164 — Bulbs, Roots, etc. 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1916 



CaLADIUM EsCULENTUH, ELEPHANT'S EaR. 



CALADIUM, ESCULENTUM 



Elephant's Ear 



A handsome plant of tropical aspect, bearing 

 leaves sometimes a yard in expanse. Effective as a 

 single plant on a lawn or in groups; also useful for 

 decorative effect near streams or ponds, ig cents 

 eacb; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. Sy express, 

 not prepaid, SI. 00 per dozen; 23 for §1,75. 



SAUROMATUM GUTTATUM 



The Monarch of the East 



The magnificent flowers of this most interesting 

 plant are produced from dry bulbs, without bulb 

 being placed in water or soil. Does equally as well 

 planted in open ground. After flowering indoors, 

 plant in open ground, where it produces elegant 

 dark green umbrella-shaped foliage; leaves fre- 

 quently 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 in a dry condition in a 

 warm room, where the previous year's display may 

 be repeated. Extra size, strong blooming bulbs, 



Z5 cents each; 3 for 60 cents, postpaid. 

 Smaller size, 15 cts. each; 'i for 33 cts., postpaid. 



ISMENE CALENTHA 

 GRANDIFLORA 



Related to amaryllis; verj- desirable. Flowers 

 snowy white and of novel form. Buds bloom quickly. 

 A superior pot plant or grand for planting in the 

 open ground. 15 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 

 $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



LILY OF THE VALLEY 



A beautiful pure white flower of exquisite bell 

 shape. Perfectly hardy. Plant in a shaded place 

 outdoors. They are also easily grown in pots. 



5c. each: 6 for 23c.; 43c. per dozen, postpaid. 



Caladium, Fancy Leaved. 



Caladium, Fancy Leaved 



No other summer foliage plant 

 equals the Fancy Leaved caladium 

 in rich and gorgeous, yet soft col- 

 oring. Of easy culture. Thrives in 

 pot or box or shady situation. The 

 root should be set in sandy loam. 



20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; 

 6 for 85 cents, postpaid. 



Crinum, Kirkii. 



CRINUM, KIRKII 



Usually produces two flower 

 stalks, each bearing a dozen mag- 

 niflcent, f rag-rant flowers. The 

 petals are white, with a deep red- 

 dish purple stripe through the cen- 

 tre of each. Succeeds in pot or 

 open ground. Large bulbs. 

 25c. each; 3 for 63c., postpaid. 



Cinnamon Vine. 



IRIS 



Fleur=de=Lis. Flags. 



Pnmlla Iris. A very fine dwarf iris 

 growing about 6 inches high and flowering 

 profusely from March to May. Useful for 

 border, rockery, edging or for bedding. Per- 

 fectly hardy. All colors mixed. 5 cts. each; 

 6 for 25 cts.; 45 cts. per doz., postpaid. 



German Iris. Perfectly hardy and easily 

 grown in any garden soil. Height, 2 feet. Set 

 roots 3 in. deep. Mi.xed colors, 5 cts. each; 

 6 for 25 cents; 45 cents per dozen; 2.5 for 

 80 cents; S3.00 per 100, postpaid. 



Japanese Iris. The flowers are enormous, 

 stalks 2 to 3 feet high. Perfectl.v hardy. In 

 mixture, 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 

 90 cents per doz.; 25 for $1.60, postpaid. 



CINNAMON VINE 



This beautiful vine makes slioots 25 feet or 

 more in length in a short time, and will 

 quickly cover an arbor, trellis or veranda. 

 Tbe handsome foliage is dark green, thick 

 and glossy and free from insects, while num- 

 bers of white blossoms emit a delightful 

 cinnamon-like odor. 5 cents each; 6 for 

 25 cts.; 45 cts. per dozen, postpaid. 



Hardy HEReACEOus P>€0NIES. 



HARDY HERBACEOUS PEONIES 



Perfectly hardy plants, bush-like in growth, with 

 great flowers rivaling the rose in color and perfec- 

 tion of bloom. They are pleasantly fragrant. Found 

 in old-fashioned and modern gardens. 

 "White. Pure white. Best cut flower sort. 



25 cents each; $2.25 per dozen, postpaid. 

 Pink. Delicate as a rose. A free bloomer. 



20 cents each; $1.7.5 per dozen, postpaid. 

 Red. Crimson red. Very attractive sort. 



20 cents each; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 Maroon. Self colored. Very striking dark sort. 



20 cents each; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 YelloiT. Canary yellow. A strong grower. 



20 cents each; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 Mixed Colors. The above and other colors. 



15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 



For $I.OQ 



vre "Will send, post= 

 paid, one each of the 

 above 6 Paeonies. 



AMORPHOPHALLUS RIVIERI. - 



A handsome plant for growing either in clumps 

 or singly. Magnificent leaves. Should be planted in 

 May in a warm, sunny situation in extra rich soil. 

 The flowers appear before the leaves and rise to a 

 height of 2 feet and resemble gigantic Black callas; 

 soon followed by massive tropical looking leaves. 

 35 cents each; 2 for 60 cents, postpaid. 



I owe yon many thanks lor such fine balbs. I never saw such 

 a large Crinum and such fine Lily balbs, and tliey came so 

 soon and in such fine shape. I will know next time where to 

 send for bulbs. I even had to call Mr. Essex from bis work to 

 see them. Mrs. E. Essex, Gardner, Kansas. 



