CARTERS SPECIAL SPRING BULB LIST. 
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LILY OF THE VALLEY. 
A crown is the description given to a single rootlet. They 
are generally sold in bunches (jf 25, and are the best for pots and 
forcing. When throwing up blossoms grown in this manner, they 
are most serviceable in a number of ways for decorative purposes. 
A clump is a large conglome:ated mass of roots that will throw up 
a quantity of flower spikes, either forced or when planted out of 
doors. Clumps are preferred for a permanent bed in the garden. 
Carters Finest Selected Crowns, for forcing. In bundles 
of 25, per 1,000, 100 /- : per 100, 10 6 : per 25, 2 / 9 . 
Good Flowering Crowns. Per 1,000, 75 /-; per 100, 8/6 ; 
per 25, 2/6. 
Fortin’s Giant, the largest and most beautiful strain. This 
variety, however, will not force, and can only be brought on 
slowly to insure its reaching perfection. Price, 16 /- per 100 ; 
per doz., 2 / 3 . 
Imported Clumps, for open ground. Very fine, per doz, 12/6 ; 
each, 1 / 3 . 
RETARDED LILY OF THE VALLEY. 
By availing ourselves of the modern method of cold storage, 
we are enabled to supply forcing roots of this pretty decorative 
plant througli the winter months. One advantage these retarded 
roots have over those handled in the ordinary way is the quick 
lime in which the flowers are produced. We have seen dormant 
crowns put into strong heat and brought into beautiful bloom 
within tliree weeks, but we recommend six weeks as the average 
time for a perfect flower spike. 
We have made arrangements by which a continuous supply 
during winter may be assured. 
Giant Flowering Retarded Crowns fok all Seasons. 
Per 1,000, 100 /- ; per 100, 10/6 ; per bundle of 25, 2 / 9 . 
JAPANESE IRIS K/EMPFERI. 
New Double Varieties. 
The newer varieties of this King of Iris, recently introduced 
from Japan, are marvels of beauty and stateliness. Think of a 
plant sending up to a height of three feet a dozen flower spikes, 
each spike bearing from two to four enormous blossoms eight to 
ten inches across, and of the most delicate and beautiful colours, 
markings and combinations. Exceedingly valuable for cut flowers. 
We offer large strong plants, which will all flower freely. 
Named Varieties, 7/6 per doz. ; 9 ( 1 . each. 
PHYSALIS FRANCHETI. 
New Giant Winter Cherry. 
Per 100. Per doz. 
A beautiful improved form from Japan. Extra strong s. d. s. d. 
plants to flower the first year. Quite hardy ... 7 6 13 
RAYNES PARK, LONDON, S.W. 
