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Title: Burpee's farm annual, 1892
Identifier: burpeesfarmannua00watl (find matches)
Year: 1892 (1890s)
Authors: W. Atlee Burpee Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Philadelphia, Pa. : W. Atlee Burpee Co.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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Burpee's Summer=Flowerin^ Bulbs. The summer-floweriug Bulbs for spring planting contained in the following list are inexpensive, very easily groicn, and produce some of the most showy and beautiful of all summer and autumn flowers. There are but few flowers that can compare with the noble and brilliant spikes of the Gladiolus, the grace and elegance of the Lily, the purity and sweetness of the Tuberose, the majestic foliage of the Caladium, the flaming heads of the Tritoma, or the won- derful markings of the Tigridia. They require scarcely any care, and quickly make a gorgeous display, while the bulbs can be kept over Winter, and will year after year'continue to return a hundred-fold, in beauty and satisfac- tion, the trifling expense of the original'cost. These bulbs are all grown for us in large quantities, true to name, and we have priced them very low to bring them within the reach of all. They are in splendid condition, tine large bulbs, properly stored in our warehouse, and will be sent, securely packed, in the same parcels with Flower or Vegetable Seeds." Our prices are for choice bulbs, postpaid, by mail, to any address in the United States. -
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A species allied tothe Amaryllis, of the easiest culture, thriving in any garden soil. Planted either in the open ground or in pots, the bulbs produce very beautiful white, lily-like flowers, and bloom freely all summer. The cut flowers keep in water for days, and consequently are very useful for house decora- tion, in vases, etc. 10 cts. each; 6 for 50 cts.. or§1.00 per doz., postpaid. This is similar to the preceding, except that the beautiful upright flowers are of a clear rosy pink color. 10 cts. each, or 6 for 50 cts. Amaryllis Formosissima. Intense velvety crimson; a most striking color and flower. 15 cts. each, or 2 for 25 cts. Amaryllis Treatea. A lovely little species, with pure â white flowers; sweet scented and of easy growth. 5 cts. each ; 6 for 25 cts., or 45 cts per doz. Atamasco Rosea. APIOS TUBEROSA. Also called TuBERors-ROOTED "Wistaria. This is a native plant, and is one of the most beautiful climbing vines in cul- tivation. It grows very quickly, and attains a great heiVht, mak- ing, with its dense foliage and beautiful flowers, a most attrac- tive screen. In vine and foliage it resembles the common Wis- taria. It blooms most profusely, bearing lovely clusters of rich, deep purple flowers, possessing a delicious violet fragrance. Plant the bulbs near a trellis, fence, tree, or wherever a rapid- growing climber is desired. The bulbs are perfectly hardy and need not be taken "up over win- ter. A vine so sure to grow and give satisfaction should be in every garden. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 CIS., or 7 for 50 cts. MADEIRA VINE. A beautiful, rapid-growing climber, bearing graceful ra- cemes of very fragrant white flowers. The vine is very pretty and useful. 10 cts. each; 75 cents per doz.

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