MISS ELLA V. BAINES, The Woman Florist, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 



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TENDER BULBS 



Amaryllis 



AMARYLLIS, WHITE GIANT— Years of effort have brought to 

 our customers the nearest approach to a pure White Amaryllis 

 that it has been possible to obtain. So gorgeous and grand are 

 these white giants that the little faint coloring of blush on the 

 petals but adds to their charm. Price, $1 .00 each. 



AMARYLLIS EQUESTRE (The Eagle Lily)— Color deep brick 

 red; extra fine. 35 cents each. 



Amaryllis Hybrids 



We are lucky to get a lot of English Hybrid Amaryllis. We 

 guarantee these to be the very best of all Amaryllis, in fact, you 

 have never seen anything to match them. Colors run largely to 

 shades of red. Any color you get will be glorious. 60 cents each. 



Single Tuberous-Rooted Begonias 



SINGLE FLOWERING— Made up from the following shades- 

 No doubles to offer. White, yellow, crimson, scarlet and pink. 

 20 cents each; 3 for 55 cents. 



Lilies 

 Red Spider Lily 



A rich coral red. The stamens so arranged as to resemble a 

 giant spider. The crinkled petals that curl backward give the 

 flower a crape effect. The flower stem appears before the foliage 

 and is surmounted with a head composed of 6 or 8 beautiful spider- 

 like blooms. Very easy of culture. 35 cents each j 3 for 89 cents. 



Calla Lilies 



THE GODFREY CALLA LILY, "Devoniensis"— Snow-white 



and perfect in form. Blooms on very small plants, though it 

 attains to a very large size with very large flowers. Blooming 

 bulbs, 20 cents each; 3 for 55 cents. 

 GOLDEN YELLOW CALLA (Richardia Elliottiana)— A rich, 

 clear, lustrous golden-yellow color; the foliage is dark green 

 with a number of translucent creamy-white spots, which add 

 much to its beauty. Strong blooming bulbs, 50 cents each; 

 3 for $1.39. 



Hyacinthus Candicum (Semi-Hyacinth) 



Twenty to thirty white pendant bell-shaped flowers on stems 

 3 to 4 feet high. Blooms early to late fall. 20c each ; 3 for 50c. 



Planting of Caladiums 



The Book of 



BULBS 



By F. F. Rockwell. 



Here is the "last word" on 

 bulbs and how to grow them 

 in the garden. Pictures and 

 text show and tell just how to 

 make the most from bi-lbs in 

 your garden, both outdoors and 

 inside the home. Includes 

 peonies, dahlias, irises, gladiolus, 

 etc., as well as tulips, narcissus, 

 hyacinths, and other true 

 bulbs. Interesting and practi- 

 cal. 187 illustrations, 264 pages 



$3.00 



Caladiums 



(Fancy Leaved) — For conservatory or greenhouse; also suitable 

 for outdoors when weather has become warm, in partial shade 

 where protected from strong winds. 35 cents each; 3 for $1.00. 

 CALADIUM ESCULENTUM (Elephant's Ear)— As center- 

 pieces in flower beds or for specimens on the lawn, Caladiums 

 are fine. Do not plant outdoors until after May 1st, but to 

 get them in early growth, they may be started indoors. Large 

 bulbs. 25 cents each; 3 for 69 cents; postpaid. 



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Foundation Planting 

 of Hardy Shrubs 



Back Row: 



3 PHILADELPHUS VIRGINAL 



and 



2 SPIREA VAN HOUTTI. 



Front Row: 

 3 DUETZIA GRACILIS 

 and 

 3 SPIREA ANTHONY WATERER. 



11 PLANTS IN ALL £A JLO 



Enough for IO feet for only y^L*^ 



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Shady "Rock-Bed" Collection of HARDY PLANTS 



4 BEGONIA JEWEL (Hardy Begonia) $0.60 



3 AQUILEGIA— Long Spur 50 



3 ALYSSUM SAXATILE (Rock Madwort) 50 



3 ARABIS (Rock Cress) _ 50 



2 CERASTIUM (Snow in Summer). .20 



$2.30 



The "ROCKERY" in shaded positions in the 

 yard, on the lawn under trees, is an added beauty 

 to the landscape. 



To place this Selection within the reach of all we 

 make the "VERY SPECIAL OFFER" 

 The Shady "Rock-Bed" Collection «fe« Ofi 

 Fifteen Plants for »*•«»' 



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Sun Room Collection of 

 HOUSE LILIES 



The bulbs ahould have 3 months' rest each year. Potted in 

 rich soil, 4" pots with l /i bulb exposed above soil. Keep in light 

 window. To rest allow to drj gradually any time after blooming. 

 When repotting remove old soil. 



AMARYLLIS HYBRIDS $0.60 



AMARYLLIS EQUESTRE...... .35 



RED SPIDER LILY 35 



GODFREY CALLA LI LY .20 



Total Value _$1.50 



Four Lilies for $1 *38 Postpaid 



Order Collection Number 57. 



