Flowering Bulbs and Roots 
__CAL LAS (Richardia )_ 
The variety offered below succeeds best 
when treated in the same manner as gladiolus. 
Plant in the open border when danger from 
frost is over, and Callas will flower during 
the summer. When the tops are killed by 
frost, dig and store 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 foli¬ 
age is dark green, with a number of trans¬ 
lucent creamy white spots, which add much 
to its beauty. Strong bulbs, 40 cts. each, 
$4 per doz., $30 per 100. 
CINNAMON VINE 
Dioscorea Batatas 
A beautiful, rapid-growing summer climber, 
with bright green, glossy foliage, and spikes 
of deliciously cinnamon-scented, white flow¬ 
ers. It is perfectly hardy, the stem dying 
down in winter, but growing with great 
rapidity in the spring, so as to cover any 
trellis or arbor very early in the season. 
Selected roots, 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., 
$9 per 100. 
DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS 
_Dicentra_ 
Bleeding-Heart or Seal Flower 
An old-fashioned favorite; its long racemes 
of graceful heart-shaped pink flowers are 
always attractive. It is used largely for forc¬ 
ing, but is also excellent for the garden bor¬ 
der and especially valuable for planting in 
the shade. Strong clumps, 50 cts. each, 
$5 per doz., $40 per 100. 
_ GLOXINIAS _ 
This is, perhaps, one of the handsomest 
of summer-blooming, tuberous-rooted plants 
and should be grown more by the amateur 
than it has been. As a pot-plant for the 
window-garden it is grand. The main points 
to observe are, proper care in watering, good 
drainage, and properly mixed soil. The cul¬ 
tural directions given for begonias might 
also be followed for starting and growing 
Gloxinias. One bulb is usually used for a 
4-inch pot. 
S. & W. Co.’s Mixture. A mixture of crim¬ 
son, scarlet, pink, violet, and white. 40 cts. 
each, $4 per doz., $30 per 100. 
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS 
Luxuriant, free-growing summer-flowering 
plant; spreads 2 to 3 feet, throwing up great, 
tall spikes, 4 to 5 feet in height, each bearing 
twenty to thirty large, white, bell-shaped 
flowers. Choice bulbs, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per 
doz., $10 per 100. 
ISMENE CALATHINA 
Pancratium Lily; Peruvian Daffodil 
A choice flowering bulb, blooming pro¬ 
fusely during the summer. Clusters of large, 
strikingly fragrant, pearly white flowers. 
Bulbs should be kept warm and dry and 
planted out the middle of May; they will 
commence flowering in July. Before freezing 
weather sets in, they should be lifted and 
kept in a warm, dry place. Large bulbs, 25 
cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100. 
MADEIRA VINE 
Climbing Mignonette 
A beautiful and popular vine, covering a 
large space in a short time. Fleshy heart- 
shaped leaves of a light green, and numerous 
racemes of feathery flowers of delightful fra¬ 
grance. Protect with litter in this latitude. 
15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. 
MONTBRETIAS 
This delightful bulbous plant blooms from 
July until frost and is excellent for cut¬ 
ting. Bulbs should be planted outdoors 
during April and May. They require a 
protection of leaves or litter if planted in a 
permanent location. There are numerous va¬ 
rieties, many of them, however, similar in 
color. We list four distinct colors. 
California. Deep golden yellow. 
Fire King. Large; glowing scarlet. 
Talisman. Large; deep orange. 
Transcendent. Deep orange-scarlet. 
Any of above varieties, 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., 
$2 for 25, $7.50 per 100 
_OXALIS_ 
This excellent summer-blooming bulb is 
fine for edging the borders of walks or flower¬ 
beds. 
Deppei. Small; white. 
Lasiandra. Rosy pink. Beautifully cut 
foliage. 
Shamrock. Pink flowers. CIcver-like foliage. 
25 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000 
RANUNCULUS ( Buttercup} 
S. & W. Co.’s Tecolete Giant Mixed. Im¬ 
proved strain. The flowers are fully double, 
blended with giant semi-double. Our mix¬ 
ture consists of shades of orange, red, yel¬ 
low, and pink. Plant bulbs during May; 
north of Washington they require a mulch 
for winter protection. 70 cts. per doz., $5 
per 100. 
TIGRIDIA (Mexican Shellflower') 
This grows well in the open ground in 
summer as far north as New England and 
gives a continuous display of gorgeous color 
from midsummer to frost. A writer in the 
Ladies Home Journal has this to say about it 
“This brilliant silken triangle unfolds from its 
long slender bud and bursts into sharply contrasting 
tints of fire, leaping from bright yellow to molten 
orange and vivid scarlets, and is eagerly sought as 
a rare but sturdy garden novelty.” 
Culture. Give the bulbs the same treat¬ 
ment as Gladiolus; that is, plant them 4 inches 
deep and at least 6 inches apart, any time after 
May 15. The plant thrives in a sunny situa¬ 
tion but needs an abundance of water. 
Our improved strain is a mixture including 
a wide range of colors—white with spotted 
cup, white with rose sheen, rose, yellow with 
suffusion of red, yellow with spotted cup, and 
brilliant scarlet. 10 bulbs $1, 25 bulbs $2, 
100 bulbs $7.50. 
TUBEROSES 
Delightfully fragrant and beautiful. By 
skillful management a succession may be 
obtained the year round. For early flowers 
they can be started from February to April 
in the greenhouse or hotbed. For flowering 
in the open border, plant in May and June. 
Excelsior Double Pearl. White; double- 
flowering. Jumbo Exhibition Bulbs, 10 cts. 
each, 80 cts. per doz., $6 per 100. 
Albino. A single white variety blooming in 
July or August. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., 
$10 per 100. 
ZEPHYRANTHES 
These are very useful for the open border. 
They are easily managed, requiring the same 
treatment as the gladiolus, and can be planted 
at the same time, but more closely. 
Alba. Pure white. 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 
100. 
Rosea. Clear rose. $1 per doz., $8 per 100. 
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STUMPP & WALTER CO., NEW YORK CITY 
