. Descriptive catalogue of flower seeds, greenhouse and herbaceous plants, roses, ornamental shrubbery, bulbs and decorative floricultural articles. Flowers, Seeds, New York (State), Catalogs; Floriculture, New York (State), Catalogs; Nursery stock, New York (State), Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental, New York (State), Catalogs. 82 Michel Bros. & Kern's Descriptive Floral Catalogue. Auratum where bulbs have stood a long voyage, the roots when planted would start anK grow from 4 to 6 inches, and then wither away as soon as warm weather sets in. On close examination, the bulbs will be found to ha
. Descriptive catalogue of flower seeds, greenhouse and herbaceous plants, roses, ornamental shrubbery, bulbs and decorative floricultural articles. Flowers, Seeds, New York (State), Catalogs; Floriculture, New York (State), Catalogs; Nursery stock, New York (State), Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental, New York (State), Catalogs. 82 Michel Bros. & Kern's Descriptive Floral Catalogue. Auratum where bulbs have stood a long voyage, the roots when planted would start anK grow from 4 to 6 inches, and then wither away as soon as warm weather sets in. On close examination, the bulbs will be found to have fallen to pieces, not even having started out young roots. Most of the Lilies increase abundantly by'offsets, therefore it is very beneficial to replant at least every second year. In transplanting care should be taken not to let the roots lay te long exposed to the air. A rich sandy loam is most suitable, but avoid fresh stable man-are. in winter it is well to cover slightly with leaves or straw. Below we give a list of varieties of which we have a large stock, for next fall trade of some few varieties we have a limiteE stock potted which can be furnished in spring. Also, if desired, we will take some up from the ground to fill orders, but as before stated we would reccommend out' friends andpab'OTSs to plant in aidumn L1L1VJM AURATUW, Or GOLDEN OF JAPAN. Liliuin auratum, vGold Banded Lily of Japan,) flowers very large, pure white, with a broad yellow band on each petal, stained with purple, 50 cents ea^ei. Lilium lacifolium roseum, (Japan Lily), spotted rose, 30 cents each, $ per dozen. " " rubrum, deep rose spotted, 30 cents each, $ per dozen. " •' album, 50 cents each. •' candidum, White Lily 25 cents each, $ per dozen. " longiflorum, flowers very long, pure white, fragrant, 40 cents eaeK " Fortunii, very strong growing variety, producing a great number of flowers, rich scarlet witi black spots, 75 cents e&eb. I &
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