VAUGHAN'S BOOK FOR FLORISTS — CHICAGO AND NEW YORK. 



Summer-Flowering Bulbs 



WHOLESALE 



Amaryllis 



Johnsonll. Clear crimson; striped white; one 

 >f ttie best. Perdoz. Per 100 



rto9 inches. Fine bulbs S3.00 S20.00 



I to 11 inches. Mammoth 4.00 



Formoslsslma.Deep velvety crimson .75 4.50 



Apios Tuberosa 



A (jood hardy climber closely resembling the 

 :ommon Wistaria in vine and foliage, with clus- 

 ers of large, bright purple flowers. Doz.,30c. 



Begonias 



rubero US-Rooted, Giant - Flowering Varieties. 



We import only Bulbs which are grown from the 

 inest large-flowering strains of seed and which 

 ire sure to give satisfaction. Perdoz. Per 100 



single White S0.40 S3.00 



iingle Yellow 40 3.00 



iingle Scarlet 40 3.00 



Single Pink 40 3.00 



Mngle Mixed 35 2.50 



Double White 65 5.00 



Double Yellow 65 5.00 



Double Scarlet 65 5.00 



Double Pink 65 5.00 



Double Mixed 50 4.00 



Calla, New Hybrid Yellow 



The result of a cross between one of the rare 

 fellowCallas and the well known white-flowered 

 potted leaved Richardia Maculata. It has the 

 oliage. the vigor, the propagating and free- 

 )looming qualities of its white parentage, while 

 he color of the large fragrant flowers is a beau- 

 iful canary yellow, with an intense purple base 

 nside. Each, 25c.; per doz.. S2.50. 



Cinnamon Vine 



Perdoz. Per 100 



/tailing size S0.35 $2.25 



Cxtra strong 50 2.75 



Chlidanthus Fragrans 



This new addition to the list of Summer-flow- 

 ring bulbs will become very popular when its 

 nerits are nr.oie fully known. A variety of the 

 k'ell known Amaryllis family : of free-flowering 

 labit. with beautiful lemon flowers of a match- 

 ass fragrance, being a combination between the 

 ^ilac and the Tuberose. Splendid bedder and 

 lakes a fine pot plant. Doz., 45c.; perl00,S3'00. 



Crinum Kirliii, 1st size. Doz. $1.75; 100, $12. 



Gloxinias 



Our strain of this grand Summer-blooming bulbous 

 plant is from one of the largest collections in 

 Europe, and includes the beautifully spotted and 

 tigered sorts. 



Per doz. Per 100 



Separate Colors S0.50 $4.00 



Mixed Colors 40 3.50 



Hyacinthus Candicans 



A species of Hyacintl 

 August and September; 

 spikes of pure white flow' 

 bulbs are large, round aiic 



;'iiiiims during 

 ' l< I t liigli, with 

 i-iv.'th. The 

 I : I Mxv up large 

 il.. ,>l ihimble- 

 Por (loz., 35c.; 



New Free-Flowering Begonias 



LAFAYETTE 



A splendid bedding variety of this well-known 

 family. Flowers are of a most brilliant fiery 

 scarlet, double, and borne upright on their 

 stalks. One of the best for bedding, as it blooms 

 all Summer. Eacli, 2.5c.; doz., S2.65; 100, $18. 



CARDINAL 



This variety is one of the best sun-resisting 

 bedding Begonias in existence. Flowers are 

 single, of a dark rosy scarlet, and measure from 

 2% to 3 inches in diameter. Plants grow from 12 

 to 15 inches in height. Each, 25c.; doz., $2.65; 

 per 100, $18.00. 



GRAF ZEPPELIN 



Of strong, vigorous, though dwarf, habit, grow- 

 ing from 6 to 8 inches in height. Double flowers 

 of rich scarlet, ot gieai brilliancy, and one of 

 the best kinds for bedding out. Each, 15c.; 

 doz., $1.65; per 100, $12.00. 



Ipomoea Mexicana 



A vine that will grow and tlirive under aiifiost 

 any conditions. A wonderfully quick glower and 

 a good bloomer. If planted in a shar! situation the 

 blooms will remain open all day. f u wers beautiful 

 rosv crimson. Per doz., S3.00; per 100, .S33.on. 



Ipomoea Pandurata 



Hardy Day-Blooming 3Ioonflower 



Will grow and thrive in any soil, producing luxu- 

 riant, compact foliage and quantities of beautiful 

 white flowers with purple throat. Per doz., $1.25; 

 per 100, $8.00. 



Ismene Calathina 



Bulbs are large and strong and begin to flower 

 soon after planting, sending up tall flower stems, 

 which bear several of its magnigcent blossoms. As 

 a pot plant it is fine, and as a garden bulb, treated 

 like a Gladiolus, it is one of the choicest of all 

 flowers. Do not fail to try it. It will more than 

 please you. 



Per doz., $1.25; per 100, 88.00. 



Lily of the Valley Clumps 



This is one, of the best outdoor plants a florist 

 can grow. It requires little if anv attention after 

 once being planted and comes into bloom early in 

 the Spring, thus supplying an abundance of flowers 

 each year. The clumps spread very rapidly. Strong 

 imported stock. Per doz., $2.75; per 100, $20.00. 



Dielytra Spectabili s 



Bleeding Heart. The '•old time" florists' fav- 

 rite and one of the most profitable plants for 

 lot growing. Strong roots, per doz., $1.00; 

 ler 100, $7.00. 



Mikado Fern Ball 



Will grow and thrive under the most adverse 

 onditions. A profitable Fern for Easter Sales. 



DORMANT 



7 to 9 inch diametei. 



Each S 0.30 



Perdoz. 3.00 



Per 100 20.00 



BEGONIA CARDINAl, 



5-INCH DIAIHETER 



Desirable for Mail Trade. 



Each S 0.20 



Perdoz 1.25 



Per 100 14.00 



Lithographed illustrated circular descriptive of above, printed with 

 your name and address thereon. Per 100, 75c.; per 1,000, $4.50. 

 Gladrolus, see page 24. 



Caladium Esculentum. or Elephant's Ear 



One of the Best Selling Spring Bulbs. Sound Bulbs; Live Center Shoots ^C^^,^' 

 Ten per Cent Discount if Shipped from Our New York Store -^-..-^ 



Sto 7 inches in circumfei 

 7 to 9 

 9 to 12 



12 inches and up 



Fancy-Leaved. Named Sorts 



.95 

 1.75 

 IcdO 



Per 100 

 S 2..50 

 4.00 

 7.00 

 14.00 

 10.00 



CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 



