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Flowering "Bulbs and "Boots 
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Begonias, Tuberous 
Summer bedding and pot-plants of spectacular beauty. The 
enormous, single, frilled or double flowers are held well above 
the foliage, displaying a rich color-range from scarlet to white, 
through shades of yellow, orange, and pink. Start the bulbs 
indoors and put outdoors when the ground is warm. Highly 
recommended for moist soil in shady or half-shady places. 
SINGLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED. A profusion of vari-colored 
flowers of great beauty, 4 inches or more across. 
Scarlet Orange White 
Crimson Yellow Mixed 
Salmon Rose 
30c each; $3.25 per doz.; $25.00 per 100 
SINGLE FRILLED TUBEROUS-ROOTED. Single flowers, 
beautifully frilled and fringed on the outer edges. 
Salmon Orange Yellow 
Crimson White Mixed 
Scarlet Rose 
30c each; $3.25 per doz.; $25.00 per 100 
DOUBLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED. A double-flowering form. 
Salmon Orange Yellow 
Crimson White Mixed 
Scarlet Rose 
30c each; $3.25 per doz.; $25.00 per 100 
BEGONIA PLANTS FOR LATE PLANTING. We can supply 
plants in pots. These will be found of the greatest value to those 
who plant their gardens late in June at seashore and mountain 
resorts. See page 96. 
Montbretia 
First-class border plants of the greatest value for cutting. 
The erect, branching flower-stems are 18 to 24 inches high and 
bear innumerable, hanging, star-shaped bells in shades of yellow, 
orange, scarlet, and crimson. Bulbs should be started early in 
pots or pans and transferred to the garden when the ground is 
warm. In protected situations they are hardy and will live over 
winter with light covering. Doz 100 
Aurora. Pure orange-yellow.$4 00 $30 00 
Crocosmaeflora. Scarlet and yellow. 40 3 00 
Etoile de Feu (Star of Fire). Bright vermilion, 
center yellow, outside blood-red. 70 5 00 
Fire King. Large, glowing, scarlet-red flowers. 
Decidedly one of the most beautiful and a va¬ 
riety which compares favorably with any of 
the new sorts. 70 5 00 
George Davison. A splendid Montbretia. The 
stems are from 3 to 4 feet high, very branching, 
and bear lovely pale orange-yellow flowers. 1 00 7 50 
Golden West. Produces tall, branching spikes and 
large, open flowers of a most beautiful golden 
yellow, without the least spot or shade. A 
strong grower which attracts the eye in every 
collection. 1 00 7 50 
Goldfinch. Bright yellow with maroon blotches 
in center. 1 60 12 00 
Hereward. Pure yellow, orange-yellow outside. 
Large flowering. Late. Grand habit. 1 00 7 50 
His Majesty. Rich yellow in center, shading to a 
brilliant scarlet. 2 75 20 00 
James Coey. Vermilion-scarlet, with clear luster, 
center yellow with crimson blotches. 1 60 12 00 
Joan of Arc. Deep golden, with crimson markings 
in center. 3 35 25 00 
King Edmund. Giant, well-open, rich golden 
yellow flowers with brown markings in throat. 
Tall and sturdy plant. 1 00 7 50 
Lady Hamilton. Yellow with center suffused with 
a ray of rosy apricot. Strong grower; very 
floriferous. Fine and distinct. 1 25 9 00 
Lemon Queen. Creamy yellow, with pale center; 
deep lemon-yellow buds. A very attractive variety 1 25 9 00 
MONTBRETIA, continued 
Lord Nelson. Deep orange-scarlet, externally D° z - 100 
crimson, eye yellow; large flower; very beautiful. 
Stems dark, much branched, and 3J^ feet high.$1 25 $9 00 
Marjori. Orange-yellow, with crimson center.... 1 25 9 00 
Nimbus. Golden, edged with a crimson ring 
around the base. 1 60 12 00 
Pocahontas. Coppery scarlet with golden luster, 
center orange with blood-crimson blotches. 1 75 13 50 
Princess. Brilliant ruby-scarlet, yellow center, 
small crimson blotches. 1 60 12 00 
Princess Mary. A beautiful, shapely flower. 
Pale yellow petals with red tip; reverse of 
petals bright crimson. 2 50 18 00 
Prometheus. Deepest orange with crimson ring 
around the eye. 1 60 12 00 
Queen Alexandra. Light golden orange, with 
crimson bars. 1 60 12 00 
Queen of Spain. Deep golden orange. 1 60 12 00 
Rosea. Clear, pale pink. 1 00 7 50 
Star of East. Pale orange-yellow, with Iemon- 
yellow eyes. 4 00 30 00 
Una. Inside of flowers apricot, outside red with 
crimson blotch in the center. 1 60 12 00 
Special Mixture. Carefully blended. 75 6 00 
Fragrant Flowering Vines 
Delivery—March to May 
Madeira Vine (Boussingaultia baselloides ) 
Highly prized vine for porches and arbors, which grows quickly 
from tubers planted out in the Spring. The thick, velvety foliage 
is heart-shaped, and the fragrant white flowers are borne in 
pendulous catkins. Easy to grow and delightful to have. 10c 
each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
Chinese Cinnamon Vine (Dioscorea batatas ) 
Hardy vine which dies to the ground each Winter, growing 
quickly from deep-set tubers. Leaves ruddy and heart-shaped, 
turning yellow in Autumn. Flowers small, deliciously cinnamon 
sweet. 15c each; $1.35 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Madeira Vine 
