Bulbs for fall and winter planting . t delicately beautiful shades, and others ofthe most gorgeous, ranging in color from purewhite to the deepest of reds. They are prizedalike in pots and in the sunny beds of a Amaryllis cannot be recommended toohighly to the lover of flowers. Culture—For pots the bulbs require a sevenor eight-inch pot, according to their size, andshould be potted so that the neck of the bulb isabove the surface of the ground. Be sure thatthe pot has good drainage. Use a good richcomposit, water thoroughly after potting andplace in a cool, sheltered place for two o
Bulbs for fall and winter planting . t delicately beautiful shades, and others ofthe most gorgeous, ranging in color from purewhite to the deepest of reds. They are prizedalike in pots and in the sunny beds of a Amaryllis cannot be recommended toohighly to the lover of flowers. Culture—For pots the bulbs require a sevenor eight-inch pot, according to their size, andshould be potted so that the neck of the bulb isabove the surface of the ground. Be sure thatthe pot has good drainage. Use a good richcomposit, water thoroughly after potting andplace in a cool, sheltered place for two or threeweeks. As soon as growth begins, remove to asunny place, keeping them moderately moistat all times. For open ground. Plant the bulbs in anygood garden soil which has plenty of well rottedmanure. Select the bed in a fully exposedsunny position. Plant so that the top is evenwith the surface of the soil. Keep the bedmoist at all times. Irrigate; dont should be planted in the fall and willbloom in July and AMARYLLIS BELLA BONN A Amaryllis Bella Donna—Bella Donna Lily,white, delicately shaded with pink or lightpurple, flowering before the leaves appear, veryfragrant and fine for cut flowers, lasting fullya week when cut. Each Doz. First size $ $ Second size 15 Postage 3 to 5 cts each extraA. Formosissima, Jacobean Lily,velvety crimson, very strikingand beautiful; may be grownin water like hyacinths. Post-age 15 cts per dozen extra 10 A. Johnsonii, striped white on redground, extra fine: First size 25 Second size 15 A. Vitatta, mixed, most beautiful shades, extra choice .35 Postage 5 cts each extra Anemone One of the most showy and beautiful flowers;of neat and compact growth, with elegantlycut foliage and the most brilliantly coloredblossoms. It reauires but little best effect plant in masses. Anemonesshow a wide range of beautiful colors. Culture—Anemones require a rich, loamysoil. Soak the roots in
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