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J. Bolgiano & Son, Seedsmen, Baltimore, Md. 



Bolgiano's Excelsior Double Pearl 



Tuberoses 



Mailing Weight 1 Lb. per Doz. 5 Lhs. per 100 

 Parcel Post Bates, see Page 3 



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 admir- 

 able 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. 



IKAMMOTH BULBS 



Bolgiano's Mammoth Excelsior Dwarf 

 Pearl Tuberoses are a special selection which we 

 have perf.'cted 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: 5c each. oOc doz. 

 S2.7.5 per 100. 



First Size Bulbs. These are choice, selected 

 stock, frei- flowering, which are borne on long 

 stout stems, Tfiey are the kind that are ordinarily 

 sold for Mammoth bulbs. Prices: 3 for 12c, 30c 

 doz. S1.7.'> per 100. 



Seccnd Size Bulbs. All flowering, often sold 

 by so-called bargain stores under the name of 

 first-class. Prices: 6 for 12c. 20c doz. SI. 00 

 per 100. 



Double Herbaceous Paeony 



Fragrant Double Pear) Tuberoses 



Bolgiano's Fragrant Paeonies 



"QUEEN OF SPRING FLOWERS" 



The old-fashioned Pajony officinalis in our grandmothers garden, while still popular because of their early flower- 

 ing, have been ecUpsed by the wonderfully improved sorts introduced in recent years. They are the "Queen of Spring 

 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 

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

 duce during th'-ir flowering season a gorgeous effect not equalled 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. 



An important point to observe in the planting of Herbaceous Paeonies is not to plant 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 i Lb. Each Unnamed Paenoies to Color — All Double Flowering Parcel Post Rates, see Page 3 



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 Paeonies in Grinason, Red, White, Pink, Rose 

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



Calladium or Elephant Ears 



Calladium or Elephant Ears. (.>ne 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 w here it will obtain plenty of water and abundanceof rich compost. Foliage light green. When 

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

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



Large Flowering Cannas 



Ejiormous brilliant clusters of blooms borne on spikes above broad leaves 

 of green or bronze in tropical effect characterizes the Ganna 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 liberaUy, 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, SI. 00 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. 5c each, 50c doz. 



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

 this class. Strong compact flower spikes. Color currant red. 7c each. 

 75c doz. 



Chas. Henderson. 4 feet. Grim.son flowers. Good bedder. Roots 

 Winter well. 5c each, 50c doz. 



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



Tuberous Rooted Begonias 



Unexcelled for summer bedding, such as lawn beds and borders. They 

 should be grown more extensively than they now are, for they require no 

 more care than ordinary l)edding plants. They will thrive either in full sun- 

 shine or partial shade, but when fully exposed to the sun the beds naust be 

 kept moist. Single mixed colors 5c each. 4oc doz. Double mixed colors 

 7c each. 45c doz. Add 10c per doz. if to go by mail. 



Madeira Vine Roots 



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

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

 ery white flowers of delicious fragrance. Mammoth Roots 15c each. SI. 50 

 doz. Large roots 10c each. 81,00 doz. Small roots oc each, 50c doz. Add 

 10c per doz. if to go by mail. 



Mammoth 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: 12 inches in circumference, each 2,5c. S2.75 doz. 

 By mail add 15c per bulb. 



Extra Large Bulbs. 9 to 11 inches in circumference 15c each 

 doz. By mail add 10c per bulb. 



S1.50 

 ircumference 10c each. SI. 00 doz. 



Large Bulbs. 7 to 9 inches in 

 By mail add 7c per bulb. 



Small Bulbs. 5 to 7 inches in circumference 5c each. 50c doz. By 

 mail add 5c per bulb. 



Calladium or Elephant Ears 



