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I. N. SIMON & SON, 529 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA 
CHOICE SELECTED 
CANNAS 
Cannas do well in almost any kind of soil, but they will repay 
liberal treatment. For the best results they should be planted in 
good loam that has been well mixed with an abundant supply of 
well-rotted stable or other manure. The beds should be spaded 2 
feet deep or more, and the soil well pulverized. Water should be 
applied abundantly at all times, but good drainage is essential. 
Cannas are most effective when planted in masses, either alone or 
in combination with Salvia (Scarlet Sage) and bordered with Coleus 
or other dwarf-growing bedding plants. They are also frequently 
used with some of the tall-growing ornamental grasses, with which 
striking combinations can often be secured. They do best in sunny 
situations, and should be set out about 2 feet each way. 
The varieties we offer of Tall and Dwarf large flowering French 
Cannas are in dormant roots only. Six Cannas of a variety at dozen 
rates; 25 of a variety at 100 rates. 
Add 10c. per dozen If wanted by mall. 9f by express, at 
purchaser’s expense. 
Cheerfulness. —A splendid new variety. Color deep orange with 
golden yellow border: very effective bedder. Green foliage. 3)4 
feet. 10c. each; SOc. per doz. 
City of Portland. —Flowers of the largest size, borne on heavy 
trusses. The color is a glowing shade of pink. A vigorous green 
foliage variety. Height, 3)4 feet. 10c. each; 90c. per doz. 
King Humbert. —This is certainly the king of all bronze-leaved 
Cannas. It produces giant flowers of a brilliant orange-scarlet and 
these combined with its beautiful bronze foliage have made this 
variety the sensation of the past few years. It is a hybrid of the 
Orchid-flowering and French or Crozy type and has all the merits 
of both. Either as specimen plants or in beds, this beautiful variety 
shows its superiority over all other kinds. Height, 5 feet. 
10c. each; 90c. per doz. 
Mrs. Alfred Conard. —The most popular variety. The giant t 
salmon pink flowers are borne in large trusses. A splendid bedder. 
Green foliage. Height, 4 feet. 10c. each; 90c. per doz. 
The President. —This Canna is superior to any other red variety 
in quality and also the quantity of bloom. Color rich glowing scar¬ 
let, and the immense flowers are produced on strong erect stalks, 
well above the large rich green foliage. The best introduction in 
recent years. Green foliage. Height, 4 feet. 
10c. each; 90c. per doz. 
Yellow King Humbert. —Golden yellow, producing a large truss 
of bloom, occasionally streaked red. Green foliage. Height, 4J4 feet. 
10c. each; 90c. per doz. 
BOOKS FOR BETTER GARDENS 
If wanted by Parcel Post add 10% to cover cost of Mailing 
and Insurance. 
Gladiolus, by F. F. Rockwell. Recommended as "the best 
brief guide on gladiolus growing.” It tells how to plant, fertilize, 
and cultivate; how to grow from seed or bulblets; how to harvest 
and cure; how to handle for cut flowers; and every other detail 
needed for success with this popular flower. 45 illustrations, 
79 pages. $1.25. 
Garden Guide. A complete handbook for the amateur 
gardener, contains full information on planning and planting the 
home grounds and the making and care of the Flower, Fruit and 
Vegetable Garden. Cloth Cover, $2.00. 
The Book of Bulbs, by F. F. Rockwell. Will help you grow 
bulbs successfully for spring, summer, fall, and winter flowering, 
inside and outside your home. The information in this book tells, 
and its pictures show how to grow 70 different bulbous plants 
including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, lilies, gladiolus, dahlias, 
peonies, irises, begonias, cannas, bloodroots, and dozens of others. 
Recommended as the most complete and newest guide to bulb 
growing. 187 illustr itions, 264 pages. $2.00. 
SUMMER FLOWERING 
BULBS 
Amaryllis 
An extra fine strain, producing large flowers in shades of red, pink 
and white, also flaked and striped. 
Giant Hybrids, 50c. each. Add 10c. if wanted by mail. 
Begonias, Tuberous Rooted 
One of the choicest of the summer flowering plants. Useful for 
porch or window boxes and can be grown in any semi-shaded position, 
producing large, waxy flowers, blooming all summer. 
The bulbs can be started indoors in April or planted in the open 
in June. 
Postage Extra 10c., per doz. 
Single. —Crimson, Pink, White, Yellow and Mixed. 
Each, 20c.; doz., $2.00. 
trouble. —Crimson, Pink, White, Yellow and Mixed. 
Each, 25c.; doz., $2.50. 
CaSadiurrs (Elephant’s Ears) 
A very effective plant, and suitable for a single plant on the lawn, 
masses in beds, or for margins of water, its leaves often attaining the 
length of 2 feet by 20 inches wide. Large bulbs, 10c. each; $1.00 
per doz.; extra large bulbs, 20c. each; $1.75 per doz.; by express. 
Add 5c. per bulb If wanted by mas!. 
Cinnamon Vine 
A beautiful hardy climber for anything on which the vines can 
twine; it grows from 15 to 30 feet. The leaves are green, thick and 
glossy, always clean, healthy and free from insects. The white 
flowers, while insignificant, emit a delightful cinnamon-like perfume. 
Extra large 2-year-old roots, 10c. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 
per 100. Add 10c. per doz. If wanted by mall. 
CalSa Elliottlana 
The best yellow Calla, producing flowers of a rich golden yellow 
often measuring 4 to 5 inches across. The foliage is glossy, rich, dark 
green, marked and spotted with white dots. A very beautiful, 
showy pot plant for the house. Large bulbs, each 35c.: doz., $3.50. 
Add 10c. per doz. 19 wanted by mail. 
DIeiytra or Dicentra 
(Bleeding Heart or Seal Flower) 
Specfabllis. —A most satisfactory plant for the hardy border, 
especially when it can be planted in the shade. Its long sprays 
of graceful heart-shaped flowers are always attractive. 
Each, 50c. (by parcel post, 60c.); doz., $5.00 (by parcel post, 
$5.50). 
Ismene Calathsna (Peruvian Daffodil) 
A choice summer flowering bulb, producing large clusters of hand¬ 
some pearly white flowers. They should be lifted in the fall and stored 
in a warm dry place for outdoor spring planting. If wanted for indoor 
culture, they should be lifted early enough to allow them several 
weeks rest before replanting. Large bulbs, 20c. each; $2.00 per doz. 
Lily of the Valley 
This delightful popular flower is hardy and repays for being well 
treated. Plant in a shady moist place. 
Strong clumps, each 25c.; by parcel post, 35c.; doz., $2.50; by 
express at purchaser’s expense. 
Madeira Vine 
Rapid-growing vine; easy to grow; light green leaves; bears 
small, white, feathery fragrant flowers; free from insect pests of all 
kinds. Each, 10c.; 6 for 50c.; doz., $1.00; per 100, $7.00. Add 10c. 
per doz. if wanted by mall. If by express at purchaser’s 
expense. 
Double Pearl Tuberose 
One of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful summer¬ 
flowering bulbs. Its waxy-white flowers are the sweetest-scented 
that grow. The growing plant is fond of light and heat and should 
not be planted outside before May 1st. Each 5c.; doz., 40c.; per 
100, $3.00. Add 10c. per doz. If wanted by mall. If by express 
at purchaser’s expense. 
