Select Plants and Jjulbs 

 for Cfaroen and undoor Culture 



BEGONIA, Tuberous Rooted (Bulbs) 



Nothing can exceed the brilliancy and rich- 

 ness of their flowers. From the time the first 

 blossoms appear until all growth is stopped 

 by frost they are never out of bloom. 



Single. Bulbs. Separate colors, scarlet, 

 yellow, crimson, white, pink and salmon. 



Price, 30c each; set of six, $1.50. 



Double. Bulbs. Separate colors, scarlet, 

 crimson, white, yellow, pink and salmon. » 



Price, 35c each; set of six, $1.75. 



CALADIUM, Fancy-Leaved (Bulbs) 



Useful for pot culture, window boxes, etc. 

 Most of the varieties planted about June 

 1st in partially shaded borders succeed ad- 

 mirably as bedding plants. 



Attala. Medium height, blotched light 

 pink, crimson veins, on deep green. 



Candidum. Leading white and green pot- 

 plant variety. Compact. 



Itacapua. Vigorous, bush;', dark red, with 

 small brighter red dots. Extra fine for pots. 



Triumphe de Exposition. Fine pot sort. 

 Red center, scarlet ribs, green background. 



Price, named bulbs, 60c ea.; $6.00 doz. 



Mixed bulbs, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 



GANNAS 



City of Portland. Deep rich pink. Fo- 

 liage green. Height 5 feet. 



Eureka. Rich creamy white. Foliage 

 green. Height 4 y% feet. 



King Humbert. A v brilliant orange-scar- 

 let with bright red shadings. Large trusses 

 of blooms. Foliage bronze. Height 5 feet. 



Little Gem. The height rarely exceeds 

 two feet. An early and continuous bloomer. 

 Flowers orange scarlet with yellow edgings. 



The President. Green foliage. Color 

 bright glistening scarlet. Height 5 feet. 



Yellow King Humbert. The flowers, 

 bright yellow spotted with red. are of the 

 largest size, green foliage. 



Price, dormant roots, 3 for 75c; $2.00 doz.; 

 $12.00 per 100. Growing plants, ready 

 May 1st, 3 for $1.00; $3.00 doz. 



DIANTHUS, New Perpetual Flowering 

 OLD SPICE (Plant Patent 499) 



(See Color Plate Page 109) 

 Our experience with this new Dianthus at 

 our trial grounds convinces us that it is 

 a plant of exceptional merit. It is extremely 

 hardy. Its habit of growth is compact and 

 cushion-like; flower stems are about 1 foot 

 taH. It begins flowering in June and con- 

 tinues up to iate Autumn. The perfectly 

 formed flowers average two inches across and 

 are a pleasing soft salmon pink in color; its 

 fragrance is rich and spicy. It is a hardy bor- 

 der plant par excellence and an ideal cut 

 flower. 



Price, 60c each; $1.50 for 3; $5.00 doz. 



Two Wonderful New- 

 Fuchsias 



Introductions of 1946 



Fuchsias, favorites of olden days, are again 

 coming into well deserved vogue. 



Planted outdoors in a light soil in a semi- 

 shaded location they produce flowers all 

 summer. Grown in pots they are admirably 

 suited for porch decoration. 



Hollydale. The corolla of the large double 

 •lowers is pale magenta; the sepals are red. 



Winston Churchill. Purple corolla; red 

 sepals: Blooms profuse until frost. 



■ Price, 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



GERBERA HYBRIDS, Transvaal 

 Daisy 



These, the most beautiful of all daisies, are 

 half hardy perennials. They may be grown 

 in the garden during the summer, or indoors 

 during the winter months. Mixed colors. 



Price, plants from 3-inch pots, 45c each; 

 $4.50 doz. 



GIANT MOONFLOWER 



Popular Fast Growing Vine 



Set out early in May will grow from 30 to 

 40 feet during the season. The flowers are 

 pure glistening white, often over seven inches 

 in diameter, they possess an enchanting fra- 

 grance reminiscent of Sweet Magnolia. 



Price, 30c each; 3 for 75c; $2.50 doz. 



GLOXINIA, New Hybrid (Bulbs) 



The handsomest of our summer-blooming 

 plants. The rich coloring and speckling of 

 the flowers are beautiful in the extreme. 



Price, mixed colors, 50c each; $1.25 for 3; 

 $5.00 doz. 



HOLLYHOCK, Hardy, Double 



Magnificent Strain — Wonderful 

 Formation 



We have for years selected those that show 

 the most perfect form, largest size and purest 

 color. In the whole range of hardy garden 

 plants there are none more majestic. 



We offer the following colors: Maroon, 

 White, Salmon, Yellow, Pink and Crimson. 



Price, 45c each; $1.25 for 3; $4.00 doz. 



ENGLISH IVY 



Its value lor outdoor window boxes is. 

 recognized widely. It is also a good climbing 

 plant for the house. For covering graves in 

 cemeteries it is unsurpassed, being ever- 

 green. Used extensively also as a hardy 

 climber. 



Price, strong plants, 4 in. pots. 75c each : 

 $7.50 doz. 



JASMINE GRANDIFLORUM 



Star Jessamine. A lovely, sweet-scented 

 house plant. White, star-shaped flowers. 



Price, plants from 3-inch pots, 35c each; 

 3 for $1.00; $3.50 doz. 



LANTANAS, Improved Dwarf 



The brilliantly colored free-flowering 

 dwarf Lantanas offered here are far superior 

 to the straggly growing older types. Lan- 

 tanas are tender shrubby plants which are 

 admirably adapted for use in formal beds, 

 or for spots of brilliant color in the peren- 

 nial border, also excellent for pot culture 

 indoors at a sunny window. 



Dwarf White. A new compact pure white. 



M. Schmidt. One of the most popular 

 glowing orange bronze. 



Tethys. A soft lemon yellow, very dainty. 



Southern. A charming combination of 

 pink and yellow. 



Price, plants from 3-inch pots, 35c each; 

 3 for $1.00; $3.50 doz. 



LEMON VERBENA 



This popular old fashioned tender peren- 

 nial plant thrives well in a sunny situation 

 in the garden. It also makes a grand house 

 plant. 



The leaves when dried will retain their 

 fragrance for a long time. 



Price, plants from 2-inch pots, 35c each; 

 3 for $1.00; $3.50 doz. 



PHILODENDRON 



Cordata. The most satisfactory of all in- 

 door trailing or climbing plants. It thrives in 

 soil or water and can be grown successfully 

 in a room without any direct sunlight. 



Price, plants from 3-inch pots, 35c each; 

 3 for $1.00; $3.50 doz. 



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