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First Growth. Second Growth. 
The Floivcr. Dormant Bulb. 
Decorated Bowl. 
MONARCH OF THE EAST. 
(As originally named and ojfered by us.) 
This remarkable plant exhibits one of those extraordinary 
traits in Nature that few are able to understand, for the 
magnificent flowers actually conic out of tlie dry bulb 
without being placed in soil and water. 
The flower sheath sometimes reaches a length of nearly 
2 ft., is of a red-brown colour, tipped with red and yellow, 
whilst the inner parts of the flower are equally as brilliant. 
The bulb of this extraordinary plant needs only to be placed 
in some fancy receptacle, without wateh, in a warm room, 
or on a mantelshelf, when, without showing either leaves or 
roots, the flower makes its appearance early in the year, 
thriving entirely upon the nourishment contained within the 
bulb. 
Directly after the flower fades, and a growth appears to 
be coming Irom the bulb, it should be potted in a large pot 
in rich soil and freely watered. Later on an umbrella- 
shaped leaf will be formed on a stout stalk, spotted with a 
granite-like colour, and sometimes reaching a height of 3 ft. 
If by parcel post add postage at zone rates ; weight of bulbsy 
I ^ lb. each ; weight of bulb and bowl, ^Ib. each. 
Extra Strong Bulbs. Each. .20 ; per doz., 2.00 
Decorated China Bowls, for placing these Bulbs in. 
Each, .20 and .30 
ORNITHOGALUM. 
Hardy bulbous plants, flowering in May and June. 
If by parcel post add postage at zone rates ; weight given against 
each sort. \ 
Ornithogalum Arabicum. --White, black disc. Ht. i8in. j 
Weight lb. per doz. Per doz., .35 ; per 100. 2.25 j 
Ornithogalum Umbellatun'i. —White. Ht. I2in. Weight 
^ lb. per doz. Per doz., .10 ; per 100, .75 ; per 1,000,7.00 
Ornithogalum Pyramidale (Giant Star of Bethlehem). 
—A very handsome variety, throwing large spikes of pure 
white flowers, very effective for borders. Ht. 2 ft. Weight 
2 lb. per doz. Per doz.. i.oo; per too, 7.00 
MONTBRETIA. 
The Montbretias are very pretty tuberous-rooted flowering 
plants, bearing showy spikes of blossom during August. 
Very useful for cutting. They are easily grown in a sunny 
open border, or indoors in pots. When established in 
borders a wealth of spikes may be expected. 
If by parcel post add postage at zone rates ; weight 3 lb. per too. 
Dozens mailed free. 
Cpocosmiaeflora.— Scarlet and orange shaded. 
Per doz., .15 ; per 100, 1.00 ; per 1,000, 8.50 
Eldorado. —Fine deep orange yellow. 
Per doz.. .20 ; per 100, 1.25 ; per 1,000, lO.OO 
Elegans. —Yellow and vermilion. 
Per doz., .20 ; per too, 1.25 ; per 1,000, lo.oo 
Etoile de Feu. —Vermilion, golden centre. 
Per doz., .25 ; per too, 1.50 ; per 1,000, 12.00 
George Davidson. —Golden yellow, fine handsome flower. 
Per doz,, .90 ; per too, 6.00 
Golden Sheaf, or Gerbe d’Or. 
Per doz., .20 ; per too, 1.25 ; per 1,000, 10.00 
Lady Hamilton. —Distinct yellow, with golden centre ; very 
effective variety, with erect habit. Award of Merit, R.H.S. 
Each, .25 ; per doz., 2.30 
Pottsii.—Scarlet. 
Per doz., .15 ; per 100, i.oo ; per t,ooo, 8.50 
Pyramidalis. —Apricot. 
Per doz., .20 ; per 100, 1.25 ; per 1,000, 10.00 
Rayon d’Or. — Golden yellow, shaded orange, crimson 
centre. Per doz., .20 ; per 100, 1.25 ; per 1,000, 10.00 
Rosea. —Soft pink, beautiful. 
Per doz., .25 ; per 100, 1.50 ; per 1,000, 12.00 
Mixed. —Containing a fine variety of colours. 
Per doz., .20 ; per 100, 1.25 ; per 1,000, lo.oo 
MUSCARI 
(Grape and Feathered Hyacinths). 
The Muscari are worthy of attention, as they differ so 
from any other flower. In habit they are dwarf, and appear 
most at home in sheltered hanks or near the front of dry 
or w^arm borders. The Heavenly Blue variety and 
Botryoides Alba make a charming effect when planted in 
beds with Tulips and Narcissus. Plant 2 in. down, 2 in. apart. 
Heavenly Blue. Botryoides Alba. 
If by parcel post add postage at zone rates ; weight 3 lb. per 100, 
Dozens mailedfree. 
Plumosum Monstrosum. —The giant mauve-feathered 
Hyacinth. Per doz., .20 ; per 100, 1.25 ; per 1,000, 10.00 
Heavenly Blue. —Very beautiful, sweet scented ; fine for 
rockeries and borders. 
Per doz., .25 ; per 100, 1.50 ; per 1,000, 12.00 
Botryoides. —The blue Grape Hyacinth. 
Per doz., .15 ; per 100, 1.00 ; per 1,000, 8.50 
Botryoides Alba. —The white Grape Hyacinth. 
Per doz., .20 : per 100, r.25 : per i.ooo, 10.00 
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