NURSERYMEN V. ^ 
SLPAULMINE 
MAY'S SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS 
We grow and offer only the most popular sorts that are inexpensive, easily grown, require scarcely any care, and make a showy and 
gorgeous display, none of which can fail to give satisfaction. 
Remember, the bulbs offered are large, sound and solid, and are far superior to the small bulbs frequently offered. All our bulbs are 
sure to grow and bloom. 
AMARYLLIS HALLI 
(Lycoris Squamigera, Magic 
Flower) 
This variety is one of the few 
^tood things never widely intro- 
duced. 'I'liere is no hardy plant 
that possesses greater interest 
than this. It produces in early 
spring attractive long strap-like 
light green leaves, which die 
away in July and disappear. One 
unfamiliar with its habits would 
think the bulb had died, but 
about a month later, as if by ma- 
sic, rtower stalks spring up from 
the ground to a height of two or 
three feet, developing an umbel of 
large and beautiful lily-likc flow- 
ers, three to four inches across 
a.nd from eight to twelve in num- 
ber, of a delicate lilac-pink., 
shaded with clear blue or lavend-" 
er. The bulb is perfectly hardy 
without any protection, in plant- 
ing, the crowns of the bulbs 
should l>e covered about 4 inches. 
Extra strong bulbs, each. 40c, 
postpaid. 
ISMENE CALATHINA 
Throws up flower stalks 10 to It 
inches high, and bearing beauti- 
ful clusters of large, curiously 
filiaped lily-like flowers, pure 
snowy white and very fragrant. 
Blooming size bulbs, 20c each, 
postpaid. 
PHRYNIUM 
A beautiful variegated foliage plant; (loos e(iu!illy as well when grown 
as a pot plant for the decoration of the liouse or used as a bedding plant in 
the open ground. The leaves are a bright, pale green, beautifully varie- 
«ated with white and gold. Dry bulbs, 15c each, 2 for 25c, postpaid, 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 
(Elephants Ear) 
A handsome plant of tropical aspect, bearing leaves sometimes a yard or 
more in expanse. Eflective as a single plant on a lawn, or in groups: also 
useful for decorative effect near streams or ponds. Good size bulbs, 15c, 
large bulbs, 25c, Mammoth, 35c, postpaid. 
VARIECATUM 
Amaryllis Halli (Lycoris Sauamigera) 
FIMBRIATULUM. Also called Milk and 
flowers. 3 to 4 inches across, Very fragrant. 
APIOS TUBEROSA 
(Tuberous-rooted Wistaria) 
Hardy, native American climb- 
er, with clusters of purple flowers 
of violet fragrance. Small ra- 
cemes resemble Wistaria in 
shape, it is widely popular and 
should be in every home where 
flowers are grown. 5c each, 6 
tor 2&e, doz. 45c, postpaid. 
CINNAMON VINE 
Hardy climber with dark green 
foliage, and late in the season 
bearing a profusion of small white 
flowers of a delicious cinnamon 
fragrance. Perfectly hardy every- 
where, the vines dying down to 
the ground each autumn, but 
growing very rapidly in early 
spring, soon covering any trellis 
or arbor. Where you wish to hide 
unsightly places we wouldsuggest 
planting the Cinnamon vine. A 
beautiful vine, exquisite perfume, 
strong tubers. Each 5e, 8 for 
25c, 15 for 50c, 35 for $1,00, 
postpaid, 
CRINUMS 
Large lily-like or amaryllis-like 
plants of great beauty and afifect. 
KIRKII. Magnificent, fragrant 
flowers. The petals are white, 
with a deep reddish purple stripe 
through the center of each. Large 
bulbs, 25e each, postpaid. 
M'ine f.ily. White and carmine 
20c each, postpaid. 
CALADIUM 
(Fancy Leaved) 
Fancy leaved Caladiums are among the most beautiful of all ornamental 
foliage plants. They are easy to grow and especially valuable for house and 
conservatory culture, and also for bedding in garden and flower beds if given 
a slieltered place and light, rich. soil. Mixed bulbs, 25c each, 3 for 60c, 
postpaid. 
Caladium 
Esculentum 
(Elephant Ear) 
SUMMER FLOWERING OXALIS 
The useful little plants are very etfectivc 
beds and are particularly valuable for ed"- 
ings. They prmiuce an unl)roken row of 
foliage and showy flowers. Pure white 
pink or red. Either color, ' 
per dozen, 10c, 35 for 26c, 
100 for 50c, postpaid. - 
HYACINTH 
CANDICANS 
A stately bullmus plant, 
with large yucca-like leaves, 
[.'rowing as high as 4 feet, 
Tlic flowers are pure white. 
Each 5c, 6 for25e, 12 for 
50c. 30 for $1.00, by mail, 
postpaid. 
MONTBRETIAS 
One of the brightest and 
best of summer flowering 
bulbs. They greatly resem- 
ble the Gladioli ingrowth, and pro- 
duce beautiful spikes of star shaped 
flowers in various shades of orange, 
yellow and red. Mixed varieties, 
3 for 10c, doz, 30c, postpaid. 
ZEPHYRANTHES (Fairy Lilies) 
Similar to the Amaryllis but of miniature growth 
All colors mixed. Each 6c, doz. 50c, postpaid 
EASY 
TO 
GROW 
