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Homer N. Chase & Co., Geneva, New York 
Summer-Flowering Bulbs 
and Roots 
The bulbs here listed are tender, and must be taken 
up in the fall, and kept in a dry, cool place, but not al- 
lowed to freeze. They are all of the easiest culture and 
should have a place in every garden. Although we do 
not list a great number of varieties we can supply bulbs 
of any meritorious variety. We shall be pleased to give 
information as to the varieties best suited to our cus- 
tomers' needs, and invite correspondence. 
FALL BULBS 
Some of the daintest and most beautiful flowers are 
found in the spring-blooming class. All the early spring 
flowers — crocus, hyacinths, tulips, etc., — are from 
bulbs that must be planted in the fall. 
The classes and varieties are so numerous that it is 
impossible for us to name them all in the limits of this 
Catalogue. We list below a few of the standard kinds, Dahlia 
and shall be glad to supply, on request, information ia 
regard to other bulbs for fall planting. 
Gladioli 
These stately and handsome flowers can be grown by any one and under almost any con- 
ditions. The range of color is great — from the daintiest pink to the deepest crimson, and spotted 
and flecked in the most gorgeous fashion. For cutting, the Gladiolus is unequaled, lasting longer 
than almost any other flower, and often developing the splendid spikes in water to greater size 
than anywhere else. 
The plants are of robust and erect habit, with deep green, sword-shaped leaves. The flower- 
scapes rise to a height of 2 to 3 feet. 
A succession of bloom may be had from July to September, by planting at intervals from 
April to June, reserving the strong bulbs for the late plantings. Gladioli require very little atten- 
tion and will grow in any ordinary garden soil. They should be lifted in the fall and placed in a 
dry cellar. 
Dahlias 
Dahlias have well been called the "Queens of Autumn," 
for they are really the grandest autumn flower we have, and 
their popularity increases yearly. During September and 
October they attain their greatest glory, and, though 
almost all other flowers have surrendered to the frost, the 
Dahlias still continue to show their glorious colors. 
Dahlias require a sunny situation. The character of 
the soil — clay, sand or loam — is immaterial, if it is well 
fertilized, for the plants are gross feeders. The roots 
should be dug in the fall and stored in a dry place, free 
from frost, during the winter. 
There are four general types — Single or Cosmos-flow- 
ered; Pompon or Bouquet; Show or Large-flowered, and 
Cactus. 
The Single varieties arc very desirable, producing 
flowers of the most attractive hues and blooming early in 
the season. 
The Pompon Dahlias are highly prized on account of the 
small flowers, especially adapted for bouquets and deco- 
Gladioli rative purposes. They have brilliant colorings. 
