Cole's Seed Store, Pella, Iowa 



Lily of the Valley 



A well known and preatly admired fragrant 

 flowering plant. Should be planted In a par- 

 tially 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. 



Maderia Vine 



Sometimes called Mignonette Vine. Tuber- 

 ous rooted climber, with glossy green leaves, 

 of rapid growth, bearing graceful racemes of 

 deliciously fragrant white flowers; very use- 

 ful 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 measuring 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 pre- 

 served in dry sand in the cellar during the 

 winter, out of reach of frost. Large roots, 

 each 25 cts., small roots 15 cts. 



Tritoma 



FFITZERI. Sometimes called Flaming Torch 

 or Red Hot Poker Plant. At floral exhibi- 

 tions 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. Ions:; dazzling scarlet tinged 

 rich orange. Each 15 cts., doz. $1.50. 



Hardy Lilies 



The Eily has been, with eminent propriety, 

 styled the "Queen of Flowers." Their cul- 

 ture is simple, being entirely hardy and ad- 

 mirably 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 man- 

 ure in winter. 



AURATUM. (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 

 spotted. These are among the most beau- 

 tiful and delightfully frgarant; each 15 

 cts., two for 25 cts., pe rdoz. $1.50. 



SPECIOSUM ALBUM. A lovely pure white 

 Lily, with white petals reflexed, the finest 

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



TENUIFOLIUM. (Coral Lily.) A native of 

 Siberia. One of the very hardiest Lillies; 

 flower vivid scarlet, with petals reflexed; 

 very showy and free-flowering, blooming 

 early. It is very easy of cultivation, re- 

 quiring only a well drained sandy soil; 

 each 15 cts., 2 for 25 cts. 



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 produce flowers in endless succession. 

 Plant about first of May, one inch deep. 

 Take up bulbs in the fall and store in dry 

 cellar. 



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

 100, 60 cts. 



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

 60 cts. 



HOLLAND, OR FALL BULBS 



These we have in stock in September and October. They are mostly imported from Hol- 

 land 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 be 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 ought 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. 



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 cts. 



Narcissus, or Daffodils 



TRUMPET MAJOR. Bright golden yellow 

 petals and trumpets, one of the best for 

 bedding and fine winter flowering, and ear- 

 ly and abundant bloom. Each 5 cts., 6 for 

 20 cts., doz. 35 cts. 



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 

 cts. 



