F. ■ E. MCALLISTER CO., 69 CORTLA NDT ST., NEW YORK.-SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS. 
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BEGONIA. TUBEROUS ROOTED. 
If ordered by mail, add 10c. per dozen for postage. 
BEGONIA, TUBEROUS ROOTED. 
Single Scarlet, Crimson, Rose, Salmon, Yellow, 
White and Mixed. The beauty of this class of Begon- 
ias and its adaptability to almost all situations, has 
made it a general favorite for summer garden decora- 
tions. They are now being used in large quantities for 
beddmg purposes. Their flowers, large and brilliant 
in color, bid fair to eclipse in popularity the Geran- 
mm. Plant about May 15th. 
10c. each; $1.00 per doz. ; $5.00 per 100. 
Double Scarlet, Crimson, Rose, Salmon, Yellow, 
White and Mixed, 30c. each: $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 
per 100. 
CALADIUIM ESCULENTUM. 
If ordered by mail, add 15c. per dozen for postage. 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 
One of the handsomest of the ornamental-leaved 
plants. It will grow in any garden soil, and is of the 
easiest culture. Plant in large pots for lawn decora- 
tions*, or for massing in beds; it is unsurpassed as a 
decorative plant. Plant about May 10th. 
10c. each; $1.00 per doz. 
New Italian Orchid Carinas. 
The Handsomest Caniias Ever Put Upon the Market. 
ITALIA AND AUSTRIA. 
Leaves Musa-like, almost upright. Sterns 9 feet high if grown under favorable conditions, gigantic spikes 10 
inches long, with a number of very large flowers, having petals measuring 4 to 5 inches. 
ITALIA. — Brilliant scarlet, flowers spotted and deeply bordered with yellow. Price, $1 00 each. 
AUSTKIA.— Giant golden yellow. Price, $1 00 each. 
NEW FRENCH CANNAS. 
Dwarf Habit. 
If ordered by mail add 15c. ])er dozen for postage. 
Cannas should not be planted until the warm weather 
sets in. If planted too early the bulbs are apt to rot. 
15th of May is fully early..' 
QueenlCharlottc'^! '~ 
The plant is sturdy and compact; the blossoms stand 
well above the handsome green foliage; each main 
flower shoot is succeeded by many side shoots, thus 
ensuring an unbroken succession of flowers. The cen- 
ter of the petal is of a beautiful blood red, and edge of 
petal to the depth of % inch, purest, brightest canary- 
yellow. 
20c. each; $2.00 per doz. 
Admiral Courbet. Flowers light yellow, speckled and 
blotched with orange scarlet, light green foliage. 
Alphonse Bouvier. One of the best bright crimson 
flowers, of immense size. 
Capt. P. de Suzzoni. The best of all the yellow sorts 
yet introduced, foliage very nearly approaching the 
banana. 
Charles Henderson. Splendid compact dwai"f grower, 
bright crimson flowers, very desirable. 
Childsii. Yellow, spotted with scarlet. 
Florence Vaughan. Yellow, spotted with scarlet. 
Francois Crozy. More dwarf than Mme. Crozy, which 
it much resembles. Flowers are bright orange, bor- 
dered with a narrow edge of gold. 
Price, above varieties, 15c. each; $1.50 per dozen 
Geoffrey St. Hilaire. One of the best dark leaved 
cannas, flowers light salmon scarlet. 
Miss Sarah Hill. Very dwarf habit, rich carmine 
crimson. 
Mme. Crozy. One of the very best. Immense trusses 
of bright scarlet flowers, with a distinct border of 
bright yellow, foliage green; three feet. 
Paul Marquant. Bright salmon flowers of very large 
size. 
Star of 1891. Dazzling scarlet, foliage green. 
Price, above varieties, 15c. each; $1.50 per doe. 
Extra Choice Mixed. 10c. each; $1.00 per doz. 
