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



BULBS AND ROOTS 



GIANT ORCHID FLOWERED CANNAS 



CITY OF PORTLAND. 314 h. 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. 15c each; SI. 50 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. 

 6c each; 60c per doz. 



Flowers of, golden yellow, thickly dotted 



Gladiolus. Chicago White 



LE MARECHAL FOCH. 



Popular florist variety, most profitable for cut flower use. Slight 



deeper pink than America, and much larger. 

 5c ea.; 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 



HERADA 



Pure Mauve, large well formed spike. One of the most beautiful 

 gladioli. 6c ea.; 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 



FINEST MIXED GLADIOLUS 



Large size bulbs of all the leading varieties, selected to give 

 the most harmonious color scheme of a'l the most desirable sorts. 

 35c per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 



MONTBRETIAS 



These beautiful bulbous plants are rapidly coming into favor with 

 florists and gardeners generally. They are somewhat like gladiola in 

 nature and growth, but produce three or four graceful flower stalks to 

 each bulb. Our mixture contains a wide range of shades from yellow 

 to orange-red. 7 5c per doz.; $5.50 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 

 ength 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 sized bulbs, 10c each; $1.00 

 per doz. Add postage. Special price on quantities. 



EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBEROSE. 



One of the most fragiant and most popular of the summer 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.; $3.00 per 100. 



PEONY. 



This old-fashioned flower is still considered the Queen of spring 

 flowers. They are perfectly hardy, requiring no protection and once 

 planted increase in beauty each year. All leading varieties," 2 to 6 

 eyes, 30c to 50c each. 



crimson. 



GOLDEN GATE. 4 feet. The flowers open almost pure gold but soon become 

 richly rayed with orange crimson and apricot centering to the throat. 6c each; 

 60c per doz. 



YELLOW KING HUMBERT. 4 feet. Like King Humbert in habit of growth 

 and flowering, green leaves and golden yellow flowers, blotched red. 10c each; 

 $1.00 per doz. 



MADAM CROZY. 3K feet Flowers brilliant vermilion scarlet, with narrow 

 edge of bright golden yellow. 7c each; 75c 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 beautilul. 10c 

 each; §1.00 per doz. 



METEOR. 4J^ feet. Deep dazzling crimson flowers, produced in mammoth 

 clusters. Foliage green. One of the best crimson cannas. 10c each; $1.00 per doz. 



STARTED CANNAS. 



Fresh daily in all leading varieties. 2 for 25c; $1.25 per doz. 



GLADIOLUS 



Large, Sound Bulbs, Sure to Bloom. V/ 2 inches and up in diameter 



SCHWABEN. The best yellow. Very popular. 5c each; 45c per doz; $3.00 



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.; S2.50 per 100. 



CHICAGO WHITE. White, with lavender marking in throat. 5c each; 45c 



per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 



HALLEY. Delicate salmon pink, very effective. 4c each; 40c per doz.; $2.75 



per 100. 



MRS. FRANCIS KING. Brilliant vermilion scarlet, very popular. 50c per 



doz., $3.50 per 100. 



NIAGARA. Delightful cream yellow, splashed with carmine. 



6c each; 60c per doz., $4.00 per 100. 



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 

 on lower petals. 5c each; 45c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 



As early as Halley. 



Caladium or Elephants Ear. 



