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CANNAS. 



Kolbusla. — Well-known and one of the most effective 

 of all dark-leaved varieties, although not a large flowering 

 sort, it is valued on account of its luxuriant foliage, making 

 it desirable in sub-tropical gardening, where rich foliage 

 effects are wanted. It is a strong, vigorous grower, its im- 

 mense dark bronze leaves are 12 to 18 inches wide and 30 to 

 36 inches long. We have a fine lot of roots of this "old 

 reliable." Each, 3c.; doz., 30c. 



DOUBLE DAHLIAS. 



Field-Grown Roots of Clioicest Double 

 Dahlias.— The Double-Flowered Dahlia is one of the 

 most popular Fall flowers, and from strong field-grown 

 roots fine flowers may be had the first season much earlier 

 than from the plants grown from seed. Planted in rich, 

 light, warm soil they start quickly into growth and make 

 fine strong plants. 



Best Mixed Double Dahlias.— These are finest 

 field-grown and well-ripened roots in mixture without 

 names, but all extra choice double flowers of many dis- 

 tinct colors and shadings. We offer these best mixed 

 or separate colors double dahlia roots at 10 each; 3 for 25c. 



TUBEROSE. 



One of the most 

 fragrant and most 

 popular of the Sum- 

 mer flowering bulbs, 

 may be started early 

 in hot-beds or pots, 

 or planted in open 

 ground after the first 

 day of May. Each, 

 2c.; doz., 20c.; per 

 100, $1.00. 



Madeira Vine. 



Tuberovis -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 frost during Winter. Each, 5c.; 

 doz., 50c. 



ELEPHANT EARS. 



Caladium Esculeu- 

 tuiii (Elephant's Ears). — 

 One of the finest tropical 

 plants which can be grown 

 ^^g^gj_^^^^^ in the open 



^^a^^^P'^W'j air in the 

 --=^-- '<^^^^^^ North. It 



'^^^i-^2^!^^^^*^~^ can be made 



to produce 3 to 10 leaves 3 to 4 feet long, and nearly as wide 

 on stalks 4 to 6 feet high. It is 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., fl.OO. 

 If sent bv mail, add 7c. for each bulb. 



GLADIOLUS. 



These fine vSummer and Fall Flowing 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 j'ears. They are of ear- 

 liest culture and produce their brilliant spikes the first year. 

 As soon in the Spring as the ground issufiiciently warmand 

 dry, make plantings at intervals of two weeks daring 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, 15c. 

 doz.;$1.00 per 100. 



Our Fancy Mixtue. — A special strain of Gladioli, 

 saved from the most beautiful French hybrid varieties 

 3c.; doz., 25c. 





Triumph. — A distinct race of this matchless 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 born in great profusion all around the 

 spike, forming a perfect bouquet. Each, 25c. 



