COLE'S FLOWER BULBS. 



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DAHLIAS. 



One of the grandest autumn flowers we have. Plant 

 early in May in deep, rich soil, about three feet 

 apait. Set plants deep and tie to stakes before they 

 bloom. 



Fine Double Mixed. From best named 



varieties, each 15 cts., 4 for 50 cts. 



LILY OF THE VALLEY. 

 Clumps. For immediate effect these are 



much to be preferred to the single crowns or pips. 

 Our clumps are large and blosoms may be expected 

 the first season; each 15 cts., 2 for 25 cts. 



OXALIS (Summer Flowering). 



Valuable for edging walks, flower beds, etc. Bulbs 

 planted 3 inches apart form rouiided rows of dolicate 

 foliage, about 1 foot high, which produce flowers in 

 endless succession. Plant about first of May, one inch 

 deep. Take up bulbs in the fall and store in dry 

 cellar. 



Lasiandra. Rosy pink, 10 cts. doz.; per 



100, 60 cts. 



Deippa. Rosy white, 10 cts. doz.; per 



100, 60 cts. 



HYACIIMTHUS CANDiCANS. 



It can be used with excellent effect in the center 

 of a bed of Gladiolus or other plants. The flowers 

 are bell-shaped and pendulous, pure white in color, 

 and somewhat fragrant. Each 6 cts., 4s for 20 cts., 

 per doz. 50 cts. 



NEW D0U3LE RUDBECKIA. 

 ("Golden Glow.") 



One of the most beautiful hardy perennials. The 

 plant is a strong grower of fine branching habit, 

 bearing by the hundred, on long, graceful stems, 

 beautiful double blossoms of the brightest golden 

 yellow and as large as a Cactus Dahlia. Excellent 

 for cut flowers, lasting well when cut. A plant that 

 i8_ easily managed, growing and blooming nicely 

 with very little care and in almost any kind of soil. 

 Each 15 cts., 2 for 25 cts. 



PERENMAL PHLOX. 



The Perennial Phloxes are among the most useful 

 and desirable of our hardy herbaceous plants, and 

 should be planted largely. They succeed best in deep 

 rich snil, either shade or sun, and can be used to 

 advantage either as single specimens in the mixed 

 border, or as large clumps or beds in the garden or 

 lawn; mixed colors. Each 15 cts., 2 for 25 cts., 5 for 

 50 cts. 



IRIS (Fleur de Lis). 



These are neat, robust, early blooming plants, with 

 flowers of rich and elegantly blended colors. All 

 thrive in any common garden soil, but do best in 

 deep rich, moist soil, with an abundance of water 

 given when in bloom, and a partial shady place in 

 the middle of the day. They are perfectly "hardy and 

 when once planted will increase in size and beauty 

 every year. 



GERMAN IRIS. 



These bloom in May and June. Plant about 18 in- 

 ches apart, height 2 ft.; mixed colors; each 10 cts., 



3 for 25 cts., doz. 75 cts. 



KAEMPFERI (Japan Iris). 



The most magnificent of all. Blooms in June and 

 July. Plant 18 inches by 2 feet apart, height 3 feet. 

 Either double or single, mixed colors; each 15 cts., 



4 for 50 cts., doz. $1.25. 



COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA- 



This is one of our finest hardy flowers for making 

 a gay show of color in the garden or for cutting. 

 The foliage is finely cut and the stems are long and 

 graceful; free-blooming and free-growing. Golden- 

 yellow color; 18 in. Each 15 cti*., 2 for 25 cts. 



LANGS 



HAND 



WEEDER^ 



BrMAiL 

 Prepaid 



This is one of the best wee'ders made. Its special 

 advantage over all other weeders of this class is that 

 it has a band which passes over the fingers, which, 

 when the tool is not in use, gives full use to the hand 

 for pulling weeds and thinning out plants without 

 laying down the tool. It is neatly and strongly 

 made. Price. 25 cts.. by mail. 



EXGELSIOR WEEDING HOOK. 



This tool can be used to great advantage among 

 small and tender plants. It is warranted to give en- 

 tire satisfaction when used among rows of seedlings, 

 among ornamental plants, or in any place where 

 absolute freedom from weeds Is desired. Price 20 

 cts., by mail. 



BOWKER'S PLANT FOOD. 



A Fertilizer made especially for Plants grown in 

 the House, Garden or Conservatory; clean, free from 

 offensive odor, largely soluble in water, and produc- 

 ing healthy plants, free from vermin and early and 

 abundant blossoms, to which it imparts a rich and 

 brilliant color. 



Put up in wooden boxes, with full directions. A 

 large box contains food sufficient for twenty plants 

 one year. Price by mail prepaid, 20 cts. ; large box, 

 40 cts. 



HAMMOND'S SLUG SHOT. 



Slug Shot destroys all insects injurious to House 

 and Garden Plants, Shrubs, Trees, Vines, Potatoes, 

 Melons, Cabbages, Currants and Vegetables and 

 Fruits of all kinds. This preparation, though poison- 

 ous to insects, does not injure the foliage in the 

 least, and acts in some measure as a fertilizer to the 

 plants. 



DIRECTIONS FOR USE.— Dust the powder lightly 

 over the infected plants, so as to cover every part of 

 them. One application is generally suTficient, but if 

 a new brood appears, repeat the operation at once. 

 Not prepaid, 5 lbs. 30 cts., 10 lbs. 60 cts., 50 lbs. 

 $2.50, 100 lbs. $4.75. By mail, prepaid, lb. 20 cts., 

 3 lbs. 50 cts. 



"JUMBO" INSECT POWDER GUN- 



This is one of the best Bellows for applying Insect 

 Powder to plants and for household use. By its use 

 the powder may be made to penetrate into the most 

 accessible places, and all the parts of a plant. Made 

 to meet a demand for as large a gun as can be held 

 in the hand, 4 inches in diameter, large opening for 

 filling. It sells at sight, and is recommended by all 

 who have used it. Price 25 cts., each, by niail. 



