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Cole's Seed Store, Pelia, 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 s:ore in dry cellar. 

 LASIA2TDBA. Rosy pink. 10 cts. doz.: per 



100, 60 cts. 



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

 60 cts. 



Maderia Vine 



Sometimes called Mignonette Vine. Tuberous 

 rooted climber, with glossy green leaves, of rapid 

 gTowth, 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. 



AUSATT/M. (Golden Japan Lily.) This is the 

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

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



SPECIOSUM SUERUM. 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. 



5PECICSU3I ALBUM. A lovely pure white 

 Lily, with white petals reflexed, the finest white 

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



TI3NUJ.ro lilTJM. (Coral Lily.) A native of 

 Siberia. One of the very hardiest Lilb'eg; 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 



PFITZEKI. Sometimes called Flaming Torch 

 or Red Hot Poker Plant. At floral exhibitions 

 and when sent, out as cut flowers to market, it 

 attracts srreat 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 



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

 arrive in this countrv during September. October is the best month to plant them ana 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 bulba 

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



Culture. Fall bulbs can be planted outdoors fill 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 ta^en 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 tbey increase in beauty every year. . 



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

 grass. 



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

 Use good rich mellow sandv soil, set bulb deep enough to cover with dirt, give a good soaring 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. 



Hvacinths 



DOUBLE SELECT, Separate colors 



cts., doz. $1.00. 

 DOUBLE MIXED, each 7 cts., doz. 7 

 SINGLE SELECT, separate colors, ea 



doz. SI. 00. 



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



ch 10 



5 cts. 

 ch 10 cts. 



DOUBLE. 



cts. 



SINGLE. Earl 



ctf. 



Tulips 



Early mixed, 3 for 



Narcissus, or Daffodils 



TRUMPET MAJOS. 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. 



Scilla Siberica 



bulbs vre have, are 

 i or borders. Blue 

 for 10 cts., doz. 25 cts. 



This is one of the hardiest 

 very valuable for edging beds 

 bell-shaped flowers. 4 



10 cts., doz. 30 



Crocus 



mixed, 3 for 10 cts., doz. 30 



MAMMOTH MIXED. The best 



ing. 6 for 10 cts., doz. 15 ctg. N ! 



large flower- 

 ! doz. 25 cts. 



