WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



Bulbs, Roots, etc. — 1B6 



Tuberous-Rooted Begonias. 



The tuberous-rooted begonias are amons the most famed and fash- 

 ionable of flowers. Some of the newer types, especially the singles, 

 have flowers 3 Inches or even 4 inches across, of dazzling beauty. 

 Single, Tuberous-Rooted Begonias. 



White, Rose, Scarlet, Yellovi', Orange. Separate colors. 10 cents 

 each; 3 for 25 cents; 81.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



Mixed. All colors. 8 cents each; 75 cents per dozen, postpaid. 

 Double, Tuberous'Rooted Begonias. 



White, Rose, Scarlet, Yellow, Orange. Separate colors. 20 cents 

 each; 2 for 35 cents; S1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



JVlixed. All colors. 15 cents each; $1.36 per dozen, postpaid. 



Ne-w Crested. The New Crested Begonia (single) is of a distinct and 

 novel type. On each petal there is a dense tuft or crest of twisted 

 threads, producing the unique appearance shown In the engraving. 

 Mixed colors. 25 cents each; :i for 60 cents; 6 for 81. (10, postpaid. 



Bertlnl Sunproof. A new single tuberous-rooted begonia, with 

 crimson red flowers. Admirable for pot culture. The color contrast 

 between the showy flowers and the apple green foliage is especially 

 pleasing. 25 cents, each; 8 for 60 cents, postpaid. 



SPECIAL. For 75 cents I uill send postpaid one each of the following 

 Begonias- Duke Zeppelin, Oiant Tree, New Crested, Berttm Sunproof . 



Giant Tree Begonia. 



Giant Tree Beeonia. A 



flne new variety, of Mexican 

 srlgln; as beautiful as it Is 

 novel. It has such an upright, 

 sturdy growth that I call It 

 the Giant Tree Begonia. It 

 attains a height of 1};^ to 2 feet, 

 and bears grand single flowers 

 of bright carmine rose. It 

 delights In full sunshine, and 

 will flourish In any good soli 

 It Is a proline bloomer, last- 

 ing well Into the autumn. 

 Suitable for large beds or 

 groups. 25 cents each; 8 for 

 60 cents, postpaid. 



From O. C. Rutledge, Laton 

 iCal.— I have planted your seeds 27 

 consecutive ycara without a failure 



J^^^g^uluul 



SiNOLE Tuberous Rooted Begonia 



New Crested Begonia. 



Duke Zeppelin Begonia. 



Duke Zeppelin Begonia. 



This is one of the most gor- 

 geous and bright of the tuber- 

 ous-rooted begonias. The color 

 is a pure, intense vermilion 

 scarlet. It is a dwarf but 

 strong plant, attaining a 

 height of 8 to 10 inches, 

 throwing up many stems of 

 flowers fi-on^ June or July 

 until frost. Flowers are 



double and afford a contin- 

 uous display of color. It bears 

 the sun well, and is a desirable 

 sort for outside culture. 25 

 cents each; 3 for 60c., postpaid. 



Albert McDermott, Erie, Col.— 

 Your seeds are wonders and speak 

 for them.selves. 



APIOS TUBEROSA. 



Sometimes 



APIOS TUBEROSA. 



aable vine for trellis or rocliwork 

 each; 6 for 25c.; 45c. per dozen, postpaid. 



called 

 Tuberous-rooted Wis- 

 taria. A valuable and 

 desirable tuberous- 

 rooted twiner, resem- 

 bling wistaria In form 

 of leaf and flower, but 

 smaller. Grows to a 

 height of 8 to 10 feet. 

 Dies to the ground 

 each winter, but the 

 tuberous root is per- 

 fectly hardy. The 

 numerous clusters of 

 deep purple, pea- 

 shaped blossoms have 

 a strong, delicious vio- 

 let fragrance. A val- 



5 cents 



Orinoco Banana. 



ORINOCO BANANA. 

 A handsome plant for window, conservatory 

 )r lawn. It will thrive In a large pot or tub, or 

 nay be set in the open air, in very rich soil. 

 tls not hardy. Unexcelled for sub-tropical 

 (fleets. It delights in a warm, sunny situation, 

 md requires plenty of moisture and food. My 

 justomers report very satisfactory results with 

 hla ornamental plant. It is showy in the win- 

 low garden. 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts., postpaid. 



HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX. 



Absolutely proof against 

 frost, becoming more beautiful 

 each year. These phloxes at- 

 tain a height of 2 or 8 feet, and 

 their floral trusses are of noble 

 proportions. 



White. One of the best 

 white flowers for the garden. 

 15 cents each; .81.50 per dozen, 

 postpaid. 



Pink. Pinlj: Is a characteris- 

 tic phlox tint. This is pure 

 pink. 15 cents each; 81.,50 per 

 dozen, postpaid. 



Rose Shaded Violet. One 

 of the loveliest color combina- 

 tions. 15 cents each; 81.50 per 

 dozen, postpaid. 



Scarlet. The most showy of 

 all the phloxes. 15 cents each; 

 $1.60 per dozen, postpaid. 



Special Offer. inTlLTol' 



the above hardy perennial 

 phloxes,four in all, for 50 cents, 

 postpaid. 



Hardy Perennial Phloh. 



BLUE AFRICAN LILY. 



Produces a large, luxuriant clump of evergreen 

 foliage, surmounted by SO or 40 flower stalks, car- 

 rying many large, bright blue flowers. 



15 cts. each;2 for 25 cts.; 81.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



BUTTERFLY LILY. 



This plant forms a dense clump 3 or 4 feet high, 

 producing a mass of fragrant, pure white flowers 

 in large clusters. 15c each; 2 for 25c., postpaid. 



Tritoma, Pfitzeri. 



TRITOMA. 



Also called Red Hot Poker, Flame Flower, 

 Torch Lily. Very showy and brilliant. 



Uvaria. Flowers rich ochre red or or- 

 ange red. August to November. 25 cents 

 each; 3 for 60 cents, postpaid. 



Pfitzeri. T-he everblooming Flame 

 Flower. Color, rich orange scarlet. Bloom- 

 ing heads, 12 Inches long. 25 cts. each; 5 for 

 81.00, postpaid. 



