Excerpt from W. W. Rawson and Co. Catalogue of Autumn Bulbs, Seeds and Plants, 1900 Ready in November. Has dark reen foliage and long droo'ping' racemes of pink and white heart-shaped owers. One of the most ornamental of spring flowering Shrubs. 15 cents each; per dozen. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Rawson's Autumn Catalogue of Bulbs, Seeds, Plants, Etc., Etc., 1905 The pot culture is the same as with Hyacinths, with the exception that from 8 to 12 bulbs should be planted in one pan in order to produce the proper effect. Pit-storage instead of cold cellar after being potted is preferable A pit should be dug 3 feet deep, 3 feet wide. And as long as is necessary to hold the amount of pots. Fill bottom of pit with a layer of 6 inches of coal ashes, place filled pots or pans upon ashes and cover with the same material for another 6 inches, fill in balance of pit with soil and cover surface with a good heap of manure. While the bulbs will be perfectly cold and in their natural home, they will not freeze if sufficient manure is used on sur face. They can be removed from there any day dur ing the winter. 10 to 12 weeks being necessary to root them well. Being placed near a sunny window in a warm room, the flowers can be produced within 30 davs. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Vick's Catalogue: Bulbs, Plants and Seeds; Autumn 1900 Sulpho-tobacco Soap per can 30 cents, by mail, prepaid. Whale-oil Soap, 1 ox 35 cents, by mail, prepaid. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Cox Seed Co. Catalogue for Autumn Planting, 1900: Plants, Bulbs and Seeds Hardly need special praise, as everyone knows them to be among the most. Useful and popular of hardy bulbs. 1115 not oulya general favorite for the garden, but is exceedingly popular as a window flower, from the facility with which it may be forced into bloom either in pots or glasses, which will make the window or conservatory beautiful during the dull cheerless months of winter. Five-inch pots are beat for single bulbs, rich soil mixed with a' little sand, three to four in an eight inch pot will make a good show. Out doors any garden. Soil will answer. Plant four to six inches deep. Sunny exposure is preferred. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Peter Henderson Co. 'S 1900 Autumn Catalogue of Bulbs, Plants and Seeds, for Fall Planting and Sowing The term Bulbs, as popularly understood. Designates a class of flowering and ornamental-leaved plants in their dormant condition, the flowers, foliage and roots having completed their growth. Ripened on and died away, leaving a thickened. fleshy, bulbous root, tuber, corm, rhizome or pip. As the various types of bulbs are botanically named. But in all of which there were formed after flowering and before maturity, a bud or buds containing new sets of flowers. Stems. Leaves, etc which are protected and sustained within the succulent bulb by the reserve food and energy collected and stored therein by the plant before ripeningforits successors' requirements during the next growing and flowering period. It is during this dormant state of rest, lasting, approximately, for from three to six months, that bulbs are taken out of the ground - sold, shipped and repl'anted. Like so many potatoes after which, conditions being congenial. The incipient plant and flowers develop with as much perfection as if the bulb had remained in its original environment. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Rawson's Catalogue of Autumn Bulbs, 1885 Seeds, etc. We ask for it your kind attention, and hope that on looking it through you will notice many varieties of Bulbs you need, find our prices satisfactory, and be pleased to favor us with your orders. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Illustrated Autumn Catalogue of Beautiful Flowering Bulbs, 1900: The Choicest Roses and "Seeds and Plants That Grow" Remember - Sometimes in the busiest season others may have orders ahead of yours, which must be filled in rotation. Order early. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.