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Caladium Esculentum (Elephant Ears).—One of the 
finest tropical plants which can be grown in the open 
air in the North. It can be made to prod-e ten to 
thirty leaves three to four feet long, and nearly as 
wide, on stalks four to six feet high. It is of easy cul- 
ture, the chief requisites being an unlimited supply of 
fertilizer and water. You cannot make the soil too 
rich or keep it too wet for this plant. Very effective 
for the flower border and for planting out upon the 
lawn. Each toc. Doz. $1.00. If sent by mail add 7c. 
for each bulb. 
GLADIOLUS 
These fine summer and fall flowering bulbs will pro- 
duce blooms which embrace every shade of color, and 
are marvels of beauty. Great improvements have been 
made in this flower during the past few years. They 
are of earliest culture and produce their brilliant spikes 
the first year. As soon in the spring as the ground is 
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sufficiently warm and dry, make plantings at intervals 
of two weeks during the spring months, whereby a suc- | 
cession of bloom will be had. In the fall the bulbs can 
be taken up and stored over winter in a dry place. 
Good Mixture of First-Class Bulbs, 15c. doz. $1.00 per 
100. By mail 30c. a dozen. 
Triumph Gladiolus—A distinct race of this match- 
less class of plants, originated in France, which for va- 
riety and exquisite beauty has never been equaled. The 
flowers are of a gigantic size and of a beautiful creamy 
white, slightly striped with lilac, small carmine blotch, 
shaded gold-yellow. The flowers are borne in great 
profusion all around the spike, forming a perfect bou- 
quet. Doz. 4oc. By mail 55c. 
Our Fancy Mixture.—A special strain of Gladioli, 
saved from the most beautiful French hybrid varieties. 
Each 3c. Doz. 25c. If sent by mail add 18c. postage 
Fine Mixed Gladioli—This mixture is composed of a 
splendid assortment of the finest varieties grown in a 
well-balanced mixture. We should recommend those 
wishing an ample supply for bouquets to plant a number 
of bulbs at intervals two weeks or more apart during 
the spring months. First size bulbs, sure to flower, in 
extra fine mixture. Doz. 15c. Per 100 $1.00. By mail 
I5c. a dozen postage. 
Groff’s New (Hybrids)—The mixture we offer is 
made up from the original and latest introduction of 
Mr. Groff, and comprises the widest range of colors 
possible, including shades of lilac, lavender and clem- 
atis, which hitherto have been practically unknown in 
Gladioli. The pink, red, scarlet, crimson and cerise 
shades are of the highest quality. The white, light and 
yellow shades are of the purest colors obtainable, 
relieved in many varieties by stains and blotches of 
most intense and decided contrast. The fluwers are of 
the largest size in their respective types and of good 
substance. The spikes are of correct form, with plants: 
of exceptional vigor and vitality. When the spikes are 
cut, the unopened flower buds open freely after the 
spikes are placed in vases containing a lit'': water. 
Price, 30c. per doz. By mail 45c. per dozen. 
New Excelsior Pearl 
Tuberose 
One of the most 
fragrant and most 
popular of the sum- 
mer flowering bulbs. 
May be started early 
in hotbeds or pots, 
or planted in open 
ground after the first 
day of May. Each 
2c. Doz. 20c. Per 
100 $1.00. If sent by 
mail add I5c. per 
doz. postage. 
VINE 
MADERIA 
Tuberous-rooted climber, with glossy green leaves 
and delightfully fragrant white blossoms. Sometimes 
called Mignonette Vine. It is of rapid growth, and 
from a few tubers vines will be produced sufficient to 
cover one side of a cottage in a single season. The 
tubers are tender, and must be protected from the frost 
during winter. Each 5c. Dozen Soc. If sent by mail 
add toc. per dozen for postage. 
No discounts, but the best values in dependable seeds 
