MISS MARY E. MARTIN, FLORAL PARK, NEW YORK, 
Large 
Gloxinia Bulbs. 
THESE ARE ONE OF MY - 
GREATEST SPECIALTIES. 
I Sell More of these Bulbs by Mail 
than any firm in the United States. 
My Bulbs are all sure to flower, if properly 
treated when set out. They are 1% inches 
in diameter. Large Trumpets, magnificently 
colored, in most exquisite shades. I import my 
Bulbs directly from the most reliable growers 
in Belgium. ' _ 
Extra Large Excelsior Gloxinia Bulbs, 7c. each. 
Excelsior Gloxinia Bulbs . 
I My Gloxinia Bulbs are all t inch and a quarter in diameter, and guaranteed sound when sent. This rich 
exotic beauty makes most magnificent pot plants for summer. The Bulbs grow easily and flower profusely and quickly. 
“Jadoo” is the best material on earth to grow Gloxinia or Begonia Bulbs or seeds in. 10c. worth is enouerh to 
plant 10 bulbs and 2 pkts. of seed. 
Excelsior Gloxinia Bulbs, Mixed. * s * 
Large blooming bulbs, all colors, mixed, such as pure white, blood red, indigo, pink, scarlet-white throat, etc 
ffc. each, 4 for 25c.; 20 bulbs for $1. ’ 
Gloxinia Bulbs , Colors Separate . e 
Gloxinia Defiance. Bright scarlet, 8c., 4 for 30c. Gloxinia Alba Grandiflora. Pure white, 8c., 4for 30c. 
Gloxinia Indigo Blue. Lovely blue, 8c., 4 for 30c. Gloxinia Rosea. Beautiful rose, 8c., 4 for 30c. 
Gloxinia Pink and Red, with white throat. A charming shade, 8c., 4 for 30c. 
Gloxinia Tigered and Spotted. Beautifully marked, 8c., 4 for 30c. 
ONE EACH OF THE 6 KINDS, 40c. POSTPAID. 
Gloxinia Seed Pkt., 50 seeds, all colors, 10c. 
LTncrn in C*ncn\ c £ Gloxinias are not used for bedding outside like Tuberous Begonias, but are 
ju w lu uru a> ULOXiruas. used as po t plants for house and veranda; they require a little more pains in 
' planting, and a little more care when growing than the Begonia. They can, however, be grown in frames 
faded with lath, also a dozen or so in a box, which can be moved from place to place Where one wants to devote a 
teat deal of pains to their growth, the following directions are good: Plant the dry bulbs in a mixture of dry sphagnum 
toss, chopped fine and mixed with sand, so that when the bulbs make roots they can be lifted out of the moss without 
■freaking the roots. As soon as a good start is made and two or three leaves show they are potted-in light soil composed 
>f one part good potting soil and one part leaf mold and sand mixed together. We are very careful about the watering. 
-Vhen the bulbs are in the moss they are given plenty of water, being careful to sprinkle any dry spots on the moss, 
’hey are kept in a temperature of 65°- to 70° at night, with 10° to 15° more in the day time. We consider it essential not 
o wet the leaves, and we give shade as soon as the sun gets so hot there is danger of burning. Another good way, and 
ufficient for all purposes, is: Prepare your soil for number of bulbs you propose to plant, by using a rich, fibrous, peaty 
Soil lightened with sand. After filling boxes or pots (paper flower pots to start bulbs in, also to grow them in) with 
noper soil, open soil slightly where each bulb goes with forefinger, and press bulb down in these places, making it firm 
ad just covered with soil. Give one good watering at first, and then keep only moderately damp. Bulbs can be planted 
| d small pots in prepared soil, and then the contents can be changed intact into a larger pot of ordinary soil. 
