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SUIVliVIER FLOWERIINIG BULBS* 
FOR Spring Planting. 
BESSERA EL EG A NS. 
iOx(iuisite mid froe-lilooining. 'Plie flowciv. 
nre liorne in Knuieful unUxds of 12 to 20. on 
stems 1 to 2 feet IukIi. ntid ojion in succession 
duriiiK fully two months of summer mid 
autumn. A hull) fre«iuontly throws up from 
G to U) spikes in succession, (‘olor, hright 
vermilion marked witli rosy-white. I'or mi 
cfTe<5tive display, at least 12 to 25 or more 
hulhs should he Rrown in Kroujis in a .sunny 
bed, |)lanted about G inclies apart. Price* 
Gc. each. 50c. per doz., $3.50 jicr 100. 
CMLlDANThUS FRAGRANS. 
A South .\merican bulbous plant that 
bears very fraRrant mid pretty briKlit yellow 
flower.s of open star-like form, with long 
tubes; the flowers are carried in upright 
clusters on stems 12 to 10 imdies higli, 'i'lie 
bulbs may be plantc<l in the garden in spring; 
they will tlieu flower during the summer ami 
should be taken up in the fall and stored 
away like (lladiolus bulbs, or they may be 
flowered in pots if desireil. Price, 10c. each, 
$1.00 i>er doz. 
COOPERIA DRUMMONDH. 
Planted out in the garden in the .spring, a 
clump of 12 to 25 or more, 4 to 0 inches 
apart, will bloom 8uci*essively from .May to 
September; the flowers are star-shaped, 
with long tubes, pure white and cxijuisitely 
fragrant with the odor of primroses. (.See 
cat.) 5c. each, 50c. iier doz.. $3.00 per 100. 
COOPERIA. 
entINUM KTRSTf, 
Crinum 
KirkiL 
This magnificent va¬ 
riety produces flowers 
of the greatest beauty. 
Usually two flower 
stalksof dark purplish 
color are sent up at the 
same time, eacn bear¬ 
ing a large umbel com¬ 
posed of a dozen or 
more enormous lily-like 
floxvers of wondrous 
beauty and fragrance. 
The petals are broad and 
pure white, with a deep red¬ 
dish-purple stripe through the 
center. (See cut.) Extra large 
bulbs, oOc. each, So.OO per doz. 
This class includes some of our showiest garden flow¬ 
ers. They are of the ea.siest culture; planted in spring in 
summer 
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CIO* Xiic> aic tiic cuoicoi' uuituic^ pxuiitcci in Spring in 
good garden soil they flower with great certainty during 
summer and fall. The hardy sorts may remain in the 
ground over winter, but the tender sorts are to be taken 
up after the foliage ha.s ripened in the fall, and the bulbs 
stored away in a dry, cool place until planting time the 
next spring. 
AMORPHOPHALLUS. 
A. Rivleri. Is a showy plant, with 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; 
a desirable plant for specimens or groups on a lawn. The 
large, deep 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. Price, 
75c. each, S7.50 per doz. ’ 
APIOS TUBEROSA. 
Tuberous Wistaria, 
An elegant climbing plant, growing from 8 to 10 feet 
high, bearing large clusters of browni.sh-purple sweet- 
scented flowers in .July. The tubers may be planted any 
time in spring, the earlier the better, and as they are 
perfectly hardy they require no further attention. The 
vine dies down every winter, but starts early in the 
spring. Price, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 
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.) 
Circumference. Price. Posiaue erira 
Extra size . 12 in. and over . 30c., S3.00 doz .. 15c. each 
First " . 9“ “ . 20c., 2.00 “ ..10c. “ 
Second “ . G“ “ . 10c., 1.00 “ .. 5c. “ 
PHILIPPINE CINNAMON VINE. 
A most beautiful and satisfactory hardy climber for covering trellis, 
piazzas, screens or anything on which the vines can twine; it grow.s 
from 15 to 30 feet high, and when the roots become large and estab¬ 
lished tlie vines attain a much greater length. The leaves are green, 
thick and glossy, always clean, healthy and free from insects.' The 
white flowers are borne in clusters and, while insignificant, they emit 
a most delightful cinnamon-like perfume. The roots are thoroughly 
hardy, remain in the ground for years, increasing in size and vigor, 
but the vine dies down every winter, shooting up with great ra])iaity 
in the spring. Price, extra large 2-year-old roots,15c. each, $1.50 
per doz.; strong l-year-old roots, 30c. each, $1.00 per doz., $7.00 
per 300. 
Summer-Flo we ring 
Bulbs.,. 
We deliver FREE in the U. S. Bulbs, Seeds and Books, excepting where otherwise noted. 
