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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., WASHINGTON, D. C. 



Amaryllis 



BOLGIANO'S GIANT HYBRIDS (Bulbs Ready October 20th) 



There is possibly no other bulbous 

 plant that will give the amateur 

 greater pleasure for indoor growing 

 than these giant flowered beautiful 

 Amaryllis. The United States De- 

 partment of Agriculture here in 

 Washington has been working to 

 the improvement of the various 

 strains for years, and it is a wonder- 

 ful sight to see several thousands of 

 these magnificent pot plants in bloom 

 in the month of March here in the 

 government greenhouses. Our bulbs 

 produce vigorous stems with from 

 4 to 6 blooms of the most perfect 

 form, ranging in color from pure 

 white grounds, with varied markings 

 of rose, red and crimson to the rich- 

 est colors, such as scarlet, crim- 

 son, bright red, cherry and almost 

 maroon. They are easily grown. Pot 

 up bulbs as soon as received in good 

 garden loam, enrich with a handful 

 of bone fertilizer. Cover only to the 

 shoulder of the bulb, leaving the 

 neck protruding. Keep in a tempera- 

 ture of about 50 to 60 degrees until 

 the bulbs get a good start then place in a sunny window and give water regu- 

 larly. Bulbs planted in October or November should come into bloom in 

 March. After they have finished blooming set in a cool place until the bulbs 

 become dormant. They may then be repotted the next Fall. Mixed colors only. 

 Jumbo Bulbs, suitable for planting in a 6-inch pot, 40 cts. each, if to go by 

 mail, 45 cts. each. 



SWEET PEAS— Plant in October or November 

 SUPERB SPENCER SWEET PEAS 



Amaryllis Bulbs 



AMBITION. Rich deep lavender, with a 

 darker shade on the base of the standard and 

 wings. 



DAMASK ROSE. The brightest rose car- 

 mine Sweet Pea. 



FLAMINGO. Orange scarlet, heavily shaded 

 cerise, absolutely sunproof. 



OLYMPIA. Deep red purple of graceful 

 form and immense size. 



PINKIE. Rose pink with large and frilled 

 flowers. 



PIRATE GOLD. A rich deep golden orange. 



SEXTET QUEEN. Pure white flowers of 

 perfect form and great substance. 



SMILES. Clear glistening salmon. 



WARRIOR. Rich chocolate maroon. 



THE ADMIRAL. Largest and Dest Navy 

 blue. 



WELCOME. The most brilliant dazzling 

 scarlet Sweet Pea. 



WHAT JOY. Deep cream. The flowers are 

 heavily frilled. 



The above varieties, pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 20 cts. ; 

 14 lb. 60 cts.; lb. $2.00. 



SUPERB SPENCER MIXED. This mixture 

 contains the choicest named varieties blended 

 in the proper portions to insure a well- 

 balanced color effect. It will give a lavish 

 display of the largest and most attractive 

 flowers. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 14 lb. 50 cts.; 

 1 lb. $1.50. 



EARLY SPENCER SWEET PEAS 



They flower several weeks earlier than the 

 regular Spencers. 



BLUE BONNET. A fine clear blue. 



EXPOSITION PINK. A gorgeous rich pink. 



HOPE. Pure white, black seeded. 



LAVANDA. A pure clear lavender. 



RED BIRD. Bright crimson red. 



VALENCIA. Bright sunproof orange. 



Above varieties, pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 

 i/4 lb. $1.25. 



MIXED EARLY SPENCERS. A well-bal- 

 anced mixture of the newest and brightest 



colors. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; % lb. 75 

 cts.; lb. $2.25, postpaid. 



BOLGIANO'S SPECIAL GRANDIFLORA 

 MIXED. A fine mixture of the grandiflora 

 varieties. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; % lb. 25 

 cts.; lb. 90 cts. 



PERENNIAL OR EVERLASTING SWEET 

 PEA. Once planted these live year after year, 

 bearing magnificent clusters of flowers early 

 in the Spring before the annual kind begins 

 to flower. Excellent for cutting. Grow 6 to 

 8 feet high. Pkt. 10 cts.; y 2 oz. 25 cts.; oz. 

 40 cts.; 14 lb. $1.25. 



