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H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia. 
BULBS FOR THE “HOME BEAUTIFUL” 
Dmihlo TllhArneA ^ favorite everywhere in the South. Suit- 
UOUDie M.CeiSIOr reari l uoerose able for culture anywhere, either in pots, 
boxes or open ground. In many parts of the South it is a favorite summer flowering bulb, a single 
flower scenting the entire room. It grows vigorously in all parts of the South, is free from insect 
pests and our first size bulbs are always sure bloomers the first season. A succession of flowers 
may be obtained all the year around. For early flowers start in February in the hotbed. For 
flowering outdoors plant as soon as the ground becomes warm. Our Excelsior strain has been im- 
proved in dwarf habit of growth so you won’t have to stake or tie them up ; in extreme doubleness 
of the large flowers, and in very early flowering. Price, postpaid, 5 cents each; 6 for 20 cents; 12 
for 35 cents; 50 for $1.35; 100 for $2.50. You will enjoy the delightful fragrance. 
HASTINGS’ FINEST MIXED GLADIOLI 
Every year the Gladiolus becomes more popular with those who use care and discrimination in 
buying bulbs from reliable sources. In the past this splendid, rather stately flower has been greatly 
discredited by the sending out of inferior bulbs of inferior colors such as the dull reds so often seen. 
For many years we have made a close study of this flower so w'ell adapted to all parts of the 
South, and the fine assortment of colors and shades in our “Finest Mixed Gladioli” will please the 
most particular lover of the beautiful in flowers. Plant a dozen or more in your garden this year. 
The large spikes of richly colored brilliant bloom will both surprise and please you and you will 
feel well repaid. Six for 20 cents; 12 for 35 cents; 50 for $1.35; 100 for $2.50; postpaid. 
^alarlSiitMA decorative, tropical-looking plants 
or dOpnAllC bars with immense green leaves resembling slightly 
in shape the ears of elephants, hence the name. For a group effect on a lawn or planted along in 
front of porches they are superb. They delight in rich soil and plenty of water. Other things be- 
ing equal, the larger the biilb planted the larger the leaves grown the first summer. After they are 
killed by frost you can dig up the bulbs and store in dry sand until the next spring. Leaves often 
attain a length of three feet by twenty inches wide. Small size bulbs, 10 cents each; $1.00 per 
dozen. Second size, 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen. Extra large, 25c to 40c each; postpaid. 
Cannas, French 
Orchid-Flowering 
The Canna is truly a flower of the South, delight- 
ing in and growing splendidly throughout our long 
warm summers. 
They grow rapidly from roots planted in well ma- 
nured soil in early spring and require no culitvation 
other than an occasional hoeing and weeding. After 
frost kills the tops all that is needed to preserve the 
roots for another season’s growth is a good mulch 
of rough manure or leaves weighted down with a 
little dirt to prevent blowing away during winter. 
Planted in beds of any desired form and size, in 
rows or in borders, their rich tropical green and 
bronze foliage and large, showy, orchid like flowers 
well repay for the slight care and attention neces- 
sary. The different varieties vary in height and 
where regular beds or even height borders are de- 
sired it is best to order from the named sorts offered 
below. 
There has been a vast improvement in Gannas in 
recent years which has given a splendid range of 
color of the magnificent blossoms that almost rival the costly orchids in delicacy, size and 
shape. (See page 79 for illustration.) 
Prices of strong roots of all varieties named below, 10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen, post- 
paid, except King Humbert, which is 15 cents each; $1.25 per dozen. 
The most popular and most satisfactory canna yet 
introduced. It is not only the best bronze leaved 
Canna, but gives immense masses of 
unqualified crimson blooms. Hand- 
some bronze foliage with brownish 
green stripe, leaves large, thick and 
leathery. Height 5 feet. Good roots, 
15 cents each; $1.25 per dozen; post- 
paid. 
SLYDAM CBOZY — Rich orange 
scarlet flowers edged with golden 
yellow. Green foliage, height 3^ ft. 
RICHARD WALLACE— Large size 
pure yellow flowers. Green foliage. 
Fine for bedding. Height 4 feet. 
VENUS — Flowers a gay rosy pink 
with creamy yellow border. Almost 
everblooming. Green foliage, 4 feet. 
ALLEIMANIA — Fine orchid flower- 
ed sort. Green foliage; petals bright 
scarlet bordered yellow. Inside scar- 
let and dark red. Green foliage, 4 
feet. 
PILLAR OF FIRE— Flowers bright 
crimson scarlet like flaming torches. 
Green foliage ; 6 to 7 feet high. 
SHENANDOAH — Flowers waxy 
rose pink. Beautiful bronze foliage; 
Caladium or Elephant Ears 3^ to 4 feet high. 
Canna-King Humbert 
Grown From Hastings* Mixed Gladioli 
