J. K. Alexander , E. Bridgewater , Massachusetts E. Brdgewater Dahlia Gardens 
Caladium Esculentum 
(Elephant's Ear.) 
One of the most effective plants in cultivation for 
beds, borders, or for planting out upon the lawn; they 
are used extensively in many of the public parks, 
where their decorative value is greatly appreciated. 
To obtain the best results, it should be planted where 
it will obtain plenty of water and an abundance of 
rich compost. Frequent cultivation around the grow¬ 
ing plant insures the best results. When full size it 
stands from 6 to 10 feet in height, and bears immense 
light green leaves, 3 to 4 feet long by 1£ to 2£ feet 
wide. The size of the plant depends upon the size 
of the bulb, and its care. 
Price prepaid, 
Each 
Per dozen 
Gigantic Bulbs. 
.... $.75 
$7.50 
Large Size Bulbs. 
.50 
5.00 
First Size Bulbs. 
.35 
3.50 
Second Size Bulbs. 
.25 
2.50 
Third Size Bulbs. 
.15 
1.50 
Tritoma 
(Red-hot Poker, Flame Flower, or Torch Lily.) 
The greatest bedding plant ever introduced, sur¬ 
passing the finest Cannas for attractiveness and bril¬ 
liancy, equal to Gladioli as a cut-flower and blooms 
incessantly from June until December, regardless of 
frost. Plants are perfectly hardy in the open ground 
all winter south of Philadelphia; further north they 
must be protected or wintered in a cellar. Just bury 
the roots in sand; nothing more is required. Should 
be planted out early in Spring, and will commence 
growth and bloom at once, growing larger and finer 
every day. Plants show from 6 to 20 grand flower 
stalks all the time, each holding at a height of 3 to 4 
feet a great cluster of flame colored flowers of inde¬ 
scribable beauty and brilliancy. Fall frosts do not 
kill or stop its blooming, and it is as brilliant as ever 
long after all other garden flowers have been killed. 
For cutting it is unsurpassed, and the beautiful long 
spikes keep several weeks in water. Without a single 
exception, it is the most desirable garden flower. I 
offer but one variety this year. 
Pfitzerii. (The Everlasting Flame Flower.) In 
bloom from August to November, with spikes from 
3 to 4 feet high and heads of bloom of a rich, orange- 
scarlet, producing a grand effect either planted singly 
in the border or in masses. 50 cents each; $5.00 
per dozen. 
Mexican Everblooming 
Single Tuberoses 
This charming single variety begins to flower in July 
and continues throughout the season, each bulb throw¬ 
ing from 2 to 5 flower spikes in succession. The buds 
never blast but all open up of the purest white, and are 
delightfully fragrant. 10 cents each; $1.00 per doz.; 
$7.50 per 100. 
Sauromatum Simlense 
(Black Calla.) 
A rare and curious garden bulb, with odd flowers 
and luxuriant palm-like foliage. The spathe of this 
Calla-shaped flower is between one and two feet in 
length, with tapering point, and is of very large size. 
Color of bloom; green on the outside, inside yellow, 
spotted with purple; which makes it very curious. 
Flowers do not appear on first, second, and third size 
bulbs, as only the large bulbs bloom the first year 
planted. The foliage is very novel however and always 
creates a sensation in the garden. The foliage is very 
large; the leaf-stem being light green thickly dotted a 
deep green, making it very attractive and novel. The 
blossoms appear shortly after the bulbs are planted; 
followed by the luxuriant leaves that remain a curiosity 
the entire season. This is sometimes called “The 
Snake Lily” and is very rare. These plants create a 
genuine sensation. 
Price, prepaid, 
Each, 
Per dozen. 
Gigantic Bulbs. 
. . . . $.75 
$7.50 
Large Size Bulbs. 
.50 
5.00 
First Size Bulbs. 
.35 
3.50 
Second Size Bulbs. 
.25 
2.50 
Third Size Bulbs. 
.15 
1.50 
Plant bulbs four to six inches deep, out of doors. 
Zephyranthes 
Zephyr Flower, or Fairy Lily. 
Beautiful dwarf, bulbous plant, very effective for 
masses or borders, flowering with great profusion 
during the summer. They are also suitable for pot 
culture. Six bulbs clustered in a 6-inch pot in the 
autumn will give a fine display during the winter— 
8 inches high. 
ZEPHYRANTHES. Crimson-scarlet, beautiful 
Amarylis-like flowers, very effective. 20 cents 
each; $2.00 per dozen, prepaid. 
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New York City, 
123 Williams St. 
Mr. J. K. Alexander, April 12, 1921 
547 Central St. 
East Bridgewater, Mass. 
Dear Sir:— 
It seems to me that your letter of April 4th deserves 
an acknowledgment. Knowing that this is your 
busy season, the fact that you found time to acknowl¬ 
edge my small order for Dahlia Roots and to give me 
some valuable suggestions as to care of the plants, is 
such an unusual procedure on the part of a business 
concern, that I am both pleased and surprised. 
Having in mind that you did not see the Dahlia dis¬ 
play at the New York Botanical Gardens last Fall, I 
am sure that you will be glad to know that your 
“CARL PURDY” was well placed and to my notion, 
the handsomest plant in the strip. It had from four 
to five flowers at all times and stood well above the 
others, being I should say at least seven feet high. 
The roots came yesterday, all in good shape and just 
as soon as I am assured of continued spring weather, 
I will plant them. 
Yours faithfully, 
CARROLL DeWITT 
Wagoner, Okla. 
Oct. 27, 1921. 
Dear Sir: 
The Peony bulbs arrived in good condition and I 
was pleased with the size of them. 
Yours truly, 
MRS. W. O. RITTENHOUSE. 
54 Saulter St., 
Toronto, Ont., Canada. 
May 30, 1921. 
Mr. J. K. Alexander, 
East Bridgewater, Mass., U. S. A. 
Dear Sir: 
The Dahlia bulbs arrived today all in good condition, 
and I cadi only say that I am more than satisfied with 
them. The three extra ones you sent me with my order, 
I am also pleased with them, if they are according to 
description in your catalogue. I am sure there will 
be a treat in store for me. 
Thanking you and wishing you every success, I 
remain, 
Yours truly, 
E. F. HOLDSWORTH. 
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