ABEL’S SEED HOUSE, READING, PA 
Flower Seeds 
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ABEL’S HARDY LILIES 
Lilies have been looked upon as the noblest of the garden plants. 
They like a sunny location, but mulch so the hot sun doesn't reach 
the soil around the base of the plant. All sizes supplied are of 
blooming sizes. 
AURATUM. Golden Banded Lily of Japan. Gorgeous large white 
blooms spotted bright carmine and showing a yellow mid-rib 
running through the center of each petal. Plants grow 4 to 5 
feet tall and bloom during July and August. Does best in a 
lime free, neutral soil. 40c each; 3 for $1.10; 12 for $4.00. 
HANSON II. Yellow Japanese Lily. Large, six petaled orange-yellow 
flowers attractively spotted with purplish brown. Each stem 
carries 4 to 12 lovely, nodding blooms during June and July. 
Does well in partial shade. 4 to 5 feet. 40c each; 3 for $1.10; 
12 for $4.00; 100 for $30.00. 
HENRY II. Yellow Show Lily. Brilliant salmon-orange with reddish 
brown spots. 4 to 6 ft. tall, blooming during late July and 
August. Sometimes called the yellow speciosum. 35c each; 
3 for 95c; 12 for $3.50; 100 for $25.00. 
REGALE (Regal Lily). Gorgeous, bell-shaped, white blooms with a 
touch of canary yellow in the throat and a shading of lilac-pink 
on the outside. Blooms during July. Sweet-scented. One of the 
most beautiful of all Lillies, the individual blooms of which 
measure about 6 in. in length by 4% to 5 in. across. 5 to 6 ft. 
Large bulbs. 35c each; 3 for 95c; 12 for $3.50; 100 for $25.00. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM (White Show Lily). Elegant, large white 
blooms with golden green markings in the throat. Grows 3 ft. 
tall and blooms during August and September. Very graceful, 
hardy and free flowering. 40c each; 3 for $1.10; 12 for $4.00; 
100 for $30.00. 
SPECIOSUM MELPOMENE. Crimson Show Lily. Rich carmine-crim¬ 
son flowers spotted blood red and edged with white. The plants 
grow 3 to 4 ft. tall and bloom during August and September. 
Moderately rich, well-drained soil is required for best results. 
40c each; 3 for $1.10; 12 for $4.00; 100 for $30.00. 
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM (Show Lily). Large white flowers suffused 
rose-pfnk and spotted crimson. The petals are gracefully reflexed. 
Blooms August and September, with many flowers on each stem. 
3 to 4 ft. tall. 30c each; 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00; 100 for $20.00. 
SUPERBUM (Swamp Lily). Brilliant orange-scarlet, shaded and 
spotted with purplish crimson. 5 to 6 ft. tall and flowers from 
July until September. Does well in both dry and moist soil. Fine 
for mass planting and naturalizing. 20c each; 3 for 55c; 12 
for $2.00; 100 for $14.00. 
TIGRINUM PLORE PLENO (Double Tiger Lily). An excellent 
double Lily with bright salmon-red blooms spotted purplish black. 
Grows 4 ft. tall and flowers during August and September. Very 
popular and desirable. 20c each; 3 for 55c; 12 for $2.00; 
100 for $4.00. 
TIGRIDIA (Tigerflower). Mixed. One of the most outstanding of all 
bulbous plants, with brilliant, colorful blooms in yellow and 
orange, attractively marked with red, purple or mahogany. The 
hug" flowers are of rather triangular form, having a deep, cup- 
like center from which radiate three ovate petals. Succeeds in 
ordinary soil and may be given the same culture as Gladiolus. 
Blooms all summer. 2 ft. 20c each; 3 for 55c; 12 for $2 00- 100 
for $14.00. 
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ABEL'S BEAUTIFUL FLOWERING BULBS 
FOR HOME AND GARDEN 
Some of the most beautiful flowering plants are grown from bulbs. 
Our bulbs are carefully selected and guaranteed to give complete 
satisfaction. 
AMARYLLIS. Showy plants with large lily like flowers, easy to 
grow indoors in pots. Not hardy. 
Giant American Hybrids. Remarkably fine assortment oi large 
flowering in many beautiful colors. 60c each; 3 for $1.65; 12 for 
$ 6 . 00 . 
ANEMONE. Magnificent, colorful blooms during spring; equally fine 
for pot culture, borders and cutting. For warm soils in sheltered 
situations. Hardy, but needs winter protection in cold sections. 
1 ft. 
Poppy-Flowered De Caen. Large single flowers in a wide range 
of distinct and most exquisite colors. 3 for 25c; 12 for 70c; 
100 for $4.75. 
St. Brigid. Beautiful semi-double and double blooms in many showy 
and bright colors. A favorite with many. 3 for 25c; 12 for 
75c; 100 for $5.50. 
His Excellency. Large brilliant poppy-scarlet single blooms on 
strong vigorous plants. Very showy and desirable. 3 for 25c; 
12 for 70c; 100 for $4.75. 
The Monarch. Very large blooms carried on extra strong stems. 
Includes many fine shades of light and dark colors. 3 for 25c; 
12 for 85e; 100 for $6.00. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS. Most decorative as pot plants, 
blooming for many weeks during spring and early summer. Plant 
outdoors in half shaded places and they will bloom until frost. 
Single Flowering. 25c each; 3 for 70c; 12 for $2.50. 
Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Scarlet, White, Yellow, Double Flow¬ 
ering. 30c each; 3 for 85c: 12 for $3.25. 
Double Flowering. 30c each; 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.25. 
Orange, Pink, Rose Salmon, Scarlet, White, Yellow. 
ABEL’S CANNAS. Stately plants with large foliage of tropical ap¬ 
pearance and clusters of massive, well formed blooms on strong 
stems. For sunny situations and rich but not freshly manured 
garden loam. We suggest starting roots indoors. All colors. 
10c each; 3 for 25c; 12 for $1.00. 
CALLA. White. Easy to grow indoors in pots, requiring a rich soil 
and plenty of moisture. Not hardy. 40c each; 3 for $1.10; 
12 for $4.00. 
CALADIUMS. Fancy Leaved. Very showy foliage plants with red, 
green and white variegated leaves. 35c each; 3 for 95c; 12 fpr 
$3.50. 
Esculentum. This is the well known Elephant’s Ear. The plants 
produce large, broad, green leaves. Plant in spring after soil 
has become warm. Not hardy. 25c each; 3 for 70e; 12 for $2.50. 
ABEL’S GOLDEN MEDAL DAHLIAS. We have a list of Dahlia roots 
of over 200 varieties. Formal decorative, informal decorative, 
cactus and semi-cactus. We shall be pleased to mail you the list 
together with prices. 
ELLIOTTIANA. (Yellow Calla Lilies.) Beautiful golden yellow 
blooms, green leaves spotted with white. Easily grown in pots 
or outdoors during the summer in rich soil and a sunny location. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; 12 for $3.50. 
GLOXINIAS. This is not, as many believe a florist plant, but can 
easly be grown by anyone in a warm living room window. Plant 
in rich sandy loam. Keep soil moist but not wet. Don't moisten 
the foliage. Blooms for many weeks during the spring and early 
summer. Not hardy. Rose white border, pure white, purple, rich 
rose, scarlet, scarlet white border, purple white border. 40c each; 
3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.75. 
ABEL’S GLADIOLUS. They make an attractive display in the 
garden, planted either in beds or in groups here and there in the 
perennial or annual border. Write for our complete list together 
with prices. 
ISMENE. Peruvian Daffodils. Showy sweet scented white flowers of 
quaint but attractive form. Treat the same as Gladiolus. Not 
hardy. 25c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00. 
