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soil in the spring. Many of them are very double and have delicate and re- 
freshing fragrance. They are easily cultivated and require but little protec- 
tion. Blossoms from four to eight inches in diameter. Foliage rich, glossy, 
deep green color. 
PAEONIA MOUTAN — (Tree Paeonia) — Handsome flowering shrub, at- 
taining a height of 4 to 6 feet with proper care. The flowers are remarkably 
striking, of gorgeous colors and enormous in size, often six to eight inches 
across. Very effective among shrubs or in borders. 
PAEONIA BANKSII — Rosy blush, very large, fragrant flowers. One of 
the best. 
AMARYLLIS — A beautiful class of plants with large, drooping, bell-shaped, 
lily-like flowers, varying in color from the richest crimson to pure white 
striped with crimson or scarlet. 
CALADIUM, ESCULENTUM, ELEPHANT’S EAR— For obtaining tropical 
effects in lawn and garden planting, this beautiful plant takes a prominent 
place. Grows well in any garden soil, but should have plenty of water and 
good, rich soil to obtain best results. When at its best stands C to 7 feet 
high with bright green leaves three to four feet long and two and one-half 
feet wide. 
CALADIUM, FANCY-LEAVED — A class of beautiful variegated foliage 
plants excellent for house culture and open ground. They delight in a shady 
and moist place. The bulbs should be started into growth about the iirst of 
April and dried off in October and kept in a warm and dry place until spring 
again. These are excellent for window boxes, vases, or single pot plants, 
and succeed equally well in a somewhat shady situation out of doors. 
CANNA. 
CANNA, INDIAN SHOT PLANT — Stately and highly ornamental plants, 
for both flowers and foliage. They attain a height of 2 to 5 feet and may be 
grown singly, or in masses. Leaves green or brownish red; flowers scarlet, 
crimson, yellow, cream, etc., variously marked. 
CANNA, NEW LARGE FLOWERING FRENCH AND AMERICAN— Not SO 
tall as the old fashioned sorts, but with flowers of great beauty; everywhere 
popular. These seedlings vary in color, ranging through all shades of yellow 
and orange to richest crimson, scarlet and vermillion. Some are plain and 
some are spotted. 
CROCUS — A universal favorite and one of the earliest garden ornaments; 
should be planted about two inches deep. Color, blue, white, yellow, and 
striped. 
DAHLIAS — There is nothing that with the same amount of money invest- 
ed, will give more show of flowers than Dahlias. We offer dry bulbs or tub 
ers. Especially fine for borders. Large assortment of colors. 
GLADIOLUS — The Gladiolus is the most attractive of all the summer 
flowering bulbs, and deserves a place in every garden, as it is sure to flower 
