16 
MAY'S CATALOGUE OF NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS AND MR ITS. 
GIANT FLOWERING CALADIUM. 
The Twentieth Century flarvel. ^^Itl nTd 
foliage plant of recent introduetion. This magnificent novelty is a 
native of Central America, resembling the well Itnown Elephants 
tar or Caladium Eseutenttim in general appearance. But it is much 
larger, grander and finer in every particular. The plant and leaves 
are of gigantic proportions and soon attain an enormous size, well 
grown specimens reaching a height of 8 to 10 feet with leaves 4 to 5 
teet long and 3 to 3 feet in width. The mid ribs and veins of these 
giant leaves arc sunken giving them a rich quilted appearance, in- 
stead of being a dull green. The leaves of this variety are a bright 
glossj' green, glistening in the sun as if varnished. The leaves are 
also elegantly bordered, giving them a rich finish. They are borne 
alolt on great leaf stalks and never droop to the ground under the 
rays of a hot sun or in dry weather as do those of the common 
variety. But the crowning glory of this mammoth foliage plant are 
Its enormous snow white fragrant blossoms, which are produced 
freely throughout the entire season. In fact it is never out of flower 
alter It once begins. When four or flvemontbsold it begins to flower 
and blossoms continuously forever after. Plants lifted from the 
open ground in the fall will be in bloom all winter in the greenhouse 
until ready to plant out the following seas.-n. The flowers resemble 
a mammoth Callainform and substance, remaining open a davs. The 
first-days they are pure whitechanging the third dav to a pale'vellow. 
1 he fragrance of the flowers is most powerful, the odor from one 
bloom perfuming the atmosphere for many rods and are of a most 
spicy and aromatic fragrance. Many of the flowers are 15 inches 
long and 7 or 8 inches wide. 
Asa. Pot Plfinf This marvelous novelty possesses great 
• Z', \. . 'a-'il- merits. It is of the easiest culture im- 
aginable, thrives well In any situation, grows rapidly, and soon 
attains immense proportions. Give it rich soil, the richer the 
Strong plants, 3SC each, 3 for $1.00. 
(See cut.) These charming Tro[)ical Plants though by no means new, are 
still ruite rare in the North. Tbey are of easy culture, rapid growth and on 
A FEW CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. 
CLEMATIS. These beautiful climbers 
are easily grown from seed. The 
varieties we ofler will come quite 
true from seed. 
Paniculata. Small flowering, white. 
Pkt. IOC. 
Jackmann's Hybrids. This includes 
all the fine varieties of purple, white, 
blue, red, etc. Pkt. 15c. 
Snowball. Pure white. Pkt. loc. 
Palm Seed Hixed. These highly or- 
namental plaiitsmay be grown from 
seed provided the right varieties are 
secured. In making up our mixture 
we ha^e obtained the most rapid 
growing sorts, which are of easiest 
culture and should give perfect sat- 
isfaction. Pkt. 2SC. 
Double Yellow Phlox, Gold King. The 
grandest novelty In Phloxes ever 
offered the flower lovers of America. 
It is a rapid growing, free blooming 
mammoth, perfectly double flowering 
variety of the most beautiful shade 
of golden yellow imaginable. The 
plant is of strong, vigorous habit, 
attains a height of 15 inches, and 
bears its enormous ball-like clusters 
of flowers on strong, stiff stems, 
Pkt. 30C. 
better and plenty of water and it will surprise voi.. strong plat 
CALADIUiW, Fancy Leaved Varieties. _ 
account of their highly colored and marked leaves are among the 
Showiest and most decorative foliage plants grown. They are dis- 
tinctly a summer plant being a tender herbaceous perennial, the 
tops dying down each fall and spring up again the following spring. 
1 hey make grand conservatory or greenhouse plants and arc used 
as well for outdoor bedding in shad V places, in light rich soil. Our 
collection consists of 12 best named varieties embracing the widest 
variations in shades and markings. All most beautiful and dis- 
tinct. 25c each, the entire set of 12 $a.5o. 
Phrvnium Variee^atum ^'^'^^ ^'^'"^ 
• ••jiiiuiii T ai lE^aLUIll. another novelty of rapid 
growth and wondrous beauty, adapted alike to house or yard cul- 
ture. The leaves arc bright pale green, beautifully varicga'ted with 
white, cream and gold. The variegations are extremely diversified 
no two leaves being found with exactly the same markings. As abed- 
ding plant it hasno superior. Itgrowsas easily asa Canna and while 
It has no bloom the gorgeousness of its foliage surpasses that of any 
known bedding plant. It thrives in partial shade, but sifcceeds best 
in the full sunlight. As a pot plant, for house culture it has no rival. 
It IS especially valuable for the centres of hangingbaskets, vases, etc. 
and IS remarkably fine for single specimens in Jardinieres, etc. 
2sc each, tz.go per doz. 1 j , 
Begonia, Gloire de Lorraine, (^ee ^ut.) this is 
^ , . , , M M<MA%.'. charming plant 
ot rare and pleasing beauty. It is the most prolific, blooming 
Begonia we h.ive ever grown as well as the most beautiful. It 
growKfnom 12 to 15 inches high forming naturally graceful, com- 
pact, bushy plants, which are completely smothered in bloom from 
October to April. The blossoms are bright rosy pink, produced in 
large panicles and drooping gracefully on short stein«, while the 
clean grc;en fohage forms a nice setting for their wondrous beauty. 
This variety is largely grown for the Christmas trade in London, 
Pans, New York and other large floral centres and is thebest acqui- FANC Y CAl All llin 
sition to theBegonia Farailv ever introduced, agceach, $3.50 perdoz.„ , *'ALADIUn. 
_ ^ " ' FatrlnIa Hispida. This is a beautiful new hardy iicrennial lately introduced 
from fciberia. The plant is of dwarf habit," attaining a height of 15 
inches, and producing beautiful deep yellow flowers in large umbels A 
most striking and attractive plant for tlie lawn. Pkt. igc. 
Oxalis Tropaeloides Brilliant. A most charm- 
ng foliage plant, u?cd principally for carpet 
bedding. It is a very dwarf growing creeper 
which soon forms a thick carpet-like mat of 
a pleasing reddish brown color. For bord- 
ers, rock work, mounds, etc., it is unsur- 
passed, being of free and rapid growth and 
very free from the attacks of insects and 
disease. Pkt. 15c 
PHLOX, Queen Victoria. An immense flowerinK 
white variety bearing great clusters of flow- 
ers on strong, stiflT stems 18 or 20 inclies 
high. Seed sown in the early spring will be- 
gin to flower by July and the plants will be 
literally' covered with blossoms until late in 
the autumn. It is extensively used by florists 
in cut flower work and is very desirable for 
bouquets. Pkt. isc. 
The Kentucky Ivy. A very handsome, ten- 
der, perennial climber, withcharming, glossv 
green leaves. It makes a rapid growtli aiiii 
is fine for covering roekwork, etc., in the 
garden and especially valualjlc for hanging 
baskets for winter decorations. Pkt. loc. 
Variegated Japan Hop. A ra:>id summer 
climber, attaining a height of 20 to 30 feet 
in 3 or 4 weeks. The foliage is most luxuri- 
ant, making a dense covering, fine lor 
verand.as, trellises, summer houses, 
etc. Heat, drought and insects do not 
trouble it. The leaves are of intense 
green, beautifully blotched and marbled 
white and gray. Pkt. loc. 
BEOONIA, QLOIRB DE LORRAINE. 
PHRYNIUn. 
