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TRAINED BOXWOOD 



The trained Boxwoods are useful in groups or as individual specimens 

 on the lawn or for planting in vases or tubs for decorative effect. 



The sizes noted below are an exceptionally nice lot of American- 

 grown plants. 



Ball Shaped Boxwood 



16 inches in diameter. 

 22 inches in diameter. 



Each 

 .S6.00 

 . 7.50 



Each 



24 inches in diameter SIO.OO 



28 inches in diameter 12.00 



Pyramid Shaped Boxwood 



Each 



14 inches in diameter, 24 inches high $6.00 



18 inches in diameter, 30 to 36 inches high 7.50 



Tree Shaped Boxwood 



Crowns 14 inches in diameter on stems about 24 inches high, S6.00 

 each. 



FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS 



No other summer foliage plant equals the Fancy Caladiums in rich 



and gorgeous, yet soft coloring. All of the varieties are of marvellous 



beauty for the furnishing of the conservatory during the summer 



months, for window boxes, or even for 



outdoor bedding in shady or semi-shady 



positions. Their culture is fuUy described 



in our book, "Drear's Hints on the Grow- 

 ing of Bulbs." Price, 25 cts. per copy, 



or will be sent free to customers if asked 



for at time of ordering. 



Our collection consists of more than 



fifty distinct and beautiful varieties. We 



offer special selecdons as under: 



Choice Standard Varieties. 30 cts. 

 each; S20.00 per 100; set of 12 distinct 

 sorts, S3. 00. ^^Hi^^^lRtf'i^ 



Extra Choice New and Rare Vari- 

 eties. 50 cts. each; set of 12 sorts, 

 $5.00. 



F-\N-CY Le.WED C.\L.4DIU.MS 



CANNAS 



For a bed on the lawn or in 

 any prominent position noth- 

 ing is better than Cannas. 

 See pages 138 and 139. 



Large Bulbs 

 First Size Bulbs 

 Second Size 



CALADIUM 

 ESCULENTUM 



(Elephant's Ear) 



One of the most effective 

 plants in cultivation for beds, 

 borders, or for planting out 

 upon the lawn; they are used 

 extensively in many of the 

 pubhc parks where their decora- 

 tive value is greatly appreci- 

 ated. To obtain the best re- 

 sults it should be planted 

 where it v.ill obtain plenty of 

 water and an abundance of 

 rich compost. When full size 

 it stands six to ten feet high, 

 and bears immense light green 

 leaves, three to four feet long 

 by two and a half wide. 



Each Doz. 100 

 S0.30 S3.00 S20.00 

 .20 2.00 15.00 

 .15 1.50 10.00 



C.^L.^DIUM EscULENTUM (Elephant's Ear) 



^Richardia) 



The varieties offered below succeed best when treated in the 

 same manner as Gladiolus, Tuberoses and other summer-f3owering 

 bulbs. They should be planted in the open border in a dormant 

 condition when danger from frost is over in spring, and will then 

 flower during the summer months. When the tops are kiLed by 

 frost in the autumn dig and store through the winter as you A-ould 

 potatoes. 



Golden Yellow (Richardia ElUolUaiia). This is the best of the 

 Yellow Callas, its flowers being as large as the popular white 

 variety, but of a rich, lustrous golden-yellow of velvety texture; 

 the foUage is dark green, with translucent creamy-white sjwts, 

 which add much to its beauty. Strong bulbs, 50 cts. each; 

 S5.00 per doz. 



Spotted Leaf (Richardia alba macidata). Leaves deep green, 

 %vith numerous white spots, which give the plant a very orna- 

 mental appearance. The flowers are white, with a black center. 

 50 cts. each; §5.00 per doz. 



