Bulb catalogue / W.E. Marshall & Co.

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MARSHALL'S MATCHLESS BULBS.
Iris
The flowers of this family are' the richest and
most varied in color of any hardy garden plants,
and for cut flowers are invaluable. They have been
aptly named the  "Orchid of the flower garden."
ENGLISH IRIS
(Iris Anglica)
Large,   handsome  flowers,   with  rich  purple,   blue
and  lilac colors predominating.     Perfectly   hardy.
Blanche Fleur.    White, blush tinted.
Bleu Celeste.    Pale.blue.
De Lemartin.    White, with large rose blotches.
Johanna.    White, spotted light blue.
Julius.    Large dark blue.
King of Blues.    Dark blue.
La Grandesse.    White,  spotted violet.
Maria Cornelia.    Light blue.
Mont Blanc    Pure white.
Mr.  Stanley.    White, spotted red.
The above named varieties, doz. 50c; 100 $3.00.
Mixed Varieties.    Each 5c; doz. 30c; 100 $1.50.
SPANISH   IRIS      J
(Iris Hispanica)
These   are  extremely   early  and  produce  fragrant
Orchid-like flowers  of rich and beautiful  colors,  including pure white, yellow, bronze, blue, and purple.
They are excellent for forcing, either in pans or in
boxes for cutting.
Belle Chinoise.    Golden yellow.    ,
Blanche  Superbe.    Pure white.
Bronze King.    Very dark bronze.
Chrysolora.    Canary-yellow.
Gold  Cup   (Thunderbolt).    Large,   bronze.
Louise.    Very delicate light blue.
The above named varieties, doz. 20c;  100 $1.10.
Superfine Mixed. Doz. 10c; 100 75c; 1000 $5.00.
English Iris.
JAPAN   IRIS
The Japan  Iris  is perfectly hardy,  and  flowers in great   profusion   in   July   and  August,
following named varieties  imported from  Japan in  November.
We   offer   the
Date-Dogu.      Rich violet-purple  with yellow
center.
Kimi-no-Mergumi.    Pearly white petals, veined
with blue.
Large Clumps:   Each 25c;  doz. $2.50;   100 $20.00.
roots.    Each   15c;   doz.  $1.50;    100  $10.00.
Shishi-Ikari.    White  ground,  veined and mottled  dark
purple;  yellow center.
Shippo.    Light lilac,  densely veined purple.
Shuchiukwa.    Crimson purple, white veins.
Mixed   Varieties.     Strong
Lily of the Valley.
GERMAN  IRIS
This variety is the true "Fleur-de-Lis," the national
flower of France. They are perfectly hardy, thrive anywhere.   Mixed varieties.   Each 5c; doz. 30c;  100 $2.00.
IXIAS
Very desirable for pots or for the open ground. If
planted out, they require covering during the Winter.
Extra Choice Mixture. 2 for 5c; doz.-20c; 100 $1.00.
Named Varieties.    Doz. 40c;  100 $2.50.
LILY OF THE VALLEY
(Beady in November)
For forcing, the pips are to be preferred, being grown
under conditions tending to promote vigorous and early
blooming. Twelve to eighteen pips may be planted in
a 6-inch pot, with, all the fibrous roots carefully preserved, and keeping the crowns above the soil. Place
them in a temperature of about 80 degrees, cover the
crowns with loose moss, and keep them constantly moist
with tepid water.
Marshall's    Matchless    Dresden   Pips.       The    earliest,
largest and best for .forcing.    Extra strong pips with
long roots producing flowers with 15 to 20 bells and
fine foliage.    Per 100 $2.50;  1000 $22.00.
Best   Berlin   Pips.     Finest   selected   pips   for   forcing.
Doz.  30c;   100 $2.00;   1000 $18.00.
Hamburg.    Strongest pips for late Winter and  Spring
forcing.    Doz.  25c;  100 $1.75;   1000  $15.00.
Large   Dutch  Clumps.     Each  contains   many  flowering
pips;   best  for  planting in  the   open  ground.     Each
25c;  doz.  $2.50;   100 $20.00.
Cold-Storage Berlin  Pips.    For forcing  at  all seasons.
100  $2.25;   1000  $20.00.