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MONTBRETIA 



The Montbretia is one of the most floriferous and showy of summer- 

 flowering bulbous plants, producing in great numbers graceful spikes 8 

 to 12 inches long, each spike bearing from 18 to 30 exceedingly showy, 

 star-shaped flowers, II/2 to 2 inches across. 

 Fire King. Large flowers of a glowing scarlet red; decidedly one of the 



most beautiful Price, 8c each; 80c doz.; $6.00 per 100 



George Davison. The stems are from 3 to 4 feet high; very branching, 

 bearing lovely, pale orange-yellow flowers, widely expanded. 



Price, 10c each; $1.00 doz.; $7.50 per 100 

 Golden West. Produces tall, branching spikes and large, well-open flowers 

 of a most beautiful pure golden yellow, without the least spot or shade; 



strong grower Price, 10c each; $1.00 doz.; $7.50 per 100 



His Majesty. A glorious variety, flowers measuring 4 inches or more 

 across, very broad petalled, deep velvety scarlet shading down to gold, 

 reverse of petals dark crimson Price, 20c each; $2.00 doz.; $15.00 per 100 

 Lady Hamilton. Very floriferous yellow; the center is suffused with a ray 

 of rosy apricot; strong grower; fine and distinct. 



Price, 15c each; $1.50 doz.; $12.00 per 100 

 Lord Nelson. Deep orange-scarlet, externally crimson, eye yellow; large 

 flower, very beautiful; the stems are dark, much branched and 3'/2 ft. high. 



Price, 15c each; $1.50 doz.; $12.00 per 100 

 Majori. New, pale orange with crimson markings. 



Price, 15c each; $1.50 doz.; $12.00 per 100 

 Rosea. Bright salmon rose; distinct. 



Price, 12c each; $1.25 doz.; $9.00 per 100 

 Mixed Hybrids. Containing a fine assortment of yellow, orange and scarlet 

 shades Price, 8c each; 80c doz.; $6.00 per 100 



TUBEROSE 



Albino, Single, Early Flowering. A single white tuberose. It commences to 

 flower in July and August, throwing from two to five flower spikes from a 

 single bulb. Beautiful for gardens and a splendid cut flower. 



Price, 8c each; 80c doz.; $6.00 per 100. 

 Pearl, Henderson's Double Dwarf. Plant is dwarf, growth stocky, the flower 

 spikes attaining a height of about 2 feet, and are compactly filled for two- 

 thirds their length with very large, perfectly double flowers IV2 to 2 inches 

 across, or nearly twice the size of the old sort. The flowers have the wax- 

 like substance of a camellia, are glistening white and deliriously fragrant. 

 The bulbs planted in the garden in May, in warm, rich soil, in a sunny 

 position, flower with great certainty in the fall. 



Price, extra large flowering bulbs, 8c each; 80c doz.; $6.00 per 100. 

 Silver Leaf. Showy and effective, even when not in bloom, the foliage 

 being distinctly striped white and green. Each bulb frequently throws up 

 two or more spikes, 3 to 4 feet high, each bearing several pure white, 

 single, waxy flowers, delicately perfumed. They flower several weeks 

 earlier than double tuberoses. 



Price, 8c each; 80c doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



Our pamphlet, "SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS," sent free on request 

 with orders, gives interesting facts and complete cultural instructions for 

 this valuable group of bulbs. 



Follow the pageant of Spring Bulbous Flowers with Summer Flowering 

 Bulbs. Our pamphlet, "Summer Flowering Bulbs," tells how easy it is to 

 grow this brilliant group in any garden, and what a boon they are to the 

 belated gardener. A copy is enclosed with every collection. 



Summer Ljlorif 



Collection of Summer Flowering Bulbs 



Coll. 1A — One bulb each of eight varieties $1.25 



Coll. 2A — Three bulbs each of eight varieties 3.25 



Coll. 3A — Six bulbs each of eight varieties 6.00 



Summer Flowering Bulbs thrive in a medium rich soil, where a fair 

 amount of moisture can be provided during the flowering period. They 

 also enjoy direct sunshine. In the latitude of New York, they should be 

 planted about May 1st. Obtainable from February 1st to June 1st. 



1. CALL A (Elliotiana) 



The yellow Calla; large, rich, deep golden flowers often 4 to 5 inches 

 across at the mouth; habit of growth and foliage like the old favorite white 

 Calla excepting the leaves of Elliotiana are spotted with white. 



Dry bulbs. Price, 35c each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



2. HYACINTHUS (Candicans) 



A luxuriant-growing, summer-flowering plant, spreading 2 to 3 feet, 

 throwing spikes 4 to 5 feet in height, each bearing 20 to 30 large, white, 

 bell-shaped flowers, splendid for groups. If planted in the center of beds 

 of scarlet Gladiolus, the effect is magnificent. 



Price, 15c each; $1.50 doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



3. CHLIDANTHUS FRAGRANS (The Fragrant Lily) 



Of South American origin; it is a valuable addition to our summer 

 flowering bulbous plants. The plant attains a height of about 1 foot, and 

 the delightfully sweet scented golden yellow miniature Lilies are held 

 well above the foliage. It is also well adapted for pot culture. 



Price, 25c each; $2.50 doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



4. ISMENE CALATHINA (Peruvian Daffodil) 



Handsome clusters of large, very striking, fragrant pearly white flowers. 

 Bulbs should be kept warm and dry and planted out in the middle of May. 

 They will then commence flowering in July. It is also admirably adapted 

 for pot culture. 



Price, 25c each; $2.50 doz. 



5. MONTBRETIA 



Mixed Hybrids. Containing a fine assortment of yellow orange and 

 scarlet shades. 



Price, 8c each; 80c doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



6. TIGRIDIA (Shell Flowers) 



Extremely handsome summer flowering bulbs, growing about 2 feet 

 high, producing large, gorgeous flowers in shades of yellow," orange and 

 red, exquisitely spotted, flowering very freely throughout the summer. 

 Mixed Colors. 



Price, 15c each; $1.50 doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



7. TUBEROSE (Double Dwarf Pearl) 



Perfectly double flowers 11/2 to 2 inches across. The flowers have the 

 wax-like substance of a camellia, are glistening white and deliriously 

 fragrant. 



Price, 8c each; 80c doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



8. ZEPHRANTKES ROSEA (Fairy Lily) 



The graceful starry rose-pink flowers are produced freely throughout 

 the summer. The smooth flower bearing scapes grow through the grass- 

 like foliage to a height of from 6 to 10 inches. Extremely dainty for fore- 

 ground plantings in the bulb border. 



Price, 10c each; $1.00 doz.; $7.50 per 100. 



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