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134 — Bulbs, Roots, etc. 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1907 



Summer Flowering Bulbs, Roots, Etc. 



THIS department of my business has grown so rapidly and so steadily that I noTf believe It to 

 be the largest of Its kind in this country, if not in the world. With increasad facUltlea and ^ 

 larger stock I hope to make all shipments promptly. 



How to Succeed with Bulbs. 



There !s probably no man in America more competent to tell of success \rlth 

 summer flowering bulbs and roots than Prof. \V. F. Massey, the noted horticulturist 

 Prof. Massey has written an essay for me entitled, "How to Grow Bulbi for Best 

 Kesuits," la which he tells just exactly what to do and how to do it. A copy will be 

 eaclosed with every order for bulbs received in 1907, and by foUoTrlng the plain and 

 simple directions laid down therein the culture of the most tender balba offered In this 

 catalogue can be safely accomplished and results secured that will surpass anythlne 

 m? customers have heretofore obtained 



AMARY..I. S Ve TCHII SEEDLISOS, 



AiVlARYLLIS. 



THE ROYAL LILIES. 



VEITCHIi SEEDLINGS. The remark- 

 able hybrids produced from seed by celebrated 

 English specialists will add to the fame and 

 popularity of the aruaryllis. The flower size 

 has been increased to a foot in rfiameier, and the 

 colors have been so improved and varied as to 

 be almost beyond belief. In them we find tints 

 of white, pink, rose, orange, scarlet, crimson 

 and maroon. Some are flaked, mottled or 

 striped, and some are of solid colors. In a 

 thousand plants a thousand different flowers 

 may be found, and a dozen bulbs selected at 

 random will insure a Avide variety of color. 

 50 cents each; 2 for 75 cents. 



Amaryllis, Equestris 



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Amaryllis, Formosissima. 



EQUESTRIS. Also known as Barbadoes 

 Lily, or Gloriosa Lily. A splendid type of 

 amaryllis, with flowers 4 to 5 inches across. 

 The color is a brilliant orange scarlet, with ex- 

 quisite green and white throat. Easy to grow 

 and valuable as a pot plant or for bedding 

 purposes. 1.5 cents each; S1..50 per dozen. 



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 i5 cents. 



VITATTA. . A most handsome varietv of 

 amaryllis. 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 combination. 25 cts. each: 3 for r!5 cts. 

 VALLOTA PURPUREA. Scarborough 

 Lily. This is closely related to the group, and 

 may be called an amaryllis. and treated as one. 

 Flowers 3 to 4 inches long; several in an umbel, 

 funnel shaped. Two to three feet high; very 

 showy. For window garden or greenhouse, 

 Plant bulb deep in rich, light soil. Color, a 

 very fine purplish scarlet. 25c. each; 3 for 6Uc. 



SPECIAL AMARYLLIS OFFER, 



Onelarge bulb of each of the 5 types of amaryl- 

 lis described on this page, truly a wonderful 

 and worthy collection, only $1.00, postpaid. 



Butterfly Orchid. 

 BUTTKRFLY ORCHID, 



An air plant, growing in a little 

 moss, without soil or pot, and hav- 

 ing no roots of the ordinary sort. 

 It demands good light, but not pro- 

 longed sunshine, and will do well 

 In an ordinary window. The moss 

 must be watered frequently, and 

 the leaves of the plant kept free 

 from dust. The odd flowers are 

 delicate and butterfly-like; pink 

 and green, changing' with age to 

 yellow and chocolate. Strong 

 blooming size, 20 cents each; 3 for 

 50 cents; 7 for ?1.00. 



AMORPHOPHALLUS, Rlvlerl, 



A handsome plant for growing 

 either in clumps or singly. Mag- 

 nificent leaves. Should be'planted 

 In May in a warm, sunny situa- 

 tion in extra rich soil. The flow- 

 ers appear before the leaves and 

 rise to a height of 2 feet and resem- 

 ble gigantic black callas; soon fol- 

 lowed by massive tropical looking 

 leaves supported on thick, beauti- 

 fully marbled stems. Extra large 

 bulbs, 50 cents each; S5.00 per doz. 



TUBEROSES. 



Excelsior Dwarf Double Peai-1. The best sort; 24 to .30 inches high. 

 Not as tall as the old double Italian, but yields longer spikes. Flowers 

 large, full double and extremely sweet. 5 cts. each; 6 for 25 cts.; 45 cts. per 

 doz.; .30 for ?1.00, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, .=1.25 per 100. 



New Variegated Li«-a-ved. Leaves bordered creamy white flo^^ ers 

 single, large and extremely early, blooming several weeks in ad\ance of 

 other single sorts. Very fragrant and excellent. 5 cts. each ; 6 loi ij ct» 

 45 cts. per dozen; 30 for Sl.OO, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, SI aO per 100 



NYMPH^AS. 



Odorata, The well known fragrant water lily, whose white blossoms 

 are so widely popular. It is only necessary to set the roots in the mud, in 

 similar situations with other aquatic plants, where the water is sluggish 

 The roots will live over winter. 15 cents each ; 2 for 25 cents, postpaid 



Zanzlbarensis, A superb water lily. Flowers of darkest blue or purple 

 6 to 10 inches in diameter; leaves deep green. Very free flowering and 

 deliciously fragrant. 75 cents each ; 2 for SI. 25, postpaid. 



PHRYNIUM VARIEGATUM. 



■Somewhat like a canna in form. Leaves 6 inches long, and 4 inches 



broad. Total height, 15 inches 

 Color of leaf, clear pale green, 

 beautifully variegated with 

 white and pale gold. Markings 

 t^^ -^^^^^ YY^^S^^ much varied. Thetubei startsi 

 -*^^ X \/ A/ m^s^^^ quickly, and the plants are ^ ery 

 ornamental, lo cents etch, 2 

 for 25 cent^, p(islp;l!d. 



Amorphophallus, Rivier 



Excelsior D\ arfDoublePearlTubero»e 



MILIA BIFIORA. star nower. 



Extremely pretty. Flowers In 

 pairs; pure waxy white, 2 in. across. 

 Each root produces 5 to 8 flower 

 stalks. Flowers delightfully fra- 

 grant, lasting for days in water. 18 

 cents each; 3 for 25 cents, postpaid. 



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