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MONARCH OF 
THE EAST. 
(As originally 
named and 
offered by us.) 
REMARKABLE 
NOVELTY. 
MONARCH OF THE EAST 
IN DECORATED CHINA BOWL. 
This remarkable plant exhibits one of those extra¬ 
ordinary traits in Nature that few are able to understand, 
for the magnificent flowers actually come out of the dry 
bulbs without being placed in soil or water. 
The flower sheath reaches a length of nearly 2 feet, 
is of red-brown colour, tipped with red and yellow, whilst 
the inner parts of the flower are equally brilliant. The 
bulbs need only be placed in some fancy receptacle, 
without water, in a warm room, or on a mantelshelf, 
when, without showing either leaves or roots, the flower 
makes it', appearance early in the year, thriving entirely 
upon the nourishment contained within the bulb. 
Directly after the (lower fades, and a growth appears to be com¬ 
ing from the bulb, it should be potted in rich soil and freely watered. 
Later on an umbrella haped leaf will be formed on a stout stalk 
spotted with a granite like eolour. and sometimes reaching a height 
of 3 feet. 
Extra strong bulbs. Price, per doz. v $2.00; each, 20c. 
HancKomr Decorator! China Bowls for placing these bulbs in. 
Prico 20c, 30c, 50c oach. 
For full list of decorated and fancy bowls, see pages 51, 52. 
"TULIP DAY AT THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL HALL.—The greatest 
novelty was, perhaps, to he found at Messrs. Carters stall. Here was to be seen 
four Tulips growing from one stalk. This variety was grown by M. S. Mottet, and 
is a rare novelty. The firm have this year succeeded in producing nine flowers 
from one stalk, but the number, it is found, varies to some considerable extent, four 
flowers being about the average.”— The Standard , May 15, 1913. 
THE NEW TULIP, SEE PAGE 66. 
MONTBRET1A. 
MONTBRETIAS are very pretty tuberous-rooted flowering plants, 
bearing showy spikes of blossom during summer. Usually treated 
like the gladioli, but if given a sufficient protection they can be 
left in the ground all winter, they are very useful for cutting. Are eas¬ 
ily grown in a sunny open border, or indoors in pots. When established 
in borders a wealth of spikes may be expected, as they multiply rapidly. 
Height, about 2 feet. Plant to a depth of 5 to 6 inches in spring. 
Per 100. 
Per doz. 
Per 100. 
Per doz. 
Montbretia Crocosmiaeflora, deep 
Montbretia Germania, large flower, 
orange . 
$1.00 
$ -15 
orange scarlet, deeper 
a 
Eldorado, red and orange 
I.50 
.20 
centre . 
$4-50 
$ .60 
a 
Golden Sheaf, clear 
Elegans, yellow and ver- 
golden yellow. 
1.50 
.25 
milion. 
1.50 
.20 
a 
Pottsii, scarlet. 
1.00 
.20 
a 
Etoile de Feu, vermilion, 
n 
Pyramidal is, apricot . . . 
1.50 
• 2 5 
deep centre. 
1.50 
.20 
a 
Rayon d’Or, yellow and 
a 
George Davidson, golden 
brown. . .. 
1.50 
•25 
yellow, fine handsome 
a 
Rosea, soft pink, beauti- 
flower . 
4*50 
.60 
ful . 
1.50 
•25 
Carters CnmlimlZce, BOSTON, TORONTO and RAYNES PARK, LONDON, S.W. 
