WM. ELLIOTT & SONS’ 
CATALOGUE OF 
— Bulbs and Flowering 
=' = Roots ——■— 
FOR FALL PLANTING. 
ESTABLISHED 1845 SEPTEMBER, 1902 
NE of the most pleasing and inexpensive pastimes that can be indulged in, 
one equally interesting and instructive to young or old, is the cultivation 
of bulbous roots, either in the garden, greenhouse or sitting-room. For 
indoor blooming, either in pots or glasses, the Hyacinth and Tulip 
deservedly hold first place. Furnishing a wealth of bright-colored bloom, 
of delicious fragrance, throughout the dreary Winter months, their 
presence adds a brightness to the home that is simply charming. 
The outdoor display, so captivating in early Spring, never fails to excite enthusiasm. 
The tiny Snowdrop, the modest Crocus, the dainty Daffodil, the brilliant Tulip, as they 
pass in succession with advancing Spring, mantle our gardens with prismatic colorings, 
rarely equaled. 
Culture in Glasses. — The best single varieties of Hyacinths should be selected for 
this mode of culture. Use soft water, adding a little charcoal to keep it pure; fill the 
glasses so that the base of the bulb will just come in contact with the water. Keep in a 
dark, cool place until the roots are about six inches long, after which expose gradually to 
the light and air. Add water occasionally as it evaporates, and should it become impure, 
^ change, being careful to avoid injury to the roots. Amaryllis Formosissima and many 
varieties of Narcissus can be successfully grown in water. 
Culture In Pots. —Select solid heavy bulbs, and plant in rich sandy loam, using for 
Hyacinths a five or six inch pot for each bulb, and inserting the bulb, so that the top is 
just level with the surface. Water thoroughly and bury in the open ground to a depth of 
six inches for several weeks. After this they can be removed to a light and warm location, 
where they will soon flower. By bringing in a few pots at a time, about two weeks apart, 
a succession of bloom may be had. 
Culture In the Garden. '—To secure good results, planting should be done early in 
the Fall, say from October until November; bulbs do well in ordinary soil, and should be 
planted from three to four inches below the surface, according to the variety and size of the 
bulb; protect with a light coating of manure, to regulate temperature. In making your 
bulb bed, secure a sunny exposure, if possible—the results will be much more satisfactory. 
^ BULBS BY MAIL. — Do not neglect to add postage, as indicated, when bulbs are 
ordered by mail, otherwise we will be obliged to reduce the quantity sufficiently to cover 
the cost of mailing. Some few varieties are mailed free at single and dozen rates, but 
these are so noted. Large quantities go by express or freight, according to instructions. 
REMITTANCES.— Remittances may be made at our risk by Bank Draft, Post Office 
Money Order, Express Order or Registered Letter. Small amounts may be sent by ordi¬ 
nary mail, and postage stamps can always be used by us to advantage (one and two-cent 
denominations preferred). 
