. .$2 25 . 4 00 Chinese Sacred Lily. (Soy Sin Far, Joss Flower, or Flower of the Gods.) This is the Narcissus Orientalis, and the variety grown by Chinamen for decorating their temples or Joss- houses on their New Year's Day, which occurs in Feb- ruary. For the most part they are grown in water in fancy bowls, with just enough pebbles around them to keep them from toppling over. 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 succ
. .$2 25 . 4 00 Chinese Sacred Lily. (Soy Sin Far, Joss Flower, or Flower of the Gods.) This is the Narcissus Orientalis, and the variety grown by Chinamen for decorating their temples or Joss- houses on their New Year's Day, which occurs in Feb- ruary. For the most part they are grown in water in fancy bowls, with just enough pebbles around them to keep them from toppling over. 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 flow- ers are borne in clusters, and are highly scented. Large bulbs, 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 90 els. per doz. Orig- inal baskets, containing 30 bulbs, $ If wanted by mail, add 3 cts. per bulb for postage. LILY BOWLS, Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora. Grown in a bowl in water and pebbles. for Chinese Sacred and Poly- anthus Narcissus. Imari. Fine Japanese ware, highly decorated in red, blue, green, etc.; exceedingly attractive. 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 ^°^ '^"'"S Lily Bowls, 10 cts. per ' quart. Lilv Bowls and Pebbles cannot be sent by mail, but only by express or freight, at customer''s expense. BULBS AND TUBEKOUS-KOOTED PLAJsTS. A splendid Book on this subject. Price. $1 .50. postpaid. i
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