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Summer Flowering Bulbs 



Shown in Colors on page 47 



Ma,ny gardeners who have enjoyed the gay pageant of Spring Bulbous Flowers, 

 will welcome the group offered here. It is a fascinating ensemble, ranging from 

 the extreme daintiness of the Zephranthes, or Fairy Lily, to the bizarre brilliance 

 of the Tigridia, or Shell Flower, and the pure gold of the Calla Elliotiana. The 

 flowering period of this group ranges from June to September. 



Summer Flowering Bulbs thrive in a medium rich soil, where a fair amount of 



1. CALLA (Elliotiana) 4, 



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: 35c each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 100. 



moisture can be provided during the flowering period. They also enjoy direct 

 sunshine. In the latitude of New York, they should be planted after May 1st, 

 and in the autumn the bulbs should be lifted after the tops have been killed by 

 frost. The bulbs may be saved from year to year. 

 Obtainable from February 1st to June 1st. 



2. HYACINTHUS (Candicans) 



A luxuriant-growing, summer-flowering plant, spread- 

 ing 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: 15c each; $1.50 doz.; $12.00 100. I 



3. 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 one foot, and the 

 delightfully sweet scented golden yellow miniature 

 Lilies are held well above the foliage. It is also 

 well adapted for pot culture. 

 Price: 25c each; $2.50 doz.; $18.00 100. 



ISMENE CALATHINA 



(Peruvian Daffodil) 



Handsome clusters of large, very striking, fragrant, 

 pearly white flowers. Bulbs should be kept warm 

 and dry and planted out in the middle of May. 

 They will then commence flowering in July. It 

 is also admirably adapted for pot culture. 

 Price: 25c each; $2.50 doz. 



5. MONTBRETIA 



One of the most floriferous and showy of summer- 

 flowering bulbous plants, producing in great num- 

 bers, graceful spikes 8 to 12 inches long, each spike 

 bearing from 18 to 30 exceedingly showy, star- 

 shaped flowers, IK to 2 inches across. Mixed 

 Hybrids. Containing a fine assortment of yellow 

 orange and scarlet shades. 

 Price: 8c each; 80c doz.; $6.00 100. 





PRICES 





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$1.25 



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2A — Three bulbs of each . 



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6. TIGRIDIA (Shell Flowers) 



Extremely handsome summer flowering bulbs, 

 growing about 2 feet high, producing large, gorgeous 

 flowers in shades of yellow, orange and red, exquisitely 

 spotted, flowering very freely throughout the summer. 

 Mixed Colors. 

 Price: 15c each; $1.50 doz.; $12.00 100. 



7. TUBEROSE (Double Dwarf Pearl) 



The flower spikes attain a height of about 2 feet, 

 and are compactly filled for two-thirds their length 

 with very large, perfectly double flowers 1H to 

 2 inches across. The flowers have the wax-like 

 substance of a camellia, are glistening white and 

 deliciously fragrant. 

 Price: 8c each; 75c doz.; $5.00 100. 



8. ZEPHRANTHES ROSEA (Fairy Lily) 



The graceful starry rose-pink flowers are produced 

 freely throughout the summer. The smooth flower 

 bearing scapes grow through the grass like foliage 

 to a height of from 6 to 10 inches. Extremely 

 dainty for foreground plantines in the bulb border. 

 Price: 10c each; $1.00 doz.; $7.50 100. 



HARDY LILIES 



LILIUM 

 VARIETIES 



Lilies are stately and most beautiful bulbous plants — pro- 

 ducing large flowers of exquisite outline and varied coloring. 

 They are hardy even in cold locations with protection, usually 

 surviving for many years. Ideal locations are in the shrubbery 

 or herbaceous border where the roots are sheltered from the 

 hot sun. Groups of 6 or more lilies of a kind, here and there, 

 in such situations are most effective. Large isolated clumps 

 or beds of the varieties Auratum, Henryi, Regale, Speciosum, 

 Tigrinum, etc., are also very beautiful. They should be planted 

 just as soon as the ground can be worked 6 to 8 inches below 

 the surface in light soils, or 4 to S inches below in heavy soils; 

 in the latter case the bulbs should be surrounded by sand to facilitate drainage. 



Auratum. (The Golden Rayed Lily of Japan.) The flowers are pure white- 

 thickly studded with crimson spots, while through the center of each petal runs a 

 clear golden band. Fully expanded, the flowers measure 6 to 8 inches across and 

 possess a most delicious fragrance. Season of bloom from August to October. 3 to 5 

 feet. (See illustration.) 



Extra size bulbs. 40c each; $4.00 doz., $30.00 per 100. 



Elegans Mixed Varieties. A fine dwarf Japanese variety of easy culture. Colors 

 shading from yellow to deep blood red. Flowers June-July. 

 25c each; $2.50 doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Henryi. (The Yellow Speciosum.) ■ A rare and very beautiful Lily from China. 

 It is very hardy, and without doubt one of the best Lilies for Garden culture. The 

 flower stalks, 3 to 5 feet high, carry 5 to 8 large flowers each, rich apricot-yellow, lightly 

 spotted with brown. Flowers July-August. 

 35c each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Longiflorum Giganteum. The well-known, beautiful snow white fragrant, 

 hardy garden Lily. Flowers trumpet-shaped, 6 to 8 inches long; height 1 Vi to 3 

 feet. Flowers July-August. 



Extra size bulbs, 40c each; $4.00 doz.; $30.00 per 100. 



Regale ("A Royal Beauty"). The flowers are white, slightly suffused with pink' 

 with a beautiful shade of canary yellow at the center; blending out part way up the 

 trumpet. The fragrance is fascinating. A splendid, hardy Lily for the garden, flower- 

 ing in July. Bulbs often produce five to eight blooms. (See illustration.) 

 Extra size bulbs, 25c each; $2.50 doz.; $18.00 per 100. 

 Mammoth size bulbs, 35c each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Speciosum, or Lancifolium. The varieties of L. Speciosum or Lancifolium 

 are perhaps the most popular Lilies grown. They are easy of cultivation, and pro- 

 duce large flowers of delicate beauty on strong stems; height, from 2 to 4 feet; 

 blooming in August. The varieties are: (See illustration.) 

 Album. White. 



Extra size bulbs, 45c each; $4.50 doz.; $35.00 per 100. 

 Magnincum. White, shaded and spotted with rose and red. 

 Extra size bulbs, 35c each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100. 

 Melpomone. Rich blood-crimson, heavily spotted. 

 Extra size bulbs, 35c each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Tigrinum Splendens. (Improved Tiger Lily.) The grandest of the Tigers, 

 black polished stem. Very large pyramids of flowers, orange red, spotted with black, 

 3 to 5 feet high. Blooms in August. 

 25c each; $2.50 doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Tigrinum Flora Plena. (Double Tiger Lily.) Double bright orange-red flowers 

 spotted with black. Blooms in August. 

 30c each; $3.00 doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Umbellatum. Of strong, sturdy habit, growing from 2 to 3 feet high, 

 having large showy flowers in clusters at the summit, flowering in June and July. 

 The colors range through all shades of red from rose to blackish-crimson, yellow, 

 buff, orange, etc., many being spotted. Mixed colors. 

 25c each; $2.50 doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



All Lily bulbs listed on this page are delivered transportation paid 

 in the U. S. 



