ELEPHANT EARS 



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 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 ioc. Doz. $i.oq. 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 



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. 40c. 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 

 15c. 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 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 HtMe 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 15c. per 

 doz. postage. 



MADERIA 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. Dozen 50c. If sent by mail 

 add ioc. per dozen for postage. 



