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Summer-Flowering Bulbs and Roots 
S OME of the most beautiful 
flowers we have are grown 
from bulbs, and their culture is 
very easy. In the Spring, when 
danger of frost is over, plant in 
a rich loamy soil having a sunny 
position. They flower with 
great certainty during Summer 
and Fall. The hardy sorts may 
remain in the ground over 
Winter, but the tender ones 
should be taken up and stored 
away in a dry, cool place until 
planting time the next Spring. 
CALLA LILIES 
Caladium Esculentum (Elephant’s Ear) 
AMARYLLIS 
The Amaryllis produces showy flowers that are 
handsome and very attractive, resembling Lilies. The 
most suitable soil is good loam, with one-fourth part 
of leaf-mold, or pulverized manure, and some sand. 
Good drainage is very important. The growing season 
is from early Spring until about September, when the 
plants should be kept cool and allowed to rest until 
February. They require plenty of sunshine, but in the 
flowering season a light shading tends to preserve the 
blossoms longer. Frequent disturbance of the roots is 
to be avoided. Established bulbs in large pots should 
have a top dressing each year when starting, and 
manure-water during the growing season. 
EQUESTRA. Also known as Barbados or Gloriosa 
Lily. Produces large, bright red flowers with green 
and white throat. 30c each; three for 75c, postpaid. 
GIANT HYBRIDS. The finest of the Amaryllis 
family, exceeding in size and fine form of their flowers 
as well as in the diversity of colors and markings all 
former hybrids. Flower stalks are usually from two to 
three feet in height, bearing from four to six gigantic 
blooms of the most perfect form. Selected bulbs, 
60c each; three for $1.50, postpaid. 
JOHNSONI. An elegant pot plant, with crimson 
flowers 5 inches in diameter, each petal striped with 
white. 40c each, postpaid. 
BEGONIAS 
(Tuberous Rooted) 
Very useful Summer-blooming plants 
of the easiest cultivation. Splendid as 
a pot-plant or for growing outdoors, 
preferring a shaded location. They re¬ 
quire good rich loam and should be 
planted when danger of frost is over in the Spring, 
and will then flower during the Summer months. When 
the tops are killed by frost in the Autumn, dig and 
store during the Winter in a cool place. 
GOLDEN YELLOW CALLA. This is the Yellow 
Calla of marvelous beauty, the flowers being as large 
as the popular white Winter-flowering variety and is 
of a rich lustrous golden yellow. The foliage is dark 
green with numerous white spots which gives the plant 
a very ornamental appearance. 
Mammoth bulbs, 40c each; $4.00 per doz; postpaid. 
Strong bulbs, 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; postpaid. 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 
(Elephant’s Ear) 
A fine tropical plant that is easily grown and very 
effective for beds, borders or for planting out on the 
lawn. It will grow in any good garden soil and is 
of the easiest culture. The soil best suited to Caladiums 
is a mixture of fibrous loam, leaf mold, peat and well- 
rotted cow or sheep manure in equal parts, with a 
sprinkling of sand added. Bulbs may be planted out¬ 
doors as soon as danger of frost is over, covering about 
3 inches deep. To obtain the best results, it should 
be planted where it will obtain plenty of water. 
Foliage light green. When full size, it stands 4 to 6 
feet high, and bears immense leaves, 3 to 4 feet long 
by 21/2 feet wide. _ 
Monster bulbs. 
Mammoth bulbs.25 
First-size bulbs .20 
Second-size bulbs.15 
Single bulbs mailed free. Quan 
dozen and hundred will be forwarded by express at 
purchaser’s expense. 
Each 
Doz. 
100 
$0.35 
$3.25 
$22.00 
.25 
2.50 
18.00 
.20 
1.75 
12.00 
.15 
1.25 
8.00 
Quantiti 
es quoted 
by the 
There is hardly a garden in which there are not semi 
or entirely shaded spots where the average flower will 
not grow. Such places are ideal for this flower; yet it 
will make a dazzling show in the open. Enormous wax¬ 
like flowers appear uninterruptedly from June till frost. 
The bright flowers contrast well with the deep-colored 
foliage. The bulbs must be lifted in the Fall. 
SINGLE BEGONIAS. Crimson, salmon, pink, 
scarlet, white, yellow. Each 20c; $2.00 per doz., post¬ 
paid. 
DOUBLE BEGONIAS. Crimson, salmon, pink, 
scarlet, white, yellow. Each 20c; $2.00 per doz., post¬ 
paid. 
FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS 
No other Summer foliage plant equals the Fancy¬ 
leaved Caladiums in their wondrous color combinations 
of darkest crimson to light red, fantastically veined and 
penciled in lighter shades. All the varieties are of 
marvelous beauty for the furnishing of the conservatory 
during the Summer months, for window boxes or out¬ 
door planting in partly shaded locations. Being of a 
tropical nature, they require a warm temperature. For 
early results, start them in March in hot beds or plant 
outdoors in May. . , .. „ , 
Mixed Varieties. 25c each; six for $1.30; per doz., 
$3.50, postpaid. 
