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THE BEAUTIFUL SCARLET
JMexican Lily
( Spreketia formosissima. )
a Chinese
Blooms Quicker than
Sacred Lily, .£
Grows in Water like a Hyacinth. J&
Produces Immense Numbers of
Deep, Brilliant, Scarlet Flowers.
We predict for this superb Lily a popularity far greater than
that attained by the famous Chinese Sacred Lily when first
introduced. For many years past we have endeavored to
secure a stock sufficiently large to warrant giving it the prom-
inence its great beauty and sterling merit deserve. Not until
last season were we able to get it in quantity. We have again
been successful in importing several thousand fine, large,
blooming bulbs from Mexico, and while the stock lasts, we
propose selling them at the remarkably low prices given below.
To get the proper idea of the beauty of this lovely flower
it must be seen. Neither a description nor a colored-plate
illustration will do it justice. While it grows readily in soil,
the most interesting and quickest method to secure flowers is
t© plant the bulbs in sand, pebbles, gravel and water like
Hyacinths or Chinese Sacred Lilies. Grown in this method,
it "will bloom in two or three "weeks— surpassing in this
respect the Chinese Sacred Lily. We know of no bulb so easy
to grow and quick to bloom; it thrives without the least
care or attention. Not less than three bulbs should be planted
together to get the best effect. The flowers are gorgeous. No
flower has a more intensely brilliant color than this. It is a
magnificent, velv«tv, deep, dark scarlet, rich beyond
description. By planting at different times, a succession
of bloom may be had throughout the season. We offer fine,
large bulbs ; each one is sure to grow and just as sure to
bloom. Try at least three bu'bs of this grand Lily, and we
are certain" you will be more than pleased with their ease of
culture and "the gorgeous display they will make.
LARGE BLOOMING BULBS, postpaid by Mail, 15c. each; 3 for 35c; 6 for 60c; 81 per doz.