162 — Bulbs, Koots, etc. 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1914 



Summer Flowering Bulbs^ Roots^ Etc. 



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Tf ^r^^f ,L T ol . ^^f;y^ ^ flower garden ot yours this year. I my little pamphlet "Bulb Culture" will be enclosed, so that no one need 



it you do 1 am veiy sme your garden will never be without them | fail to have the best of success if they carefully follow its directions. 



Amaryllis^ The Royal Lilies 



Amaryllis, Vitatta 



Amaryllis, Veitchii Seedlings. 



Amaryllis, Veitchii Seedlings 



The remarkable hybrids produced from seed 

 by celebrated English specialists will add to 

 the fame and popularity of the amai-yllis. The 

 flower size has been increased to a foot in diam- 

 eter, and the colors have been so improved and 

 varied as to be almost beyond belief. In them 

 this is true of white, pink, rose, orange, scar- 

 let, crimson and maroon. Some are flaked, 

 mottled or striped, and some are of solid colors. 



40 cents eaclx, 3 tor 75 cents, postpaid. 



Amaryllis, Formosissima 



Also known as Scarlet Mexican and Jacobean 

 Lilly. Of extrem eiy rich, velvety, crimson color. 

 It is a free bloomer, and succeeds well either in 

 pots or In the open gi'ound. It can also be 

 bloomed in water, like a hyacinth. 15c. eacli; 

 2 for S5C.5 ^1.35 pex" doz., postpaid. 



COOPERIA 



The Amaryllis like flowers are star-shaped, 

 with long tubes, pure white, very fragrant, with 

 odor of primroses. Plant In masses for effect. 

 5 cents eacli; 50 cents per doaien, postpaid. 



It has immense flowers and is a continuous 

 bloomer. The color of the flower is a white 

 ground, beautifully penciled and striped with 

 red and pink, making a beautiful and dazzling 

 combination. Very easy to grow. 



40 cents eacli; a for 75 cents, postpaid. 



Amaryllis, Halii 



Produces in early spring attractive foliage 

 until about August, when flowering scapes rise 

 to the height of 2 feet, bearing clusters of laven- 

 der-pink blossoms of great fragrance. Does 

 well in any soil. The only hardy amaryllis. 



fi5 cents eacii; $2.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



Amaryllis, Equestris 



Also known as Barbadoes Lily, or Glorlosa 

 Lily. A splendid type of amaryllis, with 

 flowers 4 to 5 inches across. The color is a 

 brilliant orange scarlet, with exquisite green 

 and white throat. Valuable as a pot plant or 

 for bedding purposes. 15c. each; 3 for a5c.$ 

 ^1.25 pel" dozen, postpaid. 



CHILDANTHUS FRAGRANS 



It is much like an amaryllis, with a strong 

 bulb w^hich starts growth as soon as potted, 

 bearing its bright golden yellow flowers In 

 clusters of 4 to 6. Deliciously fragrant, a quick 

 bloomer. Elegant outdoor plant. 15c. eacli; 

 2 for a5c.; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



Atamasco or Fairy Lily 



Beautiful, dwarf plants, similar to amaryllis, 

 and easily cultivated. They bloom all sum- 

 mer outdoors, or may be used as pot plants. 

 They make excellent cut flowers. 



WHITE. Large, beautiful, pure white. 

 5 cents eacli; 50 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



ROSEA. Clear, rosy pink; a handsome and 

 superb shade, which is very highly prized. 

 5 cents each.; 50 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



SULPHUREA. Superb, clear yellow flow- 

 er. Very handsome. Always in bloom. 

 5 cents eacli; 50 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



Amaryllis, Johnsonii. 



Amaryllis, Johnsonii 



Very large flower, of a rich crimson-scarlet 

 color, each petal striped with white. This is 

 very desirable as a pot plant, and is highly re- 

 commended. Makes an elegant and beautiful 

 house plant. 30 cents eacli; 2 for 50 cents; 

 $2.*Z5 per dozen, postpaid. 



GIANT WHITE SPIDER LILY 



This magnificent lily bears many tall flower 

 stalks, each surmounted by 8 to 12 large, white, 

 deliciously sweet flowers; blooms for several 

 weeks. They are highly prized by florists for 

 floral designs on account of their delicate fra- 

 grance and chasteness. The evergreen leaves 

 afford a beautiful ornament during the winter 

 among other plants. Admirably adapted for 

 pot culture. 35 cents each; 5 for $1.00; 

 25 per dozen, postpaid. 



One of eacli of the above Royal Lilies, 12 sorts in all, for only $l.SO, postpaid 



Hyacinthus Candicans 



Showy plant, blooming in the 

 early Summer. Practically hardy. 

 Spikes 3 to 4 feet high, bearing 

 from 20 to 80 bell-shaped, white 

 blossoms. Very eflTective if grown 

 In groups. 5 cts. each; 6 for 25 

 cts.; 45 cts. per dozen, postpaid. 



Hardy Cyclamen 



Bulbs grown In pots bloom eas- 

 ily and quickly. If treated as a 

 perennial it should have a warm 

 situation, on well-drained land. 

 Pink and WliUe, Either color, 

 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.; $1,35 

 pex* dozen, postpaid. 



Golden Crown Lily 



Large golden yellow double day 

 lily, each flower having a car- 

 mine ring toward the centre. It is 

 perfectly hardy and should be in 

 every hardy border. Requires but 

 very little attention. 15c. each; 

 $1.35 per dozen, postpaid^ 



Milla Bif lora 



Extremely pretty plant. Flow- 

 ers of pure waxy white, with deli- 

 cate lemon centres. Delightfully 

 fragrant and suitable for bou- 

 quets. 5 cts. eacii; 6 for 25 cts.j 

 45 cts. per doz., postpaid. 



Hyacinthus Candicans. 



Cyclamen Hardy. 



Lily, Golden Crown. 



Milla Biflora. 



