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



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Summer=Flowering Bulbs 



Amaryllis. 



Burbank's Vittata Hybrids. 



lendid strain, flowers very large and of 

 eautiful colors. Each, 35o.; doz.,$3.50. 

 Jobnsonii. Clear crimson; striped white; one 

 Per doz. Per 100 



Fine bulbs $3.00 $20.00 



Mammoth 4.00 



'ormoslssima. Deep velvety 

 crimson 



t the best, 

 to 9 inches 

 to 1 1 inche: 



.75 



4.50 



Apios Tuberosa. 



A good hardy climber closely resembling the 

 ■ommon Wistaria in vine and foliage, with clus- 

 •srs of large, bright purple flowers. Doz.> 30c. 



Begonias. 



Tuberous-Rooted, Giant-Flowering Va- 

 leties. 



We import only Bulbs which are grown from 

 he finest large-flowering strains of seed and 

 fhich are sure to give satisfaction. 



Single Sorts— White, Scarlet, Yellow, 

 Ink. Doz., 40c.; 100. $3.00. 



Single Mixed Colors. Doz., 35c.; 100, 

 2.50. 



Double Sorts— White, Scarlet, Yellow, 

 Ink. Doz., 65c.; 100, $5.00. 



Double Mixed Colors. Doz., 50c.: 100, 

 4.00. 



Begonia Cardinal. 



Splendid new variety introduced by us for the 

 rst time last season. As grown in our trial 

 rounds, it has proven to be one of the best sun 

 jsisting Begonias in existence. Flowers are 

 :ngle, of a dark rosy scarlet, and measure 2i to 3 

 iches in diameter. Plants grow from 12 to 15 

 iches in height, are of strong vigorous habit, and 

 xtremely free flowering. Each, 20c.; doz., 

 2.25; 100, $16.00. 



New Free-Flowering Begonias. 



LA FAYETTE. 



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. 



Each, 20c.; doz., $2.25; 100, $16.00. 

 Graf Zeppelin. 



Of strong, vigorous, though dwarf habit, 6 to 8 

 inches in height. Double flowers of rich scarlet. 



Each, 15c.; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 

 Cristata. 



Curious strain of Single Begonias with flowers 

 of good size, bearing on each petal a crest or beard 

 composed of curiovislv twisted threads. Each, 

 18c.: doz.. $1.80: 100, $12.00. 



New and Rare Callas. 



Mrs. Roosevelt. 



Flower is a hght. clear yellow, borne on long 

 stems, and is set off by deep rich green foliage, 

 freely blotched white, making a very showy plant , 

 particularly for outdoor planting. Each, 25C.; 

 doz., $2.50; 100, $18.00. 



EUiotiana . 



New Giant Yellow Calla of great beauty, leaves 

 are beautifully spotted, not so vigorous grower as 

 Mrs Roosevelt. Each, 30c.; doz., $3.00. 

 Burbank's Hybrid Yellow. 



brid Yellow Calla, originated by Luther 



FOR WHOLESALE 

 TRADE 



Gloxinias. 



Our strain of this grand Summer-blooming bulb- 

 ous pliiit is from one of the largest collections in 



iMir ■. ami includes the beautifullv spotted and 



ti!.'cr<-.l ^,,,1.. Per .1../,. IVr 1(10 



S.-|.ai;.i.- ( cinrs $0.50 $4.00 



.\li\ed Colors 40 3.50 



Hyacinthus Candicans . 



.\ specie, of llvar,„th wlu.h blooms during 

 .Vugust aad S,.,,i,.,nb,.,, grow. :', t,, .", feet high, 

 with -piki- .if pur.' w lull- II, .WIT. L' f,..-1 ill length. 

 The bulb. :.n- hug. . 1..1111.I an.l ...li.l, an.l throw 

 up large flower .tcin. wliicli are gigantic spikes of 

 thimble-shaped white blossoms. Strong. Per 



doz., 35c.; per 100, $2.00. 



Ipomoea Mexicana. 



A vine that will grow and thrive imder 

 almost any conditions. \ won.ierfuUy quick 

 grower an.l a good bloomer. If planted in a 

 shadv situation the blooms will remain open all 

 day. 1- lowers beautiful rosy crimson. PerdOZ. 

 $3.00; per 100, $22.00. 



Ipomoea Pandurata . 



Hardy Day -Blooming Moonflower. 



Will grow and thrive in any soil, producing lux- 

 uriant, comiiact foliage anil quantities of beauti- 

 ful 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 U|i tall flower stems, 

 which bear several of its magnificent 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,' 

 $8.00. 



Lily of the Valley Clumps . 



This is one of the be.t out.loor plants a florist 

 can grow. It requires little if any attention after 

 once being planted and comes into bloom early in 

 the Spring, thus supplying an abundance of flow- 

 ers each year. The clumps spread very rapidly. 

 Strong imported stock. Per dOZ., $2.75; per 

 100, $20.00. 



CARDINAL 



HE NEW SUN PRO 



BEGONIA 



his experiment grour 



Color 



growth very vigorous; splendid 



Each, 25C.; doz., $2.50. 



Watsonia Alba. 



Rare bulbs, allied to Gladiolus sending up 

 flower stalks 4 to 5 feet, bearing 100 or more grace- 

 ful trumpet shaped spotless white flowers which 

 measure 3 inches across and keep well. Wat- 

 sonias can be treated as summer flowering bulbs, 

 but are especially valuable if grown cool through- 

 out the winter, in which case their flowers can be 

 had in .\pril and May. Price, blooming bulbs 

 Each, 50c.; per doz., $5.00. 



Caladium Esculentum, or Elephant's Ear . 



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

 'en per cent discoimt if shipped from Our New York Store. 



Each Per doz. Per 100 



5 to 7 inches in circumference $0.05 $0.40 $2.25 



7 to 9 inches in circumference 06 .60 3.50 



9 to 12 inches in circumference 10 .85 6.00 



2 inches and up 18 1.75 14.00 



'ancy Leaved. Named Sorts 1.50 10.00 



Cinnamon Vine. 



Well-known hardy cHmber; quick grower, with beautiful glossy, heart-shaped leaves 

 .nd sweet scented flowers. Vines w ill run 25 or 40 feet in one season; good roots. Mailing 



size, doz., 35c.; 100, $2.25; Extra strong, doz., 50c.; 100, $2.75. 



Chlidanthus Fragrans. 



Of free flowering habit, with beautiful lemon flowers, very fragrant, being a combina- 

 lon between the Lilac and the Tuberose. Doz., 30c.; 100, $1.50. 



Crinum Kirki . 



The flowers are fragrant, petals broad and white, with a deep purple reddish stripe 

 hrough the center. Large Bulbs, doz., $1.75; 100, $12.00. 



Bleeding Heart. The "old time" florists favorite and one of the most profitable 

 ilants for pot growing. Strong roots, per doz., $1.00; per 100, $7.00. 



Mikado Fern Ball . 



Win grow and thrive under the most adverse conditions. A profitable 

 "em for Easter Sales. 



DORMANT 5 -INCH DIAMETER 



7 to 9 inch diameter. Desirable for Mail Trade. 



lach $0.25 Each $0.15 



'er doz 2.50 Per doz 1.50 



'er 100 18.00 Per 100 10.00 



CALADIUM ESCULEr 



