Caladium Esculentum. (Elephant Ears).— One of the 

 finest tropical plants which can be grown in the open air in 

 the North. It can be made to produce ten to thirty leaves 

 three to four feet long, and nearly as wide, on stalks four 

 to six feet high. It is of easy culture, the chief requisites 

 being an unlimited supply of fertilizer and water. You 

 cannot make the soil too rich or keep it to wet for this 

 plant. Very effective for the flower border and for planting 

 out upon the lawn. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00. If sent by 

 mail, add 7c. for each bulb. 



These fine summer and fall flowering bulbs will produce 

 blooms which embrace every shade of color, and are mar- 

 vels of beauty. Great improvements have been made in 

 this flower during the past few years. They are of earliest 

 culture and produce their brilliant spikes the first year. As 



soon in the spring as the ground is sufficiently warm and 

 dry, make plantings at intervals of two weeks during the 

 spring months, whereby a succession of bloom will be had. 

 In the fall the bulbs can be taken up and stored over win- 

 ter in a dry place. Good Mixture of First-Class Bulbs, 15c. 

 doz.; $1.00 per 100. By mail 30c. a dozen. 



Triumph Gladiolus. — A distinct race of this matchless 

 class of plants, originated in France, which for variety and 

 exquisite beauty has never been equalled. The flowers are 

 of a gigantic size and of a beautiful creamy-white, slightly 

 striped with lilac, small carmine blotch, shaded gold- 

 yellow. The flowers are borne in great profusion all around 

 the spike, forming a perfect bouquet. Doz., 40c. 



Our Fancy Mixture. — A special strain of Gladioli, saved 

 from the most beautiful French hybrid varieties. Each, 

 3c; doz., 25c If sent by mail add 18c postage. 



Fine Mixed Gladioli. — This mixture is composed of a 

 splendid assortment of the finest varieties grown in a well- 

 balanced mixture. We should recommend those wishing 

 an ample supply for bouquets to plant a number of bulbs at 

 intervals two weeks or more apart during the spring months. 

 First size bulbs, sure to flower, in extra fine mixture. 

 Doz., 15c; per 100, $1.00. By mail 15c a dozen postage. 



Groff's New (Hybrids). — The mixture we offer is made 

 up from the original and latest introductions of Mr. Groff, 

 and comprises the widest range of colors possible, includ- 

 ing shades of lilac, lavender and clematis, which hitherto 

 have been practically unknown in Gladioli. The pink, red, 

 scarlet, crimson and cerise shades are of the highest qual- 

 ity. The white, light and yellow shades are of the purest 

 colors obtainable, relieved in many varieties by stains and 

 blotches of most intense and decided contrast. The flowers 

 are of the largest size in their respective types and of good 

 substance. The spikes are of correct form, with plants of 

 exceptional vigor and vitality. When the spikes are cut, 

 the unopened flower buds open freely after the spikes are 

 placed in vases containing a little water. Price, 30c per 

 doz. By mail 45c per dozen. 



New Excelsior Pearl 



One of the most 

 fragrant and most 

 popular of the sum- 

 mer flowering bulbs. 

 May be started early 

 in hot-beds or pots, 

 or planted in open 

 ground after the first 

 day of May. Each 

 2c; doz., 20c; per 

 100,$1.00. If sent by 

 mail add 15c per doz., 

 postage. 



Maderiai Viee e 



Tuberous-rooted climber, with glossy green leaves and 

 delightfully fragrant white blossoms. Sometimes called 

 Mignonette Vine. It is of rapid growth, and from a few 

 tubers vines will be produced sufficient to cover one side of 

 a cottage in a single season. The tubers are tender, and 

 must be protected from the frost during winter. Each, 5c; 

 doz., 50c 



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