During recent years there has been a tremendous increase in the interest shown by 
flower fanciers in those summer and fall flowers produced from spring- and early summer- 
planted bulbs or roots. And yet when the ease of culture, adaptability to soil conditions, 
certainty of success and the beautiful color effects possible are considered, it is surprising 
that this interest has been so tardy. The remarkable advance in the development of this 
class of flowers has no doubt increased their popularity and the range of color and form 
obtainable seems unlimited. Our offerings of Gannas, Gladiolus, Dahlias and other 
Summer-flowering bulbs include only those sorts which we have determined to have 
real merit. We supply the highest quality stock. 
Amaryllis 
These gorgeous blooms, with their wealth of color, are very 
easily grown for indoor display. Pot the bulbs singly in 6-inch 
pots in good garden loam enriched with bone-meal. Water 
slightly and keep in a dark place at 50 to 60° temperature for 
about a month until well rooted, then expose to full sun and 
water regularly. It is essential for good bloom that the roots 
become crowded in the pot. For this reason do not shift to 
a larger pot when the roots appear to be cramped, as they 
require very little soil. After flowering, set the pots outdoors 
in partial shade until the bulbs become dormant, watering 
occasionally. Allow them to rest until late fall, when they 
may be brought indoors to bloom again the next spring. 
Giant-flowered Hybrids. These bulbs produce four to six 
trumpet-like, perfect blooms on strong stems. The colors 
range from beautiful markings of rose, red, and crimson on 
pure white grounds to rich scarlet, crimson, bright red, 
cherry, and maroon self colors. 40 cts. each; $4 per doz. 
Giant Hybrid Amaryllis 
Caladium 
Begonias 
These beautiful flowers make excellent beds and borders, 
and are also unusually fine for indoor house plants. They are 
of very easy culture. For bedding, plant the tubers outdoors 
late in May, 10 inches apart. They require ample moisture 
and good drainage. For indoor forcing, plant 3 tubers to a 
7-inch pot in finely sifted, sandy loam containing leaf-mold. 
Cover with inch of soil and water sparingly. Keep at 60 
to 70° temperature. After good growth is made, water quite 
freely. Tubers may be started indoors in March or April and 
later transplanted to beds outdoors to give earlier bloom. 
Single, Tuberous-rooted. Effective for bedding. The waxy, 
broad-petaled, single flowers are produced in abundance on 
ample foliage. Selected tubers of Pink, Scarlet, White, and 
Yellow, 30 cts. each; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. 
Double, Tuberous-rooted. These are the best for growing 
indoors as specimen plants, and are offered in Pink, Scarlet, 
White, and Yellow. 30 cts. each; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. 
Caladium esculentum . Elephant’s Ear 
One of the most effective plants in cultivation for beds, 
borders, or for planting out upon the lawn. Their large, rich 
green leaves often measure 3 to 4 feet long and 23^ feet wide. 
Bulbs do best if planted outdoors about June 1. Large Bulbs, 
10 cts. each; $1 per doz.; $8 per 100. Largest-size Bulbs, 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $17.50 per 100. 
See next page for Fancy-Leaved Caladiums 
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