134 — Bulbs, Roots, etc. 



THE MAUI£ SEED BOOK FOR 1909 



Amaryllis, Veitchii Seedlings. 



VEITCHII SEEDLINGS. The remark- 

 able hybrids produced from seed by celebrated 

 English specialists will add to the fame and 



Eopularity of the amaryllis. The flower size 

 as been increased to a foot in diameter, 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 wide variety of color. 

 40 cents each; 2 for 75 cents, postpaid. 



JOHNSONII. Very large flower, of a rich 

 crimson scarlet color, each petal striped with 

 white. This is very desirable as a pot plant, 

 and is highly recommended. 25 cents each; 3 

 for 66 cents; 32.25 per dozen. 



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. 15 cents each: 81 .50 per dozen. 



Summer Flowering Bulbs, Roots, Etc. 



This department has grown steadily from the start, and I have a list of bulbs 

 and roots that is unsurpassed in variety and number. 1 fill all orders promptly. 

 A copy of my Bulb Culture will be enclosed with each order for bulbs so no one can 

 fail to have the best of success if they follow directions. 



AMARYLLIS. The Royal Lilies. 



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 25 cents; SI. 25 per dozen.' 



VITATTA. A most handsome variety of ama- 

 ryllis. 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 combina- 

 tion. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents, postpaid. 



AMARYLLIS HALII. 



The Only Perfectly Hardy Pink Flowering Amaryllis. 



Produces in early spring attractive foliage until 

 about August, when foliage ripens off and disap- 

 pears, in about a month's time or less great flow- 

 ering scapes rise to the height of 2 feet, bearing 

 clusters of delicate lavender pink blossoms of 

 great fragrance. This will do well in all places, 

 and increase in profusion of bloom from year to 

 year. 25 cents each; 5 for S1.00, postpaid. 



ATAMASCO OR FAIRY LILY. 



Beautiful, dwarf, bulbous plants, quite similar 

 in form to amaryllis, and easily cultivated. They 

 thrive in any good garden soil. They 

 bloom all summer, and are invari- 

 ably admired. They make admirable pot 

 plants. Good cut flowers. 



WHITE. Large, beautiful, pure white. 

 5 cents each; 50 cents per dozen. 



ROSEA. A clear, rosy pink; handsome, up- 

 right flowers. 5 cents each; 50 cents per dozen. 

 SULPHUREA. Superb, clear yellow flow- 

 er. Very handsome. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz. 



CHLIDANTBTS FRAGRANS. 



This new bulb is simply a revelation to all 

 who have tried it. It is much like an amaryl- 

 lis, with a strong bulb which starts growth as 

 soon as potted, bearing its bright golden yel- 

 low flowers in clusters of 4 to 6. Deliciously 

 fragrant, it is sure to please; a quick bloomer. 

 Bulbs can be potted any time during the win- 

 ter or spring. Strong bulbs, 15 cents each; 2 for 

 25 cents, postpaid. 



ISMBVE CALENTHA GRANDIFL0RA. 



Related to amaryllis; very desirable. Flow- 

 ers snowy white and of novel form. Buds 

 bloom quickly. A superior pot plant. Strong 

 bulbs, 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents, postpaid. 



ONE OF EACH TYPE OF 



6 Amaryllis 



3 Atamasco or Fairy Lily 



1 Chlidanthus Fragrans 



1 Ismene Calentha Grandiflora 



11 in all, only $1.45, postpaid 



SAUROMATUM GUTTATUM. 



The Monarch of the East. 



The magnificent flowers of this most interest- 

 ing plant, are produced from dry bulbs, without 

 bulb being placed in water or soil. Does equally 

 as well planted in open ground. Simply place 

 the large, round bulb on a table or shelf in a 

 warm room and flower will begin at once, in 

 three weeks time a most curious flower devel- 

 ops, 16 to 24 inches long, tipped red and yellow, 

 the inner part equally as brilliant. Entirely 

 different from any other flower known. After 

 flowering, plant in open ground, where it 

 throws up elegant dark green umbrella shaped 

 foliage, leaves frequently 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, 

 25 cents each, 3 for 60 cents. Smaller size 15 

 cents each, 2 for 25 cents, postpaid, 



LILY OF THE VALLEY. 

 A beautiful pure white flower of exquisite 

 hell shape. Perfectly hardy. Plant in a shaded 

 place, that is slightly moist. 5 cents each; 6 for 

 25 cents; 45 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



Excelsior Divarf Double Pearl. The best sort: 

 21 to 30 inches high. Not as tall as the old double 

 Italian, but yields longer spikes. Flowers large, foil 

 double and extremely sweet. 



TUBEROSES. 



New Variegated Leaved. Leaves bordered 

 creamy white; flowers single, large and extremely 

 early, blooming several weeks in advance of other 

 single sorts. Very fragrant and excellent. 



Either variety: 5 cts. each; 6 for 25 cts.; 45 cts. per doz.; 33 for S1.00, postpaid. By ex., not prepaid, $1.25 per 100. 



Mrs. William C. Brocklesby, West Hartford, Connecticut.— I 'superb plant, with blossoms 11 inches in diameter. The other 

 Tuberose, ExcelsiorDwarfDouble Pearl The auratum I purchased from you last season gave me a I bulbs gave entire satisfaction. 



