The J. Bolgiano Seed Company, Baltimore, Md. 



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Bolgiano's Selected Roses 



We have selected those varieties that we consider best as regards hardiness and free blooming qualities. We might call 

 them " experienced roses," for they have experienced the test of time. 



Cultural Instructions: The ideal soil for roses is a clay loam. The ideal fertilizer is cow-manure. Where best results are 

 desired the beds should be " trenched " to a depth of 18 inches, i. e., the soil should be removed to that depth and thoroughly 

 mixed with rotted manure — one part manure to three parts soil — and returned to the bed. Roses should be cut back severely 

 when first set out. On the average the strongest growths should be left 7 inches long and the weaker about 3-4 inches. From 

 3-5 upright branches should be retained, the rest cut off. Fairly deep planting is recommended. If the plant is budded on wild 

 rose stock, it should be planted so that the junction of the bud with the stock will be two inches below the level of the soil. 

 The roots should be spread out, fine soil worked in around them and the ground pressed firmly about the plant with the foot. 

 If the soil is moist no watering is necessary until growth begins, 



Bush 



2 years. 3, to 5 branches. 

 White 

 Frau Karl Druschki 

 Kaiserin Augusta Victoria 

 Mme. Jules Bouche 

 White Killarnej' 



Red and Red Shades 



Francis Scott Key ' 

 General McArthur 

 Grusa an Teplitz 

 J. B. Clark 

 Mad. Edouard Herriot 

 Red Radiance 



Roses 



$1.00 each. $9.00 (or 10. 



Pink and Salmon-Pink 

 (Columbia 

 fioa Angeles 

 Mme. Buttei-fly 

 Mme. Caroline Testout 

 Ophelia 

 Paul Neyron 

 Radiance 



Yellow 



Duchess of Wellington 

 Mrs. Aaron Ward 

 Sunburst 



Climbing Roses 



2 years. 3 to 5 branches. 7.5c each. $7.00 for 10. 



American Pillar. Deep pink, white centre. 

 Climbing American Beauty. Deep pink to crimson. 



Climbing Roses — Continued 



Dorothy Perkins. Shell pink. 



Excelsa. Delicate flesh pink. 



Gardenia. Yellow buds opening to almost white. 



Paul's Scarlet Climher. Vivid scarlet shaded crimson. 



Silver Moon. White with yellow stamens. 



Tausendsichon. Varying from bright pink to white. 



Bolgiano's Favorite Half-Dozen Roses 



We have selected from our " experienced roses " a half-dozen that every 

 rose lover should have. They are the varieties that we consider best for 

 the amateur to grow, because they are extremely hardy, bloom continuously, 

 and give a pleasing collection of colors. These, like all of our other roses 

 are strong two-year-old plants, field grown and having 3 to 5 branches. 



Kaiserin Augusta Victoria Los Angeles 



Mad. Edouard Herriot Sunhurst 



Red Radiance Radiance 



Special Offer BOLGIANO'S FAVORITE HALF DOZEN ROSES $5.00. 



Gladiolus 



Gladiolus may be planted in rows or beds, in borders, among shrubbery, roses, etc. Plant other flowers among your 

 gladiolus as well as the gladiolus among other flowers and plants. Wonderful improvements are being made each year in the 

 size, color and beauty of the gladiolus flower. Our list is a selection of what we consider are the most popular and the best 

 varieties. , 



Cultural Directions: A heavy clay soil containing some sand seems to promote the best growth. Spade the ground thor- 

 oughly in the spring and if needed some bone meal or old, well rotted fertihzer should be spaded under. An open, sunshiny 

 location should always be selected. Plant bulbs about four inches deep and eight inches apart in the row. Equal parts of diy 

 blood and bone meal hoed into the soil make a good top-fertihzer. Good cultivation and plenty of water after the growth is 

 6 to 8 inches high are very necessary. When cutting the flowers leave at least four full leaves on the bulb. 



Plant at intervals of about two weeks from first garden-making time until early summer in order to obtain a long bloom- 

 ing season. 



Prices are for First Size Bulbs, 1 Vg inches and up in diameter 



each 



Alice Tiplady. Rich orange, lighter shadings $ .10 



America. Lavender pink 06 



Anna Eberius. Reddish purple with cardinal shade. .. .15 

 Baron Jules Hulot. Deep indigo blue, yellow stripe. . .15 



Byron L. Smith. Lavender pink on white ground 15 



Diener's White. Milk white overlaid pale orchid 30 



E. J. Shaylor. Ruffled rose pink 15 



Empress of India. Deep maroon, almost black 15 



Evelyn Kirtland. Rose pink with brighter blotch 12 



Flora. Beautiful canary yellow 12 



Halley. Salmon pink 07 



Helga. Salmon rose, shaded deep rose and cream 15 



Herada. Pure mauve 10 



Ida Van. Deep salmon red 10 



Kunderd's Glory. Creamy apricot, tinted pink, red 



markings « 15 



Le Marechal Foch. Apple blossom pink, rosy carmine 



center 08 



Mary Pickford, Creamy white, tjiroat sulphur yellow, ,18 



doz. 



100 



?1.00 



$ 7.50 



.60 



4.50 



1.50 



11.25 



1.50 



11.25 



1.50 



11.25 



3.00 



22.50 



1.50 



11.25 



1.50 



11.25 



1.20 



9.00 



1.20 



9.00 



.70 



5.25 



1.50 



11.25 



1.00 



7.50 



1.00 



7.50 



1.50 



11.25 



.80 



6.00 



1.80 



13.50 



Maiden's Blush. Blush pink, with lighter throat 15 



Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Bright rose, crimson scarlet 



blotches 08 



Mrs. Francis King. Scarlet, crimson blotch 08 



Mrs, Dr. Norton. White, suffused pink, sulphur 



throat 15 



Mrs. Watt. Wine red lo 



Niagara. Nankeen yellow, spotted and veined carmine. .12 

 Orange Glory. Peach red with orange carmine blotch. .18 



Panama. Deep rose 07 



Peace. White with lilac feathering, j 08 



Prince of Wales. Pink, suffused salmon orange 10 



Rose Glory. Ruffled rose pink 18 



Scarlet Princeps. Lively scarlet, throat brighter... .20 



Schwaben. Soft yellow, deep red blotch 10 



War. Blood red, shaded crimson 15 



White Glory. White shaded cream, blue line 25 



Wilbrink. Delicate pale pink ,,,, 08 



doz. 



100 



1.50 



11.25 



.80 



6.00 



.80 



6.00 



1.50 



11.25 



1.00 



7.50 



1.20 



9.00 



1.80 



13.50 



.70 



5.25 



.80 



6.00 



1.00 



7.50 



1.80 



13.50 



2.00 



15.00 



1.00 



7.50 



1.50 



11.25 



2.50 



18.75 



.80 



6.00 



Bolgiano's Superb Mixture of Gladiolus 



A mixture of the largest number of the most magnificent 

 varieties of any popular mixture yet introduced, contains best 

 strains of each variety. Every bulb of this mixture is first size 

 and has been selected with utmost care for coloring, size of 

 flower and purity. 7c. each. 70c. doz. $5.25 per 100. 



Bolgiano's Primulinus Mixture 



A new type of Gladiolus producing slender spikes bearing 

 orchid-like flowers, ranging in color from the lightest of yellow 

 to deep orange and from soft salmon-pink to rich crimson. 

 Ideal for cutting. First size bulbs. 6c. each. 60c. doz. S4.50 

 per 100. 



Bolgiano's Fine Mixture of Gladiolus 



A mixture containing some of the choicest and best strains 

 of the different named varieties. Second size. 5c. each. 50c. doz, 

 $3.75 per 100. 



Bolgiano's Gift Box Collection of Gladiolus 



Gladiolus bulbs make a very desirable and much appreciated 

 gift. We are packing in a very attractive, specially designed 

 Gift Box a collection of one each of all the varieties in our 

 regular list, 33 varieties in all. This collection will give you a 

 gorgeous display of exceptionally beautiful blooms at a rea- 

 son 9 1) 1 f o osf" 



Special Offer Gift Box Collection $3.50 



