COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



Summer Klowering^ Bulbs. 



The Summer-flowering Bulbs for spring planting, contained in the following list, are inexpensive, 

 very easily groivn, and produce some of the most showy and beautiful of all summer and autumn 

 flowers. There are but few flowers that can compare with the noble and brilliant spikes of the Glad- 

 iolus, the grace and elegance of the Lily, the purity and sweetness of the Tuberose. They require 

 little care, and quickly make a gorgeous display. Tender bulbs cannot safely be sent by mail until 

 April 1st. When seeds and bulbs are ordered together, the seeds will be sent at once, and bulbs as soon 

 as danger of frost is over. No less than six will be sent at the dozen rate, and no less than 50 at the 100 

 rate. Any of the following Bidhs are sent free by mail at catalogue prices, except where quoted by the 

 hundred. 



TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. 



These magnificent new begonias, so greatly 

 improved in late years, have quickly gained 

 their well deserved place as general favorites 

 for bedding and pot culture. The plants are 

 literally covered with dazzling flowers of im- 

 mense size and make a most efl'ective and beau- 

 tiful display if planted in beds on the lawn. The 

 dry tubers can be planted out in spring when 

 the ground is warm about twelve inches apart. 

 Can also be started in pots early in April and 

 planted when warm or kept in pots to bloom. 

 They do best if planted where it will be shaded 

 during the hottest part of the day. After bloom- 

 ing all summer the bulbs may be taken up in 

 October, dried off and stored away in a cool 

 place until spring, 



Single Varieties in Finest Mixture, 15 cts. each, 4 

 for 50 cts., per doz. $1.50. 



Double Varieties in Finest Mixture, 35 cts. each ; 3 

 for $1.00, per doz. 83..50. 



AMARYLLIS. 



Lily-shaped flowers of great beauty, varying 

 in color from white and rose to the deepest crim- 

 son. A vigorous grower. Blooms freely. Plant 

 during May on south side of the house in well 

 drained soil composed of sand, leaf-mould and 

 fibrous loam in equal proportions, water judi- 

 ciously, and you will be rewarded with some of 

 the liandsomest flowers in the whole range of 

 bulbous plants. 



Atamasco. Prettv, open, trumpet-like flowers, 

 changing in color from rosy pink to white as 

 they expand. Each 15 cts , 2 for 25 cts., doz. 

 $1.25. 



Formosissima, {.lacobean Lily). Handsomely 

 formed flowers of velvety crimson color. A 

 favorite Amaryllis. Each, 15 cts. 



Johnsoni. The flowers of tliis magnificent variety 

 are large and of fine crimson color striped with 

 white. A strong grower and one of the most 

 graceful of Amaryllis for general culture. 

 Strong bulbs. Each. 60 cts. 



APIOS TUBEROSA. 



A liui'dy, 1 ui)erous-rooted climber, closely 

 irsembling the common Wistaria in vine and 

 fi)liage. and liaving clusters of deep purple flow- 

 ers, wiiicli have a strong violet fragrance. Plant 

 tlMi bulbs near a trellis, fence, tree or anv place 

 where you may wisli a climber. They grow to 

 a great heiglit and bloom profusely. The bulbs 

 are perfectly liardy and need not be taken up 

 over winter. A vine so sure to grow and give 

 satisfaction should be in every garden. 10 cts. 

 ♦•ach ; 3 for 25 cts., 7 for 50 cts., 15 for $1.00. 



MADERIA VINE. 



iSomotiraes called Mignonette Vine. Tuberous 

 rooted climber, wltli glossy green leaves, of 

 rapid growth, bearing graceful racemes of dell- 

 clously fragrant white flowers; very useful for 

 screens, trellis, or for pots In the house. Plant 

 about the middle ot May. Each. 7 cts., per doz. 

 <K) cts. 



GLADIOLI. 



We cannot too highly recommend our Mixed 

 Gladioli. They embrace a magnificent variety 

 of beautiful colors. We trust that many of our 

 friends will avail themselves of these low prices 

 to plant largely; the spikes of bloom, richness 

 and brilliancy of color are out of all proportion 

 to the trifling cost. We offer shades of distinct 

 colors separate, or all mixed, as desired. Set the 

 bulbs from six to nine inches apart, and about 

 four inches deep. Plant from middle of April to 

 first of .Tune. 



Snow Wbite. The best white Gladioli yet intro- 

 duced; each -25 cts.. six $1.35, per doz. $2.50. 



White and Pink Mixed. Various shades from 

 dark pink to light rosy white; per doz. 60 cts., 

 six 35 cts., three 20 cts. 



Scarlet and Ked Mixed. Of various shades; per 

 doz. 35 cts., six 20 cts. 



Yellow Mixed. Various shades of yellow and 

 golden ; per doz. 60 cts., six 30 cts. 



Extra Fine Mixed. Embracing a magnificent 

 variety of beautiful colors, very choice; per 

 doz. 40 cts.. six, 25 cts., 50 for $1.25, 100 for $2.50. 



LILIES. 



The Lily has been, with eminent propriety, 

 styled the "Queen of Flowers." Their culture 

 is simple, being entirely hardy and admirably 

 adapted to pot culture. Plant in Fall or early 

 Spring, in good, deep, sandy, loamy soil, where 

 water will not stand in winter, about one foot 

 apart and six inches deep. They should not be 

 disturbed for several years, and protected with 

 leaves or straw in winter. 



Auratum (Golden Japan Lily). This is the most 

 beautiful of the Lily family; each 25 cts., per 

 doz. $2.50. 



Speciosum Rubrum. White and red spotted. 

 These are among the most beautiful and de- 

 lightfully fragrant; each 20 cts., per doz.. $2.00. 



Speciosum Album Proecox. A lovely, pure white 

 Lily, with white petals reflexed, and its center 

 embellished with a fine, long fringe; the finest 

 white variety; each 35 cts., per doz. $3.50. 



Elegans, (or Tlmnbergianum). Early; flowers 

 cup-shaped, borne upright, and of a great va- 

 riety of colors. They are very effective planted 

 either in lines or clumps, and include many 

 sliowy sorts. Mixed bulbs, each 15 cts.. doz. 

 $1.50. 



Tenuifolium (Siberian Lily). A native of Siberia. 

 One of the very hardiest Lilies: flowers vivid 

 scarlet, with petals reflexed; very showy and 

 free-flowering, blooming early in the spring. 

 It is very easy of cultivation, reciuiring only a 

 well-drained, sandy soil; each 25 cts. 



TIGRIDIAS (Shell Flowers). 



These are extremely Iteaut if ul. and should be in 

 every garden, growing 1^4 feet high, and pro- 

 ducing flowers about four inches across. No 

 flower can surpass it in beauty. In bloom from 

 .July to October. Plant about the middle of 

 May, two inches deep and six inches apart. 

 Mixed Colors* Each 7 cts., per doz. 65 cts. 



TUBEROSE. 



The Tuberose is a beautiful pure white wax- 

 like, sweet scented double flower, which remain 

 a long time l« bloom and are so fragrant as to 

 perfume the whole atmosphere for some dis- 

 tance around. Start bulbs in pots for early 

 blooming, or plant In open ground after middle 

 of May. twelve inches apart and two or three 

 Indies deep. 



Dwarf Pearl. This variety has large flowers, 

 perfectly double. Each 7 cts., 3 for 15 cts., per 

 doz. 60 cts.. by express, 50 for S1.50, 100 for $2.75. 



