162— Bulbs, Eoots, etc. 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1913 



CALADIUM, 



FANCY LEAVED 



No other summer foliage 

 plant equals the Fancy 

 Leaved Caladlum. 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 rich sandy 

 loam. Handsome leaves 

 1 are spotted and variegated 

 I with white, pink, scarlet, 

 ] etc. 20 cts. each; 3 for 

 / 50 cts.; SI. 75 per dozen, 

 postpaid. 



CalADIUM EaCULENTUM, 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. 

 Large bulbs, 15 cts. eacli; §1.50 per dozen, 

 postpaid. By exp,, not prepaid, $1.00 per doz. 



ORINOCO BANANA 

 A handsome plant for window, conserva- 

 tory or lawn. It will thrive in a large pot 

 or tub, or may be set in the open air, in 

 very rich soil. It is not hardy. Unexcelled 

 for sub-tropical eSects. It delights in a 

 warm, sunny situation, and requires plenty 

 of moisture and food. Jly customers re- 

 port very satisfactory results with this 

 ornamental plant. It is showy in the win- 

 dow garden. Makes an elegant house plant. 

 30 cents each; 3 for 50 cents, postpaid. 



TUBEROSE 



Excelsior DiTarf Donhle Pearl. The 



best sort great'y improved in dwarf habit 

 of growth; 24 to 30 Inches high. Does not 

 require any stages to be tied to as the 

 stems are more dwarf and stiffly ei;ect. 

 Not as tall as the old double Italian, but 

 yields longer spikes. Flowers large, full 

 double and extremely sweet. 5 cents 

 each; 6 for 25 cents: 4:5 cents per dozen; 

 35 for Sl.OO; S2.50 per 100, postpaid. 

 By express, not prepaid. SI. 75 per 100. 





Caladium, Fancy Leaved. 



TIGRIDIA 



Tiger or Shell Flower. Of easy cul- 

 ture. Very floriferous and showy. 

 Treat same as gladiolus. 



Grandlflora Red. Glowing crim- 

 son, variegated with yellow. 



Conchlfiora Yellow. Lemon yel- 

 low spotted with orange. 



Alba. Pure "White, spotted crim- 

 son. Extremely beautiful. 



Lilacea. Large flowering lilac, 

 with purple and white spots in cen- 

 tre. Very attractive. 



Rosea. A beautiful pink, with 

 yellow variegated centre. 



Speclosa. A very deep red, pui- 

 ple spotted. Rich and glowing. 



Anj' of the above Tigrldias, 5 cts. 

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

 postpaid. 



SPECIAL OFFER 



I will send one of each ot 

 the above Tlgridlas, 6 In all, 

 for 25 cents, postpaid. 



Japanese Fern Sall. 



JAPANESE FERN BALL 



This exquisite fern is rooted in moss, and requires no earth. 

 Simply necessary to supply it with water once a dav. In full 

 growth the beautiful foliage extends outward in everv direc- 

 tion, as shown. It will live for years, alternatelj' gVowing 

 and resting. Small balls, 5 inches in diameter, 35 cts. each; 

 2 for 60 cts., postpaid. Large balls, 7 to 9 inches in diam- 

 eter, 60c. each; 2 for $1.00, postpaid. 



DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS 



Bleeding Heart or Seal flower, an old 

 favorite, bearing long racemes of graceful, 

 heart shaped pink flowers. In old time 

 gardens it had the place of honor. 

 15 Cts. each; SI. 25 per dozen, postpaid. 



AMORPHOPHALLUS 

 RIVIERI. 



A handsome plant for 

 growing either in 

 clumps or singly. Mag- 

 nificent 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 re- 

 semble gigantic black 

 callas; soon followed by 

 massive tropical look- 

 ing leaves supported on 

 thick, beautifully mar- 

 bled stems. Extra large 

 bulbs, 35 cents each; 

 2 for 60 cts., postpaid. 



AMORPHOPHALLUS RlVlERt. 



RUDBECKIA, GOLDEN GLOW 



One of the best yellow flowers ever introduced, and now universally grown. No flower ever had 

 a more rapid or wider popularity. It is herbaceous (not slirubby) djing to the ground after frost, 

 but is perfectly hardy, it attains a height of 6 to 8 feet, and produces a wealth of yellow flowers 2 to 

 3 inches across, as double as a rose. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; SI. 25 per dozen, postpaid. 



Sago Palm. 



Sago Palm 



This Interesting as well as ornamental plant may be 

 grown from the dormant (leafless) trunk or stem with 

 great success. This makes a finer house plant than 

 any other palm, and each year's growth adds to its 

 beauty. 35 cents each; 2 for 60 cents, postpaid. 



Ranunculus 



Giant Persian. (Buttercups.) Are free blooming 

 and handsome. The globular flowers are often 2 

 inches in diameter. Colors embrace almost every shade 

 except blue. They bloom late in May. 5 cents each; 

 6 for 25 cents: 45 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



Gay Queen 



An elegant pot plant; bearing an im- 

 mense cluster of showy purplish-rose 

 flowers, each petal tipped green. Quite 

 distinct from any other bulbous plant, 

 and greatlv admired wherever grown. 

 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; S1.75 per 

 dozen, postpaid. 



