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| Many gardeners who have enjoyed the gay pageant of Spring Summer i hie Bulbs thrive in a medium rich soil, where a 
Bulbous Flowers, will welcome the group offered here. It is a fasci- fair amount of moisture can be provided during the flowering period. 
nating ensemble, ranging from the extreme daintiness of the They also enjoy direct sunshine. In the latitude of New York, they 
Zephranthes, or Fairy Lily, to the bizarre brilliance of the Tigridia, should be planted about April 15th. As these are not hardy in this 
or Shell Flower, and the pure gold of the Calla Elliotiana. The latitude, the bulbs should be lifted in the autumn after the tops have 
flowering period of this group ranges from June to September. been killed by frost. The bulbs may be saved from year to year. 
OBTAINABLE FROM FEBRUARY IST TO MAY 15TH 
CALLA (Elliotiana) 
The yellow Calla; large, rich deep golden 
flowers often 4 to 5 inches across at the mouth; 
habit of growth and foliage like the old favorite 
white Calla excepting the leaves of Elliotiana 
are spotted with white. 
Dry bulbs. Price, 50¢ each; $5.00 doz.; 
$37.50 per 100 
CINNAMON VINE 
A beautiful, hardy climber for anything on 
which the vines can twine; it grows from 15 to 
30 feet high, and when established the vines 
attain a much greater length. The leaves are 
green, thick and glossy, always clean, healthy 
and free from insects. The white flowers, while 
insignificant, emit a delightful cinnamon-like per- 
fume. The roots are quite hardy and, although 
the stems die down in winter, the vines shoot up 
with great rapidity in the spring. 
Price, extra large, 2-year-old roots, 30c each; 
$3.00 doz. 
CHLIDANTHUS FRAGRANS 
(The Fragrant Lily) 
Of South American origin: it is a valuable 
addition to our summer flowering bulbous plants. 
The plant attains a height of about 1 foot, and 
the delightfully sweet scented golden yellow min- 
iature Lilies are held well above the foliage. 
Also adopted for pot culture. 
Price, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 
MADEIRA VINE 
The old favorite, “Climbing Mignonette,” so 
much prized for porches and arbors on account 
of its rapid growth and freedom from insects. 
Thick, glossy leaves, and long, hanging stems 
of feathery, fragrant white flowers. The tubers 
we offer are selected large size. 
Price, 20c each; $2.00 doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
PERUVIAN DAFFODIL 
Ismene Calathina 
Handsome clusters of large, very striking, 
fragrant pearly white flowers. Bulbs should be 
planted out in May. They will then commence 
flowering in July. It is also admirably adapted 
for pot culture. 
Price, 50c each; 25: 00 doz. 
Follow the Saneaat of Stas Bulbous Fiswers \w ith 
Bulbs,’’ tells how easy it is to grow this brilliant group i 
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mn any garden, what a boon they are to ane belated gardener. 
SUMMER HYACINTH, (Hyacinthus Candicans (Galtonia) 
A luxuriant-growing, summer-flowering plant, spreading 2 to 3 feet, throwing spikes 
4 to 5 feet in height, each bearing 20 to 30 large, white, bell-shaped flowers, splendid for 
groups. If planted in the center of beds of scarlet Gladiolus, the effect is magnificent. 
Price, 25¢ each: $2.50 doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
MONTBRETIA 
The Montbretia is one of the most floriferous 
and showy of summer flowering bulbous plants, 
producing in great numbers graceful spikes 8 to 
12 inches long, each spike bearing from 18 to 30 
exceedingly showy, star-shaped flowers, 12 to 
2 inches across, 
Fire King. Large flowers of a glowing scarlet 
red; decidedly one of the most beautiful. 
Price, 15¢ each; $1.50 doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
Golden West. Produces tall, branching spikes 
and large, well-open flowers of a most beautiful 
pure golden yellow, without the least spot of 
shade; strong grower. 
Price, 15¢ each; $1.50 doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
His Majesty. A’ glorious variety, flowers meas- 
uring 4 inches or more across, very broad petalled, 
deep velvety scarlet shading down to gold, re- 
verse of petals dark crimson. 
Price, 25¢ each; $2.50 doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
Lady Hamilton. Very floriferous yellow; the 
center is suffused with a ray of rose apricot; 
strong grower; fine and distinct. 
Price, 20c each; $2.00 doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Lord Nelson. Deep orange-scarlet, externally crim- 
son, eye yellow; large flower, very beautiful; the 
stems cre dark, much branched and 31% ft. high. 
Price, 20¢ each; $2.00 doz. $15.00 per 100. 
Rosea. Bright salmon rose; distinct. 
Price, 15¢ each; $1.50 doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
Mixed Hybrids. Containing a fine assortment of 
yellow, orange and scarlet shades. 
Price, 12¢ each; $1.25 doz.: $9.00 per 100. 
Six Bulbs of a variety sold at the Dozen Rate. 
25 at the Hundred Rate. 
GARDEN LILIES © 
By Alan and Esther MacNeil 
Easy-to-follow instructions for successful lily cul- 
ture. Describes type of soil (an important factor) 
method of planting and cultivation; natural haz- - 
ards, pests and diseases, with most approved 
control recommendations. Comprehensive list of 
garden lilies with descriptions and cultural in- 
formation of each. One color plate and 32 pages 
half-tones 
ummer Flowering Bulbs. Our pamphlet, "’Summer Flowering 1 
on MONTBRETIAS | 
