88 
Tritnmn Pfitzprii a grand improvement on Tri- 
1 niuma Sfjizzeril. toma Uvaria Grandiflora. The 
flower spikes, which are produced with considerably more 
freedom than in the old variety, are of gigantic size, frequently 
4J4 feet high, with heads of bloom over 1* inches long, of a rich 
ofange-scarlet, shading to salmon-rose on the edge. 
Strong blooming plants, 20c. each; 8 for 50c. 
TRITOMA “ EXPRESS.” (Early-flowering Red-hot 
Poker Plant.) This variety is a cross between the early- 
flowering T. Tnekii and some of the high-colored kinds. It 
commences to bloom in June, and continues the greater part 
of the summer. They vary in color between light and deep 
orange, salmon and carmine, are readily grown from seed, 
and will bloom the first year if sown early. This novelty 
is well worth trying. Packet, 50 seeds, 10c. 
Tuberose Bulbs and how to plant them. Set out 
about the time you do Coleus, in rich, 
warm soil. Firm the soil around the bottom of the bulb with 
your hand, and have the top of the bulb just covered with 
dirt. When the flowers begin to open, if you take the plant up 
and put it into a pot or box, and place it on the piazza, or out 
of the sun and storms, all the flowers will open very white 
and full. They are among the sweetest and most beautiful 
flowers in existence. The bulbs may be started in the house 
in April, but usually do best planted where they are to remain 
after the ground gets warm and weather settled. The 
bulbs will keep in any warm, dry place till wanted. Plant six 
inches apart. We send large, selected bulbs, all sure 
to bloom. 
SILVER-L p AVED TUBEROSE. A lovely variety; same 
bulb blooms from year to year; the leaves are bordered with 
cream-white, making a handsome ornamental plant. Large 
single flowers, very sweet. Fine blooming bulbs, 5c. each; 
3 for 12c.: 40c. per dozen, postpaid. 
“MAMMOTH KXCKLSTOR PEARL.” Especially 
selected for Any retail trade, by mail, at 6 c. each : 6 for 25c.; 
5«e. per dozen; *3.00 period, postpaid. If ordered 
shipped by express, purchaser to pay charges : Largest 
size selected bulbs, *1.75 per 100; 200 fur *3.25. 
My Tuberose Bulbs are extra fine and sure to bloom. 
Spike of Dwarf Tuberose Excelsior Pearl. 
Double Excelsior Pearl Tuberose. 
This is the best Double Tuberose in cultivation ; 
grows about eighteen inches high, blooms early, 
and bears immense spikes of large, pure white, per¬ 
fectly double flowers; deliciously sweet. (See il¬ 
lustration.) Brice, largo blooming bulbs. 3 for 
12c. ; 7 for 25c.; 35c. per dozen, posrpaiu ; 
*2.50 per hundred, postpaid, or *1.50 per 
hundred, by express at purchaser’s expense. 
MISS MARY E. MARTIN, FLORAL PARK, NEW YORK. 
