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Plant Summer Bulbs for Greater Beauty 
Postpaid, except where noted, at only each and dozen prices 
Tuberous Rooted Begonias 
a fine display is wanted. They also make exceptional 
pot plants. We offer superior large-flowering strains 
of the most popular types. 
The first three kinds we offer in separate colors or 
mixed, as follows: Copper, 
Crimson, Orange, Pink, 
Rose, Salmon, Scarlet, 
White, Yellow, Mixed. 
Each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
Singles. The ordinary, well- 
known type with plain 
edges. 
Single Frilled. Produces 
large, profusely frilled and 
ruffled flowers not unlike 
giant ruffled Petunias. Pre¬ 
ferred by many to the 
plain single type. 
Doubles. (Camellia Flow¬ 
ered). The ordinary type. 
Plain edges. 
Crested (Cristata) A slight¬ 
ly frilled single type. Each 
petal has a cockscomb-like 
tuft or crest which ex¬ 
tends from the base of the 
petal to the edge. Pink, 
.Scarlet, Salmon, White, 
Yellow or Mixed Colors. 
Hanging Basket. An un¬ 
surpassed strain with fully 
double flowers; exceeding¬ 
ly effective in hanging baskets or in the rockery. 
Copper, Orange, Rose, Scarlet, White, Yellow 
and Mixed Colors. Each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
p || I Ill^c Golden Yellow. Richly colored flowers 
v^diid L-nitfb anc j w hj te spotted foliage. May be grown 
to bloom during February and June. Will flower in 
Summer if planted in the early Spring. 
Mammoth Bulbs. Each 35c., 3 for 95c., doz. $3.50. 
Jumbo Bulbs. Each 50c., 3 for $1.35, doz. $5.00. 
Orchid-flowering 
Cannas 
Dormant Roots for deliv¬ 
ery up to April 1st. Plant 
in March or early April in 
shallow boxes, placed in a 
warm, light spot and trans¬ 
planted later into 4 in. 
pots to get a start before 
setting out into the open 
toward the end of May. 
Unless stated, all have 
green foliage. 
Each 10c., doz. $1.00, 
For varieties and descrip¬ 
tions, see inside front 
cover. 
Cinnamon Vine v ! 1 u ^, & \ se 
Splendid, rapid, hardy 
climber, with bright, glos¬ 
sy-green, heart - shaped 
leaves. White, cinnamon 
scented flowers. 
Each 15c., doz. $1.50, 
100 $ 10 . 00 . 
Perry’s Prize Large Flowering Gloxinias 
The Crested (Cristata) type is a novel and 
interesting form of Tuberous-rooted Begonias 
The following. Each 30c., doz. $3.00 
Autumn Glow (Cristata type). Apricot, with crests 
of a contrasting deep copper color. Extremely large 
flowers and unusually luxuriant foliage. 
Carnation Flowered (Double Frilled). A handsome 
type, with beautifully frilled petals and serrated 
edges. Mixed colors only. 
Duplex. One of the finest of all. Produces beautiful 
showy flowers, large in size, each resembling a single 
bloom with a small one superimposed upon it. 
Mixed colors only. 
Hollyhock. This novelty resembles a miniature Holly¬ 
hock in growth, with Mallow pink, single blooms. 
Marginata. A single frilled type, the flowers of which 
are mostly white. Each bloom is edged or margined 
with either pink, red or copper. Mixed Colors Only. 
Marmorata. A most unusual and interesting double of 
the Camellia flowered type. The mottled rose and 
white flowers are only of medium size but are borne 
most profusely. 
Narcissus Flowered. A unique type with blooms 
strongly resembling a Trumpet Daffodil. 
Mixed Colors Only. 
Red Triumph. A ruffled, double Camellia flowered 
variety of the largest size in a beautiful ruby red color 
and a wonderful velvety texture. 
Stars and Stripes. A doub^ Camellia flowered type 
of dark red, striped and speckled with white. Not large 
in size but exceptionally free blooming and effective. 
Amaryllis 
Perry s American Hybrids. Unexcelled 
for pot culture. Magnificent colors, mixed. 
Cultural directions with each order. 
Each 85c., doz. $7.00. 
r.LJ: m esculentum (Elephants-ear). Showy, for 
. _ subtropical effects. Start in pots and plant 
out during May and June. Set 15 in. apart. 
Large Bulbs. Each 15c , doz. $1.50. 
Mammoth Bulbs. Each 20c., doz. $2.00. 
Handsome plants, easily grown in pots for living room 
or sun parlor decoration. Set a single bulb in a 4 in. 
pot giving about the same treatment as tuberous 
Begonias. When watering, keep the foliage dry. 
Separate Colors or Mixed. 
Each 35c., 3 for $1.00, doz. $3.50. 
Brunhilde. Pure white. 
Emperor Frederick. Velvety scarlet with white band. 
Flowers upright. 
Emperor William. Deep violet, banded by white 
margin. Of upright habit. 
Flexible leaved varieties; a feature permitting 
wrapping and shipping without injury to the foliage. 
Bavaria. Dark blue, white throat. Ruffled edge. Large, 
upright flowers. 
Pink. A beautiful shade of delicate pink. Of upright 
habit. Foliage rose color on reverse side. 
Wandsbek Blud. Dazzling ruby red, a new European 
introduction. 
Hvacinthus can dicans. These Slimmer Hyacinths 
_____ are luxuriant flowering plants throwing 
spikes 4 to 5 ft. in height, bearing 20 to 30 large, white, 
bell-shaped flowers. Each 15c., doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00. 
Mad 
eira-vme 
(Climbing Mignonette). A rapid 
growing, beautiful and popular vine, 
with heart-shaped leaves of a light green, and numer¬ 
ous racemes of white feathery flowers of delightful 
fragrance. 15 ft. 
Mammoth Bulbs. Each 10c., doz. $1.00, 100 $7.50. 
krol-iac Very popular for clumping among per- 
' onto et da ennials and shrubbery, being among 
the brightest of our Summer-flowering bulbs. Plant 
during April or May for best results. 18 to 24 in. 
Named or Mixed. Each 10c., doz. $1.00, 100 $7.00. 
