70 Bulbs 
HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia 
SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS AND PLANTS 
AMARYLLIS 
An easily grown plant of wondrous beauty. On receipt of the 
bulbs they should be placed where they will always be slightly moist 
and warm—under the benches of a greenhouse, for example. Do 
not pot up the bulbs before the flower-buds appear; when first 
potted, give very little water, and promote growth by giving moderate 
bottom heat; increase the supply of water as the plants progress. 
Very often the mistake is made of potting up the bulbs too early; 
the consequence is that only leaf-growth is made. 
Giant American Hybrids. We believe this selection is the best 
obtainable at the present time, and we know of nothing that will 
give the amateur greater pleasure for the window-garden. They 
are of vigorous growth, free-flowering habit, and enormous size of 
the individual flowers. We offer mixed varieties only. Each Doz. 
Mammoth bulbs.$0 50 $5 00 
Monster bulbs. 1 00 10 00 
BEGONIAS (Tuberous-Rooted) 
There is hardly a garden in which there are not partly or entirely 
shaded spots where the average flower will not grow. Such places are 
ideal for this flower, yet it will make a dazzling show in the open. 
Enormous wax-like flowers appear uninterruptedly from June till 
frost. The bright flowers contrast well with the deep-colored foliage. 
The bulbs must be lifted in the fall. 
Single Begonias. Crimson, Scarlet, Pink, Salmon, Yellow, White. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100. 
Double Begonias. Crimson, Scarlet, Pink, Salmon, Yellow, White. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100. 
Single Frilled. Large flowers, attractively frilled and ruffled on the 
edges. All colors in a well-balanced mixture. 25 cts. each; $2.50 
per doz.; $20 per 100. 
Lloydii (Basket Begonia). Used for hanging-baskets. Produce 
masses of attractive, showy, double flowers, mostly shades of pink. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100. 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM (Elephant’s Ear) 
A fine tropical plant that is easily grown and very effective for 
beds, borders, or for planting out on the lawn. Bulbs may be planted 
outdoors as soon as danger of frost is over, covering about 3 inches 
deep. To obtain the best results it should be planted where it will 
obtain plenty of water. Foliage light green. When full size, it stands 
4 to 6 feet high, with leaves 3 to 4 feet long by 2J^ feet wide. 
Each Doz. 100 
First-size bulbs.$0 15 $1 50 $10 00 
Mammoth bulbs. 20 2 00 15 00 
Monster bulbs. 30 3 00 20 00 
Fancy-leaved Caladiums. Fine for decorating the conservatory, 
greenhouse, and window-boxes, also for planting outdoors when 
ground has become warm. Named Varieties. 30 cts. ea.; $3 per doz. 
Ismene 
CALLA LILIES 
Golden Yellow Calla. This is the Yellow Calla of marvelous beauty, 
the flowers being as large as the popular white winter-flowering 
variety and of a rich lustrous golden yellow. The foliage is dark 
green with numerous white spots, which gives the plant a very 
ornamental appearance. Each Doz. 100 
Mammoth roots.$0 45 $4 50 $35 00 
Monster roots. 70 7 25 50 00 
GLOXINIAS 
Gloxinias make excellent house plants and succeed well in a sunny 
window in the spring months. They may be started in February in a 
shallow box about 2 inches deep, the bottom of which has been covered 
with about one inch of sphagnum moss. Spread the bulbs out on the 
moss, about L^inch apart, and cover them with more moss to the 
depth of about )^inch. Keep the bulbs in a temperature of about 
68 degrees. In about two weeks both tops and roots will have made a 
start. The bulbs should then be potted into 4-inch pots in ordinarily 
good garden soil, and will flower profusely during May and June. 
Be careful to keep water off the foliage and shade the plants from 
direct sunlight as the season advances. 
All Colors Mixed. 40 cts. each; $4 per doz.; $30 per 100. 
CINNAMON VINE 
A rapid-growing climber, taking its name from the peculiar fragrance of the delicate white flowers. The leaves are heart-shaped, bright 
glossy green; growth is very rapid, often running 25 to 40 feet; quite hardy. Large select roots, 10 cts. each; $1 per doz. 
HYACINTHUS 
Candicans. A hardy summer-flowering Hyacinth, producing erect spikes, 3 feet high, 
of pure white, bell-shaped flowers. It is very effective when planted in clumps among 
shrubs. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
ISMENE CALATHINA (Pancratium Lily or Peruvian Daffodil) 
A handsome, summer-flowering bulb producing in great abundance its amaryllis-like, 
pure white, fragrant flowers. The bulbs can also be potted and flowered in the house 
during winter. Large bulbs, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18 per 100. 
MADEIRA OR MEXICAN VINE 
A beautiful and popular vine much prized for porches and arbors because of its rapid 
growth and freedom from insects. Thick, glossy leaves of a light green color and racemes 
of feathery white flowers of delightful fragrance. Selected roots, 10 cts. each; $1 per doz.; 
$7.50 per 100. 
TUBEROSES 
Excelsior, White Pearl. The Tuberose is one of our finest summer-flowering bulbs. 
The flowers are waxy white, double, and exceedingly fragrant—a single flower will 
perfume a room. They do best in a rich, warm soil and a sunny situation. 
Each Doz. 100 
First-size bulbs.$0 06 $0 60 $4 00 
Mammoth bulbs. 10 90 6 50 
Single Mexican Everblooming. A white single-flowering form of Tuberoses which 
begins to flower in July and continues throughout the season. 6 cts. each; 60 cts. per 
doz.; $4 per 100. 
TIGRIDIA PAVONIA (Shell Flower) 
There are few subjects that can compare with Tigridias for brilliancy of color. The 
. plant, growing 18 inches high, bears a continuous succession of bright crimson flowers. 
Tuberous Begonias spotted with gold in the center. 20 cts. each; $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. 
