COLE'S FLOWER BULBS 



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MADERA VINE 



Sometimes called Mignonette Vine. Tuberous root- 

 ed 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., three for 10 cts., per doz. 35 cts. 



HARDY LILIES 



The Lily has been, with eminent propriety, stj'led 

 the "Qx'een of Flowers." Their cultui'e is simple, be- 

 ing 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 pro- 

 tected with a foot deep of leaves or manure 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 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. 



Elegans (or Thunbergianum.) Early; 



flower cup-shaped, borne upright, and of a great 

 variety of colors, ranging from deep orange to blood 

 red, spotted with black; each 15 cts., three for 35 

 cts., doz. $1.50. 



Tenuifolium. (Coral Lily.) A native of 



Siberia. One of the very hardiest Lilies; flower 

 A-ivid scarlet, with petals reflexed; very showy and 

 free-floweiing, blooming early. It is very easy of 

 cultivation, rrquiring only a well drained, sandy 

 soil; each 15 cts.. 4 for 50 cts. 



Tigrinum Flore Pleno. (Double Tiger 



Lily). Immense double bright orange-red flowers, 

 spotted with black; raeh 15 cts.. 2 for 25 cts. 



Burbank. A beautiful variety that comes 



highly recommended. Single spikes of flowers are 

 from one to three feet long. Color of flower, yellow 

 with brown spots. Because of its hardiness, vigor, 

 fragrance and beauty the "Burbank" is the lily 

 '.'for the millions;" 25 cts. 



HERBACEOUS PAEONIES 



The Herbaceous Paeonies are exceedingly hardy, . 

 and will succeed in any ordinary garden soil, well en- 

 riched with good manure. During the summer months 

 mulching will be beneficial to the roots, especially on 

 dry soils. Plant either in spring or fall, about 3 

 inches deep and 4 feet apart. 



Double Red. Large purplish crimson 



flowers; each 25 cts., 3 for 65 cts. 



Double White. Large fragrant flowers; 



each 25 cts., 3 for 65 cts. 



CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 

 (Elephant's Ear) 



One of the most beautiful and striking of the Or. 

 namental 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 preserved in dry sand 

 in the cellar during the winter, out of reach of frost. 

 Large roots, each 25 cts., small roots 15 cts. 



LILY OF THE VALLEY 



Clumps. <For immediate effect these are 



much to be preferred to the single crowns or pips. 

 Our clumps are large and blossoms may be expected 

 the first season; each 20 cts., 3 for 50 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 sucession. Plant about first of May, one inch 

 deep. Take up bulbs in the fall and store in dry 

 cellar. 



Laslandra. Rosy pink, 10 cts. doz.; pet 



100, 60 cts. 



Deippa. Rosy white, 10 cts. doz.; per 



100, 60 cts. 



NEW DOUBLE RUDBECKrA 



(♦'Golden Glow") 



One of the most beautiful hardy perennials. The 

 plant is a strong grower of fine branching habit, 

 bearing by the hundred, on long graceful stems, 

 beautiful double blossoms of the brightest golden 

 yellow and as large as a Cactus Dahlia. Excellent 

 for cut flowers, lasting when well cut. A plant that 

 is easily manag|d, growing and blooming nicely with 

 very little care and in almost any kind of soil. Each 

 15 cts., 2 for 25 cts. 



PERENNIAL PHLOX 



The perennial Phloxes are among the most useful 

 and desirable of our hardy herbaceous plants, and 

 should b3 planted largely. They succeed best in deep 

 rich soil, either shade or sun, and can be used to 

 advantage either as single specimens in the mixed 

 border, or as large clumps or beds in the garden or 

 lawn; mi.xed colors. Each 15 cts., 2 for 25 cts., 5 for 

 50 cts. 



GERHAN IRIS 



These are neat, robust, early blooming plants, with 

 flowers of rich and elegantly blended colors. All 

 tlirive in any common garden soil. They bloom in 

 May and June. Plant about 2 ft. apart, height 2 

 ft.; mixed colors; each 10 cts., 3 for 25 cts., doz. 75 

 cts. 



JAPAN IRIS 



Tlie most magniflcent of all. Blooms in June and 

 July. They thrive best in deep, rich, moist soil, with 

 an abundance of water given when in bloom, and a 

 partial shady place in the middle of the day. They 

 are perfectly hardy and when once planted will in- 

 crease in size and beauty every year. Plant 18 

 inches by 2 feet apart, height 3 feet. Either double 

 or single, mixed colors; each 15 cts., 4 for 50 cts., 

 doz. $1.25. 



HOLLAND or FALL BULBS 



These 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 be ap- 

 preciated. Orders can be sent in during spring and 

 summer and will be fllled as soon as bulbs are re- 

 ceived. At prices quoted bulbs are sent by mail 

 prepaid. 



Hyacinths. Double mixed, each 7c, doz 75c 

 Hyacinths. Single mixed, each 7c, doz. 75c 

 Tulips. Double mixed, 3 for 10c, doz. .30c 

 Tulips. Single mixed, 3 for 10c, doz.. 30c 

 Narcissus, mixed varieties, ea. 5c, doz. 40c 



Scilia Siberica, 4 for 10c, doz 25c 



Crocus IVIammoth IVIixed, doz 15g 



