MISS MARY E. MARTIN, FLORAL PARK, NEW YORK. 



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TT* 1 ' r-i - • CD 11, *» ''^y Gloxinia Bulbs are all 1 inch and a 



h-l xcelstor (jloxmta. ISuLbS, >^ quarter in diameter, and guaranteed sound 

 ■^ when sent. This rich exotic beauty makes most magnificent pot plants 

 for summer. The Bulbs grow easily and flower profusely and quickly. 



•' Jadoo" is the best material on earth to grow Gloxinia or Begonia Bulbs or 

 seeds in. 10c. worth is enough to plant 10 Bulbs and 2 pkts. of seed. 



With every order for 50c. worth of Gloxinia Bulbs or seed, I will send, free, 

 enough '' Jadoo " to plant them. 



Pxcetsior Gloxinia 'Butbs, Mixed. ^ eoloS^ltxeTSIs JuJe'wMte! 

 ■^ blood red, indigo, pink, scarlet-white throat, etc. 



6c. each, 5 for 25c.; 25 bulbs for $i . 



/\ltoxinia. Bulbs, Colors Separate , ^ 



Excelsior Gloxinia Bulbs, 6c. 



Gloxinia Defiance. Bright scar- 

 let, 7c., 4 for 25c. 

 Gloxinia Alba Grandiflora. Pure white, 7c., 4 for 25c. 

 Gloxinia Indigo Blue. Lovely blue, 7c., 4 for 25c. 

 Gloxinia Rosea. Beautiful rose, 7c., 4 for 25c. 



Gloxinia Pink and Red, with white throat. A charming shade, 7c., 4 for 25c. 

 Gloxinia Tigered and Spotted. Beautifully marked, 8c., 4 for ^Oc. 



One each of the 6 kinds, 3Sc, 

 Gloxinia Seed Pkt., 50 seeds, all colors, 10c. 



T T ± f-' rr • ■ •£ Gloxinias are not used for bedding outside like Tuberous Begonias, but are 



r-1 OTV TO {j-roio fjLoxtnias* ^ used as pot plants for house and veranda; they require a little more pains in 

 planting, and a little more care when growing than the Begonia. They can, however, be grown in frames 

 shaded with lath, also a dozen or so in a box, which can be moved from place to place. Where one wants to devote a 

 great deal of pains to their growth, the following directions are good: Plant the dry bulbs in a mixture of dry sphagnum 

 moss, chopped fine and mixed with sand, so that when the bulbs make roots they can be lifted out of the moss without 

 breaking the roots. As soon as a good start is made and two or three leaves show they are potted in light soil composed 

 of one part good potting soil and one part leaf mold and sand mixed together. We are very careful about the watering. 

 When the bulbs are in the moss they are given plenty of water, being careful to sprinkle any dry spots on the moss. 

 They are kept in a temperature of 65°- to 70° at night, Avith IC^ to 15'' more in the day time. We consider it essential not 

 to wet the leaves, and we give shade as soon as the sun gets so hot there is danger of burning. Another good way, and 

 sufficient for all pui-poses, is: Prepare your soil for number of bulbs you propose to plant, by using a rich, fibrous, peaty 

 soil lightened with sand. After filling boxes or pots (paper flower pots to start bulbs in, also to grow them in)_ with 

 proper soil, open soil slightly where each bulb goes with forefinger, and press bulb down in these places, making it firm 

 and just covered with soil. 'Give one good watering at first, and then keep only moderately damp. Bulbs can be planted 

 in small pots in prepared soil, and then the contents can be changed intact into a larger pot of ordinary soil. 



A New French Scientific, Highly Concentrated Fertilizer, in Capsule Form, which gradually dissolves and is 

 absorbed by the plant as required, lasting 3 months, saves much repotting and change of soil. 



Capsules in Tinfoil, %x >^ inch, 3c. each, 4 for lOc, 25 for 50c., postpaid. Full directions with every order. 



Paper Floiver 

 ■* Pots. J8 



Here we offer Flower 

 Pots made from Napon- 

 set Waterproof Fabrics. 

 They are very light, 

 durable, unbreakable, 

 cheap and of terra cotta 

 color. Just the pots for 

 growing small plants 

 and seedlings. 



Size, 214 inches, 15c. 

 per dozen; per 100, 75c. 



Size, 3 inches, 30c. 

 per dozen; per 100, 

 $1.25. 



Size, 4 inches, 3Sc. 

 per dozen; per 100, 

 $1.50. 



By mail, postpaid, at 

 above prices. 



QoTvker's T'lant Food. ^ 



^^ This is a most useful fertilizer 

 for all kinds of plants raised in pots. 

 It produces a rapid and vigorous 

 growth and an abundance of flowers. 

 Odorless takes the place of liquid 

 manure. Drives insects out of the 

 soil. Pkt., containing food for 20 

 plants for three months, 20c.; 3 for 

 SOc, by mail. Large package, con- 

 taining sufficient plant food for one 

 year, 35c.; 3 for $1., by mail. 



4®=- Each 

 directions. 



package contains full 



^ROWKER'S- 



y aWDNIATeo 



Food*-' Flowers. 



THIS PACKAGE COIM - 

 TAINS SUFFICIENT 

 PLANT FOOD FOR 20 

 PLANTS FOR ONE IfEAR 



£obacco Insecticide Soap. ^ ^^ handfe and^will 

 not injure the tenderest growth of plants. It is used 

 by dissolving in hot water at the rate of 1 ounce to 2 quarts 

 of water. With this water the plants are sprinkled or 

 sponged. One or two applications will exterminate any kind of insect. It is sure death to green or black fly (aphis), 

 scale, mealy bug, red spider, etc. If used once or twice a month on plants they will never be troubled with insects. Sold 

 in 7 ounce cans at 30c. each, and in 2 ounce pkts. at 12c. each, by mail, postpaid. 



