The J. Bolgiano Seed Company, Baltimore, Md. 



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Large Flowering Cannas 



Parcel Post Weight 1 Lb. per Root. Postage extra am 

 included uith remittance 



must be 



Culture. Set the plants 18 inches apart to ^llow 

 for growth and cultivation. Water thoroughly when 

 you plant and keep the plants well watered for two or 

 three weeks until they are growing vigorously. After 

 a good soaking rain, the plants will take care of them- 

 selves, except during extremely dry weather. 



For Circular Beds. Plant 1 in the center, 6 in the 

 first circle, 12 in the second circle, then 18, 24, etc., ac- 

 cording to the size of the bed with the circles, and the 

 plants in the circles 18 inches apart. A bed 4 feet in 

 diameter takes 7 Ca-nnas; a 7-foot bed, 19 Cannas; a 

 10-foot bed, 37 Cannas; a 16-foot bed, 91 Cannas. 



Four New and Rare Varieties 



The President. In color a rich glowing scarlet and the 

 immense firm, rounded flowers seven inches across when open 

 are produced on strong, erect stalks, well above the large, rich 

 green foliage. " The President " is superior to any other red 

 variety in quantity and quality of bloom, and the firm flower 

 resists drought and heat to a remarkable degree. Considered 

 the finest Canna ever produced. Height four feet. 15c each, 

 $1.50 per dozen. 



Hungaria. The ideal pink bedder, flowere large in good 

 trusses. Color not unlike that of the the Paul Neyron Rose. 



One of the best of the newer introductions. Height ZVz feet. 

 20c each. $2.00 per dozen. 



Cheerfulness. Its beautiful bright, fire red or deep orange 

 flowers appear early and continue without interruption until 

 frost. A very attractive variety. Height 3% feet. 20c each. 

 $2.00 per dozen. 



Eureka. (Green Leaved.) A free bloomer. Its great 

 trusses of perfectly formed creamy white flowers stand nicely 

 above the dense foliage. Height 4 feet. 15c each. $1.50 per 

 dozen. 



Six Good Standard Varieties 



Fire Bird. This is by all means the very best red flowered, green leaf Canna to-day. 

 Flowers are borne in immense trusses on strong stalks well above the leaves. Height 4% 

 feet. 15c each. $1.50 per doz. 



Nokomis. 5 ft. The foliage is a combination of emerald-green and bronze, beautifully 

 veined, making a lovely setting for the large, vivid crimson flowers. 15c each. $1.75 doz. 



King Humbert. In this grand Canna we have a combination of the highest type of flower 

 with the finest bronze foliage. Its flowers measure 6 inches in diameter, produced in gigantic 

 trusses, a brilliant orange scarlet with bright red markings. Foliage broad and massive, of a 

 rich, coppery bronze. Height 5 feet. 10c each. $1.10 per doz. 



Yellow King Humbert. A rare beauty, green foliage, symmetrical plants, golden yellow 

 flowers lightly spotted red. Makes a splendid variety to bed with the bronze leaf King 

 Humbert. Height 5 feet. 15c each. $1.75 per doz. 



Meteor. Magnificent deep red variety of robust habit. Color a pleasing deep crimson. 

 The most effective bedder. Height 5 feet. 15c each. $1.50 per doz. 



Wintzer's Colossal. Without doubt the largest flowered Canna to date, as the average 

 flowers almost cover a man's hat. Color is a striking vivid scarlet that retains its brilliancy. 

 Height 5 feet. 10c each. $1.10 per doz. 



Calladium or Elephant Ears 



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 included with remittance 



Fragrant Double Pearl Tuberoses 



Calladium or Elephant Ears. One of the most effective plants in cultivation for the flower border bed or 

 for planting out on the lawn. They will grow in any garden soil, and is of the easiest culture. To obtain the best 

 results they should be planted where they will obtain plenty of water and abundance of rich compost. Foliage 

 light green. When full size they stand 6 feet high and bear immense leaves 3 to 4 feet long by 2% feet wide. 

 Should not be planted in the open until May 1st, but to get them in early growth can be started indoors. 



Mammoth Calladium Bulbs 



These are particularly fine for center of beds, giving a beautiful effect where Cannas and Scarlet Sage are 

 planted on the outside borders. They are only the choicest and most select bulbs, producing the most massive effect 

 with their foliage. 



Extra Large Bulbs. 12 inches in circumference, 25c each. $2.50 doz. By mail add 10c per bulb. 



Large Bulbs. 9 to 11 inches in circumference, 15c each. $1.50 doz. By mail add 6c per bulb. 



Small Bulbs. 7 to 9 inches in circumference, 7c each. 75c doz. By mail add 5c per bulb. 



Bolgiano^s Excelsior Double Pearl Tuberoses 



Postage extra and must be included with remittance 

 Mailing Weight 1 Lb. per Doz. 7 Lbs. per 100 Parcel Post Rates, see Page 1 

 One of the most fragrant and most popular of the Summer flowering Bulbs. Easily recognized by its fra- 

 grance and beautiful flower spikes, which are borne on long stems, making it an admirable cut-flower for house 

 decorations. Plant in open ground after the first day of May. If started in pots and then transplanted to open 

 ground can be had much earlier. 



MAMMOTH BULBS 



Bolgiano's Mammoth Excelsior Dwarf Pearl Tuberoses are a special selection which 

 we have perfected after years of reselecting and improving. This mammoth strain is positively 

 the highest type of Tuberoses. The kind to grow if you desire prize blooms. Prices: 7c each. 

 75c doz. $6.00 per 100. 



First Size Bulbs. These are choice, selected stock, free flowering, which are borne on long 

 stout stems. They are the kind that are ordinarily sold for Mammoth bulbs. Prices: 4c each. 

 40c doz. $3.00 per 100. 



