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WISEMAN-DOWNS CO., INC. - 34 E. PRATT ST. - BALTIMORE, MD 
Bulbs and Plants for Spring Planting 
CANNAS 
For a brilliant show all Summer there is no plant excell¬ 
ing the Canna. It even surpasses the Geranium in its gor¬ 
geous display of brilliant colors, blooming continuously 
from the time of planting until cut down by frost. As 
Cannas are good pot plants either for Summer or Winter 
flowering, they may be lifted and potted in the Fall before 
the approach of frost. Grown in this way, they are ready 
to continue their good work without disturbing the plants. 
AUSTRIA 
Enormous flowers, beautiful canary yellow with a silvery 
hue inside slightly dotted with red. Both in foliage and 
flower this Canna surpasses all others. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT 
A sport from the bronze leaved red flowering King Hum¬ 
bert. Flowers are yellow dotted orange-scarlet. The occa¬ 
sional reversion of a stalk of foliage and flowers to the 
typical King Humbert makes a bed of this variety very 
interesting. 4% feet. 
FLORENCE VAUGHAN 
This is the best yellow Canna spotted with red dots. 
The yellow is intense, and the dots, not too pronounced, 
add to the beauty of the flowers without detracting from 
the golden mass. 4 feet. 
KING HUMBERT 
In this grand Canna we have a combination of the high¬ 
est type of flowers with the finest bronze foliage. Its flow¬ 
ers measure 6 inches in diameter, produced in gigantic 
trusses; a brilliant orange-scarlet with bright red mark¬ 
ings; foliage broad and massive, of a rich coppery bronze. 
Height 5 feet. THE PRESIDENT 
A great Canna. Immense bright red flowers in fine clus¬ 
ters; unquestionably the most sensational introduction in 
recent years. 4 feet. 
The above mentioned varieties are supplied in started 
plants only. Ready in April and May. Price 15c each, 2 
for 25c, dozen $1.50. 
DORMANT ROOTS. 75c per dozen. 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 
(Elephant’s Ear) 
FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS 
The choicest Brazilian introductions as well as a number 
of fine new varieties. 25c each, $2.50 per dozen. 
DOUBLE PEARL TUBEROSES 
One of the most fragrant and beautiful of the Summer 
flowering bulbs. By skillful management a succession of 
flowers may be obtained all the year round. For early 
flowers they can be started in February or March in the 
greenhouse or hotbed, and for a succession they can be 
planted at intervals as late as July. For flowering in the 
open border plant about the middle of May, or as soon as 
the ground becomes warm. Each 5c, dozen 50c. 
MADEIRA or MEXICAN VINE 
One of the most popular climbers. Makes a thick shade, 
grows rapidly. Strong roots. 10c each, 60c per dozen. 
GLADIOLUS 
AMERICA—Con¬ 
ceded to be one of 
the finest varieties 
for cutting or bed¬ 
ding ever sent out, 
color a beautiful 
soft flesh-pink; or¬ 
chid-like in its col¬ 
oring and texture. 
7c each, 75c doz., 
$5.00 per 100. 
ANNA EVERIUS 
-—A rich velvety 
purple, a royal 
color. “The most 
beautiful Purple 
Gladiolus.” 10c 
each, 80c doz., $6.00 
per 100. 
EVELYN KIRT- 
LAND—Rose pink, 
soft shell pink 
center and bright 
scarlet blotches on 
lower petals. 8c 
each, 75c doz., 
$5.50 per 100. 
HALLEY — Deli¬ 
cate salmon-pink, 
with a slight rose¬ 
ate tinge, the low¬ 
er petals bear a 
creamy blotch with 
a stripe of bright 
red through the 
center. 7c each, 
75c doz., $5.00 per 
100 . 
Gladiolus 
MRS. FRANCIS 
KING—Light scar¬ 
let of pleasing 
shade; small 
blotches of red; 
large wide open 
flowers; tall spike 
with many buds. 
7c each, 75c doz., 
$5.00 per 100. 
Caladium Esculentum 
Mammoth Bulbs.—10 to 12 inches in circumference. 25c 
each, $2.50 dozen. 
First Size Bulbs.—8 to 11 inches in circumference. 20c 
each, $2.00 dozen. 
Second Size Bulbs.—7 to 9 inches in circumference. 15c 
each, $1.75 dozen. 
Third Size Bulbs.—5 to 7 inches in circumference. 10c 
each, $1.00 dozen.__ 
MRS. FRANK PENDLETON—Soft rose pink. One of the 
finest varieties yet introduced. The flowers are of largest 
size, borne on strong straight spikes. Exquisite in every 
way. 7c each, 75c doz., $5.00 per 100. 
PANAMA—A lovely apple blossom shade, true La France 
pink; large flower on a tall spike; perfect in every detail. 
7c each, 75c doz., $5.00 per 100. 
PEACE—Immense pure white flowers, with a touch of 
carmine in the lower petals. These are borne on tall, 
graceful spikes; a beautiful and exceedingly refined vari¬ 
ety. 7c each, 75c doz., $5.00 per 100. 
SCHWABEN—Magnificent flowers of delicate pale yellow 
with a dark blotch in center. One of the finest and largest 
of all yellows. 10c each, 80c doz., $6.00 per 100. 
What Is More Pleasing to the Eye than Floivers? 
