Elliott's flowering bulbs that bloom Elliott's flowering bulbs that bloom in the spring elliottsflowerin1895wmel Year: 1895 Wm. Elliott & Sons, 54 and 56 Dey St., New York. Roman Hyacinths. IMPROVED EARLY WHITE. This beautiful and very valuable variety, if planted early in September and gently forced, will bloom in November, or its flowering may be retarded till Christmas by keeping it in a cool place. The flowers, which are smaller than those of the ordinary Hyacinth are produced in great profusion, each bulb throwing up three or four spikes of delicately-scented clear white blossoms. Ext
Elliott's flowering bulbs that bloom Elliott's flowering bulbs that bloom in the spring elliottsflowerin1895wmel Year: 1895 Wm. Elliott & Sons, 54 and 56 Dey St., New York. Roman Hyacinths. IMPROVED EARLY WHITE. This beautiful and very valuable variety, if planted early in September and gently forced, will bloom in November, or its flowering may be retarded till Christmas by keeping it in a cool place. The flowers, which are smaller than those of the ordinary Hyacinth are produced in great profusion, each bulb throwing up three or four spikes of delicately-scented clear white blossoms. Extra fine bulbs. Extra selected. Price, 5c. each; 50c. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1,000. ROSE OR PINK. Flowers from two to three weeks later than the White Roman. Price, 5c. each; 40c. per doz.; $ per 100. BLUE. Similar to the above, of a pale blue color. Price, 5c. each; 30c. per doz.; $ per 100. WHITE ITALIAN. A good forcing variety. Somewhat larger than the White Roman. Price, 5c. each; 50c. per doz.; per 100. WHITE MOUNTAIN. The best for forcing. Price, 6c. each; 50c. per doz.; $ per 100. Add for postage on Roman Hyacinths, lo cents per dozen if wanted by mail. TULIPS. If to be sent by mail, add ^ cents per dozen, 40 cents per loo, to cover postage. In beauty of form and brilliancy of color the Tulip casts all other Spring flowers in the shade; nothing can equal its gorgeous appearance in beds, lines or groups in the Spring garden. For the ornamentation of the conservatory and sitting-room during the Winter and Spring months, the Tulip stands unrivalled, both as regards its rich and diversified colors, easy culture and ac- commodating habits. It will thrive in almost any soil or situation, and under almost any circumstances, so that its claim to universal cultivation is equal to the Hyacinth, Narcissus and Crocus. For planting in the open ground. October and November are the best months; the bulbs should be planted from five to six inches apart, and
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