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The "Gold Medal" Collection of 

 GIANT DOUBLE DAHLIA-FLOWERED ZINNIA 



(Awarded a Gold Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society of England) 



The remarkable results obtained with this improved type of the popular 

 flower, by thousands of our pleased patrons, has fully substantiated the claims 

 advanced by us, for the New Dahlia-Flowered Zinnia is undoubtedly a ma- 

 jestic and beautiful flower. 



The plant is striking and spectacular in appearance and distinguished for 

 its vigor and sturdy growth, reaching a height of from 3 to 4 feet. The large 

 magnificent blooms that greatly resemble Decorative Dahlias and average 

 from 4 inches or over across, are borne on strong stems, clear of foliage, which 

 makes them very desirable for cut flowers as well as garden decoration. It 

 is indeed a valuable acquisition. 



Price of any of the above named varieties, 15c per packet 



4681 Collection — one packet each of the above 8 varieties, $1.00 



4G62 Buttercup. A rare shade of deep creamy yellow. 



4664 Dream. A beautiful shade of soft lavender, turning to purple as flower 



grows older. 

 4666 Exquisite. An exquisite shade of light rose, deepening toward the 



center. 

 4669 Meteor. A rich glowing red, suggesting the deep-toned shade of red 



velvet. 

 4672 Oriole. Immense blooms of deep orange, crimson and gold. 

 4674 Polar Bear. A pure white. 

 4676 Purple Prince. A fine deep purple. 

 4678 Scarlet Flame. Fiery scarlet. 

 4680 Giant Double Dahlia-Flowered Zinnia. All colors mixed. Pkt. 



15c; per 500 seeds, 50c. 



"Summer Glory' Collection of 

 Eight Summer Flowering Bulbs 



Shown in Colors on Opposite Page 



Many gardeners who have enjoyed the gay pageant of Spring Bulbous Flowers, 

 will welcome the group offered here. It is a fascinating ensemble, ranging from 

 the extreme daintiness of the Zephranthes, or Fairy Lily, to the bizarre brilliance 

 of the Tigridia, or Shell Flower, and the pure gold of the Calla Elliotiana. The 

 flowering period of this group ranges from June to September. 



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 after May 1st, 

 and in the autumn the bulbs should be lifted after the tops have been killed by 

 frost. The bulbs may be saved from year to year. 

 Obtainable from February 1st to June 1st. 



1. CALLA (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 per doz.; $25.00 



per 100. 



2. HYACINTHUS (Candicans) 



A luxuriant-growing, summer-flowering plant, spread- 

 ing 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.; $12.00 100. 



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 one 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 per 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 



One of the most floriferous and showy of summer- 

 flowering bulbous plants, producing in great num- 

 bers, graceful spikes 8 to 12 inches long, each spike 

 bearing from 18 to 30 exceedingly showy, star- 

 shaped flowers, 1}4 to 2 inches across. Mixed 

 Hybrids. Containing a fine assortment of low, 

 orange and scarlet shades. 

 Price: 8c each; 80c doz.; $6.00 100. 





PRICES 





Coll. 





$1.25 



Coll. 



2A — Three bulbs of each . 



. 3.25 



Coll. 



3A — Six bulbs of each. . . . 

 Transportation paid 



6.00 



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.; $12.00 100. 



7. TUBEROSE (Double Dwarf Pearl) 



The flower spikes attain a height of about 2 feet, 

 and are compactly filled for two-thirds their length 

 with very large, perfectly double flowers 1J^ to 

 2 inches across. The flowers have the wax-like 

 substance of a camelia, are glistening white and 

 deliciously fragrant. 

 Price: 8c each; 75c doz.; $5.00 100. 



8. ZEPHRANTHES 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 foreground plantings in the bulb border. 

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



