162 — Bulbs, Koots, etc. 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1912 



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CALADIUM 



ESCULENTUM 



Elephant's Ear. 



A handsome plant of 



tropical aspect, bearing 



___ leaves sometimes a yard 



3 In expanse. Etfectiveas a 



_^ t single plant on a lawn, or 



T In groups; also useliil for 



< decorative eflTect near 



streams or ponds. Large 



oulbs, ig cts. each; $1.50 



per dozen, postpaid. By 



express, not prepaid, 



$7.50 per 100. 



Caladium Esculentum, Elephant's Ear. 



CALADIUM, FANCY LEAVED 

 No other summer foliage plant equals the 

 Fancy Leaved Oaladium in rica and gorgeous, 

 yet soft coloring. They are of easy culture. 

 Thrives in pot or box or shady situation. The 

 root should be set In rich sandy loam. The hand- 

 some leaves are spotted and variegated with 

 white, pink, scarlet, etc. Not hardy. 20c. each; 

 3 for 50 cents; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



ORINOCO BANANA 



A handsome plant for window, conserva- 

 tory or lawn. It will thrive in a large pot 

 or tub, or may be set in the open air, in 

 very rich soil. It Is not hardy. Unexceiled 

 for sub-tropical effects. It delights in a 

 warm, sunny situation, and requires plenty 

 of moisture and food. My customers re- 

 port very satisfactory results with this 

 ornamental plant. It is showy in the win- 

 dow gaiden. 

 no cents eacb; 3 for 30 cents, postpaid. 



TUBEROSL ExCcLS OH DwARF DOUBLE P"^ 



TUBEROSE 



Eicelslor Dwarf Donble Pearl. The 



best sort great'y improved in dwarf habit 

 of growth; 24 to .SO Inches hish. Does not 

 require any stakes to be tied to as the 

 stems are more dwarf and stifny erect. 

 Not as tall as the old double Italian, but 

 yields longer spikes. Flowers large, full 

 double and extremely sweet. 5 cents 

 eacH; 6for*30 cents; 35 cents per dozen; 

 40 for Sl.OO; $2.25 per 100, postpaid. 

 By express, not prepaid, $l./25 per 100. 



Caladium, Fancy Leaved 



TIGRIDIA 



Tiger or Shell Flower. Of easy cul- 

 ture. Very floriferous and showy. 

 Treat same as gladiolus. 



Grandiflora Red. Glowing crim- 

 son, variegated with yellow. 



Conchiflora Yellow. Lemon yel- 

 low spotted with orange. 



Alba. Pure white, spotted crim- 

 son. Extremely beautiful. 



Lllacea. Large flowering lilac, 

 with purple and white spots in cen- 

 tre. Very attractive. 



Rosea. A beautiful pink, with 

 yellow variegated centre. 



Speclosa. A very deep red, pur- 

 ple spotted. Rich and glowing. 



Any of the above Tigridias, 5 cts. 

 each; 6 for 23 cts.; 45 cts. per doz., 

 postpaid. 



SPECIAL, OPFER 



I •will send one of each of 

 the above Tigridias, 6 in all, 

 for 2.5 cents, postpaid. 



Japanese Fern Ball. 



JAPANESE FERN BALL 



This exquisite fern is rooted in moss, and requires no earth. 

 Simply necessary to supply it with ^x ater once a day. In full 

 growth the beautiful foliage extends outward in every direc- 

 tion, as shown. It will live for years, alternately growing 

 and resting. Small balls, 5 inches in diameter, 35 cts. each; 

 2 for 60 cts., postpaid. Large balls, 7 to 9 inches in diam- 

 eter, 60c. each; 2 for $1.00, postpaid. 



DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS 



Bleeding Heart or Seal flower, an old 

 favorite, bearing long racemes of giaceful, 

 heart shaped pink flowers. In old time 

 gardens it had the place of honor. 

 15 cts. each; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



AMORPHOPHALLUS 

 RIVIERL 



A handsome plant for 

 growing either in 

 clumps or singly, llag- 

 niflcent leaves. Should 

 be planted in May in a 

 warm, sunny situation 

 In extra rich soil. The 

 flowers appear before 

 the leaves and rise to a 

 height of 2 feet and re- 

 semble gigantic black 

 callas; soon followed by 

 massive tropical look- 

 ing leaves supported on 

 thick, beautifully mar- 

 bled stems. Extra large 

 bulbs, 35 cents each; 

 AMORPHOPHALLUS RiviERi. 2 for 60 cts., postpald. 



RUDBECKIA, GOLDEN GLOW 



One of the best yellow flowers ever introduced, and now universally grown. No flower ever had 

 a more rapid or wider popularity. It is herbaceous (not shrubby) d-s ing to the ground after frost, 

 but is perfectly hardy. It attains a height of B to 8 feet, and produces a wealth of yellow flowers 2 to 

 3 inches across, as double as a rose. 15 cents each; 3 for 23 cents; $1.23 per dozen, postpaid. 



Sago Palm. 



Sag^o Palm 



This Interesting as well as ornamental plant may be 

 grown from the dormant Heafless) trunk or stem with 

 great success. This makes a finer house plant than 

 any other palm, and each year's growth adds to its 

 beauty. 33 cents each; 2 for 60 cent«, postpaid. 



Ranunculus 



Giant Persian. (Buttercups.) Are free blooming 

 and handsome. The globular flowers are often 2 

 inches in diameter. Colors embrace almost every shade 

 except blue. They bloom late in May. 5 cents each; 

 6 for 23 cents; 43 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



Gay Queen 



An elegant pot plant; bearing an im- 

 mense cluster of showy purplish-rose 

 flowers, each petal tipped green. Quite 

 distinct from any other bulbous plant, 

 and greatly admired wherever grown. 

 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; $1.75 per 

 dozen, postpaid. 



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