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Cole's Seed Store, Pella, Iowa 



Lily of the Valley 



A well known and greatly admired fragrant 

 flowering plant. Should be planted in a partially 

 shaded situation. When once planted the crowns 

 increase in numbers and the large ones bloom 

 every year. 



Price for roots, 4 for 10 cts, doz. 25 cts., 50 for 

 90 cts., 100 for $1.75. 



( Oxalis — Summer Flowering 



Valuable for edging walks, flower beds, etc. 

 Bulbs planted 3 inches apart form rounded rows 

 of delicate foliage, about 1 foot high, which pro- 

 duce flowers in -endless succession. Plant about 

 first of May, one inch deep. Take up bulbs in 

 the fall and store in dry cellar. 

 IASIAKDRA. Rosy pink. 10 cts. doz. ; per 



100. 60 cts. 



DEIPPA. Rosy white. 10 cts. doz.; per 100, 

 60 cts. 



Maderia Vine 



Sometimes called Mignonette Vine. Tuberous 

 rooted climber, with glossy green leaves, of rapid 

 growth, bearing graceful racemes of deliciously 

 fragrant white flowers ; very useful for screens, 

 trellis, or for pots in the house. Plant about the 

 middle of May. Each 5 cts., 3 for 10 cts., per 

 doz. 40 cts. 



Caladium Esculentum 



(Elephant's Ear) 



One of the most beautiful and striking of the 

 Ornamental Foliage Plants for planting out on the 

 lawn. When of full grown size it stands about 

 five feet high, with immense leaves, often measur- 

 ing four feet in length by two and a half in 

 breadth. Plant out in May in rich soil and give 

 abundance of water in dry weather. The roots 

 should be preserved in dry sand in the cellar dur- 

 ing the winter, out of reach of frost. Large roots, 

 each 25 cts., small roots 15 cts. 



Hardy Lilies 



The Lily has been, with eminent propriety, styled 

 the "Queen of Flowers." Their culture is simple, 

 being entirely hardy and admirably adapted to pot 

 culture. Plant in fall or early spring, in good, 

 deep, sandy, loamy soil, where water will not 

 stand, about one foot apart and six to eight inches 

 deep. They should -not be disturbed for several 

 years, and protected with a foot deep of leaves or 

 manure in winter. 



AUEATUM. (Golden Japan Lily.) This is the 

 most beautiful of the Lily family; each 20 cts., 

 three for 50 cts., per doz. $2.00. 



SPECIOSUM RUBRUM. White and red spot- 

 ted. These are among the most beautiful and 

 delightfully fragrant; each 15 cts., two for 25 

 cts., per doz. $1.50. 



SPECIOSUM ALBUM. A lovely pure white 

 Lily, with white petals reflexed, the finest white 

 variety; each 20 cts., three for 50 cts. 



TENUIFOIiIUM. (Coral Lily.) A native of 

 Siberia. One of the very hardiest LilHes; flower 

 vivid scarlet, with petals reflexed; very showy 

 and free-flowering, blooming early. It is very 

 easy of cultivation, requiring only a well drained 

 sandy soil; ecah 15 cts., 2 for 25 cts. 



Tritoma 



PPITZERI. Sometimes called Flaming Torch 

 or Red Hot Poker Plant. At floral exhibitions 

 and when sent out as cut flowers to market, it 

 attracts great attention. Grows from 3 to 4 

 ft. high, the flower measuring 12 to 15 in. long; 

 dazzling scarlet tinged rich orange. Each 15 cts.. 

 doz. $1.50. 



HOLLAND, OR FALL BULBS 



Tbese we have in stock in September and October. They are mostly imported from Holland and 

 arrive in this country during September. October is the best month to plant them and they will give 

 you beautiful flowers in April and May. When other flowers are scarce and so much more they will 

 he appreciated. Orders can be sent in during spring and summer and will be filled as soon as bulbs 



are received. At prices quoted bulbs are sent by mail, prepaid. 



Culture. Fall bulbs can be planted outdoors till ground freezes up. Select a sunny place 

 of rich mellow soil, where water will not stand. Plant Hyacinth and Tulip bulbs from 5 to 6 inches 

 apart and from 4 to 5 inches deep. They can be left in the bed for 2 to 3 years or taken up every 

 summer after tops have died. Cover with manure or leaves after ground freezes up. 



Narcissus might to be planted 10 to 12 inches apart and 6 inches deep; they can be planted in 

 any place and be left in the ground as they increase in beauty every year. 



Scilla and Crocus, plant about 3 inches apart and also that deep. Crocus do well planted in the 

 grass. 



House Culture. Use the largest bulbs for this purpose, the 4 or 5 inch pots are large enough. 



Use good rich mellow sandy soil, set bulb deep enough to cover with dirt, give a good soaking and set 

 pots in a cool dark place for 4 to 6 weeks, so bulbs can make a good root growth, water occasionally 

 if dry. When brought into the window they should be kept near the light, but not in full sunshine 

 for any length of time. A cool temperature suits bulbs best. 



Narcissus, or Daffodils 



TRUMPET MAJOR. Bright golden yellow pe- 

 tals and trumpets, one of the best for bedding 

 and fine winter flowering, and early and abund- 

 ant bloomer. Each 5 cts., 6 for 20 cts., doz. 



35 cts. 



Hyacinths 



DOUBLE SELECT, Separate colors, each 10 

 cts,, doz. $1.00. 



DOUBLE MIXED, each 7 cts., doz. 75 cts. 



SINGLE SELECT, separate colors, each 10 cts., 

 doz. $1.00. 



SINGLE MIXED, each 7 cts., doz. 75 cts. 



Tulips 



DOUBLE. Early mixed, 3 for 10 cts., doz. 30 

 cts. 



SINGLE. Early mixed, 3 for 10 cts., doz. 30 



Scilla Siberica 



This is one of the hardiest bulbs we have, are 

 very valuable for edging beds or borders. Blue 

 bell-shaped flowers. 4 for 10 cts., doz. 25 cts. 



Crocus 



MAMMOTH MIXED. The best large flower- 

 ing. 6 for 10 cts., doz. 15 cts., 2 doz. 25 eta, 



