ALNElCR BROTHERS, RELIABLE BULBS, ROCKFORD, ILL, 
Giant Flowering Dahlisi, 
Dahlias 
The most satisfactory of garden 
flowers, with an endless variation 
of shapes and colors which are to 
be found in no other class of 
plants. No garden should be with¬ 
out them. Dahlias should always 
be planted in an open situation 
away from shade which robs the 
soil of its fertility. Set out in the 
open just as soon as the weather 
becomes settled. 
Superb Giant Flowering 
r)ab1ia« each. The set 
Ioannas <6) for $1.00 post¬ 
paid. 
Red Emperor 
ering, bright, 
intense cardinal red variety; long 
stems. 
Goliatb A giant in size, ex- 
tremely double, on 
long stiff stems. Color, yellow with 
amber-rose shadings. 
Sinnissippi An exquisite,light 
pink, shading: 
darker toward the outer petals. 
Suggests pink water lily. 
Gloria A magniflcant pure 
white flower, distinctly 
tinged with delicate pink. Unique. 
Rosy lake, spotted 
jrrogre&s marked with 
glowing crimson. Unique. A pro¬ 
fuse bloomer. 
ROSE OF SHARON 
Rose of Sharon (Althea) 40c each 
New and one of the finest. 
Flowers, double as a rose; 
large and pure white. 
Double Red ’ ^ne, double 
large flowering. An ad¬ 
mirable sort. 
Double Pink Desirable and attractive. 
Lily of the Valley 
This favoritt 
flower, witl 
pure white flower bells hanging grace' 
fully on slender stem, should be in everj 
garden. Large Hamburg pips, 10c each 
6 for 2Sc, 12 for 4Sc. 
Oxalls. 
Excelsior Double Pearl Tuberose 
Tuberose Double Excelsior 
p_a„l This is a beautiful wax-like 
* sweet-scented, double, white 
flower, growing on stems about 3 feet 
high, each stem bearing about a dozen 
or more flowers. In cold latitudes plant 
bulbs in small boxes or 6-inch flower pots 
in rich earth, keep in a warm place in the 
house; water sparingly until it starts; 
when budding water freely; when weather 
has become warm remove to open ground, 
sink pot in earth. Large Double 
Flowered Bulbs, Sc each, 12 for 65c- 
Caladium or Elephant’s Ear 
Caladium Esculentum 
One of the ^nest 
tropical foliage 
lants which can be grown in the open, ground. 
Bgniflcent showy and grand plants. Bulbs, each 
ISc,' three for 40c. 
Pli 
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UBEROUS-ROOTEO BEGOI'IIA 
Begonias 
Tuberous Rooted for summer 
A bedding, such as lawn 
beds and borders. When fully exposed to the sun 
the beds must be kept moist. Single Sorts Mixed. 
Each 25c, 4 for 90c. Double Sorts Mixed, each 
25c, 4 for 90c. 
Oxalis 
Summer Flowering 
fective in masses or beds and are particularly val¬ 
uable for edgings. They produce an unbroken row 
of foliage about one foot high and continuous 
bloom. White, red, pink, mixed. Doz. 20c, 100 
for $1.00. 
Fine climber, perfectly hardy, and is pro¬ 
duced from tubers which make from 
10 to 20 feet of vine. Beautiful heart-shaped 
leaves, bright green foliage, and clusters of 
delicate white flowers, sending forth a deli¬ 
cious cinnamon odor. Large tubers 8c each, 
4 for 30c. 
Maderia Vine 
Marlgavia Vino Beautiful climber, of 
maaeria vine growth, has light 
green, almost transparent leaves. It Will 
climb to the height of 20 feet and over. 
Excellent for house climbers. 7c each, 12 
for 70c. 
Platteville, Wis. 
Alneer Bros.: 
Dear Sirs; 
I received my plants today 
in fine shape for which I thank you very 
much. 
MRS. MARY SQUIRES. 
