The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-09-22
5OBULBS FREE

To any one who will send us 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 never equalled in liberality,
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. 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 favorites.
Their ease of culture, combined with beauty
of form and gorgeous cooring, 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 new 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 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 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 one of the
loveliest 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
charming effect. If planted in pots and kept
indoors it may be had in bloom as early as
Christmas. It's 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 in
the house during the winter. Half a 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
on 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 FREESIAS-No description can
do adequate justice to this beautiful plant
The flowers are two inches long and about the
same width, shaped like miniature gladiola
borne in clusters of six to ten, on depressed
horizontal scapes The body of the flower is
pure white, with lower segments spotted
1emon-yeow. The perfume is most delicious,
being a mixture of Mignonette Violet and
Jasmine, and one plant is sufficient to perfume
large room. The plant has ooth-shaped
bulbs and fat spreading leaves.
SIX OXALIS.-These varieties of Oxalis
are 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 Oxais are always sure
to please
SIX GRAPE HYACINTHS.-Thi charm
ing little gem should be found in every garden
in abundance. 1t has been termed the "Bue
Lily of the Valley" 1t grows about the same
height and blooms about the time each
spring. 1t increases rapidly and when once
planted of beautiful blossoms, which
time. But for winter blooming in pots it is of
Flower stems grow a foot in height, bearing a
dense spike of sly-bue bells tipped with
white
FOUR RANUNCULUS-Is among the
finest of all flowers. The hues and colors of
their many varieties, varying from pure white
and yellow to bright vermion and crimson,
really beautiful. Can be grown easily in
pots, or out of doors if protected
SIX IRIS.-The Iris fast coming into
favor. They are 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 we will also
send the flower magazine, ''How to Grow
Flowers for year, price of which is 80
cents. You get fifty choice bulbs valued at
$500, years subscription "How to Grow
Flowers so cents total $500, for sending us
one subscriber. Address
E. O. Painter & Co.,