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Hardy Begonia Evansiana 



Hardy Tuberous -Rooted Begonia 



Evansiana 



A handsome and distinct species from Java growing from 2 to 

 2j feet high. Has large, dark green foliage and produces large, 

 showy pink flowers in the greatest profusion during September 

 and October. Very desirable for planting in front of shrubbery 

 borders or in any semi-shaded situation. A few leaves for pro- 

 tection during the winter months are advisable in this section. 

 Strong bulbs, 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 3 inch growing plants, 

 ready May 10th, 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 



Boussingaultia 

 baselloides 



Madeira 

 or Mignonette Vine 



An old-fashioned and still 

 very popular vine covering a 

 large space in a short period of 

 time. Produces a great abun 

 dance of fleshy, heart shaped 

 leaves of a beautiful light green 

 color and has beautiful racemes 

 of feathery white flowers which 

 have a delicious fragrance. Pro- 

 tect in this latitude with a few 

 leaves or litter during the winter 

 months. Strong tubers 15c 

 each; $1.50 per doz. 



Gloriosa 



Superba Rothschildiana. 

 Climbing Lily 



A splendid tropical climber, 

 easy to grow in a warm con- 

 servatory. Grows 6 to 10 

 feet high, producing its 

 gorgeous lily-like flowers 

 which open a bright yellow, 

 but change to a deep scarlet. 

 In bloom through the sum- 

 mer and autumn months. 

 Strong tubers, 50c each. 



Caladium esculentum— Elephant's Ear 



Among the most effective plants in cultivation for beds, borders, 

 or for planting out upon the lawn; they are used extensively in 

 many of the public parks where their decorative value is greatly 

 appreciated. To obtain the best results they should be planted 

 where they will obtain plenty of water and an abundance of 

 rich compost. When full size they stand six to ten feet high, ami 

 bear immense light green leaves, three to four feet long by two 

 and a half wide. 



Each Per doz. Per 100 



Large Bulbs $0 30 $3 00 $22 50 



First Size Bulbs 20 2 00 15 00 



Second Size Bulbs 15 1 50 12 00 



Fancy-Leaved Caladiums 



Fancy-Leaved Caladiums 



No other summer foliage plant equals the Fancy Caladiums in 

 rich and gorgeous, yet soft coloring. All of the varieties are of 

 marvelous beauty for the furnishing of the conservatory during 

 the summer months, for window boxes, or even for outdoor 

 bedding in shady or semi-shady positions. Their culture is fully 

 described in our book, "Dreer's Hints on the Growing of Bulbs." 

 Price, 25c per copy, or will be sent free to customers if asked for at 

 time of ordering. 



25 Choice Standard Varieties: 

 25c each; $2.50 per dozen. 

 Full set of 25 varieties, $5.00. 



25 Choice Fancy Varieties: 

 35c each; $3.50 per dozen. 

 Set of these 25 varieties, $7.00. 



Calla, Golden Yellow 



25 Supreme Rare Varieties: 

 50c each; $5.00 per dozen. 

 Set of 25 Supreme Rare Varieties, $10.00. 



Calla — Richardia 

 Golden Yellow {Richardia Elliottiana), This 

 is the best of the yellow Callus. Has rich 

 lustrous golden yellow flowers of velvety 

 texture and dark green foliage with trans 

 lucent creamy white spots. Strong bulbs, 

 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 

 Spotted Leaf {Richardia alba maculata). 

 Deep green leaves with numerous white 

 spots which give the plant a very orna- 

 mental appearance. Flowers arc white and 

 have a black center. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 



For a complete alphabetical index of both botanical and popular names see pages 214 and 215 



