134-=Bulhs,| Roots! etc. THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1908 
Summer Flowering Bulbs, Roots, Ete. 
This department has grown steadily from the start, and I now have a list of bulbs 
and roots that is unsurpassed in variety and number, and I hope to fill all orders 
promptly. A copy of my New Bulb Culture will be enclosed with each order for 
bulbs, so no one can fail to have the best of success if they follow directions. 
AMARYLLIS. The Royal Lilies. 
FORMOSISSIMA. Also known as Scarlet 
Mexican and Jacobean Lily. Of extremely rich, 
velvety, crimson color. It is a free bloomer, and 
succeeds well either in pots or in the open ground. 
# It can also be bloomed in water, like a hyacinth. 
15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 
VITATTA. A most handsome variety of ama- 
ryllis. It has immense flowers and is a continuous 
bloomer. The color of the flower is a white ground, 
beautifully penciled and striped with red and 
pink, making a beautiful and dazzling combina- 
tion. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents. 
A ATAMASCO OR FAIRY LILY. 
Beautiful, dwarf, bulbous plants, quite similar 
n form to amaryllis, and easily cultivated. They 
thrive in any good garden soil. They bloom all 
SJsummer, and are invariably admired. They make 
admirable pot plants. Good cut flowers. Postpaid 
as follows: 
WHITE. Large, beautiful, pure white. 6 cents 
each; 50 cents per dozen. ; 
ROSEA. A clear, rosy pink; handsome, upright 
flowers. 5 cents each; 50 cents per dozen. 
SULPHUREA. Superb, clear yellow flower. |* X= = 
Very handsome. 6 cents each; 50 cents per dozen. ATAMASCO OR FaiRY LILY. 
AMARYLLIS, VEITCHII SEEDLINGS. 
VBITCHIIL SEEDLINGS. The remark- CHLIDANTHUS FRAGRANS. 
able hybrids produced from seed by celebrated | This new bulb is simply a revelation to all 
English specialists will add to the fame and | Who have tried it. It is much like an amaryl- 
opularity of the amaryllis. The flower size |; ls, with a strong bulb which starts growth as 
Ras been increased to a foot in diameter, and the | Soon as potted, bearing its bright golden yel- 
colors have been so improved and varied as to | low flowers in clusters of 4 to 6. Deliciously 
be almost beyond belief. In them we find tints | fragrant, it is sure to please; a quick bloomer. 
of white, pink, rose, orange, scarlet, crimson | Bulbs can be potted any time during the win- 
and maroon. Some are flaked, mottled or|terorspring. Strong bulbs, 20 cents each; 3 for 
striped, and some are of solid colors. In a | 90 cents, postpaid. 
thousand plants a thousand different flowers 
may be found, and a dozen bulbs selected at ISMENE CALENTHA GRANDIFLORA. 
random will insure a wide variety of color. Related to amaryllis; very desirable. Flow- 
40 cents each; 2 for Ke) cents. y ers snowy white and of novel form. Buds 
JOHNSONIT. Very large flower, of a rich | bloom quickly. A superior pot plant. Strong 
crimson scarlet color, each petal striped with | bulbs, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents, postpaid. 
white. This is very desirable as a pot plant, 
ONE OF EACH TYPE OF 
and is highly recommended. 25 cents each; 3 
5 Amaryllis 
for 65 cents. | 
EQUESTRIS. Also known as_ Barbadoes 
8 Atamasco or Fairy Lily 
1 Chlidanthus Fragrans 
Lily, or Gloriosa Lily. A splendid type of| 
1 Ismene Calentha Grandiflora 
amaryllis, with flowers 4 to 5 inches across. | 
10 im all, only $1.25, postpaid 
The color is a brilliant orange scarlet, with ex- | 
quisite green and white throat. Easy to grow | 
SAUROMATUM GUTTATUM. 
The Monarch of the East. © CGO: 
and valuable as a pot plant or for bedding | 
purposes. 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen. 
The magnificent flowers of this most interest- 
ing plant, are produced from dry bulbs, without 
bulb being placed in water or soil. Does equally 
as well planted in open ground. Simply place 
the large, round bulb on a table or shelf in a 
warm room and flower will begin at once, in 
three weeks time a most curious flower devel- 
ops, 16 to 24 inches long, tipped red and yellow, 
the inner part equally as brilliant. Entirely 
different from any other flower known. After 
flowering, plant in open ground, where it 
throws up elegant dark green umbrella shaped 
foliage, leaves frequently reach a height of 
3 feet. In the autumn when the leaf fades, 
bulb should be lifted out of the soil, cleaned up, 
and placed ina dry condition in a warm room, 
where the previous year’s display may be 
repeated. Extra size, strong blooming bulbs, 
0 cents each, 3 for 75 cents. Smaller size 20 
cents each, 3 for 50 cents postpaid, 
LILY OF THE VALLEY. 
A beautiful pure white flower of exquisite 
bell shape. Perfectly hardy. Plant in a shaded 
place, that is slightly moist. 5 cents each; 6 for 
@ 25 cents; 45 cents per dozen, postpaid. 
PHRYNIUM VARIEGATUM. 
Somewnat like a canna in form. Leaves 6 
- inches long, and 4 inches broad. Total height, 
15 inches. Color of leaf, clear pale green, beau- 
tifully variegated with white and pale gold. 
Markings much varied. The tuber starts 
quickly, and the plants are very ornamental. 
1é cents each; 2 for 25 cents, postpaid. 
TUBEROSES. MILLA BIFLORA. Star Flower. 
Excelsior Dwarf Double Pearl. The best sort; 24 to 30 inches high. Extremely pretty. Flowers in- 
Not as tall as the old double Italian, but yields longer spikes. Flowers| pairs; pure waxy white, 2 inches: 
large, full double and extremely sweet. 5 cts. each; 6 for 25 cts.; 49 cts. per | across. Each root produces 5 to- 
doz.; 30 for $1.00, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, $1.25 per 100. 8 flower stalks. Flowers delight- 
New Variegated Leaved. Leaves bordered creamy white; flowers ; : A & 
single, large and extremely early, blooming several weeks in advance of | fully fragrant, lasting for days 
2 : Z other single sorts. Very fragrant and excellent. 5 cts. each; 6 for 25 cts.;| in water. 10 cents each; 3 for 25. 
Exce.sionDwarr Dousle PEARL TuBEROsE. 49 CtS. per dozen; 30 for $1.00, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, $1.50 per 100. | cents, postpaid. 
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