77 . G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia. 
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HASTINGS’ PLANTATION GROWN BULBS 
The world's finest varieties of all kinds of bulbs that are suitable for outdoor planting 
are grown on the Hastings' Plantation. The hundreds of thousands of Gladioli and Cannas 
in particular are sights that visitors never forget. Well over a thousand different varieties 
are grown in trials each year and each one carefully noted. Some of these are new 
European varieties. South African native species, American creations and some are originators' 
trials sent to us for noting and rating before ever named or introduced. Only thorougnly 
satisfactory and real worthwhile, highest rated varieties, for the South are listed in any 
of our catalogs. Also, we give you the finest grown, well matured, high crowned bulbs and 
fine healthy roots of full first size only, when you place your order for these beauties with us. 
HASTINGS’ CANNAS 
(3190) RICHARD WALLACE Canary Yellow. 
4-Ft. This is the greatest yellow for bedding yet 
known, making great display. 2 roots, 25 cents; 6 for 
60 cents; 12 for $1.00; 10O'for $5.50. 
(3170) PENNSYLVANIA Fiery Scarlet, 5-Ft. 
Greatest display red canna with green foliage of 
moderate price and excellent for taller center of beds 
with Richard Wallace. 2 roots, 25 cents; 6 for 60 
cents; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $5.50. 
(3100) ALLEMANIA Orange and Gold. 5-Ft. 
Orchid flowering, mottled orange red on yellow. 2 
roots, 25c; 6 for 60c; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $6.00. 
(3129) INDIANA Orange, 5-Ft. Large orchid 
flowering, bronze leaved great display canna. 2 roots, 
25 cents; 6 for 60 cents; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $6.00. 
(3130) KING HUMBERT Fiery Red, 5-Ft. 
Most popular of all. Like Pennsylvania except bronze 
foliage. 2 roots, 30 cents; 6 for 75 cents; 12 for 
$1.25; 100 for $7.50. 
(3140) MADAM CROZY Rich Red, 3-Ft. Best 
low growing red. Great low bedding display. 2 roots, 
25 cents; 6 for 60 cents; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $6.00. 
(3230) YELLOW KING HUMBERT Deep Lemon, 
Stippled Red, 4V2-Ft. Unique graft hybrid, very 
popular. 2 roots, 30 cents; 6 for 75 cents; 12 for 
$1.25; 100 for $7.50. 
(3120) EUREKA White, 3y 2 -Ft. Creamy white; 
easily the best white canna. Beautiful display. 2 
roots, 35c; 6 for 90c; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $10.00. 
(3150) MRS. ALFRED F. CONARD Pink, 4-Ft. 
Grandest of all cannas. Large heavy heads. 2 roots, 
40c; 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.50. 
(3205) THE PRESIDENT Glowing Scarlet, 4-Ft. 
Extra large flower trusses of most brilliant 
color. Considered the finest red canna of today and 
makes a wonderful show. 2 roots, 35c; 6 for 90c; 
12 for $1.50; 100 for $10.00. 
(3220) WYOMING Orange, 5-Ft. Similar to Indiana except bronze 
foliage. Surely a fine tall bedder with large flowers and luxuriant growth. 
2 roots, 25 cents; 6 for 60 cents; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $6.00. 
(3103) APRICOT Apricot, 4-Ft. One of the finest ever introduced; very 
new. Sold at $1.50 each 2 years ago. Large, heavy trusses of buff, overlaid 
salmon-pink. 1 root, 50 cents; 6 for $2.75; 12 for $5.00; 100 for $30.00. 
HASTINGS’ STANDARD 7 DAHLIAS 
Hastings’ Dahlias are supplied in strong, dormant field-grown roots that 
will grow and bloom for years, with slight winter protection. Below is listed 
our most popular collections, varieties that grow well and bloom profusely 
from July until frost. 
SPECIAL OFFER—“STANDARD 7 DAHLIAS.” One root each of the 
following varieties, the greatest Dahlia value you can find anywhere for the 
price—Only $1.25. 
(3350) JACK ROSE Purplish Crimson. Decorative. Deep velvety, brilliant 
crimson red; the best crimson for garden or cutting; profuse bloomer; 
medium size flowers. 25 cents each; 6 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50. 
(3400) MISS MINNIE McCULLOUGH Gold Edged Red. Decorative. 
Striking flowers of rich yellow, petals edged suffused red. Excellent for 
cutting and garden. Very rich. 25 cents each; 5 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50. 
(3410) MRS. J. GARDNER CASSATT Mauve Pink. Decorative. Medium 
large, very profuse bloomer. Deep rose pink shading darker with tinge of 
carmine towards tips. 25 cents each; 6 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50. 
(3430) QUEEN MARY Apple Blossom Pink. Decorative. Excellent 
growth, medium large fine cut flowers on lontr stems. Delicate coloring. 
25 cents each; 6 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50. 
(3460) SYLVIA Pink and White. Decorative. Medium small flowers in 
grand profusion; early and extra strong grower. Orchid pink with white 
centers and a great variety. 25 cents each; 6 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50. 
(3740) WHITE SWAN Cream White. Show Type. The standard white 
Ball Dahlia with creamy softness in throats of cupped petals. Medium early; 
strong bushy growth. 25 cents each: 6 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50. 
(3480) YELLOW DUKE Canary Yellow. Giant Show. Rather large uni¬ 
formly perfect rich canary or primrose yellow flowers; profuse bloomer; 
strong grower. 25 cents each; 6 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50. 
TUBEROSES AND CALADIUMS 
(3050) DOUBLE TUBEROSE, EXCELSIOR PEARL. Favorite every- 
where in the South. Suitable for culture in pots, boxes or in open ground. 
This is about the sweetest and most fragrant flower that grows. A single 
bloom will scent up a whole room and our strain of very double flowers will 
be sure to please you. 3 bulbs, 20c; 6 for 35c; 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.00. 
(3000) CALADIUMS OR ELEPHANT EARS. Splendid tropical looking 
plants with immense green leaves. The larger the bulb planted, the larger 
the plant and leaves will be. Plant in groups on the lawn. Small bulbs, 20c 
each; 12 for $2.00; medium bulbs, 35c; 12 for $3.50; extra large bulbs, 50c. 
(oOSO) DOUBLE PEARL 
TUBEROSE 
(3130) KING HUMBERT CANNA. MAKES GREAT DISPLAY 
ATTENTION, PLEASE 
We hope you have found some items in this, our 1925 
Special Catalog, that you particularly want. The varie¬ 
ties listed are the most satisfactory and most highly rec¬ 
ommended kinds that you can plant or buy at any price 
anywhere. These are what we might call our specialty 
varieties, the kind it pays best to plant. It is so much 
easier, too, to order from a compact list instead of hav¬ 
ing to look through a big general catalog that we hope 
you will make up your order and send it in right away. 
You probably want the big new 1925 spring catalog 
with all the garden and flower seeds, plants and the 
many new varieties of Gladioli, Cannas, Dahlias and other 
items. You should keep it for ready reference about 
planting, culture, etc., at all times. Just ask for the 
1925 catalog on your order or request it on a postal card. 
It will come to you entirely free by return mail. You 
might write for it now. 
