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Henderson s SUPERIOR Flower Bulbs 
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Apios Tuberosa 
An elegant climbing plant, growing from 8 to 
10 feet high, bearing large clusters of brownish- 
purple sweet-scented dowers in July. The tubers 
may be planted anv time in spring, the earlier 
the better, and as they arc perfectly hardy they 
require no further attention. The vine dies 
down every winter, hut starts early in the spring. 
Price, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Bessera Elegans 
Exquisite and free-blooming. The flowers are 
borne in graceful umbels of 12 to 20, on stems 
1 to 2 feet high, and open in succession during 
fully two months of summer and autumn. Color, 
bright vermilion marked with rosy-white. For 
an efTective display, at least 12 to 25 or more 
bulbs should be grown in groups in a sunny 
bed, planted about 6 inches apart. Price, 5c. 
each; 5()c. per doz,; $4.00 per 100. 
Chlidanthus Fragrans 
A vSouth American bulbous plant that bears 
very fragrant and pretty bright yellow flowers 
of open vStar-like form, with long tubes; the 
flowers are carried in upright clusters on stems 12 
to 16 inches high. The bulbs may be planted 
in the garden in spring; they will then flower 
during the summer and should be taken up in the 
fall and stored away like Gladiolus bulbs, or 
they may be flowered in pots if desired. Price, 
10c. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
Summer-Flowering Bulbs 
This class includes some of our showiest gar¬ 
den flowers. They are of theeasiestculture; 
plantedin spring ingoodgarden soil, they 
flower with great certainty during sum¬ 
mer and fall.The hardy sorts may remain 
in the ground over winter, but the tender 
sorts are to be taken up after the foliage 
has ripened in the fall, and the bulbs 
stored away in a dry, cool place until 
planting time the next spring. 
Amorphophallus Rivieri 
A showy plant, for specimens or groups 
on a lawn; enormous palm-like leaves, 
3 to 4 feet in diameter, spreading in the 
shape of an umbrella; the green stem is 
marbled brown and white; the large, red 
flowers are produced before the leaves appear. It 
is chiefly grown, however, for the luxuriant tropical 
effect of the foliage. Plant out in May. (See cut.) 
The larger bulbs produce larger and taller plants the 
first season. Price, 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Immense Bulbs, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 
For Free Delivery add 5c. eachortothe Immense Bulbs, 10c. each. 
Giant “St. Brigid ” Anemone 
j race, bearing magnificent flowers, 
double, semi-double and single, 3 to 5 inches 
across, and of the richest as well as the daintiest 
colors, markings, blendings, etc. Scarlet, crimson, 
rose, pink, mauve, blue, purple, yellow, cream, 
white, tinted, variegated, striped, zoned, etc, in 
endless variety. The flowers borne on long 
stems are beautiful when vased, the graceful 
^athery foliage supplying a charming setting. 
I he tubers planted tnis spring will flower during 
the summer in sheltered locations. (See r«/.) 
Mixed Colors. 50c. doz,; $3.00 per 100; or 
delivered $3.25 per 100. 
Caladium Esculentum 
(Elephant’s Ear.) Grand tropical-looking 
plant, A favorite for specimens on the lawn, 
or for bordering large sub-tropical groups. In 
deep, rich soil, if freely watered, they produce 
enormous leaves, frequently 4 feet long by 3 feet 
wide; height, 4 to 5 feet. (See cut.) 
Extra size; 12 inches and over in circumference. 
Price, 25c. each; $2.50 per doz. Postage extra, 
12c, each. 
First size; 9 inches and over in circumference. 
Price 15c. each; $1.50 per doz. Postage extra, 
8c. each. 
Second size; 6 inches and over in circumference. 
Price. ^)c. each; $1.00 per doz. Postage extra, 
5c. ea". 
Cooperia Drummondii 
TEXAS "EVENING STAR" FLOWER 
Planted out in the garden in the spring, a clump of 
12 to 25 or more. 4 to 6 inches apart, will bloom 
successively from May to September. The 
flowers are star-shaped, with long tubes, 
pure white and exquisitely fragrant with 
the odor of Primroses. Price, 6c. each; 
60c. per doz.; $1.50 per 100. 
Cinnamon Vine 
A beautiful hardy climber for any¬ 
thing on which the vines can twine; 
it grows from 15 to 30 feet high 
and when established the vines at¬ 
tain a much greater length. The 
leaves are green, thick and glossy, 
always clean, healthy and free from 
insects. The white flowers, while in¬ 
significant, emit a delightful cinnamon¬ 
like perfume. The roots remain in the 
ground for years, increasing in size and 
vigor, but the vine dies down every winter, 
shooting up with rapidity in the spring. (See 
cut.) Price, extra large 2-year-old roots. 12c. each; 
$1.25 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; strong 1-year-old roots, 
8c. each; 75c. per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
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