. jMuscaki Gkape Hyacinth Be1:MUDA BuTTERCUl" Lily of the Valley MUSCARI (Grape Hyacinths) Botryoides. One of the pret- tiest of early spring flowering bulbs, growing about 6 inches high, and throwing up numer- ous spikes of clear blue flow- ers which resemble a minia- ture inverted bunch of grapes. They are perfectly hardy, and once planted take care of them- selves, and for this reason they are largely used for naturaliz- ing, especially amongst the grass and in woods or other shady places; while in clumps or lines in the garden they are very effective. 8 to 12 bulbs in a 6-inch
. jMuscaki Gkape Hyacinth Be1:MUDA BuTTERCUl" Lily of the Valley MUSCARI (Grape Hyacinths) Botryoides. One of the pret- tiest of early spring flowering bulbs, growing about 6 inches high, and throwing up numer- ous spikes of clear blue flow- ers which resemble a minia- ture inverted bunch of grapes. They are perfectly hardy, and once planted take care of them- selves, and for this reason they are largely used for naturaliz- ing, especially amongst the grass and in woods or other shady places; while in clumps or lines in the garden they are very effective. 8 to 12 bulbs in a 6-inch pan make a pretty plant for window decoration, blooming about Easter. 40 cts. per doz.; $ per 100. TRIL,L,IUIWI (Wood Lily, or Wake Robin) Qrandiflorum. Excellent plants for shady positions in the hardy border, or in a sut)-aquatic position. Large white flowers in early spring. 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. ZEPHYRANTHES (Zephyr Flowers, or Fairy LiUes) Beautiful dwarf bulbous plants, somewhat resembling the Crocus in appear- ance; very effective for planting in the border in May, flowering with great pro- fusion during the summer. They are also most suitable for pot culture. 6 Ijulbs clustered in a 6-inch pot in the autumn will give a fine display during the winter and spring. Heady in Oct<iber. Alba. Pure white, 10 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Rosea. Large rose-colored flowers. 20 cts. each; $ per doz. PREPARED BrLB FIBRE This material has become very popular for growing bulbs in, and is e5];eti- ally adapted for use in the home, being clean and odorless, and as it is light in weight, can be sent to a distance at small expense. It contains all the necessary plant food for almost all kinds of bulbous plants. Before using it should be thoroughly moistened, and the bulbs planted in the same way as if soil were used. A special feature of this material is that bulbs can be grown in it in jardinieres, fern dishes and other non-porous receptacl
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