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BEGONIA 
Evansiana. A perfectly hardy Begonia which will live outdoors during the 
winter if protected with just a few leaves. Large showy pink flowers 
borne with the greatest profusion during September and October. 2 to 
21/2 feet. Growing plants from small pots, ready May 10th. 
30c each; $3.00 per doz. 
BOUSSINGAULTIA - Madeira or Mignonette Vine 
Baselloides. An old-fashioned vine with an abundance of fleshy heart- 
shaped leaves of a beautiful light green color. Bears graceful racemes 
of feathery white flowers which have a rich fragrance. Protect in this 
latitude with a few leaves during the winter. Also easily grown indoors. 
Strong tubers. Each, 15c; $1.50 per doz. 
CALLA 
We call especial attention to the Yellow Calla, which is one of the grand¬ 
est varieties in cultivation, and most valuable for house or conservatory 
decoration. In April or May dormant bulbs may be planted near the pool 
in a sunny spot where they will flower beautifully in August or September. 
Alba maculata. The obundant spear-shaped leaves are spotted silvery white 
all over, reaching a height of 18 inches, and are produced abundantly. 
The white flowers are small and trumpet-shaped with crimson blotch at 
the base. Excellent near pool or in a bog garden. Plant outdoors in 
spring. $2.30 per 12; $15.00 per 100. 
Elliottiana (Yellow Calla). One that should be planted extensively. The 
deep golden yellow flowers are truly magnificent and produced in abun¬ 
dance. The green foliage is spotted white, which adds to its beauty; 
lovely house plant as well as garden subject. 
Each, 35c; $3.50 per 12; $25.00 per 100. 
Rehmanni. The pink or rose Calla. A rather uncommon species, native of 
Natal. The flowers are small but pink and therefore most unusual. An 
uncommon plant for the greenhouse or outdoor culture. 
Each, 70c; $7.00 per 12. 
CALADIUM - Elephant's Ear 
Esculentum. Among the most effective plonts for beds, borders, or for 
planting out upon the lawn. Of gorgeous tropical appearance with ex¬ 
tremely large, rich green leaves beautifully veined with deep velvety 
green. To obtain the best results they should be planted in a rich com¬ 
post and where they will receive plenty of water. When full size they 
stand 6 to 10 feet high. Large bulbs, 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 
FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUM 
Fancy-Leaved Mixed Varieties. Beautiful, variegated-leaved plants adapted 
for pot culture in the house where they make beautiful and easily grown 
specimens. Bulbs planted in late May make pretty display borders or for 
edging taller plants and are a fine subject for window boxes. 
Each, 30c; doz., $3.00. 
CANNAS 
City of Portland. Deep rose-pink. Green foliage. 3>/ 2 feet. 
Eureka. Large white flowers. Green foliage. 4 feet. 
Golden Eagle. Golden yellow. Green foliage. 4 feet. 
King Humbert. Orange-scarlet. Bronze foliage. 5 feet. 
Mary Thilow. Pale rosy salmon. Bronze foliage. 4 feet. 
The President. Enormous scarlet flowers. Green foliage. 4 feet. 
Dormant roots, $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
GLORIOSA - Climbing Lily 
Superba Rothschildiana. A splendid low climber, easy to grow in the garden* 
it does well in sheltered spots out-of-doors. Grows 5 to 6 feet high, pro¬ 
ducing a dozen or more gorgeous lily-like flowers which open a bright 
yellow and red, but change to a deep scarlet. In bloom through the sum- 
mer and autumn months. Most unusual and rare garden bulbs. Store 
tubers in winter like Gladioli; may be used season after season. 
Strong tubers, 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
COLCHICUM - Giant Autumn Crocus 
Requires no soil, no water, no care. Beautiful rosy tinted blossoms, 2 to 
d ■i£ C 2 S u ln dl f ,meter - Through Nature's own process, Colchicum bulbs store 
within themselves all the fertility, water, etc., they require to bloom. Simply 
PIocs the bulb in a dish or on the table or window sill and watch its beauty 
untold. The blooms keep in good condition about two weeks, and when 
they wilt cut them off and others will follow, each bulb producing from 
o to 15 flowers. When the blooming has ceased in the early fall, the bulbs 
may be planted in the open garden or lawn, where, each fall they will 
bloom in great profusion, or if you prefer you can remove the bulbs from 
the ground about July first, dry them in darkness for a few weeks, and use 
jof” ' nd u 00 / decoration as at first. Orders for Colchicum bulbs cannot be 
tilled before August, but you should place your order now for Auqust 
delivery. 
Colchicum autumnale Doz., $2.60; 100, $17.25. 
CROCUS - Small Autumn Crocus 
Zonatus. Flowers rose-lilac with yellow throat, freely produced. One of the 
most satisfactory kinds, lovely in the rock garden or under tall shrubs. 
Does well planted under trees between vinca, pachysandra, or other 
ground covers. Easily grown indoors. When bulbs have flowered in the 
house they should be planted in the garden where they will establish 
q uick| y* 50c per 12; $3.25 per 100. 
GLOXINIAS 
Showy flowering bulbs for the window garden or conservatory. Potted in 
rich garden loam and placed in a light window they will develop into shapely 
plants covered with graceful large flowers of beautiful velvety texture. 
Blue Bell. Deep blue blooms. 
Brunhilde. White. 
Defiance. Crimson-scarlet. 
Emperor Frederick. Scarlet with white band. 
Emperor Wilhelm. Deep violet with white band. 
Othello. Deep indigo-blue. 
Any of the above: 50c each; $5.00 per doz. Set of the 6 Gloxinias, value 
$3.00, for $2.50. Unnamed mixed, 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS - Cape Hyacinth 
A white summer-flowering Hyacinth, growing 3 to 5 feet in height, grace¬ 
fully surmounted with from 20 to 30 pure white bell-shaped flowers 
Culture same as for Gladioli. Doz., $1.20; 100, $8.00! 
ISMENE CALATHINA GRANDIFLORA 
One of the best of our summer-flowering bulbs. Clusters of large, fra¬ 
grant, pearly white flowers, resembling the Amaryllis family. 
Each, 30c; doz., $2.50; 100, $18.00. 
