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J. MANNS & GO'S SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS AND ROOTS. 



Slephant Sars. 



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 produce 30 to 10 leaves 

 3 to 4 feet long, and nearly as wide on stalks 4 to 6 feet 

 high. Itiis of easy culture, 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, 10c. ; doz., $1.00. If sent by mail, add 7c. 

 for each bulb. 



Qladiolus, 



These fine summer and fall flowering bulbs will produce 

 blooms which embrace every shade of color, and are mar- 

 vels 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 sufficiently warm and 

 dry, make plantings at intervals of two weeks during the 

 spring months, whereby a succession of bloom will be had. 

 In the fall the bulbs can be taken up and stored over win- 

 ter in a dry place. Good mixture of first-class bulbs, 16c. 

 doz.; $1.00 per ICO. 



Triumph Gladiolus.—Adistinctraceof this match- 

 less class of plants, originated in France, which for variety 

 and exquisite beauty has never been equalled. 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 bouquet. Doz., 40c. 



Our Fancy Mixture. — A special strain of Gladioli, 

 saved from the most beautiful French hybrid varieties. 

 Each, 3c.; doz., 25c. 



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 wish- 

 ing 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 mix- 

 ture. Per Doz., 15c.; per 100, $1.00. 



Groff's New [Hybrids). — The mixture we offer is 

 made up from the original and latest introductions of Mr. ■ 

 Groff , and comprises the widest range of color possible, in- 

 cluding shades of lilac, lavender and clematis, which hith- 

 erto 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 

 flowers 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 little water. Price, 

 30c. per doz. 



//(SW S^celsior Pearl J'uberose. 



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. 



lY^adeira Vine, 



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.; 

 doz.,^50c. 



