BULBS AND ROOTS 



J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 



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PEONY FLOWERED 



The flowers of this type are semi-double, the petals being twisted and 



curled, somewhat resembling the semi-double peony. 



MRS. CHARLES L. SEYBOLD. Distinct bright crimson pink, each 



oetal tipped with white. Strikingly beautiful variety. 20c ea. 



HONORABLE R. L. BORDEN. Large; distinct, rich golden bronze- 

 One of the finest of recent introduction. 25c each. 



SHOW DAHLIAS 



This type produces large fine shaped flowers with plain petals showing 

 solid colors or sometimes two or more shades of the same color; petals 

 olten tinted with beautiful harmonious shades. Usually very free-flower 

 ering. 



A. D. LIVONI. Blush shell pink. 20c each. 

 BLACK DIAMOND. Purple garnet, shading black. 20c each. 

 JEAN KERR. Pure white. Foremost garden and cut flower variety 

 compact, stocky growth; free flowering. 25c each. 



VIVIAN. A constant bloomer; white, heavily overlaid strawberry red 

 35c each. 

 ZEBRA. Pearl white, edged with deep pink. 20c each. 



Plant Stakes for Dahlias — See page 57. 



DAHLIA SEED 



Very satisfactory results are obtained from seed pla nted early indoors 

 and transplanted permanently in May or June. With proper care the 

 plants will bloom the same year. (See page 40). 



HARDY OUTDOOR LILIES 



The royal splendor and rare loveliness of the Lily make it a glorious 

 possession in any garden. 



Plant lilies in a cool location where they will receive ample moisture and 

 yet have sufficient drainage to prevent the bulbs from decaying. 



The following species have been selected for their ease of cultivation and 

 adaptability to climatic conditions in the vicinity of Baltimore. 

 AURATUM (Gold Banded Japanese Lily) 



One of the most beautiful and popular varieties in cultivation. The 

 very fragrant large flowers are ivory white, spotted with crimson and 

 marked with a clear gold band through the center of each petal. Auratum 

 may be planted in the fall or spuing and grows from 3 to 5 feet tall and 

 begins blooming in July or Early August. 



Mammoth bulbs, 35c ea.; $3.50 per doz. 



REGALE (Mynophyllum) 



Coming from China, this extremely hard, and yet excellent variety 

 for forcing has rapidly become a favorite and is predicted to soon become 

 ■the most popular Easter Lily. The flowers are white, shading to yellow 

 in the center, with a pink tinge on the outer edges. Delightfully fragrant, 

 blooms outdoors in July, they grow 3 to 4 feet. 

 50c ea.; S5.00 per doz. 



Hardy German Irises 



Auratum 



SPECIOSUM RUBRUM 



Especially valuable as a cut flower, its heavy substance 

 making it a good keeper. Flowes are white spotted with 

 red. 25c ea; $3.50 pr doz.; $2.00 per 100. 

 TIGRINUM FLORA PLENO (The Double Tiger Lily) 



Producing a great number of double orange-colored 

 blooms, spotted with black, and grows from 4 to 6 feet in 

 height. 25c ea.; $2.50 per doz. 



TIGRINUM SPLENDENS (Single) 



The most beautiful of the Tiger Lilies, orange-red spotted 

 purple-black. Very hardy. Bears 8 to 20 blooms when well 

 established. 25c ea.; $2.50 per doz. 

 AMARYLLIS 

 Giant American Hybrids 



The most desirable type of Amaryllis, especially beauti- 

 ful and easily managed in the amateur's window or con- 

 servatory, produces from four to six gigantic blooms of 

 perfect form. 50c ea.; $5.00 per doz. 



TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS 



Especially adapted to window or conservatory culture. 

 We offer bulbs produced from the best seed strains, largest 

 size 2 inches and up in diameter. Scarlet, pink, yellow. 

 Single or double. 25c ea.; $2.50 per doz. 



HARDY IRISES 



The wonderfully colored dainty blooms of the Iris are 

 marvelously formed and are considered by many to be the 

 most beautiful of all our hardy plants. Coming into bloom 

 in May. and June they give an abundance of brilliant color 

 in the hardy border and may also be used as cut flowers. 

 They thrive luxuriantly in almost any soil, requiring only a 

 generous supply of sunshine, plenty of moisture when 

 blooming, and sufficient drainage. After the blooming 

 period the foliage remains green, making it particularly 

 desirable for hardy beds and borders. 



GERMANIA 



JEAN D'ARC. The predominating cblor of both the 

 standard and falls is pure white and the edges show a deli- 

 cate penciling of light blue. A lovely flower carried on 

 long and stocky stems. 15c ea.; 3 for 40c; $1.25 per doz. 

 KING OF IRIS. The standards a clear lemon color, falls 

 deep satiny-brown with a broad border of golden yellow. 

 A striking variety 2 feet high. lOcea.; $1.00 per doz. 

 PARISENSIS. The fine blue standard harmonizes well 

 with the deeper blue falls. The flowers are large and are 

 borne very early. The free-blooming habit has made it a 

 great favorite. 10c ea.; $1.00 per doz. 



JAPANESE 



GOLD BOUND. Beautiful double pure white, with 

 cream shade radiating from the gold banded center. 

 KOKI-NO-IRO. Rich violet purple with yellow ceuter 

 and white veins. Most brilliant iris. 6 petals. 

 UCHIU. Crimson-purple, white veined. 



Above varieties. 30c ea.; $3.00 per doz. 



MIXED JAPANESE IRISIS. Many varieties. 20c 

 ea.; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



