ASHEVILLE SEED CO., ASHEVILLE, N. C. 
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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS AND ROOTS 
Gladioli 
Attractive and easily grown summer bloomers, 
giving gorgeous effects in mixed beds, massed in 
large clumps, and when planted in clusters among 
shrubs. For a succession, plant at intervals from 
April till June. Plant 6 inches apart and 2 to 
8 inches deep. 
Mix sheep manure or Yigoro with the dirt in 
each hill when planting. 
NO. 231. ALICE TIPLADY—A splendid varie¬ 
ty of the primulius type. The flowers are large. 
Color a beautiful orange saffron. A very popular 
cut flower. 
MINUET—A clear light pinkish lavender con¬ 
sidered by many the best in this color. 
NO. 234. MRS. FRANCIS KING—A rich sal¬ 
mon-red spotted with carmine. Flowers are car¬ 
ried on long, artistic spikes. A splendid cut 
flower and excellent keeper. 
NO. 235. MRS. FRANK PENDLETON—The 
flowers are of largest size, borne on strong, 
straight spikes. In color a lovely salmon-pink 
with brilliant deep red blotches in the throat. 
A color combination rivaling many of the finest 
Orchids in its richness. 
NO. 236. PEACE—Pure white with pale lilac 
feathering on lower petals. Tall, well formed 
spikes and one of the very fi*»esf. 
NO. 237. MR. W. H. PHIPPS — La France 
pink, overlaid with salmon rose lighter towards 
the center ; lower petals striped and speckled with 
ruby. Enormous flowers on gigantic stems. A 
fine exhibition variety. 
NO. 238. VIRGINIA or SCARLET PRINCEPS 
—A beautiful soft raspberry red, begonia red in 
the throat. Makes a gorgeous display. 
BETTY NUTHALL—Vivid salmon-orange shad¬ 
ing to yellow at the throat and having a carmine 
margin. Tall spike bearing about twenty or more 
buds with many open together. A very showy 
variety. 
NO. 241. H ARAD A—Lavender, glistening and 
clear with deeper markings in throat. Blooms 
immense size on tall straight spikes, massive and 
attractive. 
GOLDEN DREAN_Extremely tall yellow and 
one of the best available in this shade. 
NO. 243. DR. F. E. BENNETT—Peach red, 
overlaid with flame scarlet; throat speckled ruby 
and creamy white. 
NO. 244. MRS. LEON DOUGLAS—Very robust 
and strong grower with wide leaves and tall, 
heavy spike and flowers. Color light rose with 
flakes and specks of red and scarlet with light 
yellow tints on lower petals. 
NO. 245. GIANT NYMPH—Light rose pink, 
with creamy yellow throat;; very large, wide- 
open flowers, well arranged on long stems. 
Postpaid, 5c ; 50c doz. ; $3.50 per hundred. 
BLEEDING HEART—A beautiful garden plant 
of graceful habit, 2 to 3 feet high. The foliage 
is of a highly ornamental, fernlike appearance, 
over which hang the drooping spikes of pink, 
heart-shaped flowers. Blooms outdoors in May and 
June, and in the Fall can be lifted and potted 
for Winter and Spring bloom indoors. 
Postpaid, 50c each ; 3 for $1.25. 
Selected Cannas 
One of the best of all summering flower plants 
both for flowers and foliage for use in borders 
or beds. The flower spikes are of enormous size 
and most brilliant colors which continue to bloom 
from early summer until cut by frost. Plant in 
April and May when frost is out of the ground, 
deeply about l 1 /^ feet apart and fertilize with 
Vigoro or Sheep Manure. 
NO. 247. GLADIATOR—A very popular var¬ 
iety with all Canna lovers. It is a sturdy ro¬ 
bust grower, 4J4 feet tall. The flowers are of 
immense size and showy color. The blooms are 
rich yellow, attractively marked with bright cim- 
son. The foliage is green. 
NO. 248. KING HUMBERT — This enormous 
flowering Canna is of a bright orange scarlet 
with bright red markings. It grows from 4 to 
5 feet tall and has very large leaves, which are 
of a rich coppery bronze. This is a robust grower, 
succeeding almost anywhere and is the most popu¬ 
lar of all bronze leaf Cannas. 
NO. 249. VENUS—A gay Rosy Pink, with 
well defined border of creamy yellow, foliage 
is green. 
NO. 250. STATUE OF LIBERTY—A very tall 
growing canna, height about 7 feet. The orchid 
type, blazing, flame-red flowers are immense. TTie 
foliage is of a rich, luxuriant bronzy shade. The 
leaves are larger than any other canna. 
Postpaid, each 15c; 3 for 40c; V* doz. 70c; 
doz. $1.25. 
Tuberose Bulbs 
This is one of the most fragrant flowers in 
cultivation and has a wide range of uses. It 
will make a good pot plant, can be bedded for 
cut flowers, or will make an ideal border plant. 
They are easy to grow and very popular with 
both florists and home gardeners. Plant out¬ 
doors in spring when ground is warm. 
NO. 251. DOUBLE DWARF EXCELSIOR 
PEARL—This is the most popular variety. The 
flower spikes are about three feet tall and fully 
covered with fragrant double blossoms. 
Postpaid, Yi doz. 30c; doz. 50c. 
No. 252. 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 public parks 
where their decorative value is greatly appre¬ 
ciated. To obtain the best results should be 
planted where they will obtain plenty of water 
and an abundance of rich compost. When full 
size they stand six to ten feet high, and bear im¬ 
mense light green leaves, three to four feet long 
by two and one half wide. Plant when ground 
becomes warm, covering 3 inches deep. 
First size Bulbs—11-13 inches in circumference. 
Postpaid, 25c each; 3 for 65c; $2.00 doz. 
No. 253. Hardy Chrysanthemums 
These are universally popular for outdoor bed¬ 
ding in the spring. They produce a lavish pro¬ 
fusion of blooms. They are quite hardy if plant¬ 
ed in a well-drained position, and, require only a 
slight covering of leaves or litter during thei 
winter. 
Pink, White, Red, Yellow. Postpaid, 40c each ; 
3 for $1.00 ; $3.00 per doz. 
