KENDALL & WHITNEY, PORTLAND, MAINE 
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Summer-Flowering Bulbs 
Cactus Dahlia. 
Tulips in Border. 
Tuberose. 
Dutch Bulbs for winter and spring blooming. 
These bulbs are imported directly from Holland 
growers, from whom we have had bulbs for 
more than 20 years, so we are assured of the 
quality. Our assortment will consist of hyacinths, 
tulips, narcissus and crocuses, and will be ready 
for shipment about October 1st. Send for our 
bulb list giving directions for growing and prices. 
No class of plants is easier to grow successfully 
than these bulbs, so do not fail to enjoy their 
flowers during the winter and spring months. 
Caladium and dahlias ordered by mail 
are subject to an extra charge of 12c per 
dozen for postage. All other bulbs ordered 
by mail are subject to an extra charge of 
eight cents per dozen for postage. 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM (Elephant’s 
Ear). To get early growth it is best to 
start inside. Price, 15c each; per doz., $1.50. 
CHINESE CINNAMON VINE. A beautb 
ful hardy climber of rapid growth. The 
vine dies down in fall but the root is hardy, 
living in the ground through the winter. 
Price, 10c each; per doz., $1.00. 
DAHLIA. A large assortment of colors. All 
bulbs started for early flowering. Price, 
25c each; per doz., $2.75. 
GLOXINIAS. Splendid for house or garden. 
Start in the house but do not put outside 
before warm weather. Price, 30c each; 
per doz., $3.25. 
MADIERA VINE. A rapid climber with glossy leaves 
and feathery, fragrant white flowers; plant when 
ground is warm. In the fall take up bulbs and store in 
a cool, dry place. Price, 8c each; per doz., 75c. 
TUBEROSE. One of the most popular and fragrant of 
summer flowering bulbs. For early blooms start in the 
house. Price, 8c each; per doz., 75c. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIA. Fine for shady 
places. Start early in the house and plant out about 
June 1st. Single varieties, price, 20c each; per doz., 
$2.00. Double varieties, price, 20c each; per doz., 
$2.00. 
Tulip. 
Fertil-Potted Roses 
Now you can have beautiful Roses the first year planted. By arrangement with the in' 
ventors of this ingenious method of packing, we offer the following selection of strong 
two'year'old, dormant budded Roses. Each plant is securely encased in a cardboard box 
with its roots firmly embedded in a block of specially prepared peat moss. 
Neither roots nor tops have ever been exposed to the drying air, and thus the entire store 
of vitality in that plant is preserved for your garden. 
Planting is extremely simple. Be sure to read and carefully follow the planting instruc' 
tions enclosed in each package. For success, this is important. 
FertihPotted Roses are guaranteed to blossom. 
Hybrid Tea Roses. Crimson, Sab 
mon'pink, Bright Pink, White, Yel¬ 
low. 
Hybrid Perpetual Roses. Cerise' 
Red, Pure White, Brilliant Red, 
CreanvYellow. 
Climbing Roses. Pink, Scarlet, 
Yellow, White. 
These Roses would grow in a 
sand pile. 
Price, $1.00, by mail, $1.15. 
Be first in your 
garden club to have 
these "STERLING" 
VARIETIES in your 
garden and to exhibit 
them in your flower 
shows where they are 
sure blue ribbon win¬ 
ners. They are the 
Roses you have read 
about in the garden 
magazines. 
