SO EASY TO CROW ... SO COLORFUL 



Tender bulbs should not be subjected 

 to frost despite the fact that some of 

 them will tolerate a few degrees below- 

 freezing. Cinnamon Vine and Madeira 

 Vine are the only two hardy ones listed. 

 These may remain outdoors through the 

 winter. The others should be taken up 

 after the first early frost has injured the 

 foliage. After they have become dry on 

 the surface, store in a cool but frost- 

 proof dark place with fair ventilation. 

 Many gardeners cover them with per- 

 fectly dry Peat Moss, as that prevents 

 rapid drying out. Be sure too that mice 

 have no access to them. 



lt 4MAMON 



Cinnamon Vine 



Dioscorea Batatas 



6423 A beautiful hardy climber for any- 

 thing on which the vines can climb. It grows 

 from 15 to 30 ft. high and when well es- 

 tablished even higher. The leaves are 

 green, thick, and glossy. They always are 

 clean, healthy, and free from insects. The 

 white flowers, while small and not particu- 

 larly significant, emit a delightful cinnamon- 

 like perfume. It is a native of China and 

 the tubers are perfectly hardy in our sec- 

 tion. The top growth, however, succumbs 

 to freezing temperature. Established tubers 

 come up strong each spring when the 

 weather turns warm. Extra-strong two-year- 

 old roots: 30c each; 3 for 80c; S3.00 doz. 



Gloxinia 



6424 New Hybrids. A very handsome 

 summer-flowering plant grown mostly in 

 pots for indoor display. Our mixture of 

 bulbs represents all the best colors and 

 largest flowers with the large, trumpet- 

 shaped blooms attractively sported at the 

 wide-open mouth. Grow them in humus- 

 rich soil and keep out of the burning mid- 

 day sun. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; S5.00 doz.; 

 100 for $36.00. 



Chlidanthus 



The Fragrant Lily 



6422 Fragrans. A still very rare but most 

 delightful, tender bulbous plant from South 

 America. Despite its delicate appearance it 

 is sturdy and easy to grow, and it certainly 

 is a valuable addition to our list of summer- 

 flowering bulbs. The plants grow about a 

 foot tall and bear delightfully sweet-scented 

 golden yellow flowers which resemble min- 

 iature lilies in many ways. The blooms 

 are carried well above the sturdy foliage 

 so that they are in lull view. 50c each; 3 

 for S1.40; $5.00 doz. 



Ismene 



Peruvian Daffodil 



6426 Calathina. This delightful, 

 tender bulbous plant has been 

 gaining favor at a rapid rate. 

 Plant it out in May after the nights 

 have become balmy. The large 

 bulbs will send forth a thick 

 flower spike that in less than a 

 month will be crowned by as 

 many as five large white lily-like 

 blooms in which the outer seg- 

 ments are narrowed down to give 

 a spider-like effect. The intense 

 rich fragrance adds to the enjoy- 

 ment of these gorgeous blooms. 

 For the remainder of the season 

 there is a thick bunch of attrac- 

 tive dark green foliage. 50c each; 

 3 for $1.40; $5.00 doz. 



Madeira Vine 



Boussingaui/ia 

 6437 Climbing Mignonette. That is an- 

 other one of its popular names and refers 

 to the sweet fragrance of the white flowers 

 borne in large clusters during the late 

 summer and autumn. It is a vigorous, last 

 grower that dies down to the ground in late 

 fall. 20c each; 3 lor 55c; $2.00 doz.; 100 for 

 $15.00. 



Montbretia 



The Montbretia is one of the most florif- 

 erous 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, \ x /ito2 inches. 



6439 Fire King. Large flowers of a glowing 

 scarlet red; one of the most beautiful. 15c 

 each; 3 for 40c; $1.50 doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



6440 Golden West. Produces tall, branch- 

 ing spikes and large, well-open flowers of a 

 most beautiful pure golden yellow. Strong 

 grower. 15c each; 3 for 40c; $1.50 doz.; 

 $12.00 per 100. 



6441 His Majesty. A glorious variety, 

 flowers measuring 4 inches or more across, 

 very broad petalled, deep velvety scarlet 

 shading down to gold, reverse of petals dark 

 crimson. 25c each; 3 for 70c; $2.50 doz.; 

 $18.00 per 100. 



6442 Lady Hamilton. Very floriferous, 

 yellow; the center is suffused with a ray of 

 rose apricot; strong grower; fine and dis- 

 tinct. 20c each; 3 for 55c; $2.00 doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



6442 Lord Nelson. Deep orange-scarlet, ex- 

 ternally crimson, eye yellow; large flower, 

 very beautiful; the stems are dark, much- 

 branched and 3^2 ft. high. 20c each; 3 for 

 55c; $2.00 doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



6444 Rosea. Bright salmon rose; distinct 

 and very beautiful. 15c each; 3 for 40c; 

 $1.50 doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



6445 Mixed Hybrids. Containing a fine 

 assortment of yellow, orange and scarlet 

 shades. 3 for 35c; $1.25 doz.; $9.00 per 100. 



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