Childs' fall catalogue of bulbs and plants that bloom . Neapolltanum—Florists find it indispensable, its pearly-white blossoms lasting so long, and its long stems andairy grace fitting it for all cut-flower work. Other peoplelike it because it is so sure to bloom and so daintily is hardy out of doors in a sheltered location, but in-doors is one of the easiest of all bulbs to grow. Three orfour bulbs can be placed in a 4-inch pot. The bulbs andfoliage are small, but the steins rise to a height ofeighteen inches, bearing beautiful umbels of starry flow-ers that remain perfect for a mon
Childs' fall catalogue of bulbs and plants that bloom . Neapolltanum—Florists find it indispensable, its pearly-white blossoms lasting so long, and its long stems andairy grace fitting it for all cut-flower work. Other peoplelike it because it is so sure to bloom and so daintily is hardy out of doors in a sheltered location, but in-doors is one of the easiest of all bulbs to grow. Three orfour bulbs can be placed in a 4-inch pot. The bulbs andfoliage are small, but the steins rise to a height ofeighteen inches, bearing beautiful umbels of starry flow-ers that remain perfect for a month or more. Hu»rmettl Like the above, but of a pinky-white color. Mtoly—Bright golden yellow. PRICE-2 for 5c: 12 for 15c; 100 for $ Three each of vne above three sorts for 15c. Yriteleia Uniflora. This is the Starllower. now becoming so popular forboth winter and spring blooming. The pretty starry blooms,each more than an inch across, are borne on stiff stalks wellabove the recumbent foliage. The flowers are white, i Ippedand faintly striped lilac-blue, and remarkably fine window plant if several bulbs are planted to a pot, MSthey bloom steadily for two months. Out-of-door they formone of the neatest of all spring edgings, increasing rapidlyuntil they form a matted row that from early spring untilearly summer, is one mass of starry blooms that are veryfine. 2 for 5c; 12 for 15c.
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