Summer-flowering Bulbs and Roots 
During recent years there has been a tremendous increase in the interest shown 
by flower fanciers in those summer and fall flowers produced from spring- and early 
summer-planted bulbs or roots. And yet when the ease of culture, adaptability to 
soil conditions, certainty of success and the beautiful color effects possible are con¬ 
sidered, it is surprising that this interest has been so tardy. The remarkable ad¬ 
vance in the development of this class of flowers has no doubt increased their 
popularity, and the range of color and form obtainable seems unlimited. Our 
offerings of Cannas, Gladiolus, Dahlias and other Summer-flowering bulbs include 
only those which have real merit. We supply the highest quality stock. 
Giant Hybrid Amaryllis 
Amaryllis 
These gorgeous blooms, with their wealth of color, are 
very easily grown for indoor display. Pot the bulbs singly 
in 6-inch pots in good garden loam enriched with bone- 
meal. Water slightly and keep in a dark place at 50 to 60° 
temperature for about a month until well rooted, then 
expose to full sun and water regularly. It is essential for 
good bloom that the roots become crowded in the pot. 
For this reason do not shift to a larger pot when the roots 
appear to be cramped, as they require very little soil. 
After flowering, set the pots outdoors in partial shade until 
the bulbs become dormant, watering occasionally. Allow 
them to rest until late fall, when they may be brought 
indoors to bloom again the next spring. 
Giant-flowered Hybrids. These bulbs produce four to six 
trumpet-like, perfect blooms on strong stems. The colors 
range from beautiful markings of rose, red, and crimson 
on white grounds to scarlet, crimson, bright red, cherry, 
and maroon self colors. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
For seeds of Begonias and other Annual Flowers, see 
pages 32 to 53. Perennial flower seeds are shown on 
pages 54 to 60. 
Begonias 
These beautiful flowers make excellent beds 
and borders, and are also unusually fine for 
indoor house plants. They are of very easy 
culture. For bedding, plant the tubers out¬ 
doors late in May, 10 inches apart. They 
require ample moisture and good drainage. 
For indoor forcing, plant 3 tubers to a 7-inch 
pot in finely sifted, sandy loam containing 
leaf-mold. Cover with Y inch of soil and 
water sparingly. Keep at 60 to 70° temper¬ 
ature. After good growth is made, water 
quite freely. Tubers may be started indoors 
in March or April and later transplanted to 
beds outdoors to give earlier bloom. 
Single, Tuberous-rooted. Effective for bed¬ 
ding. The waxy, broad-petaled, single 
flowers are produced in abundance on 
ample foliage. Selected tubers of Pink, 
Scarlet, and Yellow, 25 cts. each; $2.25 
per doz.; $17.50 per 100. 
Cinnamon Vine 
A beautiful, rapid-growing summer climber 
with bright green, glossy foliage, and spikes 
of deliciously cinnamon-scented, white flow¬ 
ers. It is perfectly hardy. Giant, select roots, 
10 cts. each; $1 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
Caladium 
Elephant’s Ear. One of the most effective 
plants in cultivation for beds, borders, or 
for planting out upon the lawn. Their 
large, rich green leaves often measure 3 to 
4 feet long and 2^ feet wide. Bulbs do 
best if planted outdoors about June 1. 
Largest-size bulbs, 20 cts. each; $2 per doz. 
Fancy-leaved. Few, if any, of the summer 
foliage plants equal the Fancy-leaved 
Caladiums in their rich and gorgeous, yet 
soft, coloring. All the varieties are of mar¬ 
velous beauty for the furnishing of the 
conservatory during the summer months, 
or even for outdoor bedding in shady or 
semi-shady positions. Bulbs do best if 
started in pots, planting one bulb to a 6- 
inch pot. Use a well-drained sandy loam, 
water sparingly, and keep at 60° until well 
started. Then water quite freely. Extra- 
Choice Mixture, 30 cts. each; $3 per doz. 
Dahlias 
We have at our warehouse store a fine 
selection of popular Dahlias at most at¬ 
tractive prices. We invite you to come in 
and make your selection. 
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FORBES SEEDS 
