140—Bulbs, Roots, ete. THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1908 
GLOXINIAS. 
These gorgeous plants should be started in a 
greenhouse, or Sunny window. They will bloom 
until late summer. 
Spotted or Tigered. Very choice, with spot- 
ted flowers. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; $1.00 per 
dozen. postpaid. 
Crassifolia. Flowers borne high above the foli- 
age. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; $1.00 per dozen, 
postpaid. 
Mixed. Including very handsome types. 10 
cents each; 3 for 25 cts.; 85 ets. per doz., postpaid. 
Hardy Gloxinia. (Incarvillea Delavayi.) A 
very desirable hardy perennial plant. It has 
come into wide favor recently, and has been aptly 
termed ‘** the hardy gloxinia.” Rose colored 
trumpet shaped flowers, spotted with yellow. 
Strong stalks are thrown from the root to the 
height of two feet, and handsome flowers are 
freely produced in clusters. 20 cents each; 3 for 
50 cents, postpaid. 
Antholyza ZEthiopica. Bury Flower. 
Interesting bulbous rooted plant from the Cape 
of Good Hope. Foliage upright and sword-like. 
A bulb produces several spikes 15 to 20 inches 
high, bearing large, bright flowers, in which yel- 
low and red predominate. Itis a handsome and 
showy plant. 10 cents each; 8 for 25 cents; 75 cents 
per dozen, postpaid. 
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Summer Flowering Oxalis. 
For borders and baskets. Set the bulbs about 3 inches 
apart, and the foliage will produce an unbroken mass, richly 
adorned with flowers. These are alsosplendid for pot cul- 
ture. Planted 5 or 6in a pot they are decidedly ornamental. 
Dieppi. Pure white. Lasanmdria. Rose pink. 
Either color. 10 cents per dozen; 25 for 15 cents; 50 for 25 
cents; 100 for 40 cents, postpaid. 
Eucomus Punctatus. 
The white flowers are borne on a stem about 2 feet high, 
resembling a hyacinth in appearance, but it is altogether a 
larger plant. Blooms in July or August. The leaves are 
oblong and of a spreading habit. Highly recommended 
for centres of beds. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents, postpaid. 
The Irises. Fleur-de-Lis. Flags. 
GERMAN IRIS. The genuine old-fashioned flag or fleur- 
de-lis. Of rare and wonderful loveliness. Perfectly hardy 
and easily grown in any garden soil. Blooms freely and in- 
fallibly every spring. Height, 2 feet. Various shades of blue, 
white, yellow, ete. Set the roots 8 inches deep. Mixed colors, |: 
5 cents each; 6 for 25 cents; 45 cents per dozen, postpaid. 3 
JAPANESE IRIS. Iris kempferi. The flowers of these irises 
) are enormous, and are of charming hues and colors, embracing |Z 
| white, crimson, rose, lilac, blue, lavender, and violet. Flower 
stalks 2 to 8 feet high. A golden yellow blotch on each petal |; 
adds to the color effect; perfectly hardy, and bloom profusely [2 
| during a period of five to seven weeks in midsummer. All the 
| above colors in mixture, 10 cents each; 8 for 25 cents; 90 cents per |Z 
dozen, postpaid. 
Persian Ranunculus. 
The Persian Ranunculuses (buttercups) are free blooming 
| and handsome. The globular flowers are often 2 inches in diam- 
eter. Colors embrace almost,every shade except blue. They 
bloom late in May. 5c. each; 6 for 25c.; 4d5c. per doz., postpaid. 
Achimenes. 
Excellent bulbs for pot culture, requiring somewhat the same 
treatment as begonias. Of tropical origin; 12 to 15 inches high. 
It is well to avoid putting water on the foliage. Colors include 
white, red, heliotrope, etc. The leaves are, in some cases, as 
handsome as coleus. Bulbs should be potted as soon as received 
bu purchaser. The plants are profuse bloomers. They require 
heat when growing, but not when in bloom. They will grow 
nicely in partial shade. Mixed colors, 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts. 
Scarlet Freesia. 
A charming bulbous-rooted plant. It bears brilliant carmine 
crimson flowers. Plant at least 6in a pot or group, 1 or 2 inches 
' deep. 6 for 15 cents; 25 cents per dozen, postpaid. 
Madeira Vine. 
This is an old favorite climbing vine, of rapid growth, with 
fleshy, heart-shaped, light green leaves and clusters of pure 
white, fragrant flowers. Sometimes called mignonette vine. 
A free and constant bloomer. Suitable for trellis, rock work, 
ete. 5 cents each; 6 for 25 cents; 40 cents per dozen, postpaid. 
Cinnamon Vine. 
A highly desirable climber. The beautiful vine makes shoots sometimes 25 feet or more in length in a 
remarkably short space of time, and will quickly cover an arbor, trellis or veranda with a profusion of 
handsome foliage and numbers of white blossoms. 5 cents each; 6 for 25 cents; 40 cents per dozen, postpaid. 
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