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Otago Daily Times, Issue 24254, 23 March 1940, Page 5

GARDENING March is the best time for planting «ut most Spring-flowering Bulbs, and Roots. Our Collection of Choice and Rare Bulbs is most unique and comprehensive, offering gems from all parts of the world. Our Illustrated Catalogue is Free.. Compare the values and then remember we guarantee satisfaction. Orders 20s and over post free and a rare Iris included gratis. ANEMONES—ST. BRIGID (Double Mixed), SCARLET EMPEROR (huge Single Scarlet), THE GOVERNOR (Double Scarlet, White Eye), FRENCH POPPY FLOWERED (large early Singles, all shades). All varieties top sized bulbs. Is 6d dozen, 5s for 50. 100 for 8s 6d. Small grade for bedding or large plantings (all will flower well; wonderful value), 3s 6d per 100,, 30s per 1000. CROCUSES.—-Fine strong-flowering Bulbs, in 12 best varieties, including giant yellow, dark blue, light blue, mammoth white, orange yellow, etc. 2s 6d doz. 100 inh 10 sorts' for 16s 6d. Finest Mixed 2s dozen, 12s 6d per 100. ... HYACINTHS.—We have superb stocks of over 30,000 three-yearrold exhibition quality Bulbs. Twelve best varieties,: including yellow, .. red, salmon, violet, orange, plum. . etc.," 9s; 50 for 32s 6d, 100 'for 57s 6d (rare value). • TULIPS.—Huge stocks of grand plump "flowering Bulbs. All the best' .'colours. - Twelve varieties, including bronze, blue, orange, flame, mahogany, crimson, lavender, etc., • 8s; 50 for 255; d()0 in 25 best varieties 455; Special Mixed 4s 6d 'per dozen 30s, per 100.

, RARE'. BULBS All Easily grown, but full cultural directions given in our catalogue when special situations are required. ANOMATHECA CRUENTA.—Brilliant Scarlet Freesia-like Flowers; suitable for rockery. 2s 6d doz. BRODIAEIA COCCINEA (Scarlet Fire Cracker).—Long tubular flowers, tipped green, on 18in stems. •; A : gem from California. Is 6d each, 6 for 7s 6d: • CAMASSIA ESCULENTA.—Numerous :3ft spikes '" of dainty-' • brilliant metallic-blue starry flowers. A real gem. Is each, 6 for ss. CALOCHORTUS VESTA.—Rare Butterfly Tulip,- from California; dainty branching spikes, rosy lilac . round-petalled Tulips, with crim"T- centre; 6 to' 12 flowers on 2-3 ft ■"'stems. Is'3d each, 6 for 6s. IXIAS-r- ...-■ GOLDEN GLORY, new pure orange yellow; 3s 6d dozen. FIRE. FLY, brilliant scarlet, 2s dozen. ELVIRA, eggshell blue, 2s 6d dozen. ROSE WONDER, double rose pink, 3s 6d dozen. SET 6 of each for 5s 6d. . , LYCORIS, AUREA.—Rare orange yellow spider lily from Eastern China, large flowers; extra choice; strong Bulbs;-2s 6d. STREPTANTHERA.—Eight to ten brilliant. : flaming orange bowlshaped flowers on 12in stems; a gem from South Africa; 2s 6d doz. Order at once while stock last. All are in limited stocks, and mostly available only from us. Dozens of other choice and rare Bulbs described in our Catalogue. HARRISON'S. NURSERIES, PALMERSTON NORTH. -\TJNEDIN GARDENING CLUB meets s Tuesday, April 2, when Mr D. Tannock will give an address, • followed by a social hour. —P. Nelson, Hon..; Sec. ;■] ■■ ;, ' AWN GRASS : SEED—Our mixture ,is V* CQHiiposed-:of":fine|tTg'i:afses which-are at .their'best during; different-'months' hi theySari'thus giving your lawn, beautiful green appearance.—Moncrieff and Stewart; Ltd.-, ' . /•-• .. <., .: ■'■; ■

COMPETITOR," the Strawberry of today; this.'is a strawberry of outstanding size.-and 7 flavour and easy to grow.—Procurable -'-only from Moncrieff and Stewart, at 7s 6d dozen. '■'"• PECIAL ANTIRRHINUM—This Variety **j .'contains 20 Named Varieties, include ing Efelight, Daybreak, Royal Cerise, Fire-' light, Twilight, and Royal Rose: Is packet Moncrieff and Stewart. WINTER STOCK—An excellent variety for everyone to 2row; gives splendid range of colour and also long period of flower; Is 6d packet.—Moncrieff and Stewart. IULIPS, :** ; DARWIN SPECIALS "—We have in stock 20 best Named Varieties, selling-at Only'- 7s 6d dozen; buy now while available'.—Morcrieff and Stewart. Ltd. ► ULBS t- RANUNCULUS, AURORA, XJ •• ANEMONES. RED CARDINAL, and MIXED -ROMAN HYACINTHS, CROCUS, YELLOW and PURPLE; TULD?S. DARWINS, '''■ IXIAS, . SCILLA SIBERICA CHIONODOXIS, FREESIAS, NARCISSI, SPARAXIS., AND YELLOW), SNOWDROPS. These are all bulbs,:, and prices are as reasonable as any North Island Grower. Buy 1 from ':.- ■;■:'• MONCRIEFF & STEWART. ' We will guarantee to satisfy you. BULBI FIBRE—For growing Bulbs in Bowls; we ■. have a mixture of this that is unbeatable to- giving best results: all prepared for planting at Is Ib.—MONCRIEFF & •'STEWART. Princes streat "Ounedin: ;-,' AUTUMN HINTS on Cultivation Bulbs, Vegetables and Flowers; Coloured Monthly Magazine Posted Free.—Write today. Griffiths' Nurseries. Mount Eden. Auckland. -,. , ~ ANEMONES and-Ranunculus, Giant Exhibition Strain;, guaranteed bulbs; beautiful-colours; Is dozen; 50 for 3s; 100 for ss.—Griffiths' Nurseries. Mount Eden. Auckland.

ROMATIC HYACINTHS, in 12 shades lh of scarlets, yellows, pinks, etc. Named bulbs; guaranteed: 10s dozen, posted.—Griffiths' Nurseries. Mount Eden. Auckland.' >EAUTIFUL TULIPS, Giant Darwin i Strain: fine assortment; guaranteed: 5s dozen; 50 for 13s. posted.—GRIFFITHS' NURSERIES. Mount Eden. Auckland ' fCELAND POPPY.—Sow now, October L flowering, ' Sandford's Aurora " improved : mixture, posted Is 2d Dacket - Matheson; Roberts Ltd SULBS-— Anemone, Ranunculus, Narcissi Tulips, Ixias, Hyacinths, Iris, Freesias Crocus, Snowdrops. Tritonias. Lachenalia MATHESON. ROBERTS. LTD WEET PEAS.—Spencers, Named Varie- *-> ties, 6d packet. Finest Mixed, 6d packet, postage extra.—Matheson. Roberts. Ltd. SWEFT PEAS.—Spencers in Collection Six varieties, 2s: 12 varieties 3s Cd. postage extra.—Matheson, Roberts. Ltd. k NEMONES! Ranunculi; "Giant Florentine"; enormous flowering/all double: seed finest strain obtainable. 3s 6d 100.— Sanders, Box 931. Auckland. ANEMONES! "Blue Bonnet." "Scarlet Emperor," and ". Claremont mixed ": : best obtainable.—Grower. 130 a Great South road. Remuera RANUNCULUS, ss, 3s 6d; Anemones, 3s juV 6d 100; guaranteed most vigorous: -brilliant selection obtainable. —Lakeland Gardens. Takapuna, Auckland. i NEMONE . BULBS, vigorous, brilliant \ selection, with large double blooms. 2s 6d 100.—Marden. Box C Takapuna. Auckland.' NEMONE, Ranunculus Bulbs: special Jltx. bedding strain; Freezias; 40 2s 6d; 100 5s 6d, posted.—Mrs L. Cruickshank, R:D., Clydevale. SLOWER PLANTS: Dianthus, Carnation t (Chaubaud), Calendulas, Antirrhinum,' Wallflower (dwarf), Scabiosa, Myosotis, Gaillardia, Lupins. 30 2s 6d, 100 7s 6d; postage 6d.—Mrs L. Cruickshank, R.D., Clydevale. AyOY CABBAGE, Cauliflower, Borekj ; cole. Spring Cabbage, Silver Beet, Spinach (Winter) Plants; 100 2s 6d posted. Mrs L.~ CRUICKSHANK, R.D:, Clydevale. BOTH Finders and Losers benefit -through the Lost and Found Column in the Otago Daily Times.