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 Extra Large Excplsior Gloxinia, Bulbs, 7c. each. 



Large 

 Gloxinia Bulbs. 



THESE ARE ONE OF MY 

 GREATEST SPECIALTIES. 



I Sell More of these Bulbs by Mail 

 than any firm in the United States. 



My Bulbs are all sure to flower, if properly 

 treated when set out. They are \% inches 

 in diameter. Large Trumpets, magnificently 

 colored, in most exquisite shades. I import my 

 Bulbs directly from the most reliable growers 

 in Belgium. 



Orders hooked now, and Bulbs sent immediately <n 

 arrival from Belgium iil November. This is the best 

 way to get Bulbs, as you are sure to get fresh, large 

 Bulbs for early flowers 



Excelsior Gloxinia Bulbs. j> j> j> 



My Gloxinia Bulbs are all 1 inch and a quarter in diameter, and guaranteed sound when sent. This rich 

 exotic beauty makes most magnificent pot plants tor summer. The Bulbs grow easily and flower profusely and quickly. 



"Jadoo" is the best material on earth to grow Gloxinia or Begonia Bulbs cr seeds in. 10c. worth is enough to 

 plant 10 bulbs and 2 pkts. of seed. 



Excelsior Gloxinia Bulbs, Mixed. j> * j> 



Large blooming bulbs, all colors, mixed, such as pure white, blood red, indigo, pink, scarlet-white throat, etc. 

 7c. each, 4 for 25c ; 20 bulbs for $1. 



Gloxinia Bulbs, Colors Separate. * j> j> 



Gloxinia Defiance. Bright scarlet, 8c, 4 for 30c. Gloxinia Alba Grandiflora. Pure white, 8c, 4 for 30c. 

 Gloxinia Indigo Blue. Lrvely blue, 8c, 4 for 30c Gloxinia Rosea. Beautiful rose, 8c, 4 for 30c. 



Gloxinia Pink and Red, with white throat. A charming shade, 8c, 4 for 30c. 

 Gloxinia Tigered and Spotted. Beautifully tr.arked, 8c, 4 for 30c 



ONE EACH OF THE 6 KINDS, 40c. POSTPAID. 

 Gloxinia Seed Pkt., 50 seeds, all colors, 10c 



JT T in f* rr ■ ■ Z Gloxinias are not used for bedding outside like Tuberous Begonias, but are 



r-lOHV W Lrf'O'ZV KjLOXima.S, J* used as pot plants for house and veranda; they require a little more pains in 

 planting, and a little more care when growing than the Begonia. They can, however, be grown in frames 

 shaded with lath, also a dozen or so in a box, which can be moved from place to place Where one wants to devote a 

 great deal of pains to their growth, the following directions are good: Plant the dry bulbs in a mixture of dry sphagnum 

 moss, chopped fine and mixed with sand, so that when the bulbs make roots they can be lifted out of the doss without 

 breaking the roots. As soon as a good start is made and two or three leaves show they are potted in light soil composed 

 of one part good potting soil and one part leaf mold and sand mixed together. We are very careful about the watering. 

 When the bulbs are in the moss they are given plenty of water, being careful to sprinkle any dry spots on the moss. 

 They are kept in a temperature of 6o° to 70° at night, with 10° to 15° more in the day time. We consider it essential not 

 to wet the leaves, and we give shade as soon as the sun gets so hot there is danger of burning. Another good way, and 

 sufficient for all purposes, is: Prepare your soil for number of bulbs you propose to plant, by using a rich, fibrous, peaty 

 soil lightened with sand. After filling boxes or pots (paper flower pots to start bulbs in, also to grow them in) with 

 proper soil, open soil slightly where each bulb goes with forefinger, and press bulb down in these places, making it firm 

 and just covered with soil. Give one good watering at first, and then keep only moderately damp. Bulbs can be planted 

 in small pots in prepared soil, and then the contents can be changed intact into a larger pot of ordinary soil. 



