168 — Bulbs, Roots, etc. 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1914 



Crinum, Kirkii. 



CRINUM, KIRKII 



Usually produces two flower 

 stalks, each bearing a dozen mag- 

 nificent, fragrant 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. 

 S9c. eacb; 3 for 65c., postpaid. 



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 eacli; 2 for 60 cents, postpaid. 



ST. BRUNO'S LILY 



Beautiful lily-like plants, about 2 feet high; narrow 

 grass-like foliage, bearing long spikes of white, 

 fragrant flowers from May to June. 



10c. eacb; 3 for 35c.; S5c. per doz., postpaid. 



Ismene Calentha Grandiflora 



Related to amaryllis; A'erj' 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 eacli; 3 for 25 cents; 

 SI. 85 per dozen, postpaitl. 



AFRICAN LILY 



Produces a large, luxuriant clump of evergreen 

 foliage, surmounted by 30 or 40 flowers stalks, of 

 large, bright blue or white flowers. 



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



White. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts., postpaid. 



LILY OF THE VALLEY 



A beautiful pure white flower of exquisite bell 

 shape. Perfectly hardy. Plant in a shaded place. 

 5c. each; 6 for 25c.; 4:5c. per dozen, postpaid. 



Caladium Esculentum, Elephant's Ear. 



CALADiUM, ESCULENTUM 



Elephant's Ear. 



A handsome plant of tropical aspect, bearing 

 leaves sometimes a yard in expanse. Efi'ective 

 as a single plant on a lawn or in groups; also 

 useful for decorative efl'ect near streams or 

 ponds. Large bulbs, 15 cts. each; SI, 50 per 

 dozen, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, 

 $1.00 per dozen, 25 for S1.75. 



POPPY ANEMONE. 



Double St. Brigid 



Producing very double flowers 2 to S inches 

 across in an endless variety of colors. Vigor- 

 ous grower and perfectly hardy. 

 5 cents each; 45 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS 



Bleeding Heart or Seal flower. An old favor- 

 ite, bearing long racemes of graceful, heart 

 shaped pink flowers with white inner petals. 

 15 cents each; 81.85 per dozen, postpaid. 



FUNKIA VARIEGATA 



The glaucous foliage nicely marked with yel- 

 low and pale green; purple flowers. Fine for 

 borders or edging; also a beautiful pot plant. 

 20 cents each; SI. 1.5 per dozen, postpaid. 



FUNKIA SUBCORDATA 



Plantain Lily. Attractive border plants even 

 when not in flower. Foliage massive. Flowers 

 pure white, lily-like and borne in heads. 



15 cents each; $1.25 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 coloring. Of easy cul- 

 ture. Thrives In pot or bos or shady 

 situation. The root should be set in rich 

 sandy loam. Handsome leaves are 

 spotted and variegated with white, 

 pink, scarlet, etc. 20 cts. each; 3 for 

 50 cts.; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



Hardy Herbaceous Peonies 



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. 

 "IVhlte. 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; $1.75 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. 

 Yelloir. Canary yellow. A strong grower. 

 20 cents each; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



One of each color paeony, 5 in 

 all, for only 75 cents, postpaid. 



SAUROMATUM GUTTATUM 



The Monarch ot 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, 

 2.5 cts. each; 3 for 60 cts. Smaller size 15 cts. 

 each, 2 for 25 cts., postpaid. 



RUDBECKIA, GOLDEN GLOW 



One of the best yellow flowers ever introduced, and 

 is now universally grown. It is herbaceous (not 

 shrubby) dying to the ground after frost but is per- 

 fectly hardy. It attains a height of 6 to 8 feet, and 

 produces a wealth of yellow flowers 2 to 3 

 inches across, as doiible as a rose. Very suit- 

 able for cut flowers. Extra strong roots. 

 15 cents each; 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 flner house plant than any other palm, and 

 each year's growth adds to its beauty. 



35 cents each; 2 for 60 cents, postpaid. 



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