Illustrated Catalogue of Dutch Flower Roots. 
Chinese Sacred Narcissus 
Oriental Lily or “Joss Flower.” 
This beautiful variety is grown by the Chinese, according to the 
ancient custom, to bloom at the advent of their new year ; it is highly 
prized and called by them “ Joss Flower ” or Flower of the Gods. 
The bulbs are specially grow'n, by a method known only to themselves, 
whereby they attain great size and strength, insuring luxuriant growth 
and a remarkable profusion of bloom in a very short period ; they are 
generally flowered in shallow ornamental bowls containing water, the 
bulbs being surrounded by bright colored pebbles, to prevent them 
from toppling over when in bloom; the flowers which are borne in 
clusters on tall spikes are ■white with a golden yellow centre, and 
deliciously fragrant ; the bulbs will bloom in from six to eight weeks’ 
time after planting, and with a few bulbs started at intervals of about 
four weeks, a succession of flowers may be had throughout the winter. 
Each 9d. ; per doz. 7s. 6d. 
Gladioli — Early-flowering Varieties. 
The early-flowering section of Gladioli — blooming in June and July — are amongst the most graceful in growth and beautiful in 
colouring of any plants we possess. They are not only admirably suited for garden decoration, but grown in pots and gently forced, 
form charming subjects in the greenhouse in April and May, whilst their blooms are almost invaluable where an abundance of cut 
flowers is desired. The plants, which are very free-flowering, are of a somewhat dwarf branching habit of growth, and the blooms 
vary in colour from intense crimson through all the shades of rose, scarlet, carmine, purple, pink, to the pure white “Bride.” The lower 
petals of most sorts are marked by a distinct and conspicuous blotch surrounded by a band of a different colour, giving the flowers a 
strikingly handsome appearance. They will thrive in almost any soil or situation, but out of doors should for preference be planted in 
a warm sunny position. October and November are the best months for planting, and the bulbs should be planted in clumps or 
patches of six or eight, and at a depth of four or five inches, covering them over in Winter with some short manure to prevent 
injury from frost. For growing in pots, they should be potted five in a six-inch pot, using a light rich compost and covering the 
crowns about half an inch deep. Place the pots on a cool shelf or under the stage in the greenhouse, and give but little water till 
they start into growth, when they should be placed on the stage, or as near the light as convenient. Here, with a fair supply 
of water, and ventilation on fine warm days, they will soon arrow on into beautiful flowers. 
per. 100. per doz. 
s. d. s. d. 
Insignis. Rich scarlet, tinged with purple 10 G 16 
Queen Victoria. Vermilion scarlet, flaked 
with white ... ... ... ... 10 6 1C 
Rosy Gem. Delicate rosy pink ; splendid 
for cutting .... ... ... ... 10 6 1 0 
Tristis. Creamy white flowers on branching 
spikes, deliciously scented ; a variety much 
prized for cutting ... ... ... — 26 
Ville de Versailles. White, with large 
rosy crimson spots ; a very beautiful variety 
each lOd. — 9 0 
Vinulus. Creamy white, with crimson maroon 
blotch ; a new and splendid variety each 8d. — GO 
Very choice mixed ... ... ... 7 6 10 
Assortment of 18 in 6 beautiful varieties to name. Is. Gd. 
a. 
Ardens (Fire King). Splendid fiery scarlet, 
with pink and magenta flakes ; a striking 
novelty ... ... ... each 9d. — 
Cardinalis. Bright scarlet, flaked with 
white; very showy ... ... ... 10 6 
Colvilli. Purplish lilac ... ... ... 4 6 
,, alba, “ The Bride.” Pure 
white; a gem for cutting and forces well 5 6 
Communis rubra. Brilliant red ... ... 5 G 
,, alba. White; fine ... ... 5 6 
Delicatissima (Blushing Bride). Lovely white, 
with pink and carmine flakes on lower petals, 
beautiful ... ... ... ... — 
Duke of Albany. Rich crimson, flaked 
with white ... ... ... ... 12 G 
per 100. per doz. 
8 0 
1 G 
0 8 
0 9 
0 9 
0 9 
4 G 
1 9 
GLADIOLUS BRENCHLEYETTSIS. Well-known variety; bright scarlet; very showy and effective; splendid for clumps 
in shrubbery borders, &c. Per 100, 10s. Gd.; per doz. Is. Gd. 
Agapanthus — (The Great African Lily). 
1 in ELY effective plants for the decoration of the conservatory or lawn in the Autumn, A. umbellafus with its large umbels of 
cserulean blue being very striking. It requires potting somewhat firmly into rich, sandy soil, and from one to seven or eight bulbs in a 
pot according to the size of the latter. Small root-room is conducive of free blooming. 
Cficll - “8. d 
Umbollatus (Blue African Lily). Strong roots ... ... ... ... ... ... ... per doz. 10s. 6d. 1 0 
n albus. Fine umbels of pure white flowers ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Is. and 1 6 
