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Large 
Canna Roots 
FOR SUMMER 
BEDDING 
CHOICE BULBS and ROOTS from LEADING GROWERS 
CANNAS FOR SUMMER BEDDING 
This plant with its tropical-like foliage and gorgeous 
blooms is extremely popular for bedding purposes. 
The varieties we offer are the best obtainable and the roots 
themselves are healthy, plump and first class in every way. 
Not Prepaid. 
King Midas: 71 E 3405 —A good deep yellow variety. 
The color is remarkably permanent. Height, 5 ft. Green 
foliage. 
King Humbert: 71 E 3400—Scarlet red flowers with 
reddish brown foliage. Height, 4 ft. 
Yellow King Humbert: 71 E 3401 -^Beautiful yellow 
flowers spotted red, green foliage. Height, 4 ft. 
President: 71 E 3402 —An outstanding variety. Rich 
glowing red color. Large flowers. Height, 4 ft. Green 
foliage. 
Any of Z Roots ')Q/* • 1 1 Roots 
the Above 0 for.• 1Z for .. 
55c 
grower, large flowers. Green foliage. Height, 4 
r 
City of Portland: 71 E3410 —Deep pink, gree 
foliage. Height, 3J4 ft. Extra good. 
Ambassador: 71 E 3408—Bronze foliage similar to 
King Humbert. Flowers brilliant red like President. 
You usually pay much more than we are asking for 
this extraordinary variety. Height, 4 ft. 
Hungaria: 71 E 3403 —The best pink canna. Large 
flowers. Height, 3 ft. Green foliage. 
Any of 
the Above 
Shpg. wt. 
6 for* 45c 
per 6 roots, 1 lb. 
f 'l Roots 
1Z for. . . . 
[SPECIAL CANNA ROOT OFFER 
Assortment: 71 E 3424 —We have selected choice 
roots of leading varieties to make up this assortment 
which we are sure will please. Shpg. wt. J lb. 
6Rooufor.29c: 12 * 0 °°“.55c 
PEONY ROOTS 
Felix Crousse: 71 E3181—A mid-season peony 
of the rose type. Large globular solid, flowers 
of a rich, brilliant ruby red. Each.OOC 
Festiva Maxima: 71 E 31 83—An old variety. Very 
large pure white flowers, with dashes of blood 
Edulis Superba: 71 E 3182—Popular because it 
blooms around Decoration Day. Large size fragrant 
flowers of clear mauve pink. 
Each. ZyC 
Karl Rosefield: 71 E 3184—Without a doubt one 
of the leading red sorts and it should be in every 
garden. Free-blooming; large flower of semi-rose type. 42C 
Unnamed Varieties: 71 E 31 80—These are all choice varieties and are not to 
be confused with cheap, unnamed colors from wornout plants sometimes offered 
by growers and dealers. Not Prepaid. Shpg. wts., each, 1 lb. 2 oz.; three, 
2 lbs. 12 oz. Your choice of red, pink, 'J f Qp 
or white. State color. u for. . . . JaL Each. A /L 
Mulch Paper 
For the small flower or vegetable garden. 
This 45-foot roll of 18-inch Mulch paper will 
save hoeing and cultivating. It prevents weed 
growth, conserves moisture, increases ground 
temperature and stimulates plant growth. 
Order a garden package today and give it a 
trial in your garden. Directions furnished. 
71 E 2809— Not Prepaid. Shpg. 
wt., 4 lbs. 45-ft. Roll.JOL 
Paper Pots 
Old-Time FAVORITES 
Hardy Lily Bulbs 
Easter Lily: 71 E3214—Can be forced for Easter or 
Decoration Day. Because it is hardy, it is also good 'JH 
for outdoor planting. Large size bulbs. Each . £ i 
Gold Banded Lily: 71 E3216— A white flower suffused 
with pink and marked with red dots. A gold band 
marks the center of each petal. Each. 
Regal Lily: 71 E3218—Wonderful new lilies; hardy and 
easily grown. Large creamy white flowers shaded to - ! H 
pink. Each.A / 
Tiger Lily: 71 E 3220 —Rich orange flowers spotted-J 
with dark purple. Very hardy. Each.AOv 
Not Prepaid. Shpg. wt., each, 8 oz. 
1 LUy of the Valley (Heavy Clumps) 
Fragrant bell-shaped flowers on long stems. Does best in a 
shady, moist place where it will give a quick and pleasing effect. 
Order some now and get a bed of them started in a cool corner 
next to the foundation of your house or some such suitable 
place. Makes a good cover for waste ground^ where tall plants 
cannot be used. All clumps are large size suitable for outdoor 
planting. We especially recommend the clumps instead of low- 
priced small pips for outdoor planting, as they give quicker 
results with less chance of a loss. Not Prepaid. Shpg. wt., 
each, 1 lb. TOr* 
71 E 321 2—Large clump. Each.•/ v- 
Tuberoses (Excellent for Cut Flowers ) 
Beautiful flower spikes on long stems. We offer only choice 
Dwarf Pearl Tuberoses which are the most desirable. The 
bulbs should not be planted until all danger from frost is past 
and the ground is warm. Can be started in pots in a warm 
place and moved to open ground about the end of May. Pot 
started bulbs will flower much earlier. Not Prepaid. Shpg. wt., 
12 bulbs, 8 oz. 1 ^ ,, 
Bleeding Hearts (Dicentra Spectabilis ) 
An old garden favorite. Beautiful heart-shaped flowers on 
graceful drooping panicles. Hardy and comparatively easy to 
row. Very fine for border plants and for forcing in pots. 
Jhoice large roots containing 4 to 6 eyes. Not Prepaid. 
Shpg. wt., each, 1 lb. 8 oz. 
71 E 31 75 .Each Z7L 
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Progress GLADIOLI 
the GREATEST BULB 
VALUE WE EVER 
* OFFERED!! * 
sl 7 - 9 
CHOICE BULBS 
10 Each of 10 
Different Varieties 
EVERY VARIETY A SHOW WINNER 
The average value of these varieties 
if purchased separately based on cata¬ 
log prices of leading Gladioli growers is 
more than $10.00. Betty Nut hall alone 
is priced at 15c to 20c for each bulb. Wanakah is priced at 30c per bulb. This choice collection 
was selected for us by one of America’s leading Gladioli experts. These are not “Bulbletf,” but 
are 1J4 inches and up in size and are backed by Sears guarantee. 
Betty Nuthall: Large, light salmon. Chas. Dickens: Violet purple. 
Pride of Wanakah: Finest deep rose. Byron L. Smith: Lavender pink. 
Black Pansy: Very dark red. Geraldine Farrar: Lavender blue. 
John F. Pirie: Mahogany, Smoky-brown. Gold Eagle: Very early, rich golden yellow; 
Lily White: Fine early white. 
Mrs. P. W. Sisson: Soft, light pink. 
71 E 31 57 —Not Prepaid. Shpg. wt., 5 lbs. 
ruffled. 
Bulbs 
For. . 
$1.79 
Blue Ribbon 
Mixture 
Consists of the finer 
Primulinus and large flow¬ 
ering types, providing a 
large range of colors. Bulbs 
1 to 114 inches, all bloom¬ 
ing size, specially priced. 
Not Prepaid. Shpg. wt., 3 tbs. 
71 E 3154 A 
100 f b o u r ,b * $1.49 
Gold Medal 
Assortment 
This assortment is changed from 
year to year in order to include the 
newer varieties. It is a mixture of 
desirable varieties and colors. Will 
give you a fine display of large 
flowers. Similar assortments of the 
same high quality usually sell for 
$1.50 upwards. All top size bulbs. 
Not Prepaid. Shpg. wt., 2 lbs.rn^ 
71 E 31 50—24 bulb* SVC 
Surprise 
Assortment 
Dollars worth of beau¬ 
ty for only 45c. A splen¬ 
did mixture. Contains fine 
standard varieties as well 
as some of the newer seed¬ 
lings. Graded 1 !4 to 1|4 in. 
Not Prepaid. Shpg. wt.. lib. 8oz. 
71 E 3151 
24 b or" 8 . 
45c 
CHOICE DAHLIA BULBS 
The most popular Fall Flower. Easy to grow from 
our big healthy tubers. 
Century of Progress Collection 
Contains 12 selected, strong, healthy tubers. Each 
collection is made up of 4 to 6 separate colors and 3 to 4 
different kinds such as the Cactus, Decorative, Show 
and Peony-Flowered types. Not Prepaid. 
Shpg. wt., 3 lbs. ■i 'Y Bulbs OQp 
L AZ for . . .O 7v 
71 E3425 —Assortment. 
Just the thing for 
starting seeds indoors 
_ for later outdoor trans¬ 
planting or for use as shipping 
pots. Made of waterproof 
paper. "3-inch size. Shipping 
weight, 2 lbs.. Not Prepaid. 
71 E 2880 
Carton of 50 Pots. 
Choice Named Varieties 
Select your Dahlias from this list of choice varieties. 
(D) indicates Decorative, (C) Cactus. 
Jersey Beauty (D); 71 E 3440— A 
wonderful pink variety. Each 4 . 
Jane Cowl (D); 71 E3441 —Great big A 
blooms of Buff and Old Gold. Each. x/L 
Papilion (C); 71 E 3442 —New variety-T 
of old rose and gold. Each. 
D. M. Moore (D); 71 E 3443 —Nearest to black c any Dahlia 'TQ / > 
grown. A sensational variety. Each.Z/L 
Pride of California (D ); 71 E 3444'>C r * Chemar’s Eureka (D); 71 E 3445— 
—A beautiful deep red. Each. jLD Considered to be the best white. Each O/L 
State variety wanted. Not Prepaid. Shpg. wt., each. 8 oz. 
49c 
PERENNIAL ROOTS 
Strong Hardy 2 Year Old Roots 
Nothing in the line of flowers will give so much pleasure for so little money. 
Perennials bloom year after year and are adaptable to many different loca¬ 
tions in the yard. Try Sears healthy roots this year. 
Baby’i Breath (Gypsophila): When in bloom it is a mass of tiny white 
flowers forming a beautiful airy, mist-like effect. Grows 2 to 3 ft. high. 
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia): Yellow flowers flecked with crimson and 
brown. A sturdy vigorous plant that grows to a height of 2 ft.; it starts 
blooming in June and lasts through the autumn and into the winter. 
Canterbury Bells (Campanula): 2 to 3 ft. 
Bell shape flowers on long stems. Just the 
plant for an old fashioned garden. Assorted 
colors. 
Chrysanthemums: Height, 2 to 3 ft. 
Assorted colors. 
Columbine (Aquilegia): Large flowers of 
blue, lavender, red and white on long 
stems. 2 to 3 ft. tall. 
Daisy-Golden (Coreopsis): One of the best 
hardy yellow flowers for cutting. 2 to 3 ft. 
high. 
Daisy-Painted (Pyrethrum): Attractive 
blossoms, unsurpassed for beauty. Grows 
1 tc 2 ft. high. 
Daisy-Shasta: Pure white petals and yel¬ 
low centers. No bouquet is complete with¬ 
out aome of these lovely flowers. 2 to 3 ft. 
German Iris: Commonly known as the 
“Flag Lily.” Produce exquisite and fra¬ 
grant blooms in May and June. Mixed 
colors; 2 to 3 ft. tall. 
Golden Glow (Rudbeckia): Tall plants 
covered with golden yellow flc" °r?. 5 to 6 
ft. tall. 
Hollyhocks (Double): Where fteignt and 
color are required. Hollyhocks are indis¬ 
pensable to the garden. Full grown roots. 
Assorted colors. 6 to 8 ft. 
Larkspur (Delphinium): A tall plant with 
light blue flowers. Grows 3 to 4 ft. high. 
Phlox: Phlox are extremely effective in the 
garden and are easily grown. We offer a 
splendid selection of colors. 3 to 4 ft. tall. 
Poppies (Oriental): Large flowers. 5 to 7 in. 
across. 3 ft. tall. Assorted colors. 
Sweet William: White, violet and crimson 
blossoms. Sweet smelling and showy 
flowers. 1 to 2 ft. 
Hardy Clove Pinks (Gloxinaeflora): Mixed 
colors. 114 to 2 ft. 
State Variety Wanted. Shipped from Nursery in Delaware. Not Prepaid. Shpg. wts., 
three, 1 lb., six, 2 lbs* / 
71 E 2057—Any of the above; your choice < 
Roots 
for . . . 
37c: 6ET*. 69c 
Red Hot Poker— 
(Tritoma) 
The tall, showy spikes of flaming 
orange red flowers give the plant 
its name. Blooms from the end of 
July to October. A group of these 
plants in front of the shrubbery is 
very attractive. Should have a 
sunny, well drained location in cold 
climates, and in severe climates it 
should be dug and stored in cool cel¬ 
lar in winter. Not Prepaid. Shpg.wt.,each,l lb 
71 E 321 0—Choice divisions. Each. .ZoC> 
Caladtum— 
Elephant’s Ear 
Grand tropical-looking 
foliage plant for out¬ 
doors. Suitable for bed¬ 
ding and borders. Fa¬ 
vorite for bordering beds 
of C annas and as speci¬ 
mens in lawns. Shpg. 
wt., each, 8 oz. 
Not Prepaid. 
L 1 ^ 3205 ^^,,, 45c 
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