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Various Summer Flowering Bulbs 
ACIDANTHERA 
Bicolor. Valuable Summer-flowering bulbs, each stalk having from 4 to 8 
beautiful, creamy white, fragrant flowers, with a purple-maroon blotch 
at the base of the petals. 15c each; $1.35 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
ACHIMENES 
This is closely related to the Gloxinia and it will grow best under similar 
cultivation. Also suited to rock gardens in semi-shade. Lovely in sheltered 
porch boxes in semi-shade as well as in hanging-baskets. For best effect 
the small rhizomes should be planted three or more to a pot. Blooms in 
10 weeks. 
Dainty Queen. Large pure white flowers with pink eye. 
Galatea. Lovely large blooms of a rich deep lavender. 
Magnifica. The flowers are a charming violet-blue. 
Purity. This white-flowered variety has many friends. 
Purple King. A good rich shade of purple. 
Supreme. Lavender, somewhat lighter in the center. 
Any of the above: $1.10 for 3. Set of the six, 1 each, for $2.00. 
AGAPANTHUS 
Umbellatus. Blue Lily-of-the-Nile. A splendid ornamental plant, bearing 
in August and September, clusters of bright blue flowers on long stems, 
standing well above the foliage. Excellent when planted in pots or tubs 
for lawn pool or piazza decoration. Growing plants in pots are offered 
in our Hardy Plant Catalog. Dormant roots which commence growth at 
once. 60c each; $6.00 per doz. 
AMARYLLIS 
«‘Hippeastrum, G.ant Hybrids. There is nothing that will give the amateur 
greater pleasure for growing in the house than these giant-flowering 
Amaryllis that are so easily managed. The strain we offer is the finest; 
strong bulbs throwing vigorous stems with 4 to 6 gigantic blooms of the 
most perfect form, ranging in color from pure white grounds with varied 
markings of rose, red and crimson to the richest self colors as scarlet, 
crimson and bright red. We can supply from November until April giant 
bulbs guaranteed to bloom. 
Pure Pink. Each, $1.50. White with Pink Stripes. Each, $1.50. 
Fiery Red. Each, $1.50. Absolutely Pure White. Each, $3.75. 
Deep Scarlet. Each, $1.50. Mixed, All Colors. Each, 65c; 12, $6.50. 
‘tHalli (Lycoris squamigera). Produces in early spring attractive green foli¬ 
age which grows until July when it ripens and disappears. About a month 
later, as if by magic, the flower stalks spring from the ground to a 
height of 2 to 3 feet, developing an umbel of large, lily-shaped flowers, 
8 to 12 in number, of a delicote lilac-pink shade. The bulb is perfectly 
hardy; must be planted in fall. Cover crown about 4 inches. 
60c each; $6.00 per 1 2. 
Formosissima (Hardy Jacobean Lily). Brilliant scarlet flowers of almost 
butterfly shape and formation, attractive in garden and good pot plants 
for the house. Easily grown. Each, 60c. 
Belladonna (Belladonna Lily). Beautiful silvery white flowers turning to 
soft rose os they age. This variety is perfectly hardy when planted in 
a well-drained situation and protected with a covering of 2 to 3 inches 
of leaves during the winter months. It prefers a rich sandy loam. 
35c each. 
ANEMONE 
These popular flowers of French origin are exceedingly brilliant when in 
flower and excellent for cutting. They like to be planted about 6 inches 
deep in a cool, moist, but well-drained soil. Will establish without any 
trouble and remain for years For northern states we advocate early spring 
planting, for the southern section of the country, fall planting is best. Cover 
in winter with strawy manure. 
*St. Brigid. These are the popular Anemone so frequently seen in the flor¬ 
ists' shops in the early spring. The flowers are unusually large, with a 
wide range of rich and brilliant colors. 
90c per 12; $6.00 per 100. 
*DeCaen. The plants are taller in growth than the St. Brigid and more 
single. They contain many fine shades of blue, white, and scarlet. 
85c per 12; $5.75 per 100. 
*His Excellency. A grand variety bearing flowers measuring as much as 3 
inches across, of the most vivid velvety vermilion, with glistening silvery 
white base and a handsome blue-black central boss. Height 1 foot. 
80c per 12; $5.00 per 100. 
:;: Apennina. Beautiful single bright blue flowers, a gem for the rock garden 
or shady border. Height V 2 foot. 80c per 1 2; $5.00 per 1 00. 
APIOS TUBEROSA - Tuberous-Rooted Wisteria 
A valuable and desirable tuberous-rooted twiner, resembling Wisteria in 
form of leaf and flower, but smaller. Grows to a height of 8 to 10 feet. 
Dies to the ground each winter, but the tuberous root is perfectly hardy. 
The numerous clusters of deep purple, pea-shaped blossoms have a strong, 
delicious violet fragrance. A valuable vine for trellis or rock work. Plant 
2 or 3 bulbs near together to produce a mass of vines and flowers. 
3 for 50c; $1.75 per doz. 
BEGONIAS 
Recommended for Growing in Shady and 
Semi-Shaded Places 
Summer bedding and pot-plants of spectacular beauty. The enormous, 
single, frilled or double flowers are held well above the foliage, displaying 
a rich color-range from scarlet to white, through shades of yellow, orange, 
and pink. Start the bulbs indoors and put outdoors when the ground is 
warm. Highly recommended for moist soil in shady or half-shady places. 
SINGLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED. A profusion of vari-colored flowers of great 
beauty, 4 inches or more across. 
Scarlet Orange Salmon White 
Crimson Yellow Rose Mixed 
25c each; $2.85 per doz.; $22.00 per 100. 
SINGLE FRILLED TUBEROUS-ROOTED. Single flowers, beautifully frilled 
and fringed on the outer edges. 
Salmon Orange Scarlet Yellow 
Crimson White Rose Mixed 
25c each; $2.85 per doz.; $22.00 per 100. 
DOUBLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED. A double-flowering form. 
Salmon Orange Scarlet Yellow 
Crimson White Rose Mixed 
25c each; $2.85 per doz.; $22.00 per 100. 
