Hyacinth) ,, 1/6; ,, 3d, 
Botryoides alba, snow white, very pretty 100, 2/6 ; doz. 6d. 
Heavenly Blue, charming soft colour of Gentian blue, 
sweet-scented; valuable for cutting. Home-grown 
roots, extra large ... ... per 100, 5/ ; doz. 9d. 
'P\\imos\xs (Feather Hyacinth) ,, 3/6; ,, 6d. 
(Starch Hyacinth) ,, 3/6; ,, 6d. 
GLADIOLUS NANUS 
These almost rival the Ixias in their rich colourings and choice variety ; they are 
much hardier, and will be found most attractive either for pot culture or when 
planted in clumps. They flower from June to August, and have only to be 
better known to be more e.vtensively grown and appreciated. All last a long time in water, and on this account they are invaluable 
for cut flowers. 
Per too. 
Ackermann, pale orange, beautifully flaked 
Blushing Bride, pure white with dark red 
flakes, one of most eflective of this class 
Cardinalis Elegans, fiery orange scarlet 
with white blotches; very handsome ... 
General Scott, rosy pink, flaked white, 
edged crimson ; very effective ... 
Peach Blossom, delicate rosy blush flaked 
white; an extra fine variety 
d. 
6 
Doz. 
s, d. 
O 8 
3 6 
S 6 
Per 100. 
s. d. 
■ 4 6 
Doz. 
s. d. 
O 9 
Rosy Gem, fine rose, splendid 
Samian Gem, beautiful salmon flaked 
white and crimson ... ... ... 6 6 10 
The (Colvilii alba), pure white flowers, 
commencing to bloom as early as May 
or June ; wherewhiteflowers are required 
this variety should be largely grown ...30 06 
Splendid Mixture per too, 2/6; per doz. fid. 
6 Bulbs each of the above 8 varieties, 3/3. 
12 Bulbs each of the above 8 varieties, 6/ . 
For descriptive Price List of Hybrids of Gandavensis see Catalogue of Seeds, published in January . 
MISCELLANEOUS BULBS AND ROOTS. 
ACHIMENES. — These deserve to be ranked with the 
most beautiful and most useful of ornamental greenhouse 
plants. The flowers are of many charming colours, 
ranging through all shades from white to crimson, in- 
cluding many beautifully spotted. 
50 Bulbs in 10 named varieties, distinct, 7s. fid. 
Mixed varieties per doz. is. fid. 
ACONITE (Winter). — The earliest spring flower. 
Clear yellow colour, and contrast admirably with the 
glossy dark green fingered leaf rosettes in which they 
nestle. — Per doz. 4d. ; per too, 2s. ; per 1000, 17s. fid. 
AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS. — The Great 
African Lily, though commonly treated as a greenhouse 
plant, will succeed well in a south aspect in the open 
air, and well grown plants make noble ornaments in 
pots or tubs on lawns, terraces, or piazzas. 
Umbellatus, clear blue, strong plants ... each is. 
Umbellatus albus, pure white each is. fid. 
ALSTROEMERIA {Peruvian ZfAVr).— Beautiful large 
Lily-like flowers borne in clusters, colours crimson, rose, 
yellow, purple, &c., shaded and marked. They are 
splendid for cutting, being of good substance and lasting 
in perfection a long time. 
Chilensis, fine mixed ... ... per 100, fi/fi ; per doz. is. 
ALLIUM. — Exceedingly pretty Spring flowering bulbs, 
most suitable for clumps in the mixed borders or rock- 
work. 
Acuminatum, deep rose, i ft. ... per doz. 2s. fid. 
Azureum, deep blue, 2 ft. ... per doz. 2s. 
Molly, bright yellow, i ft. per too, is. fid.; ,, qd. 
Neapolitan, pure white, largely grown for cut flowers, 
per 100, 2s. fid.; per doz. fid. 
Roseum, pale pink... ... per too, 4s. fid.; per doz. gd. 
AMARYLLIS.— 
Belladonna ( The Belladonna L.ily), doz. 5s. ; each fid. 
Formosissima (The Jacobean Lily), per doz. 4s.; ,, fid. 
Longiflora alba (Crinum), pure white, hardy each fid. 
(Sterttbergia Lutea), §p\Aen yeWow ... doz. Is. 
Powelli (Crinum), rose-coloured flowers, extra large, 
hardy ... ... ... ... ... ... each is. 
Vallota Purpurea (The Scarborough Lily), each gd. & is. 
(The Guernsey Lily) ... ... each gd. 
Vittata, mixed seedling ... each is. fid. and 2s. fid. 
ANOMATHECA CRUENTA. — Similar in foliage 
and habit to the Freesia, flowers bright scarlet with deep 
blotches; an admirable pot plant, flowering in May. — 
Per doz. fid.; per 100, 3s. fid. 
Gladiolus Nanus are not so extensively grown as thejt deserve ; their delicate colouring and lasting qualities 
in the cut state make them indispensable for cut flowers. 
