Bulbs and Roots 



for House and Garden 



Many are the homes made gay and cheerful with a display 

 of plants grown from ilaule's Bulbs and Roots. Some of our 

 most beautiful flowering and foliage plants are grown from 

 bulbs. Some are especially suited for pot culture, while others 

 ^ are wonderful for garden display, and many are indispensable 

 ^H^ for cutting. We offer a choice assortment on this and the 

 ^ ^ next page. All bulbs and roots are carefully selected 

 ^''''^and guaranteed to give complete satisfaction. All are 

 sent postpaid. 



) SPECIAL OFFER^^^^ 



A7naryllts, 

 Giant American Hybrids 



Amaryllis 



74B99 Surprise Collection of Bulbs 



This is your opportunity to secure, at a real bargain price, 

 some excellent high-priced bulbs of our selection. Each 

 spring we have a surplus of certain varieties which we 

 put into this collection. Send us your order for this 

 assortment early, and we will send you 75 bulbs, our 

 selection, all properly labeled, after May 1, tfo CA 

 postpaid for only 4>Z»3V 



Double Begonias 



70B04 Giant American Hybrids 



Huge flowers carried on strong stems. 

 Mixture contains self-colors, as well 

 as penciled varieties. 

 50c eaob; 3 for $1.25; 12 {or $4.50. 



Anemone — windtiower 



Long, stifT-stemmed, showy flowers in 

 many charming colors. Blooms out- 

 doors in May and June. Prefers warm 

 soil and sheltered location. Hardy in 

 mild climates. Fine for pots. 1 ft. 



7008 De Caen, Single Poppy- 

 Flowered Large flowers in a wide 

 range of colors. 



3 for 15c ; 12 for 50c ; 100 for $3.50. 



7009 St. Brigid An extra choice mix- 

 ture of semi-double and double flow- 

 ers in many showy colors. 



3 for 25c ; 12 for 70c ; 100 for $5.00. 



Caladlum 



Attractive foliage plants of fine deco- 

 rative value. While Fancy Leaved is 

 for both indoors and outdoors, Escu- 

 lentum is for garden display only. 



70B38 Fancy Leaved Richly col- 

 ored and marked foliage in combina- 

 tions of red, green, and white. In 

 many plants the leaf veins are of a 

 contrasting color. 



35c each; 3 for 95c; 12 for $3.50. 

 70B36 Esculentum {Elephant's Ear) 

 Enormous rich green leaves often 

 measuring 2^2 to 3 ft. long and 2 ft. 

 wide. Succeeds in deeply spaded, rich 

 garden soil exposed to the full sun. 



25c each; 3 for 70c; 12 for $2.50. 



Montbretia 



72B55 Mixed Like a small Gladiolus 

 in shape, the gay flowers come in 

 shades of yellow, salmon, orange and 

 scarlet in mixture. Fine for cutting. 

 Not hardy. 2 ft. tall. 

 3 for 25c; 12 for 75c; 25 for $1.25. 



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70B40 White {Ethiopica)'La.Tge white 

 flowers of cornucopia form. Known as 

 the Lily-of-the-Nile. Plant roots 

 singly in pots of quite rich soil, pro- 

 vide good drainage, and water freely 

 while in active growth. Easily grown; 

 fine for cutting. 

 40c each; 3 for $1.05; 12 for $3.75. 



70B42 Golden Yellow (Elliottiana) 

 Bright golden yellow flowers, pro- 

 duced freely on long, sturdy stems. 

 Although not quite so large flowering 

 as the white, it will be found of great 

 decorative value; the attractive yel- 

 low flowers standing out in bold con- 

 trast to the lovely, showy variegated 

 green and white foliage. Plant one 

 root to a pot. 

 35c each; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.25. 



Oxalis 



Bloom all summer; the plants are 

 fine for borders, rock gardens, pots 

 and hanging baskets. Not hardy. 



72B62 Lasiandra Rosy crimson. 

 72B66 Pink (Shamrock foliage) 

 72B64 White (Deppei) 

 Any of the above 3 colors of Oxalis: 

 12 for 2Sc; 100 for $1.50. 



Tuberose 



74B18 Excelsior, Dwarf Pearl Large 

 double white flowers with a rich, 

 heavy fragrance. Closely set on 

 heavy, upright spikes. Make a nice 

 showing in the garden and highly 

 prized for cutting. Do best in a well- 

 drained soil and sunny, somewhat 

 sheltered warm location. Not hardy. 

 3 for 25c; 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.00. 



Gloxinias 



Showy pot plants, blooming in winter 

 and spring. Plant in rich sandy soil, 

 keeping evenly moist but not too wet. 

 71 B25 Purple 71 B26 Scarlet 



71 B28 Rose 71 B27 White 



40c each: 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.75. 

 71 B24 M ixed Colors The above and 

 other attractive colors, some bordered. 

 35c each: 3 for 90c: 12 for $3.3S. 



SPECIAL OFFER=^= 



Tuberous Rooted Begonias 



Grown in pots, the plants will bloom 

 for many weeks during the spring and 

 early summer. Planted outdoors, in a 

 half shady position, they will flower 

 continuously until frost. Not hardy. 



70B50 Frilled and Crested Mixed 



Flowers of largest size in many ex- 

 quisite colors. Some have attractively 

 frilled and ruffled edges, others have a 

 distinct, cushion-like center. 



3 for 65c : 12 for $2.25. 



Double Flower Ins 



72111 siVmonl Any of these: 

 ?oltl i«Xt" 30c each; 3 for 85c: 

 70B47 Yellow J 12 for $3.25. 



70B44 Mixed Colors Fine double 

 blooms in all colors from white to 

 scarlet. Very free blooming. 



3 for 70c; 12 for $2.50. 



SPECIAL OFFER- 



70B49 Collecfion 



One bulb each of the above 

 four colors (value $1.20) OC^ 

 for only OJt 



71B30 Collecfion of 

 Four Gloxinias 



One bulb each of the 4 separate 

 colors offered above (4 bulbs 

 in all, value $1.60) 

 for only 



$1.25 



Tig ridia — flgernowers 



72869 Mixed Showy, oddly- 

 shaped large blooms in orange 

 and yellow, marked red and 

 purple. Easily grown, doing best 

 in dry soil. Grow and treat the 

 same as Gladiolus. 20c each; 



3 for 50c: 12 for $1.75. 



Hardy Garden Lily Bulbs 



SPECIAL OFFER=== 

 72B36 Collection of Four 

 Showy Hardy Garden Lilies 



Four different varieties, each a distinct 

 and splendid hardy Lily. This collection 

 includes one bulb each of — Crimson 

 Show, Double Tiger, Gold Banded, and 

 large size Regal Lily (4 bulbs in QC. 

 all, value $1.25) for only 0»C 



Regal Lily (Regale) 



. Large, trumpet-shaped, white blooms marked 

 canary-yellow in the throat; outside shaded 

 lilac-pink. One of the most beautiful and most 

 popular of all. With the fragrance of Jasmine, 

 the long regal blooms are borne freely in whorls 

 atop strong, 3 to 5 ft. stems. Very easy to 

 grow. Blooms late June and July. 

 72B32 Large Bulbs 



30c each ; 3 for 80c ; 12 for $2.85. 



72B31 Medium-Sized Bulbs Guaranteed to 



bloom. 3 bulbs (were 25c each) for only 25c: 



7 for 50c: 15 for $1.00. 



56 WM. HENRY MAULE 



Lilies are easily grown in any good, well-drained garden soil, and when once established will increase in beauty 

 each year. Lily bulbs differ greatly in size according to variety; some are I in. across, others 3 in. or more. 

 We supply the sizes that will give the best results. In planting, a general rule to follow is, cover bulbs with soil 

 to the depth of three times their greatest diameter. 



72B27 Coral Lily (TennifoUum) Graceful, nodding 

 coral-red flowers with petals beautifully reflexed. Grow 1 Vi 

 to 2 ft. tall, bloom in June and July, and are most desirable 

 in borders or rockeries. Plant in a sunny position. 



30c each; 3 for 80c; 12 for $3.00. 



72B25 Leopard Lily (Pardalinum) Showy Lily 

 with lovely, nodding rich orange blooms marked with 

 yellow circles and crimson spots. Bloom during June and 

 early July. Grow 4 to 6 ft. tall. Prefer a slightly moisture- 

 holding soil which must be well drained. 



25c each; 3 for 60c: 12 for $2.20. 



72B34 White Show Lily (Spedosum album) White 

 with golden green markingsinthe throat; gracefully reflexed 

 petals. Bloom in August and September; 3 ft. tall. 



30c each: 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00. 



72B33 Crimson Show Lily {Spedosum Melpomene) 

 Carmine-crimson spotted mahogany-red and edged in 

 white; petals handsomely reflexed. Plants grow 3 to 4 

 ft. tall and do well in either partial shade or full sunshine. 

 Blooms freely in August and September. 



40c each: 3 for $1.10; 12 for $4.00. 



72B35 Yellow Japanese Lily {HansonH) Orange- 

 yellow flowers spotted with purplish brown. Each stem 

 carries 4 to 12 of the lovely nodding blooms during June 

 and July. 4 to 5 ft. 35c each; 3 for 9Sc; 12 for $3.30. 



72B26 Gold Banded Lily of Japan 



{Atiratum platyphyllum) Immense, white flow- 

 ers spotted bright carmine; each petal has a 

 yellow stripe running through the center. 

 Showy, attractive and highly scented. Plants 

 grow 4 to 5 ft. tall and bloom very profusely 

 during late July and August. Does best in a 

 lime-free, neutral soil. 



35c each; 3 for 95c; 12 for $3.50. 



72B28 Double Tiger 



Very easily grown and very hardy. Bright 



salmon-red, spotted with purplish black. 



Blooms during -August and September. 3 to 4 ft. 



20c each: 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75. 



PHILADELPHIA 



