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WILLIAM EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE 
SUMMER FLOWERING 
When cash accompanies order, Bulbs are sent by 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIA 
The Tuberous-Roott-d Begonia, though valuable for pot culture 
»nd greenhouse decoration, is even more so for bedding out. The bulbs 
ahould be started either in the house or in a hot-bed, in pots, so as to be 
near the flowering stage about the end of May. This is time enough to 
plant out in the open ground, and in an ordinary season they will 
flower steadily from then till frost comes, and no plant makes a gaj^r 
ormore attractive bed. The single flowers are large and numerous and 
of the most varied colors and delicate tints, and the same is true of the 
double varieties, which form perfect double rosettes, Soil should be rich 
but not damp or too heavy, and they succeed best in a position that 
is shaded from the mid-day sun. Watering must be closely attended 
to. Lift the bulbs before the frost sets in, and store in a cool cellar, and 
■tart in pots to be ready to plant out in spring again. 
l^W FRILLED TUBEROUS BEGONIAS — Beautifully 
frilled with wa^vy petals. 15c. each; 81.50 dozen. 
LAFAYETTE (The Hybrid Tuberous-Rooted Begonia)— Rich 
brilliant orange-scarlet. I5c. each; SI. 50 dozen. 
SINGLE VARIETIES, in separate colors, Scarlet, White, 
Yellow and Rose, lOc. each; 80c. per doz. Mixed Varieties, 
10c, each; 70c. per doz.; S5.00 per 100. 
DOUBLE VARIETIES, in separate colors, Scarlet, Rose, Red, 
Yellow and White, 20c. each; SI.60 per doz. Mixed 
Varieties, 1 5c, each; 81.50 per doz. 
Single-flowered Begonia. 
GLADIOLUS 
Prices of Gladiolus are post-paid 
when cash accompanies order 
excepting by the hundred. The 100 rates do not include 
carriage or postage. Special prices to large buyers. 
Th<; Gladiolus is one of the most desirable of Summer Flowers. The 
blooms are of the greatest brilUancy and diversity of color, and coat less 
money for the display from July to October (by making successive plant- 
ings) than any other Flowering Bulb. Plant 6 inches deep in rich soil, 
any time in May. Take the bulbs up in October and store over winter 
in a cool, dry cellar. A bed of a hundred or more is a grand sight. Our 
ICxed Gladioli are all first size bulbs, and will flower well the first season. 
NEW GLADIOLUS 
AMERICA — Beautiful soft flesh pink, orchid-lilce in its cover- 
ing and texture. Conceded to be one of the finest 
varieties ever sent out. Each, ISc; doz. SKSO, 
" AFTERGLOW " — The name selected for this unique and 
beautiful type conveys more descriptive force than any 
word painting. The color combination of our Canadian 
sky after sunset, rose, salmon, fawn and violet, is wonder- 
fully duplicated in the inflorescence of thi.s distinct 
variety. Each 60c. 
BULBS, PLANTS, ETC. 
Mail post-paid, except where otherwise stated. 
GLADIOLUS— Contd. 
SULPHUR KING — The finest clear yellow yet introduced, 
fine. Each 25c,; doz. 82,50. 
PRINCEPS — Splendid. Immense wide-open amaryllis-like 
flowers of a rich, dazzling scarlet, marked with white on 
the lower portion. Each 2Sc,; doz. $2,50. 
BLUE JAY--Color rich deep royal blue. The only really 
blue Gladiolus yet sent out. Grand. Each 30c. 
LA LUNA — ^The large heavy buds open as a pale yellow, 
w-hich passes to a pleasing white when the flowers are fully 
expanded. These are relieved by a small brown marldng 
in the throat, and have few equals in point of sub- 
stance. Each 3Sc, 
PEACE — ^The grandest white variety ever offered. Large 
flowers, of good form. Color beautiful white with a pale 
lilac feathering on interior of petals. Extra. Each SOc. 
SNOW WHITE— Each 20c,; per doz. 82.00, 
Per doz. Per 100 
CHOICE MIXED— All colors 2Sc. 81.35 
PINK and ROSE— Mixed 3Sc. 2.50 
YELLOW and ORANGE— Mixed 60c, 4.25 
STRIPED and VARIEGATED— Mixed. . . . SOc, 3.75 
RED and SCARLET— Mixed 30c, 1,75 
BUTTERFLY, LEMOINE'S HYBRIDS— Per 100, $2.75; per 
doz. 4Sc. ; each 5c. Large blotches on lower petals. Colors 
are striking, ranging from rich yellow to dark crimson. 
CHILDSI — Finest mixed. Each 12c,; 81,25 per dozen. 
Of branching habit and grows from 3 to 4 feet. Flower spikes are 
sometimes 2 feet in length with estraordinary large flowers. 
Gladiolus, " Afterglow " 
