PRICE-LIST OF THE BEST BULBS FOR FALL PLANTING. 
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THE CHINESE SACRED LILY. 
This favorite species of Narcissus (/V. Tazetla) is in greater demand for winter-blooming 
than almost any other flower. The bulbs 
are very large, averaging three or four 
inches in diameter, and sending up several 
flower-stems each, when well grown. The 
flowers are very fragrant and pure white, 
with orange-colored cups. They are borne 
in large clusters, which frequently open 
six weeks after the bulbs are planted. 
They may be grown like any other species 
of Narcissus, but the favorite way is to 
plant them in glass bowls or fancy dishes 
containing water, with about an inch of 
white pebbles, and i'/i inches of sand at 
the bottom. It is not necessary to set them 
away in the dark, but if kept shaded until 
the leaves begin to grow, results will be 
more satisfactory. 
Extra-fine, large bulbs, io cts. each, 
3 for 25 cts. 
Chinese Sacred Lily. 
CROCUS. 
This bright, hardy little flower is 
among the very first to appear in spring. 
It thrives happily anywhere indoors or out, 
objecting only to too much heat when forced. Planted in clumps among the grass, the flowers 
brighten the lawn like a burst of sunshine as soon as snow is 
gone, disappearing before mowing is necessary. As a 
border for taller sprin g-flowering bulbs, it is also very useful , 
and planted thickly in pots of sand, moss or soil, can be 
flowered successfully in unheated rooms in winter. 
Very fine varieties. All colors; large bulbs. 10 cts. 
per doz., 40 cts. per 100. 
FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA. 
Too much cannot be said of the Freesias as winter- 
blooming bulbs. They are always sure to succeed, to bloom 
profusely for 
any one with 
ordinary 
care, and the 
great beauty 
and fragrance 
of the flowers 
are every- 
where ad- 
mired. Cultivation is very easy. Four to six bulbs 
can be planted in a five-inch pot, using ordinary soil, 
shading from the sun and watering sparingly at first • 
after a few days they can be removed to a sunny window. 
When done flowering, store the bulbs in a dry, cool 
place for another season. The flowers are pure white, 
and borne in graceful sprays. One of our best white 
winter flowers for cutting. 2C. each, 20c. per doz. 
Varieties of Crocus. 
6 bulbs at dozen rates, 50 at 100 rates. 
Freesias. 
