. Japanese ' Imaki " Lily Bowls .fA?;'-(? on Mixed Narcisszis. the very cheapest sorts, .nnd 00 per 100; § per 1000. i. per doz.; § per 100; CHINESE SACRED LILY. fSoy Sin Far, Joss Flower, or Flower of the Gods.) This is the A^arcissus Orieiittdis, and the variety grown bv for decorating their temples or Joss-houses on their New Year's Day, which occurs in February. For the most part they are grown in water in fancy bowls, with just enough pebbles around them to keep them from top- pling over. (See illustration.) They can also be grown in pots in soil, sand or moss. We a
. Japanese ' Imaki " Lily Bowls .fA?;'-(? on Mixed Narcisszis. the very cheapest sorts, .nnd 00 per 100; § per 1000. i. per doz.; § per 100; CHINESE SACRED LILY. fSoy Sin Far, Joss Flower, or Flower of the Gods.) This is the A^arcissus Orieiittdis, and the variety grown bv for decorating their temples or Joss-houses on their New Year's Day, which occurs in February. For the most part they are grown in water in fancy bowls, with just enough pebbles around them to keep them from top- pling over. (See illustration.) They can also be grown in pots in soil, sand or moss. We annually import from China a large quantity of the finest quality bulbs, and if planted on arrival (about October 1st) they will flower by Christmas, and a succession of flowers can be had by making several plantings. The white and yellow flowers are borne in clusters, and are highly scented. Large bulbs, 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 90 cts. per doz. Original baskets, containing 30 bulbs, § If 7vanted by mail, add 3 cts. per bulb for postage. LILY dOWLS, for Chinese Sacred and Polyanthus Narcissus. Imari. Fine Japanese ware, highly decorated in red, blue, green, etc.; exceedingly attractive (see cut). To hold 1 bulb, 20 cts. each; for 2 bulbs, 30 cts. each ; for 3 bulbs, 40 cts. each. Imitation Cut Glass. To hold 1 bulb, 15 cts. each; for 2 bulbs, 20 cts. each ; for 3 bulbs, 25 cts each. PEBBLES, for filling Lily Bowls, 10 cts. per quart. Lily Bowls and Pebbles cannot be sent by mail, but only by express or freight at cttstovier's expense. No charge for packing.
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