42 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
BULBS AND ROOTS 
BULBS AND ROOTS for Spring Planting 
Gladiolus, Chicago White 
FINEST MIXED GLADIOLUS 
GIANT ORCHID FLOWERED CANNAS 
CITY OF PORTLAND. 31 ft. pink. Flowers of largest size borne on heavy 
trusses. A glowing shade of pink. The foliage is substantial and strong, of rich 
green color and free from defects. 10c each; $1.00 per dozen. 
MRS. ALFRED F. CONARD. 4 feet. The grandest salmon pink in existence. 
Magnificent heads of perfectly formed flowers of great size and wonderful sub- 
stance. 10c each; $1.00 per doz. 
FLORENCE VAUGHAN. 4 feet. 
crimson. 5c each; 50c per doz. 
GOLDEN GATE. 4 feet. The flowers open almost pure gold but soon become 
richly rayed with orange crimson and apricot centering to the throat. 5c each; 
50c per doz. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. 4 feet. Like King Humbert in habit of growth 
and flowering, green leaves and golden yellow flowers, blotched red. 7c each; 
75c per doz. 
MADAM CROZY. 314 feet 
edge of bright golden yellow. 5c each; 50c per doz. 
EUREKA. 4 feet. The best white Canna for all purposes. The large substan- 
tial flowers are very freely produced on strong, vigorous plants. 7c each; 75c 
per doz. . 
APRICOT. 4 feet. Buff yellow base overspread with salmon-pink, making a 
mass effect of rich apricot. 10c each; $1.00 per dozen. 
KING HUMBERT. 4 feet. This is the grandest canna ever offered. The large 
heart-shaped leaves are purple brown over bronze. The plants are crowned with 
immense heads of orchid-like, velvety orange scarlet, rose-tinted, and margined 
at the base. A combination of leaf and blossom incomparably beautitul. 7c 
each; 75c per doz. te 
METEOR. 434 feet. Deep dazzling crimson flowers, produced in mammoth 
clusters. Foliage green. One of the best crimson cannas. 7c each; 75c per doz. 
STARTED CANNAS. 
Fresh daily in all leading varieties. 2 for 25c; $1.25 per doz. 
GLADIOLUS 
Large, Sound Bulbs, Sure to Bloom. 
SCHWABEN. The best yellow. 
per 100. 
MRS. FRANK PENDLETON. Most exquisite salmon pink with blood-red 
blotch. Vigorous grower. 6c each; 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
AMERICA. Beautiful soft flesh pink: one of the best for cutting or bedding. 
35c per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 
BARON J. HULOT. Rich royal violet blue; full round flower. 
90c per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
CHICAGO WHITE. White, with lavender marking in throat. 
per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
HALLEY. Delicate salmon pink, very effective. 
per 100. 
MRS. FRANCIS KING. Brilliant vermilion scarlet, very popular. 
doz., $3.50 per 100. 
NIAGARA. Delightful cream yellow, splashed with carmine. 
6c each; 65c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
Flowers of golden yellow, thickly dotted 
Flowers brilliant vermilion scarlet, with narrow 
1/, inches and up in diameter 
Very popular. 5c each; 45c per doz; $3.00 
8c each; 
5c each; 45c 
4c each; 40c per doz.; $2.75 
50c per 
Large size bulbs of all the leading varieties, selected to give 
the most harmonious color scheme of all the most desirable sorts. 
35c per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 
CALADIUM{ESCULENTUM or ELEPHANT’S EAR. 
These are very effective either as single plants on the lawn, 
in beds, or along the edges of a pond or stream. The leaves often 
attain a length of 36 inches. Bulbs can be kept over winter and 
used year after year by storing them in dry sand. Large bulbs, 3 
to 4 inches in diameter. 15c each; $1.50 per doz. Medium 
size bulbs, 10c each; $1.00 per doz. Add postage. Special 
price on quantities. 
EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBEROSE. 
One of the most fragrant and most popular of the summer flowering 
May be started early in hotbeds or pots, or planted in open 
Extra large size bulbs, 5c each; 
bulbs. 
ground after the first of May. 
50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIA. 
Excellent for bedding and well adapted to window or conserva- 
i Single or double mixed, 
tory culture, thriving best in partial shade. 
2 inches and up in diameter. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 
HARDY PHLOX. 
These perennials are very useful and beautiful in borders and for 
cutting. They succeed in almost any soil enriched with manuie and 
Strong roots, separate 
should be watered freely in dry weather. 
colors, 15c each; $1.75 per doz. 
PEONY. 
This old-fashioned flower is still considered the Queen of spring 
They are perfectly hardy, requiring no protection and once 
All leading varieties, 2 to 5 
flowers. | ‘ 
planted increase in beauty each year. 
eyes, 30c to 50c each. 
PANAMA. Rich salmon pink, one of the best. 5c each; 45c 
per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
PEACE. Grand large white flower, with pale violet feathering 
5c each; 45c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
on lower petals. 
