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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 



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Bolgiano's Rare Gladiolus 



Calladium or Elephant Ears 



Postage Extra and Must Be Included With Remittance 



CALLADIUM or ELEPHANT EARS. One of the most 

 effective plants in cultivation for the flower border bed or 

 for planting out on the lawn. They will grow in any garden 

 soil, and is of the easiest culture. To obtain the best results 

 they should be planted where they will obtain plenty of water 

 and abundance of rich compost. Foliage light green. When 

 full size they stand 6 feet high and bear immense leaves 3 

 to 4 feet long by 2% feet wide. Should not be planted in 

 the open until May 1st, but to get them in early growth can 

 be started indoors. 



Mammoth Bulbs, 30 cts. each. 



Large Bulbs, 15 cts. each. 



By mail, add 10 cts. each for postage. 



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GLADIOLUS ! 



Mailing Weight, 1 Lb. Per Doz.; 4 Lbs. Per 100 



Parcel Post Rates See Page 2 



THE RAREST AND CHOICEST VARIETIES 



ALL FIRST SIZE BULBS 



The Way to Plant — Dig the row or bed from 8 to 10 inches 

 deep, then spread a liberal amount of good fertilizer in the 

 bottom of the row or bed, then rake it in thoroughly before 

 planting your bulbs. The bulbs after being planted should 

 then be covered from 4 to 6 inches deep. Plant 6 inches 

 apart and stake when 2 feet high. Just as soon as they show 

 their heads through the ground, they should be cultivated. 

 If this is continued once a week till they commence to 

 flower, one will be sure of first-class results. 



AMERICA. The beautiful lavender-pink flowers are borne 

 on long stems and are firmly placed on the spike. 7 cts. 

 each; 12 for 60 cts., postpaid. 



BARON JULES HULOT. The finest blue Gladiolus yet 

 seen. Rich deep color of an indigo shade. Mammoth Bulbs. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 doz., postpaid. 



EMPRESS OF INDIA. Rich velvety dark red with deeper 

 shadings. One of the richest colored varieties. Immense 

 flowers on strong stalks. Very decorative. Mammoth Bulbs 

 12 cts. each; $1.20 doz., postpaid. 



FLORA. Beautiful canary yellow. Mammoth bulbs. 12 

 cts. each; $1.20 doz., postpaid. 



HALLEY. Extra early bloomer with well formed flowers 

 of an attractive delicate rose, with white blotch. 7 cts. 

 each; 12 for 70 cts., postpaid. 



MRS. FRANCIS KING. Large spikes of beautiful light 

 scarlet flowers. 7 cts. each; 12 for 70 cts., postpaid. 



MRS. FRANK PENDLETON. 



Large flowers of a lovely flushed 

 salmon pink with deep blood red 

 blotches at the throat. 8 cts. each; 

 12 for 80 cts., postpaid. 



PEACE. Very large, nearly 

 white, with pale violet feathering 

 on lower petals; flowers correctly 

 placed on a tall, graceful spike. 

 7 cts. each; 70 cts. doz., postpaid. 



CAPITAL CITY MIXTURE. 



This is a special mixture compris- 

 ing all the most desirable colors. 

 The tall stalks carry long spikes 

 of beautiful flowers. Very easily 

 grown. Price — 6 for 35 cts.; 12 

 for 60 cts.; 50 for $2.00, or 100 for 

 $3.50, postpaid. 



Tuberoses 



EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBE- 

 ROSE, Mammoth Size Bulbs. De- 



liciously fragrant white flowers. 

 Plant in the garden as soon as all 

 danger from frost is past. 6 cts. 

 each; 6 for 30 cts.; 12 for 60 cts.; 

 50 for $2.00; or 100 for $3.50, post- 

 paid. 



CINNAMON VINE. A hardy 

 climber, which grows very rapidly. 

 The foliage is bright green in color 

 and the white flowers are cinna- 

 mon-scented. 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 

 cts.; 12 for 90 cts., postpaid. 



MADEIRA VINE. A very quick 

 growing vine, bearing fragrant 

 white flowers. 10 cts. each; 3 for 

 25 cts.; 12 for 90 cts., postpaid. 



Fragrant Double 

 Pearl Tuberoses 



