The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-10-13
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To any one who will send us a new sub
scriber and $500 will send fifty choice
bulbs imported by one of the largest seed and
flower houses in the United States.
This offer was never equalled in liberallty,
and it should be taken advantage of at once.
The fifty bulbs in this great collection are as
follows:
ONE FINE HYACINTH.-Thi bulb will
give full satisfaction to all who order it. It is
a magnificent one in every way. You may
have many Hyacinths, yet this will add
greatly to the beauty of your collection You
will be sent the variety regarded as best suited
to your locality.
THREE TULIPS-The universal favorites.
Their ease of culture, combined with beauty
of form and gorgeous coloring, render them
the most popular bulbs grown for spring bed
ding and for winter Towering in the green
house and window gardens they are incom-
parable
THREE NARCISSUS.-Sweet harbingers
of spring, that Jump from old winters lap,
with cheeks of gold and silver and bedeck the
earth with beauty, filling the air with delicious
perfume. The wonderful creations in the way
of varieties have awakened an interest and
enthusiasm among the lovers of flowers that
has placed this "The Flower of the Poets," in
the front rank of popularity, and they merit all
the praise that be bestowed upon them.
SIX IXIAS.-Produce beautiful flowers in
spikes, of the most dazzling and brilliant
colOrs, and sure to attract great attention 1t
is only few years that they have been grown
in this country to any extent but in that time
they have become very popular For pot Gull
ture in the house they give great satisfaction,
being of easy culture and free boomers.
SIX SCILLA SIBERICA, OR SOUILL.-
(Star Hyacinth) -Scilla Siberica is of the
1ovelest of spring flowers. 1t has color al
most as deep the sky itself. 1t is quite
hardy, and flowers out of doors at the same
time as the Snowdrop, in front of which it has
a charming effect. If planted in pots and kept
indoors it may be had in bloom early as
Christmas. Its magnificent, bright blue color
makes it suitable for any decorations whatever.
spring, and one of the best for blooming in
the house during the winter. Half dozen
bulbs may be planted in pot and will make
a very pretty show. For garden culture plant
bulbs two inches deep and two or three inches
apart. They bloom splendidly when planted
the lawn among the grass, lifting their
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bright heads up through the sod very early
and giving the lawn a charming aspect.
THREE FREESIAS.-No description can
do adequate justice to this beautiful plant.
The flowers two inches long and about the
same width, shaped like miniature gladio1a,
borne in clusters of six to ten, on depressed
horizontal scapes. The body of the flower is
pure white, with lower segments spotted
emon-yeow. The perfume is most delicious,
being a mixture of Mignonette, Violet and
Jasmine, and one plant is sufficient to perfume
large The plant has tooth shaped
bulbs and flat, spreading leaves.
SIX OXALIS.-These varieties of Oxalis
all for winter blooming. They make the
most beautiful hanging pots and baskets, pro-
ducing a mass of flowers all winter, which in
brilliant and beautiful colors truly charm
ing. Winter blooming Oxalis always
to please.
SIX GRAPE HYACINTHS.-This charm
ing little gem should be found in every garden
in abundance. 1t has been termed the ''Blue
Lily of the Valley" 1t grows about the same
height and blooms about the time each
spring. 1t increases rapidly, and when
planted a of beautiful blossoms, which
will increase each year, is insured for life
time But for winter blooming in pots it is of
the greatest value. Words fail to do it justice.
Flower stems grow foot in height bearing a
dense spike of sky-blue bells tipped with
white
FOUR RANUNCULUS.-I among the
finest of all flowers. The hues and colors of
their many varieties, varying from pure white
and yellow to bright vermilion and crimson,
are really beautiful. Can be grown easily in
pots, out of doors if protected.
SIX IRIS.-The Iris fast coming into
favor. They entirely hardy, and increase
rapidly when planted in the flower garden.
These choice kinds, and will add greatly
to the beauty of your collection
Besides the above collection will also
send the flower magazine, Glow to Grow
Flowers for year, price of which is so
cents. You get fifty choice bulbs valued at
$500, years subscription "How to Grow
Flowers 50 cents, total $3.50, for sending us
one new subscriber. Address
E. o. Painter & Co.,