. Autumn 1892 : our new guide. FlITILLJlirjL EECU1¥A. See cut at left, showing Fritillaria Reciirva, as a pot plant—and in the open ground. This singular and beautiful flower has attracted such great attention that we had a new engraving carefully made showing it as a pot plant; also growing in the open ground. We like it best, however, as a pot plant for Winter blooming. There is nothing lil-ce it; the habit of growth is extremely graceful and Lily-Jike ; the numerous large, pendant, bell-shaped flowers are borne on stems 6 to lo inches high ; the color is clear scarlet, marked with jet black
. Autumn 1892 : our new guide. FlITILLJlirjL EECU1¥A. See cut at left, showing Fritillaria Reciirva, as a pot plant—and in the open ground. This singular and beautiful flower has attracted such great attention that we had a new engraving carefully made showing it as a pot plant; also growing in the open ground. We like it best, however, as a pot plant for Winter blooming. There is nothing lil-ce it; the habit of growth is extremely graceful and Lily-Jike ; the numerous large, pendant, bell-shaped flowers are borne on stems 6 to lo inches high ; the color is clear scarlet, marked with jet black; alto- gether the flower as a pot plant is splendid and showy in the extreme. Cultivation in pots for Winterbloom- ing is very simple, requiring the same treatment as the Bermuda Easter Lilies; care should be taken, however, not to give too much waterwhen about to flower and while in flower. Planted in the open ground, it is extremely hardy, thriving in a rather dry lo- cationandbloomingfreely in May in this latitude. We have agrand lot of large bulbs for sale this sea- son, and make theprices very low. lo cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts. This beautiful class of Winter- blooming bulbs re- quire the same treatment as ixias blooming v%'ith them; in appear- ance they are like minia- ture Gladiolus, 'i'he colors are very soft and pleasing, ranging from white through salmon, orange and scarlet. They are es- pecially adapted for pot culture, andare amongthe prettiest and most intei est- ing Winter ilowers now offered. Owing to a large stock our price is very low. Crocata.—^The freest flowering. Fine salmon color. 5c. each; 4,15c. Finest Mixed —Agrand mixlineofi6bestsorts. 2 for 5c.; 8 for 15c.: 15 for TlILU¥M, THE LILY'S CQUSM. These pretty and interesting plants have grown steadily in favor; they are hardy perennials and well suited for partially shady places, where they increase in size and beauty each year, con- stantly remindmg one of the wide, free, fragrant woodland whe
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