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joseph Mende (Decorative) A fine dark red. 50c each; $4.00 
per 10. 
Judge Marean (Decorative) A pleasing shade of cream heavily 
suffused with pink. An early and profuse bloomer of perfect 
form. $1.00 each. 
Kalif (Hybrid Cactus) Color a pure scarlet. Flowers of largest 
size. 75c each; $6.00 per 10. 
Marguerite Bouchon (Cuctus) Soft rose with 
center; straight petals. Medium size but of perfect form 
and habit. A universal favorite. 50c each; $4.50 per 10. 
Maude Adams (Show) White overlaid with delicate pink. An 
excellent variety for all purposes. 25c¢ each; $2.00 per 10. 
Mrs. Carl Salbach (Decorative) Solferino-pink suffused with 
white. Very desirable for cutting. 50c each; $4.00 per 10. 
Mrs. Chas. Turner (Cactus) Free blooming, pure yellow, of fair 
size on good stems, 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 
Mr. C. H. Dresselhuys (Decorative) A very dainty dahlia. 
Medium in size with petals slightly curled at ends; color an 
exquisite shade of true pink. Good stems for cutting. 50c 
each; $4.00 per 10. 
Mrs. Forbush (Decorative) Rich purple garnet shaded with 
maroon. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 
Mrs. I. de Ver Werner (Decorative) The flowers are large, of 
perfect form on long stiff stems. Produces masses of blooms 
which are a refined mauve-pink in color. Ideal for cutting. 
$1.00 each. 
Oregon Beauty (Decorative) Intense glowing red suffused with 
orange and garnet. A free bloomer with long stiff stems. 
One of the best. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 
Patrick O’Mara (Decorative) The flowers, borne on long stiff 
white tips and 
Princess Juliana (Decorative) An early blooming white. Equally 
desirable for cutting or garden decoration. 25c each; $2.00 
per 10. 
Purity (Decorative) One of the very best of the pure whites. 
The artistically arranged petals give the large flowers a full, 
fluffy appearance. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 
Red Cross (Peony) One of the finest new introductions. 
Bronze shaded red. 75c each; $6.00 per 10. 
Royal Purple (Show) Rich deep purple. Flowers only of 
medium size but are abundantly produced. 25c each; $2.00 
per 10. 
Sagamore (Decorative) A rich amber-gold. elusively shaded 
toward. center with warm salmon-rose, Extra large, per- 
fectly formed flowers. Strong and healthy with long stems. 
$2.00 each. 
U.S. A. (Decorative) A most distinctly colored dahlia, being a 
rich golden yellow with a tint of old rose. Early and remark- 
ably free flowering with good stems. $1.00 each. 
Venus (Decorative) Large flowers produced on strong, stiff 
stems. Color a creamy white with lavender suffusion. Ex- 
cellent for cutting. 75c each; $6.00 per 10. 
Wodan (Hybrid Cactus) 
_ old-gold in the center. 
each; $4.00 per 10. 
Yellow Colosse (Decorative) Gigantic flowers of pure primrose 
yellow. 35c each; $3.00 per 10. 
Yellow Duke (Show) A vigorous grower with large, clear 
canary yellow flowers; quilled petals. 25c each; $2.00 per 10. 
Delicate salmon-rose, shading to 
Large, very attractive form. 50c 
5 EACH TEN 
stems, are of perfect form and of rich chrome-yellow suffused ; 
with red. 75e each; $6.00 per 10. Dabke, Double Orange Po eTelCiai atin: alate fel svons tare beistcteteretete 25c $2.00 
Paul Michael (Decorative) Color pure gold, shaded orange buff [in] sabe spesincgaddepcbsoovEcHoosaeHD 25¢ 2.00 
at center. Petals quilled at base, curled and twisted toward ue oe Red ce ceases eee cere 25c 2.00 
tip. Of exceptionally large size. $1.00 each. “ “ White sais cis cei nico signe sleiseaineeines 25c 2.00 
Pride of Wayne (Decorative) A plum colored flower of the “ “ 
largest size. Very free blooming, medium sized plants, with LIEN feapeaonposionocinedssoconaco536 tes MOY 
an extra long flowering season. $1.00 each. = eS IY fz bodaarooondoandacdodsopaudaons 20c 1.50 
Esculentum. Known also as Elephant’s Ear. This is one of the finest tropical plants which 
Caladium 
can be grown in the open air in the north. 
to four feetlong and nearly as wide, on stalks four to six feet high. 
It can be made to produce three to ten leaves three 
The soil best suited to Caladiums is a mixture of fibrous loam, leaf mold, peat and well rotted 
cow or sheep manure in equal parts, with a sprinkling of sand added. 
Bulbs may be planted outdoors as soon as danger of 
frost is over, covering about three inches deep; or for largest growth start early indoors in pots and set out when the 
weather is warm and settled. 
plants develop, they require an abundance. 
First Size Bulbs. Nine inches and over in circumference. 
Second Size Bulbs. Seven to nine inches in circumference. 
But little water must be given to the roots till active growth 
Humidity and warmth are necessary for their best development. 
25c each; $2.00 per 10. 
20c each; $1.50 per 10. 
commences when, as the 
Third Size Bulbs. Underseven inchesin circumference. 15c each; $1.00 per 10. 
e e . . 
Sometimes called Mignonette Vine. 
Madeira Vine This tuberous rooted climber of 
dense, branching growth has thick, heart-shaped, glossy green 
leaves and delightfully fragrant, small feathery, white 
blossoms produced in long hanging racemes. It is of rapid 
growth, and is fine for porches and covering arbors ina single 
season. Perennial, but take up roots in fall as the plant will 
not endure frost. 10c each; 80c. per 10, postpaid. 
° Pfitzeri. An improved variety of the plant 
Tritoma sometimes called Red Hot Poker. The hand- 
some flowers are produced in large spikes of rich orange-red 
tinted flower tubes. Plant two feet apart. Tritomas are 
hardy south of Cincinnati when well covered. in winter. In 
the north, dig up the plants in November, place in boxes 
with dry earth and store in a cellar. In spring place ina 
warm, sheltered, well drained spot, preferably with a back- 
ground of shrubbery. 25c each; $2.06 per 10, postpaid. 
The flowers of this well-known 
tuberous rooted plant are waxy- 
u erose white, double and exceedingly 
fragrant. They are very useful 
in bouquets and house decoration. 
If early flowers are wanted fill five-inch pots half full of 
well-rotted cow manure and the remainder with good, rich, 
sandy soil. Plant the bulbsin thisin March or April, water 
moderately and hasten growth by putting in a warm, light 
place. When weather has become warm, plunge the pots in 
the earth out of doors. They will usually flower before cold 
weather; if they do not, the pots can be brought in and bulbs 
will bloom in the house. 
Double Dwarf Pearl, first size bulbs, 10c each; 60c per 10; 
$4.50 per 100. We will supply second size Tuberose bulbs 
5 cents each, 40 cents per 10. The 100 rates are by express at 
purchaser's expense. 
NOT LESS THAN 5 OF ANY ONE VARIETY SUPPLIED AT THE 10 RATE 
AND NOT LESS THAN 25 AT THE 100 RATE 
About September First next we will issue our Annual Catalogue of CHOICE DUTCH BULBS AND 
SEEDS FOR FALL PLANTING. 
who apply for it. 
It will be sent free te all customers without ordering it, and to others 
