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J. MANNS & CO.’S SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS AND ROOTS. 
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 380 to 10 leaves 
83to4feet 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., $1.00. If sent by mail, add 
7c. for each bulb. 
Gladiolus. 
| plants of exceptional vigor and vitality. 
Triumph Gladiolus.—A distinct race of 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 born 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. 
Kach, 38c.; 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 introduct ons 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 
aud 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 ° 
When the spikes 
| are cut the unopened flower-buds open freely after the 
| ering in pots during the summer. 
spikes are placed in vases containing a little water. 
Price, 
30c. per doz. ane oe 
Oxalis (Dieppi)—Handsome clover-like foliage; white 
flowers; 12 for 10c.; 25 for 15c.; 50 for 25c.; 100 for 40c. 
Oxalis (Lasandria).—Beautifully cut foliage; rosy- 
pink flowers; grows taller than Dieppi. 12 for 10c.; 25 for 
15c.; 50 for 2ec.; 100 for 40c. 
Gloxinias. 
This beautiful tropical flower is easily grown for flow- 
Plants from bulbs will 
| come into bloom more quickly than from seed. 
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 firstyear. 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 adry place. Good mixture of first-class bulbs, 15c. 
doz.; $1.00 per 100. 
Gloxinia (Crassifolia grandiflora erecta) —Grand large 
flowers, stiffly erect on long stems. Mixed colors, 12c. 
| each; 3 for 30c.; 6 for 50c. 
Gloxinia (Tigered and Spotted, Mixed).—Flowers 
beautifully tigered or spotted in contrasting shades. 12c. 
each; 3 for 30c.; 6 for 50c. 
New Excelsior Pearl 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 iu open 
ground after the first 
day of May. Each, 
2c.; doz., 20c,; per 
100, $1.00. 
Madeira Vine. 
Tuberous - rooted 
climber, with glossy 
green leaves and delightfully fragrant 
white blossoins. Sometimes called 
; Mighonette Vine. It is of rapid growth, 
and from a few tubers vines will be produced sufficient to 
cover one side of a cottage ina single season. The tubers 
are tender, and must be protected from the frost during 
winter. Each, 5c.; doz., 50c. 
