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Chicago AMERICAN BULB CO. New York 
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Glorifying the 
AMERICAN HYDRANGEA 
For 1938 We Introduce 
"HELEN MERRITT" 
(Patent Pending) 
SEEDLING CROSS 
r»D J Natural Deep Rose 
CaJ Un ^ Treated, Hortense Violet 
REASONABLE PATENT RESTRICTIONS 
Purchaser allowed to root for his own use as many 
as he wishes. Not to root for resale, for growing 
on or forcing. All to be sold in bloom to retail 
trade or consumer. 
ROOTED CUTTINGS, $25.00 per 100; 
2-in. Pots, $30.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $35.00 per 100. 
(For Spring delivery only). Orders filled in rotation. 
NOTE: We also supply Rooted Cuttings and 2-inch Pot Plants 
of the better varieties for Spring, 1938 delivery. 
(Prices on Application) 
HYDRANGEAS 
Best French and German Varieties, Produced by a Specialist. 
DELIVERY, FALL 1938 
Winner of Prizes at Numerous 
NATIONAL FLOWER SHOWS 
"QUALITY FIRST" 
Sizes and Prices: 100 
5 inch, 3 to 5 flowering shoots.$ 35.00 
6 inch, 5 to 8 flowering shoots. 50.00 
7 inch, 8 or more flowering shoots. 75.00 
8 inch, 10 or more flowering shoots. 125.00 
American, French and German Hydrangeas 
FORCING SPIRAEA (Astilbe Clumps) 
The old-time favorite pot plant for Easter and Mother's 
Day blooming. Pink and white varieties in best named 
sorts. Strong clumps. Price: Doz.. . .$3.50 100. . .$27.50 
Note! It is important that roots be frozen before potting. 
Grow 90 days for Easter flowering; grow 75 days for 
Mother's Day flowering. 
POLYANTHA, OR "BABY ROSES" 
For Easter and Mother's Day forcing. Red and pink vari¬ 
eties. Best forcing kinds. 
XXX Forcing Grade. in best NAMED varieties. 
XX Forcing Grade. AS TRIOMPHE ORLEANS. ETC. 
(Prices on Application) 
CLIMBING ROSES 
XXX Forcing Grade 
Eugene Jacquet. Large clusters of bright red double flowers. 
Marie Gouchault. Brilliant light red and salmon-pink, etc. 
(Prices on Application) 
MANNETI—For Grafting. American and English production. 
PRIME QUALITY 
Forcing Spiraea (Astilbe) 
(We are headquarters for this item and will quote on application). 
EARLY ORDERS FOR ABOVE NAMED ITEMS WILL, WE BELIEVE, RESULT TO OUR MUTUAL ADVANTAGE. 
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