Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Etc. 
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Summer-Flowering Bulbs and Roots 
The summer- and autumn-flowering bulbs must be taken up in the fall, and be kept in a dry 
cellar where they will not freeze. We can supply any bulb in this class that possesses merit and shall 
be pleased to hear from patrons who may wish kinds not listed herein. 
DAHLIAS 
The grandest autumn flower that we have, the Dahlia grows more and more popular. It has no 
equal in any respect, during September and October. It then attains its greatest glory, though every- 
thing else has faded or is fading, and surrenders only to severe frosts. There are four generally recog- 
nized types, — Single, or Cosmos-flowered; 
Pompon, or Bouquet; Large-flowering, or 
Show, and Cactus. Dahlias require a sunny sit- 
uation and rich soil to bring out their full 
beauty. The roots should be kept in a warm 
and dry place during winter. 
The Single varieties are 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 decorative purposes. 
They have brilliant colorings. 
The Large-flowering kinds are very 
showy, comprising a large list of varieties 
which embrace an e.xtensive range of colors. 
The Cactus-flowering is fast becoming 
the most popular class of Dahlia. The peculiar 
twist of the petals makes them especially 
attractive, and gives them a most graceful 
appearance. Like the other varieties, the 
colors range from white to dark maroon cactus dahlia 
GLADIOLI 
These handsome and stately flowers are deservedly popular. Of robust and erect habit, they 
have green, sword-shaped leaves and splendid flower-scapes rising from 2 to 3 feet in height. There 
are a variety of colors, as orange, scarlet and vermilion, upon yellow and orange grounds, with various 
shades from white and rosy blush and salmon-rose tints to a salmon-red and nankeen. 
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 attention and will 
grow in any ordinary garden soil. They should be lifted in the fall and placed in a dry cellar. 
TUBEROSES 
A bulbous plant of easy culture, great beauty and delightful fragrance. It is suitable alike for 
the summer garden and house culture throughout the year. Start the plants early in pots, using rich 
soil, and transplant to the garden when the weather is suitable. Flowers pure white, double and wax- 
like. 
CANNAS 
These tall-growing, tropical foliage plants are most striking in their appearance and possess 
great beauty. They should be planted in the spring and taken up in the fall. We have a complete 
assortment of varieties, including all the late introductions. 
