Summer-flowering Bulbs and Roots 
Canna Roots 
Cannas are the most economical and effec¬ 
tive plants employed in our gardens. They 
bloom from early summer until frost in all 
sections of the country, succeeding in any 
sunny position in any kind of soil, but re¬ 
sponding quickly to liberal treatment. For 
best results the beds should be spaded deeply, 
and a generous amount of well-decayed ma¬ 
nure of any kind thoroughly incorporated, and 
at all times freely watered. Plant the dor¬ 
mant roots after May 15, spacing them 2 feet 
apart. Set them with the “eye” just above 
the ground. They are most effective when 
planted in masses of one variety. 
City of Portland. Rose. Does not fade during 
hot weather. Foliage is green. Ht. 4 ft. 
Eureka. A free bloomer. Its great trusses of 
perfect creamy white flowers stand well 
above the green foliage. Ht. 4 ft. 
Hungaria. The best pink on strong, upright 
stems. Foliage is bluish green. Ht. 4 ft. 
King Humbert. Rich salmon-scarlet flowers 
that measure 6 inches across, distinctly and 
numerously flecked with deep crimson. Its 
rich, coppery bronze, massive foliage is 
very striking. Ht. 5 ft. 
Richard Wallace. An ideal bedding variety. 
The refreshing canary-yellow flowers are of 
good size held well above the green foliage. 
A very free bloomer. Ht. 4 ft. 
The President. Immense, firm, rich, glowing 
scarlet flowers, 7 inches across when open, 
on the strong, erect stalks well above the 
large, rich green foliage. Ht. 5 ft. 
Largest size dormant roots of any of the 
above 6 varieties, 3 for 25 cts.; 85 cts. per 
doz.; $6.50 per 100. 
Forbes Rainbow 
Gladiolus Mixture 
We make this with bulbs of 
ten different shades of color 
Plan now for a rainbow display of 
Gladiolus in this year’s garden. These 
wonderful summer flowers, with their 
wide color-range, will brighten your bor¬ 
ders from July until frost. Easily grown 
and thrive in any garden soil. Forbes 
famous Rainbow Gladiolus Mixture is 
especially prepared from largest-sized 
bulbs of ten distinct named varieties of 
ten different shades of color. This is far 
superior to ordinary commercial bulb 
mixtures of unknown color balance. Each 
50 bulbs consists of 5 bulbs of each shade, 
assuring evenly distributed colors. 
REDUCED PRICES: 30 cts. for 10 
bulbs; $1.25 for 50; $2.25 per 100; $20 
per 1000. 
Separate Gladiolus varieties displayed 
at our store. Come in and select yours 
Hardy Lilies 
These hardy, thrifty flowers like partial 
shade and appear best when planted in groups 
against a background of shrubbery. They 
thrive in well-drained borders and bloom in 
midsummer when fine flowers are scarce. 
We show the height, season of bloom, depth of 
planting from surface to bottom of bulb, and cir¬ 
cumference in inches of the bulbs we supply. 
Aura turn (Gold-banded Lily of Japan). 
Fragrant white flowers dotted dark brown 
and maroon, centered yellow. 4 to 6 ft. July, 
August. (10 in.) 9 to 11-in. bulbs, 25 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz.; $18 per 100. 
Regale (The Royal Lily). Funnel-shaped 
white blooms, shaded pink and streaked 
brown on the outside; flushed yellow on the 
inside. 5 to 7 ft. July. (8 in.) 7 to 8-in. 
bulbs, 18 cts. each; $1.90 per doz.; $14 per 100. 
Speciosum rubrum or magnificum. Car¬ 
mine on a white ground with crimson spots. 
5 ft. August, September. (10 in.) 9 to 11-in. 
bulbs, 25 cts. each; $2.50per doz.; $18 per 100. 
Tenuifolium (Coral Lily). Thread-like 
leaves and clusters of bell-like, recurved, 
coral-red flowers. 3 to 4 ft. June. (6 in.) 
18 cts. each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.50 per 100. 
Montbretias 
One of the brightest of our summer-flower¬ 
ing bulbs. The bulbs should be set out during 
April or May, 3 to 6 inches apart, 4 inches 
deep, in clumps of a dozen or more. Protect 
during the winter with leaves. 
Mixed Hybrids. A fine assortment of yellow, 
orange, and scarlet shades. 75 cts. per 
doz.; $5 per 100. 
Peonies 
As individual clumps or in borders in front 
of shrubbery they are magnificent in flower 
and handsome in foliage throughout the 
season. They last a week or more when cut. 
Plant them not too deeply—2 inches of earth 
over the buds is sufficient. We offer 2-year- 
old clumps with 3 to 5 eyes, in three colors— 
Double White, Double Pink, and also Double 
Red, at 20 cts. each; $2 per doz. 
Tuberoses 
One of the most delightfully fragrant and 
beautiful of the summer-flowering bulbs. By 
skillful management a succession of flowers 
may be obtained all the year round. For 
early flowers they can be started in February 
or March in the greenhouse or hotbed; and 
for a succession they can be planted at inter¬ 
vals as late as July. For flowering in the open, 
plant May 15, after the ground is warm. 
Excelsior, Double Pearl. Big-flowering bulbs 
producing spikes 3 feet high, with very 
double flowers. Mammoth bulbs, 3 for 20 
cts.; 65 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
487 Washington St., Newark, N. J. 63 Summer-flowering Bulbs and Roots 
