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Hart & Vick’s Seeds, Plants, Bulbs « Rochester, N. Y. 
Summer-flowering Bulbs 
Parcel Post or Express prepaid east of Mississippi River on any of the bulbs described 
on this page; west of this, add 5c per bulb 
Poppy-flowered Anemone 
St. Brigid, Mixed. These Anemones have such 
a range of colors that they are desirable for 
garden display and cutting. The plantsgrow 
8 to 10 inches tall and produce large, single 
to double, poppy-like flowers. They are 
hardy, easily grown, and can be planted in 
either spring or fall. Set the bulbs 2 to 3 
inches deep and 6 inches apart in fine, well- 
drained soil. 10c each; 20c for 3; 60c for 12; 
$4 per 100. 
Golden Yellow Calla Lily 
Elliottiana. The best of the Yellow Callas. 
Flowers as large as the white, winter-flower¬ 
ing variety, and a rich, lustrous golden yellow 
of velvety texture. The foliage is dark 
green, with a number of translucent 
creamy white spots, which add much to 
its beauty. Planted in the open border in 
a dormant condition when danger from 
frost is over in spring, this Calla will then 
flower during the summer months. When 
the tops are killed by frost in the autumn, 
dig and store through the winter as you 
would potatoes. Strong bulbs, 35c each; 
85c for 3; $3.25 for 12; $25 per 100. 
Hyacinthus • Summer Hyacinth 
Candicans. A luxuriant-growing, summer- 
flowering Hyacinth, whose plants are 
2 to 3 feet across and bear, during July 
and August, 20 to 30 white, bell-shaped 
flowers on tall stems 3 to 4 feet high. 
Plant them as a background to lower grow¬ 
ing perennials or in the center of beds. 
Take up the bulbs in the fall and keep as 
you would gladiolus, in a cool, dry place. 
Large bulbs, 20c each; 50c for 3; $1.45 for 12. 
Ismene • Peruvian Daffodil 
Calathina. The blooms resemble those of the 
amaryllis, but are pure white and have a 
pleasing fragrance. Bulbs should be set 
out in June; they may be taken up in 
October, permitted to rest for a month or 
so, and potted for indoor blooming. 25c 
each; 60c for 3; $2.25 for 12. 
Caladium esculentum 
Tuberous Begonias 
Pictured in color on inside front cover 
What a wonderfully beautiful and useful 
flower so many people are missing when they 
neglect to grow some of these Tuberous 
Begonias! As outdoor bedding plants for 
shady places, they are unrivaled. In window- 
and porch-boxes, in half-shady spots, they 
do wonderfully well. Planted in pots for 
winter house flowers, they are very fine. 
They are easily grown. Set the bulbs a foot 
apart and 1J^ inches deep, in a shaded spot, 
in any well-drained soil into which has been 
dug peat moss and plant-food. In the fall, 
spread out to dry, and keep over winter in 
sand in a cool place. 
Large bulbs, H /2 inches and up in diameter 
Tuberous Begonias 
Single-flowered Begonias 
Orange, Scarlet, Rose, Yellow, White. 20c 
each; 50c for 3; $1.85 for 12; $14 per 100. 
Double Camellia-flowered Begonias 
Extra-large, full double blooms resembling 
the ever-popular Camellias of the florist 
shops. The colors include rose, scarlet, yel¬ 
low, orange, and white. 20c each; 50c for 3; 
$1.85 for 12; $14 per 100. 
Single Frilled-petaled Begonias 
The blooms of this class are very large, 
beautifully frilled and fringed, resembling a 
ruffled petunia. The colors are brilliant and 
you may expect a showy display; they include 
orange, scarlet, rose, yellow, and white. 
Bulbs, 20c each; 50c for 3; $1.85 for 12; 
$14 per 100. 
Caladium • Elephant’s Ear 
Esculentum. This giant plant grows 6 to 
10 feet high and bears immense, light 
green leaves 3 to 4 feet long and 2 feet 
wide. It is very effective in beds and 
borders and is used extensively in public 
parks where its decorative value is 
greatly appreciated. Plant them outside 
when the ground is warm in the spring or 
start them indoors early and transplant 
outside. Mammoth bulbs, 20c each; 
50c for 3; $1.95 for 12; $14.50 per 100. 
Tuberose 
Fancy-leaved Caladiums 
Mixed. A splendid summer foliage plant 
of marvelous beauty for indoor growing or 
even for outdoor beds in shady spots. 
Grow the same as Tuberous-rooted 
Begonias. Choice mixture of varieties. 
25c each; 70c for 3; $2.50 for 12. 
Madeira Vine 
Splendid for covering porches, pergolas, 
fences, etc., where its thick, heart-shaped, 
glossy, light green leaves and long, hanging 
stems of fragrant, white flowers are effective. 
Strong tubers, 15c each; 40c for 3; $1.25for 12. 
Giant-Flowering Montbretias 
Bulbs produce numbers of long, graceful 
spikes of brilliant star-shaped flowers, 1^ to 
2 inches across, scarlet, orange and vermilion, 
dotted and spotted with yellow, purple and 
maroon. Plant these in clumps of 12 to 15 
bulbs, set 6 inches apart. Excellent mixture 
of colors, 35c for 3; $1 for 12; $1.85 for 25; 
$7 per 100. 
Oxalis 
Mixed. A splendid little plant for borders, 
pot-growing, and for baskets. They bloom 
profusely from June until frost. Plant the 
bulbs in May after danger of frost is 
over. 15c for 6; 25c for 12; 45c for 25; 
$1.35 per 100. 
Tigridia • Tiger Flower 
Grows ab?ut 18 inches high and is in flower 
all summer. Very showy and best adapted 
for a mixed border. Cultivate as for gladiolus. 
35c for 3; $1 for 12; $1.85 for 25; $7 per 100. 
See color picture on second cover. 
Tuberoses 
For extra-early flowers, start the bulbs in 
February or March and transplant to the 
garden when the weather is settled. Plant¬ 
ings may be made at intervals in the open, 
or in pots for house blooming. Strong bulbs, 
10c each; 25c for 3; 75c for 10; $4 per 100. 
