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Bolgiano's Excelsior Double Pearl 



Tuberoses 



Mailing Weight i Lb. per Doz. 7 Lbs. per 100 

 Parcel Post Rates, see Page 2 



One of the most fragrant and most popular 

 of the Summer flowering Bulbs. Easily recog- 

 nized by its fragrance and beautiful flower spikes, 

 which are borne on long stems, making it an admi- 

 rable cut-flower for house decorations. Plant in 

 open ground after the first day of May. If started 

 in pots and then transplanted to open ground can 

 be had much earlier. 



MAMMOTH BULBS 



Bolgiano's Mammoth Excelsior Dwarf 

 Pearl Tuberoses are a special selection which we 

 have perfected after years of reselecting and im- 

 proving. This Mammoth strain is positively the 

 highest type of Tuberoses. The kind to grow if 

 you desire prize blooms. Prices: 7c each. 70c 

 doz. $3.75 per 100. 



First Size Bulbs. These are choice, selected 

 stock, free flowering, which are borne on long 

 stout stems. They are the kind that are ordinarily 

 sold for Mammoth bulbs. Prices: 6c each. 60c 

 doz. $2.75 per 100. 



Second Size Bulbs. All flowering, often sold 

 by so-called bargain stores under the name of 

 first-class. Prices: 5c each. 50c doz. $2.50 per 

 100. 



Bolgiano's Fragrant Paeonies 



"QUEEN OF SPRING FLOWERS" 



The old-fashioned Paeonv officinalis in our grandmother's garden, while still popular because of their early flower- 

 ing, have been eclipsed by the wonderfully improved sorts introduced in recent years. They are the Queen or opnng 

 Flowers," and are well adapted for massing in beds, and particularly valuable for planting : in groups throughout the 

 perennial or shrubbery border, where their brilliant hues add attraction to all around. Their requirements are so 

 simple— a good, rich, deep soil, and an open, sunny position, which, however, is not absolutely necessary, as they thrive 

 almost equally as well in a partly shaded position, and a liberal supply of water during their growing season being 

 sufficient to give an abundance and wealth of flowers, which rival the finest Roses in coloring and fragrance, and pro- 

 duce during their flowering season a gorgeous effect not equaled by any other flower. They are perfectly hardy, 

 requiring no protection whatever, even in the most severe climate, and once planted increase in beauty each year. 



A n important point to observe in the planting of Herba ceous Paeonies is not to plapt too deep. The roots should 

 be placed so that the crowns are covered with 2 inches of soil. Too deep planting is a frequent cause of shy flowering. 

 Mailing Weight 1 Lb. Each Unnamed Paeonies to Color— All Double Flowering Parcel Post Bales see Page 2 



Our Paeonies to color you will find unsurpassed. They are fine, large flowers with rich colors, free bloomers. 

 The roots we offer are strong. Be sure and try them. We have these Pa?onies in Crimson, Bed, White, Pink, Hose 

 colors. Separate, 20c each. 3 for 50c. 



Calladium or Elephant Ears 



Calladium or Elephant Ears. One of the most effective plants in cultivation for the flower border bed or 

 for planting out on the lawn. It will grow in any garden soil, and is of the easiest culture. To obtain the best results 

 it should be planted where it will obtain plenty of water and abundance of rich compost. Foliage light green. When 

 full size it stands 6 feet high and bears immense leaves 3 to 4 feet long by 2M feet wide. Should not be planted in 

 the open until May 1st, but to get them in early growth can be started indoors. 



Double Herbaceous Paeony 



Fragrant Double Pearl Tuberoses 



Mammoth Calladium Bulbs 



These are particularly fine for center of beds, giving a beautiful effect 

 where Cannas and Scarlet Sage are planted on the outside borders. They 

 are only the choicest and most select bulbs, producing the most massive effect 

 with their foliage. Prices: Over 12 inches in circumference, each 30c. $3.00 

 doz. By mail add 15c per bulb. 



Extra Large Bulbs. 12 inches in circumference, 20c each. $2.00 doz. 

 By mail add 10c per bulb. 



Large Bulbs. 9 to 11 inches in circumference, 12c each. $1.25 doz- 

 By mail add 7c per bulb. 



Small Bulbs. 7 to 9Jinches in circumference, 6c each. 60c~doz. By 

 mail add 5c per bulb. ^_ t^,^ , 



Calladium or Elephant Ears 



Large Flowering Cannas 



DORMANT ROOTS— STRONG DIVISIONS OF TWO OR THREE EYES 



Enormous brilliant clusters of blooms borne on spikes above broad leaves 

 of green or bronze in tropical effect characterize the Canna Bed of today. 

 No other bedding plant will give the same uniform good results in our varied 

 and trying climate. No garden is complete, whether it be large or small, 

 without a Canna Bed. 



Culture. Cannas should be planted in good, rich garden soil, mixed with 

 half of old rotten stable manure, by the end of May, when danger from frost 

 is past. Water sparingly for first two weeks after planting. When growing 

 freely, water liberally. Set the plants about 18 inches apart each way, and 

 if more than one kind is used, be careful to plant the taller growing kinds in 

 the center and the dwarf ones along the edge. This applies to planting in beds. 



King Humbert. In this grand Canna we have a combination of the 

 highest type of flowers with the finest bronze foliage. Its flowers measure 

 6 inches in diameter, produced in gigantic trusses, a brilliant orange-scarlet 

 with bright red markings; foliage broad and massive, of a rich coppery-bronze; 

 5 feet. 10c each. $1.10 doz. 



Burbank. 5 feet. Green foliage. The flowers are gigantic in size. 

 Toward the inner part the petals show fine crimson spots; all the rest of the 

 flower is of a rich canary-yellow. 9c each. $1.00 doz. 



Egandale. 4 feet. Bronze foliage. Considered by experts the best in this 

 class. Strong compact flower spikes. Color currant red. 9c each. $1.00 doz. 



Charles Henderson. 4 feet. Crimson flowers. Good bedder. Roots 

 Winter well. 8c each. 90c doz. 



If to go by mail add 10c per doz. to any of the above for postage. 



Large Flowering Canna Plants 



After May 1st, we are in a position to supply any of the following varieties 

 of Cannas in good, strong, well-developed plants: 

 King Humbert. 10c each. $1.10 doz. 

 Burbank. 9c each. $1.00 doz. 

 Egandale. 9c each. $1.00 doz. 

 Charles Henderson. 8c each. 90c doz. 

 If to go by mail add 5c per root. Canna Plants carry better by express. 



Madeira Vine Roots 



An old-fashioned popular vine, covering a large space in a short time. 

 Fleshy heart-shaped leaves of a light green, and numerous racemes of feath- 

 ery white flowers of delicious fragrance. Mammoth Boots 15c each. $1.50 

 doz. Large roots 10c each. $1.00 doz. Add 10c per doz. if to gc by mail. 



