The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-10-06
5OBULBS FREE.

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To any one who will send us new sub
scriber and $500 we will send fifty choice
bulbs imported by one of the largest seed and
flower houses in the United States.
This offer was never equaled in lfberality,
and it should be taken advantage of at once
The fifty bulbs in this great collection are as
follows:m ar.oa
ONE FINE HYACINTH.-Thi bulb will
give full satisfaction to all who order it. 1t is
a magnificent one in every way. You may
have many Hyacinths, yet this one 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 favofites>
Their of culture, combined with beatty
of form and gorgeous coloring render then1
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.-Sw 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 new varieties have awakened 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 can 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 a few years that they have been grown
in this country to any extent, but in that time
they have become very popular. For pot cul-
ture in the house they give great satisfaction,
being of easy culture and free boomers.
SIX SCILLA SIBERICA, OR SQUILL.-
(Star Hyacnth) -Scilla Sberica is one of the
loveliest of spring flowers. 1t has color al
most as deep as the sky itself. 1t is quite
hardy and flowers out of doors at the same
time 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.
SIX -CROCUS.-One of the first flowers of
spring, and one of the best for blooming il,
the house during the winter. Half dozen
bulbs may be planted in pot, and will make
a very pretty show For garden culture ant
bulbs two inches deep and two or three inches
apart. They bloc m spendidy 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 charming aspect.
THREE FPFFSIAS.-No descr pton ca;f
do adequate justice 10 hi; beautiful plan.
The flower two inches M and alb ut the
same width. shaped like miniature CAD II
borne III clusters f six TO ten, on deDres ell
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fenon w =. he pcr urc is ST &c c
beng a mxtrc Of Nigh t'e, 1,t anl
Jasmine, and he plant sufficient un1e
large The pant has tooth ped
sly CNAIiS. =" he5c vlrieti~s of q al;
arc al r winter 81 ming. I hev make The
most beaut fu hang NJ pct; AM baskets, r
drc;nn a macs Of 40" CT ali 'nt,r N'h;r' Il
brilliant and bear tfui, cr; ;lre truly ch rn1.
ng. Winner bloom ng Oxalis arr always ,uI+
70 please
STX GRAPE HNAcINTHS THIS charm
ing LITE gem should be und in very garden
n abundance. 1t has been termed the blue
Lily of the alley" 1t grows alb Jut the
height and blooms about the same time each
spring. 1t increases rapidly, and when once
planted a Of beautiful blossoms, which
will increase each year, is insured for a life
time. But for winter blooming in pots it is Of
the greatest value. Words fail to do it ju 5tice.
Flower stems grow a foot in height, bearing
dense spike of slly-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 vermlion and crimson,
are really beautiful Can be grown easily in
pots, or 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 are 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 one year, price of which is so
cents. You get fifty choice bulbs valued at
$780, one years subscription "How to Grow
Flowers SO cents, total $3.50, for sending us
one new subscriber. Address
E. 0. Painter & Co.,
DeLand. Fla.