Summer ^J Lowering 



Jjulbs 



Many gardeners who hare enjoyed the gay pageant of Spring 

 Bulbons Flowers, will welcome the group offered here. It is a fasci- 

 nating ensemble, ranging from the extreme daintiness of the 

 Zephranthes, c? Fairy Lily, to the bizarre brilliance of the Tlgridia, 

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

 flowering period of this group ranges from Ian* to September. 



CALLA (Elliotiana) 



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 CaHa excepting the leaves of Elliotiana are 

 spotted with white. 



Dry balbs. Price, 50c each; $5.00 dot; $37.50 per 100. 



CINNAMON VINE 



A b e aut i fu l, -hardy climber for anything on which the vines can 

 twine; it grows from 15 to 30 feet high, and when established the 

 vines attain a much greater length. The leaves are green, thick and 

 glossy, always clean, healthy and free from insects. The white 

 flowers, while insignificant, emit a delightful cinnamon-like perfume. 

 The roots are quite hardy and, although the stems die down in winter, 

 the vines shoot up with great rapidity in the spring. 



Price, extra large, 2-year-old roofs, 25c each; $2 JO doz. 



CHLIDANTHUS FRAGRANS (The Fragrant lily) 



Of South American origin; it is a valuable addition to our sum- 

 mer flowering bulbous plants. The plant attains a height of about 

 1 foot, and the delightfully sweet scented golden yellow miniature 

 Lilies are held well above the foliage. Also adapted for pot culture. 



Price. 25c each; $2.50 dot; $18.00 per 100. 



MADEIRA VINE 



The old favorite, "Climbing Mignonette," so much prised for porches 

 rmri arbors on account of its rapid growth and freedom from insects. 

 Thick, glossy leaves, and long, hanging stems of feathery, fragrant, 

 white flowers. The tubers we offer are selected large sixe. 



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



PERUVIAN DAFFODIL Ismene Calathina 



Handsome clusters of large, very, striking, fragrant pearly white 

 flowers. Bulbs should be planted out in May. They will then com- 

 mence flowering in July. It is also admirably adapted for pot culture. 



Price, 40c each; $4,00 doz. 



SUMMER HYACINTH, 

 Hyacinthus Candicans 

 (Gaitonia) 



A luxuriant-growing, summer-flower- 

 ing plant, spreading 2 to 3 feet, throw- 

 ing 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 magnificenL 



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

 per 100. 



Summer Flowering Balbs thrive In a pwdhim rich soil where a 

 fair amount of moisture can be provided during the flowering period. 

 They also enjoy direct sunshine. In the latitude of New York, they 

 should be planted about April 15th. As these are not hardy in this 

 latitude, the bulbs should bo lifted in the ma hymn after the tops have 

 been killed by frost The bulbs may be saved from year to year. 



Obtainable from February 1st to June 1st 



MONTBRETIA 



The Montbretia is one of the most floriferous 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, 1 l ; to 2 inches across. 

 Fire King. Large flowers of a glowing scarlet red; decidedly one of 



the most beautiful Price, 15c each; $1.50 doz.; $12.00 per 100 



Golden West. Produces toll, branching spikes and large, well-open 

 flowers of a most beautiful pure golden yellow, without tile least spot 

 of shade; strong grower. Price, 15c each; $1.50 doz.; $1 2.00 per 100 



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. 



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



Lady Hamilton. Very floriferous yellow; the center is suffused with a 

 ray of rose apricot; strong grower; fine and distinct. 



Price. 20c each: $2.00 doz.; $15.00 per 100 



Lord Nelson. Deep orange-scarlet, externally crimson, eye yellow; 

 large flower, very beautiful; the stems are dark, much branched and 

 3^-2 ft high Price. 20c each; $2.00 doz.; $15.00 per 100 



Rosea. Bright salmon rose; distinct. 



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

 Mixed Hybrids. Containing a fine assortment of yellow, orange and 

 scarlet shades... Price, 12c each; $1.25 doz.; $°.00 per 100 



Six Bulb* of a 

 t u iielT sold a 

 the Dozen Bate, 

 25 at the Hun- 

 dred Bate. 



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CALLA ELLIOTIANA 



MONTBReTlAS 



Follow the pageaat of Serin? Bulbous Rowers with Sammer Roweriag Balbs. Oar pamphlet, "Senator Ffoweriaa. Balbs," tells how easy It a to 

 grow Mas brfflieat groap ia my gardea, oad what a booa they ere to the belated gardener. 



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