for House and Garden 
Some of the most beautiful flowering plants are grown from bulbs. 
We offer and describe on this and the following pages a most select 
assortment of the finest, easy-to-grow kinds, both for indoor culture 
and garden display. Our bulbs are carefully selected and guaranteed 
to give complete satisfaction. All are of blooming size. 
Amaryllis, American Hybrids 
Amaryllis 
Showy plants with large, Lily-like flowers, 
easy to grow indoors in pots during the 
winter and early spring. Not hardy, ex¬ 
cept Hallii, offered below. 
8902 Equestris ( Barbados, or Gloriosa 
Lily) Brilliant orange-scarlet flowers with 
a green and white throat. Very attractive. 
250 each; 3 for 650; 12 for $2.25. 
8907 Giant American Hybrids Re¬ 
markably fine assortment of large-flow¬ 
ered hybrids in many beautiful colors. 
600 each; 3 for $1.65; 12 for $6.00. 
Tuberous Rooted 
decorative as pot plants, 
blooming for many weeks dur¬ 
ing spring and early summer. 
Planted outdoors in half-shaded 
beds, a continuous display of 
flowers will be had until frost. 
For moist, but well-drained 
soils. Not hardy. 
Single Flowering 
8813 Orange. 
8806 Pink. . . 
8805 Rose. . . 
8808 Salmon 
8807 Scarlet. 
8810 White.. 
8814 Yellow. 
8816 Single 
Any of these: 
250 each; 
3 for 700 
12 for 
Flowering 
Mixed All Colors Thoroughly 
blended and represented in 
proper proportion. 3 for 65?!; 
12 for $2.25. 
Double 
Begonias 
T uberous 
Rooted 
8903 Johnsoni Large crimson blooms 
with a broad white stripe running through 
the center of each flower petal. 500 each; 
3 for $1.40; 12 for $5.00. 
8911 Hallii ( Lycoris squamigera) Um¬ 
bels of 8 to 12 showy lilac-pink blooms 
atop 2 to 3 ft. spikes, during August. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 12 for $10.00. 
Anemone 
Magnificent, colorful blooms during 
spring; equally fine for pot culture, bor¬ 
ders and cutting. For warm soils in 
sheltered situations. Hardy, but needs 
winter protection in cold sections. 1 ft. 
8969 Poppy-flowered De Caen Large 
single flowers in a wide range of distinct 
and most exquisite colors. 
3 for 250; 12 for 70?!; 100 for $4.75. 
8909 St. Brigid Beautiful semi-double 
and double blooms in many showy and 
bright colors. A favorite with many. 
3 for 25?!; 12 for 75?!; 100 for $5.50. 
8924 His Excellency Large brilliant 
Poppy-scarlet single blooms on strong 
vigorous plants. Very showy and desirable. 
3 for 25?!; 12 for 70?!; 100 for $4.75. 
8904 The Monarch Very large blooms 
carried on extra strong stems. Includes 
many fine shades of light and dark colors. 
3 for 25?!; 12 for 85?!; 100 for $6.00. 
For Anemone seed, see page 58 
9785 Special Collection Offer 
Seven Double 
Begonias 
This collection contains one bulb 
each of the seven separate colors: 
Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, 
Scarlet, Yellow, and White 
(value $2.10) for $1.75 
Double Flowering 
Any of these: 
30?! each; 
3 for 85?!; 
12 for $3.25. 
8836 Frilled and Crested, Mixed 
Gorgeous blooms with frilled and ruffled 
petals. Many have a distinct, cushion¬ 
like center. Includes a wide range of 
rich colors. 3 for 65?!; 12 for $2.25. 
8830 Orange. 
8825 Pink.... 
8824 Rose. ... 
8826 Salmon. 
8827 Scarlet.. 
8829 White... 
8831 Yellow.. 
8833 Double Flowering, Mixed 
Colors The above and some others 
in mixture. 3 for 70?!; 12 for $2.50. 
8815 Basket or Trailing, Mixed 
Colors Large double flowers on 
gracefully suspending stems. Fine 
for hanging baskets or window boxes. 
3 for 85?!; 12 for $3.25. 
Caladium 
8915 Fancy-Leaved Very showy 
foliage plants with red, green, and 
white variegated leaves. Wonderful 
for pot culture; does well outdoors if 
planted in a sheltered position and kept 
moderately moist. Do not plant out¬ 
doors until after the soil has become 
thoroughly warm. Fine near ponds. Not 
hardy. 35?! each; 3 for 95?!; 12 for $3.50. 
8914 Esculentum This is the well- 
known Elephant's Ear. The plants 
produce large, broad, and showy rich 
green leaves which make a very effec¬ 
tive showing if planted singly or in 
masses, either in the border or in 
beds. Plant in spring, after the 
soil has become warm, in rich 
moist soil. Not hardy. 25?! each; 
3 for 700; 12 for $2.50. 
Fairy Lilies 
(Zephyranthes) 
Excellent for both the gar¬ 
den and indoor culture. Very 
decorative. Not hardy. 8 in. 
8926 Rose Large, star-shaped, 
rich clear rose flowers during 
summer. 150 each; 3 for 350; 
12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.50. 
8928 White Beautiful, pure 
white, Lily-like flowers. 3 for 
200; 12 for 600; 100 for $4.00. 
Calla Lilies 
8919 White ( Ethiopica) The pop¬ 
ular and well-known White Calla or 
Lily of the Nile. Easy to grow in¬ 
doors in pots, requiring a rich soil 
and plenty of moisture. Not hardy. 
400 each; 3 for $1.10; 12 for $4.00. 
8918 Elliottiana ( Yellow Calla) 
Beautiful golden yellow blooms. 
Green leaves, attractively spotted 
white. Easily grown in pots or out¬ 
doors during summer, in rich soil and 
a sunny location. Not hardy. 
350 each; 3 for 950; 12 for $3.50. 
6 Bulbs of the same variety at Vfc the 12 price; 25 or more at the 100 rate 
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