Bolgiano's Bulbs for Spring Planting 



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Bolgiano's Bulbs for Spring Planting 



Bolgiano's Magnificent Gladioli 



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plant groups of Gladioli Bulbs every two weeks from April 15 until July 1, and you will 

 have bright masses of color all summer. 



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. Just as soon as they show their heads through the ground, they 

 should be cultivated. If this is continued once a \veek till they commence to flower, one will 

 be sui-e of first-class results. 



AMERICA. The beautiful lavender pink flowers are borne on long stems and are firmly 

 placed on the spike. 6 cts. each; 6 for 30 cts.; 12 for 50 cts. ; 50 for $1.75; $3.00 per 100. 



ANNA EBERIUS. An extra fine variety ; color rich velvety purple with a deep purplish red 

 blotch on the lower petals; flowers large, on long spikes. 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 6 for 

 45 cts.; 12 for 75 cts.; 50 for $2.75; $5.00 per 100. 



CRIMSON GLOW. Deep crimson blooms with a rich glowing sheen. Most attractive 

 flowers, borne on strong, upright stems. Fine for garden display and for cutting. 10 cts. each; 

 3 for 25 cts.; 6 for 45 cts.; 12 for 75 cts; $5.00 per 100. 



DR. F. E. BENNETT. Peach red, overlaid flame scarlet. 10c each; 3 for 25 cts.; 6 for 45 

 cts.; 12 for 80 cts.; $6.00 per 100. 



GIANT NYMPH. Light rose pink, creamy yellow throat. 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 6 for 

 45 cts.; 12 for 75 cts.; $5.00 per 100. 



GOLDEN MEASURE. The best yellow. Large blooms of dark golden yellow. 10 cts. each; 

 3 for 25 cts.; 6 for 45 cts.; 80 cts. doz. ; 50 for $3.25; $6.00 per 100. 



MARY PICKFORD. Very dainty. Delicate creamy white with throat suffused with soft 

 canary yellow. 8 cts. each; 6 for 40 cts.; 75 cts. doz.; 50 for $2.75; $5.00 per 100. 



MRS. DR. NORTON. Pure soft white with tips of petals suffused pink. An exquisite 

 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 6 for 45 cts.; 75 cts. doz.; $5.00 per 100. 

 FRANCIS KING. Vermilion scarlet. An old favorite because of its brilliancy. 6 cts. 

 each: 6 for 30 cts.; 50 cts. doz.; 50 for $1.75; $3.00 per 100. 



MRS. FRANK PENDLETON. Flushed salmon pink with rich maroon blotch on three lower 

 petals. 6 cts. each; 60 cts. doz.; 50 for $2.25; $4.00 per 100. 



MRS. LEON DOUGLAS. Begonia pink, striped brilliant scarlet. 10 cts. each; 6 for 45 cts.; 

 80 cts. doz. ; 50 for $3.25 ; $6.00 per 100. 



PEACE. Very large, nearly white, with pale violet feathering on lower petals. Flowers 

 correctly placed on a tall, graceful spike. 7 cts. each; 6 for 35 cts.; 60 cts. doz.; 50 for $2.25; 

 $4.00 per 100. 



SCHWABEN. Soft pure yellow with purple blotch on lower petals ; heavy spike and foliage ; 

 an old favorite. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts. ; 6 for 40 cts. ; 12 for 75 cts. ; $5.00 per 100. 



VIRGINIA OR SCARLET PRINCEPS. Intense scarlet, slightly deeper in throat ; extra fine, 

 early and much in demand. 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 6 for 40 cts.; 12 for 75 cts.; $5.00 

 per 100. 



WILBRINK. Creamy rose. One of the earliest. 6 cts. each; 50 cts. doz.; $3.50 per 100. 



CAPITOL CITY MIXTURE 



A mixture of many splendid exhibition varieties, including only those rarer flowers of excep- 

 tional beauty of form and coloring. 6 for 30 cts.; 50 cts. per doz.; 50 for $2.00; $3.50 per 100. 



RUFFLED GLADIOLI 



These varieties have waved and ruffled blooms and are beautiful beyond description. 

 E. J. SHAYLOR. Tall, beautiful deep rose pink. 6 cts. each; 50 cts. doz.; 50 for $2.00; 

 $3.50 per 100. 



MRS. H. E. BOTHIN. Light geranium pink, heavily ruffled. 

 Flamed scarlet center. Strong, well built spikes. First-class show 

 and cut flower variety. A sensation wherever produced. 10 cts. 

 each; 3 for 25 cts.; 6 for 40 cts.; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 



GOLD EAGLE. Deep rich yellow, nicely ruffled. 10 cts. each; 

 3 for 25 cts.; 6 for 45 cts.; 12 for 80 cts.; $6.00 per 100. 



variety 

 MRS. 



Mrs. Frank Pendleton 



Fragrant Double Pearl 

 Tube Roses 



PRIMULINUS HYBRIDS 



These gladioli are of recent introduction. 

 Colors are brilliant and varied. They are 

 earlier and will stand hot and dry weather 

 better than the other varieties. 



ALICE TIPLADY. A beautiful and showy 

 large flowering variety ; color, orange saffron. 

 6 cts. each; 3 for 15 cts.; 6 for 25 cts.; 

 12 for 50 cts.; $3.50 per 100. 



MAIDEN'S BLUSH. Beautifully formed 

 flowers on long stems ; color, enchantress 

 pink ; a very dainty flower on graceful 

 spikes ; early flowering. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 

 25 cts.; 6 for 40 cts.; 12 for 75 cts.; $5.00 

 per 100. 



SOUVENIR. A beautiful and attractive 

 variety ; color, deep salmon ; tall-stemmed, 

 large flowers facing forward ; early flower- 

 ing. 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 6 for 40 

 cts.; 12 for 75 cts.; $5.00 per 100. 



TUBE ROSES 



EXCELSIOR PEARL— LARGE BULBS. 



Deliciously fragrant white flowers. Plant in 

 the garden as soon as all danger from frost 

 is past. 8 cts. each ; 3 for 20 cts. ; 6 for 

 35 cts. ; 55 cts. per doz. ; 25 for $1.00, post- 

 paid. 5 cts. each ; 50 cts. per doz. ; 25 for 

 85 cts.; $3.00 per 100, not postpaid. 



CALLADIUM (ELEPHANT EARS) 



Wonderful plants for lawns, borders or backgrounds. They will grow 

 in any garden soil and are no trouble at all. To obtain the maximum 

 growth they should be planted in rich soil where they will get plenty 

 of water. A full-size plant will stand six feet high and bear immense 

 leaves three to four feet long by twenty-seven inches wide. They should 

 not be planted outdoors until May 1, but to get them into early growth 

 they can be started in pots in the house. 



MAMMOTH BULBS. .25 cts. each; $2.50 doz. 



LARGE BULBS. 15 cts. each; $1.50 doz. 



Add 5 cents each for postage, or 25 cts. per doz. 



( alhulium or Elephant Ears 



