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MONARCH OF THE EAST. 
(As originally named and offerd by us.) 
This remarkable plant exhibits one of those extraordinary traits in 
Nature that few are able to understand, for the magnificent flowers 
actually come out of the dry bulb without being placed in soil and 
wat^r. 
The flower sheath some- 
times leaches a length of 
nearly 2 ft., is of a red- 
brown colour, tipped with 
red and yellow, whilst the 
inner parts of the flower 
are equally as brilliant. 
The bulb of this extra- 
ordinary plant needs only 
to be placed in some fancy 
receptacle, without 
water, in a warm room, 
or on a mantelshelf, when 
without showing either 
leaves or roots, the flower 
makes its appearance 
early in the year, thriving 
entirely upon the nourish- 
ment contained within the 
bulb. 
Directly after the flower 
fades, and a growth appears 
to be coming from the bulb, 
it should be potted in a 
large pot in rich soil and 
freely watered. Later on 
an mnbrella-shaped leaf will be formed on a stout stalk, spotted with 
a granite-like colour, and sometimes reaching a height of 3 ft. 
If by Parcel post add Postage at zone rates ; weight of bulbs, 
3 lb. each ; weight of bulb and bowl , 2 lb. each. 
Extra 8trong Bulbs. Each, .20; per doz., 2.00 
Decorated China Bowls, for placing these Bulbs in. 
Each, .20 and .30 
Monarch of Bulb and 
the East. Decorated Bowl, 
MONTBRETIA. 
The Montbretias are very pretty tuberous-rooted flowering plants, 
bearing showy spikes of blossom during August. Very useful for 
cutting. They are easily grown in a sunny open border, or indoors 
in pots. When established in borders a wealth of spikes may be 
expected. 
If by parcel post add postage at zone rates ; weight 3 lb. per 100. 
Dozens mailed free. 
Crocosmiseffora.— Scarlet and orange shaded. 
Per doz., .15; per 100, 1.00; per 1.000, 8.50 
Eldorado. — Fine deep orange yellow. 
Per doz.. .20; per 100, 1.25; per 1,000, 10.00 
Elegans.— Yellow and vermilion. 
Per doz., .20; per 100, 1.25; per 1,000, 10.00 
Etoile de Feu.— Vermilion, golden centre. 
Per doz., .25; per 100, 1.50; per 1,000, 12.00 
George Davidson.— Golden yellow, fine handsome flower. 
Per doz., 1.00; per 100, 7.00 
Golden Sheaf* or Gerbe d’Or. 
Per doz., .20; per 100, 1.25; per 1,000, 10.00 
Lady Hamilton.— Distinct yellow, with golden centre ; very 
effective variety, with erect habit. Award of Merit, R.H.S. 
Each. .25; per doz., 2.50 
PottsiL— Scarlet. Per doz., .15 ; per 100, 1.00; per 1,000, 8.50 
Pyramidalis.— Apricot. Per doz., .20; per 100, 1.25; per 1.000, 10.00 
Rayon d’Or.— Golden yellow, shaded orange, crimson centre. 
Per doz., .20; per 100, 1.25; per 1.000, 10.00 
Rosea. — Soft pink ; beautiful. 
Per doz., .25; per 100, 1.50 ; per 1,000, 12.00 
Mixed. — Containing a fine variety of colours. 
Per doz., .20; per 100, 1.25; per 1,000, 10.00 
CARTERS CATALOGUE OF BULBS 
Contains particulars of beautiful Bulbous Flowers 
for Autumn Planting and Spring Flowering. 
Do you receive a copy ? If not , please write us. 
DOUBLE SWEET-SCENTED 
TUBEROSES. 
Beautiful Pure white flowers. 
The Sweet-scented Double White Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa ) 
has become exceedingly popular. They possess both a character and 
a perfume distinct from 
any other flower, and can 
be induced to bloom at 
various seasons. At one 
time they were only obtain- 
able from the south of 
Europe ; now they are 
specially cultivated in 
different parts of the world, 
and can easily be forced 
into bloom for the Easter 
festivals. Those who do 
not cultivate these flowers 
for winter decoration can 
procure the bulbs in the 
spring, when they will 
come into flower during 
the summer. The double- 
flowered Tuberose may be 
had in succession by 
potting the tubers and 
standing them in a cold 
frame, covering them 4 in. 
deep with cocoanut fibre Double Tuberose. 
refuse; but they will start 
much more quickly and with greater certainty in a gentle bottom 
heat. 
Carters Extra Large Bulbs. Per doz., .50; per 100. 3.00 
These roots are exempt from our free delivery list. ( See page 96.) 
SPIRAEA. 
The dormant roots or clumps can be placed singly into 6-in, pots 
or a size larger if necessary. If given plenty of water as soon as they 
commence to grow, and kept in heat, they will become effective very 
quickly. 
Snowdrift.— Produces in profusion a mass of elegant feathery 
white blossoms of the greatest value for decorative purposes. 
Each, .20; per doz., 2.00; per 100. 14.00 
Gladstone. — Beautiful snow-white flakes of blossom ; large and 
compact. Each. .20; per doz.. 2.00; per 100. 14.00 
Astilboides floribunda. — An improved form; very free 
flowering. Each, .15; per doz.. 1.50; per 100, 10.00 
Japonica.— Extra strong clumps for forcing or borders. Valuable 
for table decoration. Each, .15; per doz., 1.50; per 100. 10.00 
Pal mata.— Crimson purple. Each, .20; per doz., 2.00; per 100, 14.00 
THREE CHARMING SPIRAEA NOVELTIES. 
Queen Alexandra. — Produces long, feathery plumes of bright 
pink flowers. Each. .25; per doz.. 2.50; per 100, 16.00 
Peach Blossom.— Produces flowers of a lighter shade of pink 
than the foregoing variety. Extensively used for house and table 
decoration. Large, dormant roots. 
Each, .25; per doz., 2.50; per 100, 16.00 
Avalanche.— Very fine new variety, having large trusses of pure 
white flower. Strongly recommended. 
Each. .30; per doz., 3.00; per 100, 20.00 
These roots are exempt from our free delivery list. 
TIGRIDIA (Tiger or Shell Flower). 
Some beautiful hybrids of this showy flower have appeared during 
recent years. The bulbs, which are supplied in a dry state, are 
usually planted in pots in April, or in groups in the garden in a 
rich, sunny border. They maintain a succession of bloom throughout 
the summer and early autumn, when they must be taken up and 
placed in dry sand to winter. 
Canariensis.— Yellow, spotted ... 
Grandiflora alba.— White, spotted 
Li lacea.— Purplish lilac, spotted... 
Immaculata alba.— Pure white 
Pavonia (Tiger Flower),— Scarlet 
Roseau— Bright rose 
Speciosa.— Red and yellow 
Immaculata lutea.— Pure yellow 
... Per doz., .30; per 100, 2 00 
beautiful. 
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.25 ; per 100. 1.50 
.30; per 100, 2.00 
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.30 ; per 100. 2.00 
CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., 102-106 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLDG., BOSTON, MASS. 
