GROWN IN THE 
SMMMy^'MMQ bulbs 
i We grow and offer only the most popular sorts that are inexpens- 
ive, easily grown, require scarcely any care, and make a showy 
; and gorgeous display, none of which can fail to give satisfaction. 
12 BEST C ANNAS. 
We can supply strong pot grown plants 12 to 
liigh, for shipment May 15th, cus- 
From a list of over 100 varieties 
grown at our nurseries we have select- 
ed the following as the best in their 
respective colors. We can supply any 
of the standard varieties, but would 
especially recommend those listed 
here. 
ALSACE* Pale sulphur changing to 
white. 
BEAUTE POITEVINE. Brilliant 
crimson, scarlet shadings. 
BLACK BEAUTY. The finest dark 
French Canna. leaved canna known. 
COJHTE DE BOUCHARD. Lemon yellow spotted red. Very fine. 
EASTERN BEAUTY. Light salmon and orange. 
EVOLUTION. Golden yellow, center blush pink, rich and elegant. 
FLORENCE VAUGHAN. Rich golden yellow, spotted red. 
GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT. Mottled, spotted and striped, rich and fine, 
MARTHA WASHINGTON. A deep bright pink; beautiful large trusses. 
PARTHENOPE. Color dark orange shaded with yellow. Extra large. 
PILLAR OF FIRE. Very bright scarlet. The richest and best. 
SHENANDOAH. Deep rosy pink. One of the most desirable. 
Any of the above 12 sorts, 15c. each, or $1,50 per doz., postpaid. 
Extra Strong Plants. 15 inches -, _ 
tomer's choice of colors, but our selection of varieties. These are fine 
for immediate effect on the lawn, as many of them will be ready to flower 
or in blossom when shipped. $2.00 per doz., or $15.00 per 100 by express 
at purchaser's expense. 
SIX ORCHID-FLOWERED C ANNAS. 
Of the many orchid-flowered Cannas introduced the six offered below 
are the most distinct and desirable. 
AMERICA. Glowing red flamed purple, yellow throat. 
AUSTRIA. Pure Canary yellow with reddish dots in center of petals. 
BURBANKi Yellow with crimson spots. 
ITALIA. Bright orange scarlet banded yellow flowers, 7 to 8 inches broad. 
MRS. KATE GRAY. Orange scarlet overlaid with gold. 
PENNSYLVANIA. Vermillion scarlet, orange sheen. One of the best. 
Any of the above orchid flowered Cannas, I5c. each, or $1.50 per doz., 
postpaid. 
MIXED LARGE FLOWERING CANNAS. 
From all varieties grown at our nurseries including some very rare sorts 
mixed by accident and otherwise which we offer unnamed at the very low 
price of 10. each or $1.00 per doz., postpaid, by express at purchasers ex- 
pense, 25 for $1.75, or $6.50 per 100. 
MAY'S ROYAL MIXED GLADIOLUS. 
In this mixture we have placed many of the best named varieties. 
By carefully growing for a series of years, and rejecting the poorer 
kinds each season, we have produced a strain which, for size of bloom 
and brilliancy of coloring, is unsurpassed. 
Large bulbs, guaranteed to bloom. 3 for 10c. ; 30c. per doz. ; 50 for 
$1.00, or $2.00 per 100, by mail. Bv express, at purchaser's expense, 
$1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1,000. 
Second-size Bulbs, which will flower the first summer if planted early, 
5 for 10c; I5c. per doz.; $1.00 per 100, postpaid; by express, 75c. per 
I00; $6.75 per 1,000. 
GLADIOLUS CHILDSII. 
This fine strain is famed for size of spike, flower and vigor of bloom. 
The colors are varied and brilliant. Mixed colors, 6c. each, 3 for 15c; 
55c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100, postpaid. 
12 NAMED 
FOR 30 
For those desiring 
THREE POPULAR JAPAN 
LILrES. 
AURATUM. (The Golden-Banded Lily of 
Japan.) Petals are a clear ivory-white, 
banded with rich golden yellow and heavily 
spotted at base with deep crimson. 20c. 
each; 3 for 50c. 
SPECI0SUM MONSTROSUM ALBUM. 
The large flowers are purest white; petals 
heavily reflexed. 20c. each; 3 for 50c. 
7 for $1.00. 
'SPECIOSUM RUBRUM OR ROSEUM. 
White, shaded with deep rose. Vey beauti- 
ful. 20c. each; 3 for 50c.; 7 for $1.00. 
SPECIAL OFFER. One each of above 3 
varieties, first size bulbs, postpaid, SOc. Lilium Auratum. 
12 BEST DOUBLE SHOW DAHLIAS. 
ARABELLA. Pale primrose, shaded lavender 
OEM. Deep velvety crimson. 
GOLIAH. Deep garnet red. 
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS. White tipped rose. 
JOHN WALKER. Best pure white. 
MRS. DEXTER. Rich deep salmon. 
MRS. GLADSTONE. Delicate shell pink. 
PEARL. Pale lavender, shaded lilac. 
PRINCE BISMARCK. Rich deep purple. 
QUEEN OF YELLOWS. Best clear yellow. 
RED HUSSAR. Pure cardinal red. 
STANLEY. Golden yellow tipped red. 
Your selection of the above varieties, by mail, postpaid, at 20c. each; 
any 3 for 50c, or any 7 for $1.00. The complete set of 12 varieties, by 
mail, for $1.50. By express, at purchaser's expense, I5c. each; 4 for SOc- 
or $1.25 per doz. 
6 NEW CACTUS DAHLIAS. 
CAPSTAN. Brick red shaded apricot; remarkably free flowering. 
EARL OF PEMBROKE. Bright plum color. 
PURITY. The best white. Perfect flower and free bloomer. 
KRIEMHILDE. Delicate shell pink and white. 
JOHN ROACH. Clear pure yellow, fine torm. 
MRS. BENNETT. Soft crimson. A rich and pleasing color. 
Fine roots of the above cactus Dahlias, 20c. each ; 3 for 50c. or the set 
of 6, 90c., postpaid; by express at purchasers' expense, 15c. each, $1.25 
per doz. 
4 DOUBLE POMPON DAHLIAS. 
SUNSHINE. Vivid scarlet. The richest and most attractive. 
SNOW'CLAD. The finest white. Very desirable for boquets. 
ZOAR. Yellow edged pink. Fine form and long stems. 
RAPHAEL. Deep maroon. Rich and pleasing variety. 
Fine roots, 20c. each, or the set of 4 for 70c, postpaid, by express at pur* 
chaser's expense, 15c. each. 
Show Dahlias 
Are large and round 
in shape and forma 
a perfect ball shap- 
ed flower. Very pro- 
fuse bloomers. 
Gladioli. 
GLADIOLI 
CENTS. 
_ a small collection ^ of 
choice named sorts, we have made a selection 
of twelve of the finest and most distinct named 
sorts, {riving the widest range of colors. 
AUGUSTA. Pure white, blue anthers. 
BERTHA. Flame colored purple throat. 
BRENCHLEYENSIS. Intense fiery scarlet. 
CANARY BIRD. Clear canary yellow. 
CERES. White spotted purplish rose. 
CHAMONT. Lilac, shaded purple. 
CORSAIRE. Dark velvety scarlet. 
COUNTESS CRAVEN. Rose flaked carmine. 
EMMA THURSBY. Striped carmine, white. 
MADAM MONERET. Delicate rose color. 
MAY. Pure white flaked rosy carmine. 
SNOW WHITE. Pure white slightly tinted. 
17—— Of) r , a«+o We will mail one bulb 
rOTOU Uenib each of the 12 varieties 
named above. We offer each variety at 
5c. each, postpaid and will quote special 
prices by letter to parties desiring to plant 
beds of separate varieties. 
Dahlia, Show or Fancy. 
