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MONARCH OF THE EAST. 
(As originally named and offered by us.) 
This remarkable plant exhibits one of those extraordinary traits in 
Nature **.at few are able to understand, for the magnificent flowers 
actually come out of the dry bulb without being placed in soil and 
water. 
The flower sheath some- 
times reaches 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 umbrella-shaped leaf 
will be formed on a stout 
stalk, spotted with 
Monarch of Bulb and 
Decorated Bowl, stalk, spotted 
granite-like colour, and sometimes reaching a height of 3 ft. 
If b o f > ‘ lrcel J )0st add postage at zone rates ; weight of bulbs, 
z lb. each ; weight of bulb and bowl. 3 lb. each. Packed. 
Extra Strong Bulbs 
Each, .25; per doz., 2.50 
Each, .25 and .35 
Decorated China Bowls, for placing these Bulbs in. 
MONTBRETIA. 
The Montbretias are very pretty tuberous-rooted flowering plants 
rufti'v 8 s ^ wy splkes ° l blossom during August. Very useful for 
fn not, Wh y arC . e Hr £ ®™ wn ' n , a sunny open border, or indoors 
expected When esta bbshed m borders a wealth of spikes may be 
1/by parcel post add postage at zone rates; weight 3 lb. per 100. 
Dozens mailed free. 
Crocosmlaeflora. — Scarlet and orange shaded. 
Per doz., .25; per 100, 1.50 
Eldorado. — Fine deep orange yellow. 
Per doz., .25; per 100, 1.50 
Elegans. — Yellow and vermilion. 
Per doz., .30; per 100, 1.75 
Etolle do Feu. — Vermilion, golden centre. 
Per doz., .25; per 100, 1.50 
George Davidson. — Golden yellow, fine handsome flower. 
Per doz., 1.00; per 100, 7.00 
Golden Sheaf or Gerbe d’Or. 
Per doz., .25; per 100, 1.50 
Lady Hamilton. — Distinct yellow, with golden centre; very eflective 
vanety, with erect habit Award of Merit, R.H.S. 
Each. .25; per doz., 2.50 
Pottsll. Scarlet. Per doz., 25; per 100, 1.50 
Pyramldalls.— Apricot. Per doz., .30; per 100, 1.75 
Rayon d’Or. — Golden yellow, shaded orange, crimson centre 
Per doz., .25; per 100, 1.50 
Rosea. — Soft pink; beautiful. 
Per doz., .30; per 100, 1.75 
Mixed — -Containing a fine variety of colours. 
Per doz., .25 ; per 100, 1.50 
CARTERS CATALOGUE OF BULBS 
Contains particulars of beautiful Bulbous Flowers 
for Autumn Planting and Spring Flowering. 
Do you receive a copy t If not, please write us. 
DOUBLE SWEET-SCENTED 
TUBEROSES. 
Beautiful Pure white flowers. 
a ‘P 1 * Sweet-scented Double White Tuberose IPolianthes fn6ero.nl 
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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 th-m 4 |>. 
deep with cocoanui we 
refuse; but they will sta-; 
much more quickly and 
with greater certainty in 
a gentle bottom heat. Douhu Tuberon. 
Carters Extra Large Bulba _. Per doz., .50; per 100, 8.00 
If by Parael post add postage at zone rates: weight of bulbs. 
10 lb. Per 100. 
SPIRAEA. 
f. 001 * ° r clurap3 can be placed singly into 8-in. pot, 
if nec *j S ? ry ' If given plenty of water as soon as they 
oofckly * gr ° Wt and kept in heati they wil1 become effective very 
Snowdrift.— Produces in profusion a mass of elegant feathery white 
blossoms of the greatest value for decorative purposes. 
Each, .25; per doz., 2.75; per 100, 20.00 
Gladstone. — Beautiful snow-white flakes of blossom; large and 
compact. Each, 25; per doz., 2,75; per 100, 20.00 
Astllboldes florlbunda. — An improved form; very free flowering. 
Each, .25; per doz., 2.50; per 100, 18.00 
Japonlca. —Extra strong clumps for forcing or borders. Valuable 
for table decoration. Each, .25; per doz,, 2.50; per 100, 18,00 
THREE CHARMING SPIRAEA NOVELTIES 
Queen Alexandra.— Produces long, feathery plumes of bright pink 
flowers. Each, .25; per doz., 2.75; per 100, 20,00 
Peach Blossom. -Produces flowers of a lighter shade of pink than 
the foregoing variety. Extensively used for house and table decora- 
tion. Large, dormant roots. 
Each, 25; per doz./2.75; per 100. 20.00 
Avalanche.— Very fine new variety, having large trusses of pure 
white flower. Strongly recommended. 
Each, 30; per doz., 3.00; per 100, 22.50 
If by parcel post add portage at zone rates ; weight 2 lb. each. 
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. 
Canarlensls. -Yellow, spotted .. .. Per doz., .30; per 100, 2.00 
Grandlflora alba.— White, spotted; beautiful. 
Per doz., .30; per 100, 2.00 
Lllacea. — Purplish lilac, spotted . . Per doz., .30; per 100, 2.00 
Immaculata alba. — Pure white. . . . Per doz., .25; per 100, 1.50 
Pavonla ( Tiger Flower). — Scarlet . . Per doz., .25; per 100, 1.50 
Rosea.— Bright rose p C r doz., .30; per 100, 2.00 
Speciosa.— Red and yellow Per doz., .30; per 100, 2.00 
Immaculata lutea.— Pure yellow . . Per doz., .30; per 100, 2.00 
CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., 102-106 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLDG., BOSTON, MASS. 
