42 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
BULBS AND ROOTS 
Bulbs and Roots for Spring Planting 
New Giant Orchid Flowered Cannas 
CITY OF PORTLAND. 314 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. CONRAD. 4 feet. The grandest salmon 
pink in existence. Magnificent heads of perfectly formed 
flowers of great size and wonderful substance. 10c each; 
$1.00 per doz. 
AUSTRIA. 414 feet. Pure canary yellow with crimson spots 
in the center of the two inside petals. 5c each; 50c per doz. 
FLORENCE VAUGHAN. 4 feet. Flowers of golden yellow, 
thickly dotted 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, and produces golden 
yellow flowers, blotched red. 8c each; 80c¢ per doz. 
MADAM CROZY. 3% feet. Flowers brilliant vermilion 
searlet, with narrow edge of bright golden yellow. 5e¢ each; 
50c per doz. 
EUREKA. 4 feet. The best white Canna for all purpos 
The large substantial flowers are very freely produted oe 
strong, vigorous plants. 8c each; 80c per doz. 
CHAS. HENDERSON. 4 feet. 'Brilliant crimson scarlet 
with flame yellow throat. 5c each; 50c per doz. 
THE PRESIDENT. 4 feet. This canna is superior to any 
other red variety in the quality of bloom. Color rich glow- 
ing scarlet and immense firm flowers are produced on 
strong erect stalks well above the large, rich green foliage. 
The foliage is entirely free from disease. 15¢ each; $1.50 
per doz- 
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 mar- 
gined at the base. A combination of leaf and blossom 
incomparably beautiful. 8c each; 80¢ per doz. 
STARTED CANNAS. 
Fresh daily in all leading varieties. 2 for 25c; $1.25 per doz. 
Gladiolus 
Large, Sound Bulbs, Sure te Bloom. 
AMERICA. Beautiful soft flesh pink; one of the best for 
eutting or bedding. 60c¢ per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
AUGUSTA. Pure white, with blue anthers, lovely and very 
useful. 7e each; 70c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
BARON J. HULOT. Rich royal violet blue; full round 
flower. 12c each; $1.20 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. 
CHICAGO WHITE. White, with lavender marking in throat. 
7c each; 70c per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
HALLEY. Delicate salmon pink, very effective. 
70c per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
MRS. FRANCIS KING. Brilliant vermilion scarlet, very 
popular. 
7c each; 
60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
Peonies. 
Cannas. 
NIAGARA. Delightful cream yellow, splashed with carmine. 
7e each; 70c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
PANAMA. Rich salmon pink, one of the best. 
70c per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
PEACE. Grand large white flower, with pale violet feath- 
ering on lower petals. 7c each; 70¢ per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
PINK BEAUTY. Fine dark rose, with velvet blotch, very 
early. Te each; 70c per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
FINEST MIXED. 
Large size bulbs of all the leading varieties, selected to 
give the most harmonious color scheme of all the most de- 
sirable sorts. 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 160. 
7e each; 
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. 15¢ each; $1.50 per 
doz. Add postage. 
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 of May. Extra 
large size bulbs, 5c each; 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100. Medium 
size, 30¢ per doz.: $2. 25 per 100. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIA. 
Excellent for bedding and well adapted to window or con- 
servatory culture, thriving best in partial shade. Single or 
double mixed, 10c each; $1.00 per doz. 
HARDY PHLOX. 
These perennials are very useful and beautiful in borders 
and for cutting. They succeed in almost any soil enriched 
with manure and should be watered freely in dry weather. 
Strong roots, separate colers, 15c each; $1.75 per doz. 
PEONY. 
This old-fashioned flower is still considered the Queen of 
spring flowers. They are perfectly hardy, requiring no pro- 
tection and once planted increase in beauty each year. All 
leading varieties, 2 to 5 eyes, 30c to 50c each. Send for list. 
