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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL 



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 blossoms may be expected 

 the first season; each 20 cts., 3 for 50 cts. 



OXALIS — Summer Flowering 



Valuable for edging walks, flower beds, etc. Bulbs 

 planted 3 inches apart form rounded rows of delicate 

 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. 



MADERIA VINE 



Sometimes called Mignonette Vine. Tuberous root- 

 ed climber, with glossy green leaves, of rapid growth 

 bearing graceful racemes of deliciously fragrant 

 white flowers; very useful for screens, trellis, or for 

 pots in the house. Plant about the middle of May. 

 Each 5 cts., three for 10 cts., petr doz. 35 cts. 



CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 

 (Elephant's Ear) 



One of the most beautiful and striking of the Or- 

 namental Foliage Plants for planting out on the lawn. 

 When of full grown size it stands about five feet 

 high, with immense leaves, often measuring four feet 

 in length by two and a half in breadth. Plant out 

 in May in rich soil and give abundance of water in 

 dry weather. The roots should be preserved in dry 

 sand in the cellar during the winter, out of reach of 

 frost. Large roots, each 25 cts., small roots 15 cts. 



HARDY LILIES 



The Lily has been, with eminent propriety, styled 

 the "Queen of Flowers." Their culture is simple, be- 

 ing 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, about 

 one foot apart and six to eight inches deep. They 

 shoud not be disturbed for several years, and pro- 

 tected with a foot deep of leaves or manure in win- 

 ter. 



Auratum. (Golden Japan Lily.) This is 



the most beautiful of the Lily family; each 20 cts., 

 three for 50 cts., per doz. $2.00. 



Speciosum Rubrum. White and red 

 spotted. These are among the most beautiful and 

 delightfully fragrant; each 15 cts., two for 25 cts., 

 per doz. $1.50. 



Speciosum Album. A lovely pure white 

 Lily, with white petals reflexed, the finest white 

 variety; each 20 cts., three for 50 cts. 



Tenulfolium. (Coral Lily.) A native of 

 Siberia. One of the very hardiest Lilies; flower 

 vivid scarlet, with petals reflexed; very showy and 

 free-flowering, blooming early. It is very easy of 

 cultivation, requiring only a well drained, sandy 

 soil; each 15 cts., 2 for 25 cts. 



HERBACEOUS PEONIES 



The Herbaceous Paeonies are exceedingly hardy, 

 and will succeed in any ordinary garden soil, well en- 

 riched with good manure. During the summer months 

 mulching will be beneficial to the roots, especially on 

 dry soils. Plant either in spring or fall, about 3 

 iches deep and 4 feet apart. 



Double Red. Large purplish crimson 



flowers; each 25 cts., 3 for 65 cts. 

 Double White. Large fragrant flowers; 



each 25 cts., 3 for 65 cts. 



HOLLAND OR FALL BULBS 



These we have in stock in September and October. They are mostly imported from Holland and 

 arrive in this country during September. October is the best month to plant them and they will_ give 

 j-ou beautiful flowers in April and May. When other flowers are scarce and so much more they will be 

 appreciated. Orders can be sent in during spring and summer and will be filled as soon as bulbs are re- 

 ceived. At prices quoted bulbs are sent by mail, prepaid. 



Culture. Fall bulbs can be planted outdoors till ground freezes up. Select 



a sunny place of rich mellow soil, where water will not stand. Plant Hyacinth and Tulip bulbs from 

 5 to 6 inches apart and from 4 to 5 inches deep. They can be left in the bed for 2 to 3 years or taken 

 up ever>' summer after tops have died. Cover with manure or leaves after ground freezes up. 



Narcissus ought to be planted 10 to 12 inches apart and they can be planted in any place and be 

 left in the ground as thej' increase in beauty everr year. 



Scilla and Crocus, plant about 3 inches apart and also that deep. Crocus do well planted in the 

 grass. 



House Culture. Use ttie largest bulbs for this purpose, the 4 or 5 inch pots 



are large enough. Use good rich mellow sandy soil, set bulb deep enough to cover with dirt, give a 

 good soaking and set pots in a cool dark place for 4 to 6 weeks, so bulbs can make a good 

 root growth, water occasionally if dry. When brought into the window they should be kept near the 

 light, but not in full sunshine for any length of time. A cool temperature suits bulbs best. 



HYACINTHS 

 Double Select, Separate colors, each 10c, 



doz. $1.00. 



Double Mixed, each 7 cts, doz. 75 cts 

 Single Select, separate colors, each 10 



cts., doz. SI. 00. 



Single Mixed, each 7 cts, doz. 75 cts. 



TULIPS 



Double. Early Mixed, 3 for 10 cts., doz. 



30 cts. 



Single.. .Early Mixed, 3 for 10 cts., doz. 



30 cts. 



NARCISSUS or DAFFODILS 

 Trumpet Major, Bright golden yellow 



petals and trumpets, one of the best for bedding 

 and fine winter flowering, an early and abundant 

 bloomer. Each 5c. 6 for 20c. doz. 35c. 



SCILLA SIBERICA 



This is one of the hardiest bulbs we have, are 

 very valuable for edging to beds or borders. Blue 

 bell shaped uowers. 4 for 10c, doz. 25c. 



CROCUS 



Mammoth Mixed. The best large flow- 

 ering. 6 for 10c, doz. 15c, 2 doz. 25c. 



