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BULB AND PLANT BOOK 



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GALANTHUS (Snowdrops) 



Prohibited entry into the United States after December 

 31. 1925. 



These charming early flowering plants often bloom before 

 the snow has left the ground. Snowdrops with their dainty 

 graceful nodding flowers are most attractive for edgings of 

 beds or the lawn, irregular masses in the grass, slopes or 

 for the rockery. 



Plant bulbs early in September or October so they will 

 develop a strong root system before freezing weather. Set 

 bulbs 3 to 4 inches deep and 1 inch apart. ' ■ ■ ' 



SNOWDROP SINGLE. (3-petaled whit^e flowers enclos- 

 ing a green and white tube.) , 



Mailing weight, I lb. per dozen; Z'jbs. per 100. 

 55c. per dozen. $3.75 pex 100. 



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CALLA LILIES 



These beautiful Lilies are easily grown and will bloom continuously 

 for many years if given the proper attention and conditions. Take 

 a 6 or 8-inch pot, place in the bottom pieces of broken crockery or 

 some small stones to provide proper drainage. Fill the pot with good 

 rich soil and set the bulb, so the crown or top of the bulb will be 

 two Inches under .the soil. Place in a warm sunny window and water 

 frequently. When the plant is two or three inches high apply manure 

 water about once a week until the color begins to show in the flowers. 

 (The best manure water is made by steeping cow manure in Water 

 for a few hours. The water is then drained off and used and more 

 water applied to the manure.) Warm water given the bulb once or 

 twice a week after it gets to growing well hastens the flowering period 

 and increases the number of blooms. 



Calla Lilies will keep on growing year after year, but if given a 

 rest each summer the plants will be dwarfer, and more blooms will 

 be produced. During July or August, place the plant in their pots on 

 their sides under some shrubbery or in any cool shady position and 

 let the foliage die down. Water the soil once in two weeks only and 

 then sometime during October take up the bulbs, shake the soil from 

 the roots, remove all bulblets and replant the large bulb. 



WHITE CALLA (Calla aethlopica). The White Calla or Lily of the 

 Nile is one of the best house plants for the window during the winter. 

 Large Size — 30c. each. 3.00 per dozen. 

 Mammoth Size — 40c. each. $4.00 per dozen. 



GOLDEN YELLOW CALLA. (Calla Elliotiana.) The very best 

 yellow Calla. Its flowers are a lustrous golden yellow and its 

 foliage a rich shade of green with a few white translucent spots, 

 which add greatly to its beauty. Large strong bulbs ready last of 

 October. 40c. each. $4.00 per dozen. 



NOTE — All Bulbs are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. 

 If wanted by Parcel Post, add postage as per Parcel Post Table on Inside Cover. 



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