STUMPP & WALTER CO., NEW YORK CITY 
General List of Bulbs and Roots 
Tuberous-Rooted Begonia 
AMARYLLIS 
There are several types of Amaryllis which may be planted indoors 
as well as outdoors for spring and summer blooming. We offer three 
distinct types. One, S. & W. Co.’s Giant Hybrids, is the type grown 
in pots and usually exhibited at our New York Flower Show. Bulbs 
of this type usually become dormant in October in their native 
habitat and may be started indoors from December onward. The 
varieties Equestris and Lycoris squamigera are usually planted out¬ 
doors in the springtime for summer blooming. 
S. & W. Co.’s Giant Hybrids. There has been a great 
- improvement in this grand 
variety of bulbous plant this past ten years. Plant-breeders have vied 
with one another in producing finer and larger blooms, as well as 
purer colors. Our strain of bulbs produces vigorous stems with from 
four to six blooms of the most perfect form, ranging in color from pure 
white grounds with varied markings of rose, red, and crimson, to the 
richest self colors, such as scarlet, crimson, bright red, cherry, and 
almost maroon. The bulbs should be planted in 6-inch pots in good 
garden loam enriched with a handful of bone fertilizer. Cover bulb 
up as far as the neck; water sparingly until flower-stalk appears, then 
water more freely as plant advances in growth. 
Large bulbs. 40 cts. each, $4 per doz., $30 per 100. 
Jumbo bulbs, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $40 per 100. 
Equestris. This variety has bright orange-scarlet flowers, with 
- 1 a white throat. 20c. each, $2 per doz., $15 per 100. 
Lycoris squamigera. (Amaryllis Halli.) One of the most 
— 1 --- graceful and charming varieties which 
originated in Japan. It is perfectly hardy and produces attractive 
green foliage in early spring, which later dies away. About two 
months later the flower-stalk appears, growing about 2 feet high and 
developing an umbel of large, lily-shaped, delicate pink flowers, 
shaded with clear blue. $1.50 each, $15 per doz. 
CALLAS (Richardia) 
The variety offered below succeeds best when treated in the same 
manner as gladioli, tuberoses and other summer-flowering bulbs. 
They should be planted in the open border in a dormant condition 
when danger from frost is over in spring, and will then flower during 
the summer months. When the tops are killed by frost in the autumn, 
dig and store through the winter as you would potatoes. 
Golden Yellow (Richardia Elliottiana ). This is the best of the 
Yellow Callas, its flowers being as large as the popular white 
winter-flowering variety, and of a rich, lustrous golden yellow of 
velvety texture; the foliage is dark green, with a number of trans¬ 
lucent creamy white spots, which add much to its beauty. Strong 
bulbs, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $40 per 100. 
BEGONIAS 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED 
Culture. —A popular method of culture adopted by most amateurs 
is to provide a pan or box, and cover bottom surface to the depth of 
say one inch or two with sphagnum moss, placing the bulb immediately 
on top and then covering with still another layer of sphagnum moss. 
They should be kept moist and moderately warm. Plant in pots in a 
light but finely sifted soil, about one inch below the surface, and water 
cautiously until plant has shown considerable growth, then increase 
the amount. Good drainage is essential. A finely developed plant 
might consist of three bulbs planted in a 7-inch pot. Splendid for 
shady borders or beds. Plant bulbs outdoors 8 inches apart, as soon 
as weather is warm, in latitude of New York about the middle of May. 
ERECT TYPE 
(Large Bulbs, l l /z inches 
and up) 
Single-Flowering Varieties 
This class of the Tuberous-rooted Begonias is largely used for 
beds or border-planting. 
White Pink Scarlet Crimson Yellow Orange Salmon 
30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100 
Select mixture of all sorts, equal proportions, 25 cts. each, 
$2.50 per doz., $17.50 per 100 
Double-Flowering Varieties 
White Pink Scarlet Crimson Yellow Orange Salmon 
30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100 
Select mixture of all sorts, equal proportions, 25 cts. each, 
$2.50 per doz., $17.50 per 100 
HANGING-BASKET TYPE 
This type of Begonia is splendid for vases, hanging-baskets, porch- 
or window-boxes. 
Pink Scarlet White Yellow 
30 cts. each, $3 per doz., 
$20 per 100 
Golden Yellow Callas 
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