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



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Summer=Flowering Bulbs 



Amaryllis. 



Belladonna Major. Each, 15c.; doz., 81.50. 



Burbank'M Vittata Hybrids. Splendid 

 strain, flowers very large and of beautiful colors. 

 Each 35c.; doz., S3. 50 



Johnsonii. Clear crimson; striped |white ; 

 one of the best. Per doz. Per 100 



7 to 9 inches. Fine bulbs $3.00 $20.00 



9 to 11 inches. Mammoth 4.00 



Formosissima; deep crimson. .75 4.50 



Apios Tuberosa. 



A good hardy climber closely resembling the 

 common Wistaria in vine and foliage, with clus- 

 t<!rs of large, bright purple flowers. Doz.> 30c. 



Begonias. 



Tuberous-Rooted, Giant-Flowering Va- 

 rieties. 



We import only Bulbs which are grown from 

 the finest large-flowering strains of seed and 

 which are sure to give satisfaction. 



Single Sorts— White, Scarlet, Yellow, 

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



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

 $2.50. 



Double Sorts— White, Scarlet, Yellow, 

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



Double Mixed Colors. Doz., 60c.: 100, 

 $4.00. 



Begonia Cardinal. 



Splendid new variety introduced by us for the 

 first time last season. As grown in our trial 

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

 resisting Begonias in existence. Flowers are 

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

 inches in diameter. Plants grow from 12 to IS 

 ■ us habit, anc 



20c.; doz. 



New Free-Flowering Begonias. 



LA FAYETTE. 



Flowers are of a most brilliant fiery scarlet. 

 <louble, 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, vigoro\is, though dwarf habit, 6 to S 

 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 curiously twisted threads. Each, 



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



White Calla. 



These have been kept 

 are in good shape. 



First size 



Select size 



cold storage and 

 Doz. luo 



$0.75 $5.00 



1.15 7.50 



CARDINAL 



THE NEW SUN PROOF 



BEGOMA d) 



New and Rare Callas. 

 Elliotiana . 



New Giant Yellow Calla of great beauty, leaves 

 are beautifully spotted, not so vigorous grower as 

 Mrs. Roosevelt. Each, 35c; doz., $4.00. 



Van Fleet's Hybrid Yellow. 



New Hybrid Yellow Calla, originated by Doctor 

 Van Fleet at his experiment grounds. Color is a 

 light yellow and growth very vigorous; splendid 

 for bedding. Each, 20c.; doz., $2.00. 



FOR WHOLESALE 

 TRADE 



Gloxinias. 



Our strainof this grand Suinnier-blooming bulb- 

 ous plant is from one of the largest collections in 

 Europe, and includes the beautifully spotted and 

 tigered sorts. Per doz. Per 100 



Separate Colors $0.60 $4.00 



Mixed Colors 46 3.50 



Hyacinthus Candicans . 



A specie-. .,f Hvar.ntli which l.l.„,nis during 

 t n 1 ~ 1 I , It high. 



^1','^ ' ' .1 length. 



■ulli- I I . I ,111,1 throw 



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thinible-sha 1 white M,.-m,iiis. .Strong. Per 



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



Ipomoea Mexicana. 



situation the blooms will remain open all 

 !• lowers beautiful rosy crimson. Per dOZ. 



$3.00; per 100, $22.00. 



Ipomoea Pandurata . 



Hardy Day -Blooming Moonflower. 



W ill grow and thrive in any soil, producing lux- 

 uriant, coinjiact foliage and (luantities of beauti- 

 ful white flowers with purple throat. Per doz., 

 $1.00; per 100, SfT.OO. 



Ismene Calathina. 



Bulbs are large and strong and begin to flower 

 soon after planting, semling up tall flower stems, 

 which bear several of its magnificent blossoms. 

 As a pot iilanf 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. I'er doz., $1.00; per 100, 

 $7.00. 



Lily of the Valley Clumps . 



This is one of the best outdoor 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. „ . . 



Madeira Vine. 



One of the best known climbers and a ready 

 seller: very rapid in growth, with dense and 

 beautitul foliage. Strong tubers. Per doz., 30c; 

 100, $1.25; 1,000, $10.00. 



Montbretias. 



A profitable bulb for Florists to grow out doors; 

 treated like a Gladiolus, it will produce abun- 

 dant spikes of star-shaped flowers which can be 

 readilv sold at good prices Mixed colors. Per 

 doz., 30t; 100, S1.50; 1,000 SIO.OO. 



Caladium Esculentum, or Elephant's Ear . 



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

 Ten per cent discount if shipped from Our New York Store. 



Each Per doz. Per 100 



5 to 7 inches in circumference $0.05 $0.36 $2.00 



7 to 9 inches in circumference 06 .60 3.50 



9 to 12 inches in circumference 10 .85 6.00 



12 inches and up 18 1.75 14.00 



Fancy Leaved. Named Sorts 1.50 10.00 



Cinnamon Vine. 



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

 and sweet scented flowers. Vines will 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- 

 tion between the Lilac and the Tuberose. Doz., 50c; 100, .$2.75. 



Crinum Kirki . 



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

 through the center. Large Bulbs, dOZ., $3.50; 100, $18.00. 



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



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



Mikado Fern Ball . 



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

 Fern for Easter Sales. 



DORMANT 5 -INCH DIAMETER 



7 to 9 inch diameter. Desirable for Mail Trade. 



Each $0.25 Each $0.15 



Per doz 2.50 Per doz 1.50 



Per 100 18.00 Per lOO li.oo 



JM ESCULENTUM, 



