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Schultz's Seed Store, Washington, D. C. 



Sumner Flowering Bulbs, Roots, Etc 



Bulbs and Roots are not sent postpaid 



DOUBLE DAHLIAS IN 

 SEPARATE COLORS 



Double White, Double Pink, Double Crimson, 

 Double Yellow. Large, field-grown cliimps. Each 

 2oc., doz. 82.50. 



GLADIOLUS 



NEW AND CHOICE NAMED VARIETIES 



Those marked with an asterisk (*) are specially 

 adapted for forcing, 



^America. One of the finest Gladioli known. The 

 plant is of ^^gorous growth with luxtiriant foliage and 

 producing spikes 2 to 3 feet long. The flowers are 

 very large and of an exquisite shade of soft pink. 

 Doz. 30c., 100 S2.00. 

 * Augusta. Lovelv, pure white, with blue anthers. 



Doz. 35c., 100 S2.25. 

 Baron Joseph Hulot. Deep indigo blue, slightly 

 marked white at the base of the throat; very at- 

 tractive when arranged with yellow flowers in a vase, 

 Doz. 30c., 100 S2.00. 

 Brenehleyensis. Vermilion scarlet; the best sort for 

 planting in clumus among shrubs. Doz. 30c., 100 

 82.00. 



*Mrs. Francis King. Light scarlet of pleasing shade; 



a beautiful variety. Doz. 35c., 100 82.50. 

 *Pink Beauty. Fine dark rose, with velvet blotch; 

 extra attractive color; verv earlv, verv fine. Doz, 

 30c., 100 82.00. 

 *Prineeps. Color rich crimson, with broad, white 

 blotches across the lower petals, making it a most 

 striking variety. Doz. 35c., 100 82.25. 



Gladiolus, Pink Beauty 



CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 



(Elephant's Ear) 



One of the most effective plants in cultivation for 

 beds, borders or for planting out upon the lawn. 



Each Doz. 100 



Mammoth Bulbs 80.15 81.50 810.00 



Large Bulbs 10 .85 6.00 



LILY OF THE VALLEY 

 CLUMPS 



For Outdoor Culture 



Large clumps of Lily of the Valley for_ outside plant- 

 ing and naturalizing. These clumps will throw from 

 15 to 20 spikes of flowers. Each 30c., doz. $3.00, 100 

 $20.00. 



CINNAMON VINE 



(Chinese Yam) 



Splendid, hardy climber, rapid grower, with bright 

 glossy green, heart-shaped leaves. White Cinnamon- 

 scented flowers. Each 10c. , 3 for 25c., doz, 90c,, 100 

 S6.00. 



MADEIRA VINE 



Tuberous rooted climber with glossy green leaves and 

 delightfully fragrant, white blossoms. Sometimes called 

 Mignonette Vine. It is of rapid growth, and from a 

 few tubers vines will be produced sufficient to cover 

 one side of a cottage in a single season. The tubers 

 are tender and must be protected from frost during 

 Winter. Each 5c., doz. 35c. 



Childsii Mixture 



TUBEROSES 



Excelsior Double Dwarf Pearl. Long spikes, 20 

 to 30 inches high, with large, double, pure white 

 flowers of exquisite fragrance. 

 XXX Grade. Each 5c., doz. 30c., 100 S2.00, 

 XX Grade. Each 3c., doz. 20c., 100 81.50. 



CHRYSANTHEMUMS 



Very popular for outdoor planting. Very o'ten 

 flower as late as November. Flowers borne in p refu- 

 sion. _ They are quite hardy in the northern climate 

 and if protected with a light covering of dried leaves 

 or straw will Winter very nicely. We offer them in 

 four colors: white, yellow, pink and bronze. Strong, 

 pot-grown plants. Each 15c., doz. 81.50. 



This is a first quality 

 mixture of this justly famous 

 type of Gladioli. The blooms are very large and the 

 colorings unsurpassed. This mixture is made up of 

 named sorts and many beautiful seedlings. We can 

 recommend this mixture very highly Doz. 25c., 

 100 81.50, 



COLLECTION OF BEAUTIFUL 

 PEONIES 



These flowering roots are becoming more popular 

 every year, owing to their great range of color and 

 magnificent showy flowers. There have been rapid 

 strides made in color production the last few years 

 and the shades we offer contain many of the best sorts 

 and colors that specialists list under separate names and 

 colors. They increase in floral beauty year after year 

 and when once planted last a lifetime. They require 

 verv' rich sofl, are perfectly hardy, and in planting care 

 should be taken to select a rich, sunny place. The 

 tip of the crown should be 6 inches below the surface. 

 Berlioz. Large, full flower, globular, bright currant 



red. Each 25c., doz. 82.50. 

 Charles Leveque. A beautiful shaped variety of a 

 soft rose color, going over to salmon pink in the 

 interior of the flower; one of the loveliest Peonies 

 ever offered. Each 25c., doz. 82.50. 

 Duehesse de Nemours. The best pure white; beau- 

 tiful flower; rich bloomer. Each 20c., doz. 82.00.V 

 Felix Crousse. Enormous flower, of a brilliant red 



color. ' Each 35c., doz. 83.50. 

 Festiva Maxima. Pure white, with a few scarlet 

 spots in the center; very large flower. Each 25c., 

 doz. 82.50. 



L'Eclatante. Carmine; very beautiful. Each 20c,, 

 doz. 82.00. 



Madame Geisler. Silvery pink. Each 25c., doz. 

 82.50. 



Marie Deroux. Perfectly cup shaped; flower fresh 

 pink, shaded flesh; very late; extra. Each 25c., doz. 

 82.50. 



Marie Lemo5ne. Pure white; very fine, cerfect 

 form; late. Each 25c., doz. 82.50. 



