Selected Flowering Bulbs and Roses 
JOHN WILK & CO., Inc 
GLADIOLUS—Continued 
PRIMULINUS HYBRIDS 
These Hybrids range in color from pale sulphur-yellow to the deepest 
chrome-yellow and all the charming shades of orange, including now and 
then some almost white. The flowers are gracefully arranged on long, 
slender spikes which lend themselves to artistic decorations. Selected 
Mixed, doz. 60c., per 100 $4.00. 
Al ice Tiplady. Large, coppery bronze and orange flowers. Very popular and 
a great winner. Doz. 50c., per 100 $3.50. 
Annie Laurie. Heavily ruffled delicate pink overlaid with light rose pink; 
light purplish lines in the throat. One of the most exquisitely beautiful 
glads in existence. Doz. 60c., per 100 $4.00. 
Dorothy Wheeler. Pure delicate rose pink, flowers well placed on slender, 
graceful stems, Doz. 75c., per 100 $4.50. 
Jewell. Light salmon pink, with beautiful golden yellow throat; flowers 
large on long, slender stems. Early. Doz. 75c., per 100 $4.50. 
Maidensbiush. Superb light pink; flowers well placed on tall, slender stem; 
extra florist variety and the easiest and earliest forcer, oftentimes pro¬ 
ducing two or three spikes to the bulb. Doz. 75c., per 100 $4.00. 
Ming Toy. A very pleasing variety. Deep buff with yellow throat. Doz. 75c., 
per 100 $5.00. 
Orange Queen. Apricot orange. New and striking shade. Bought by every¬ 
one who sees it. Doz. 65c., per 100 $4.50. 
Salmon Beauty. Deep salmon with salmon-yellow throat; large open flow¬ 
ers on tall, graceful spike. Doz. 75c., per 100 $4.50. 
Souvenir. Purest, golden yellow of all Gladioli, large beautiful shaped flow¬ 
ers on tall slender stems. Doz. 75c., per 100 $4.50. 
GANNAS 
The following are among the very best improved flowering Cannas, and 
will give entire satisfaction. 
King Humbert. Enormous orchid flowering. Orange scarlet shading to darker 
edges; 4 to 5 feet tall. Very large deep bronze leaves. Strong grower. 
Most popular variety. Doz. $1.50, per 100 $10.00. 
Mrs. Alfred Conard. It is hard to imagine a more gorgeous salmon-pink 
than this variety, the salmon being almost unnoticeable. A very robust 
plant with large flowers. Will stand the very hottest sun. Crows to a 
height of about 4 feet. Foliage green. Doz. $1.50, per 100 $10.00. 
President. Flowers are of enormous size; rich scarlet color which will not 
bleach in the sun. Crows 4 feet tall; strong, erect stalks. Early bloomer. 
Foliage deep green. One of the best. Doz. $1.50, per 100 $10.00 . 
Yellow King Humbert. A sport of the most popular King Humbert, produc¬ 
ing large flowers of the most beautiful shades of yellow, lightly spotted 
red. Four to five feet tall. Foliage dark green. Doz. $1.50, per 100 
$ 10 . 00 . 
Summer Flowering Bulbs 
BEGONIAS. Tuberous Rooted. Single. Yellow, Salmon, Rose. Mixed. All col¬ 
ors. Each 25c., doz. $2.75, per 100 $22.50; Double Yellow, Rose, Sal¬ 
mon, Crimson, Mixed. All colors. Each 30c, doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00. 
CALLA Elliottiana. Rich, golden yellow. Mammoth bulbs. Each 50c., doz. 
$5.00. 
CALADIUM Esculentum (Elephant’s Ear). Very effective and easily grown. 
Mammoth bulbs. Each 50c., doz. $4.00. 
CALADIUM Fancy Leaved. Special Hybrids named sorts mixed. Each 50c., 
doz. $5.00, per 100 $40.00. 
GLOXINIAS. Giant-flowering hybrids. Mixed colors. Doz. $3.00, per 100 
$30.00. 
HYACINTHUS Candicans. Tall growing; white flower. Doz. $1.50, per 100 
$ 10 . 00 . 
ISMENE Calathina (also called the White Amaryllis). Very effective in 
borders and masses. Flower pure white and very fragrant. Is not hardy. 
Treat same as Gladiolus. Mammoth bulbs. Doz. $2.25, per 100 $15.00. 
MONTBRETIAS. Mixed varieties. Doz. $1.25, per 100 $7.50. 
TUBEROSES. Double Dwarf White Pearl. The most popular Summer-flower¬ 
ing bulbs. Monster size only. Doz. $1.25, per 100 $8.50. 
CALADIUM 
CALLA LILY 
FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI 
ROSES 
Hardy Field Grown 
STRICTLY FIRST GRADE PLANTS 
We Cannot Supply Less Than Five of a Variety 
Price: $3.50 for Five, $65.00 per 100 
COLUMBIA. Peach Blow Pink. 
DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY. White. 
DUCHESS OF WELLINGTON. Saffron Yellow. 
ETOILE DE FRANCE. Velvety Crimson. 
FRANCIS SCOTT KEY. Deep Red. 
FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI. Snow White. 
GOLDEN EMBLEM. Cadium Yellow. 
GOLDEN OPHELIA. Yellow. 
CRUSS AN TEPLITZ. Red. 
JONK. J. L. MOCK. Pink. 
KAISERIN AUG. VICTORIA. White. 
LADY HILLINGDON. Apricot Yellow. 
LA FRANCE. Silver Pink. 
LOS ANGELES. Pink Coral and Cold. 
MAD. CAROLINE TESTOUT. Satiny Pink. 
MAD. EDW. HERRIOT. Coral Red, Shaded Yellow. 
OPHELIA. Salmon Flesh. 
RADIANCE. Rich Pink. 
RED RADIANCE. Cerise Red. 
SOUV. DE CLAUDIUS PERNET. Clear Yellow. 
TALISMAN. Scarlet orange and rich yellow. 
WILLIAM F. DREER. Yellow to Pink. 
HARDY CLIMBING ROSES 
No Less Than Five of a Variety Supplied 
Price: $3.50 for Five, $65.00 per 100 
ALBERIC BARBIER. A Good Yellow. 
ALIDA LOVETT. The best Pink climber. 
AVIATEUR BLERIOT. A splendid Yellow. 
BESS LOVETT. Brilliant Crimson. 
CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY. C rimson. 
CRIMSON RAMBLER. Crimson in clusters. 
DOROTHY PERKINS. Shell Pink. 
DR. W. VAN FLEET. Attractive Pink. 
ERNST CRANDPIERRE. Glistening White. 
GARDENIA. Lemon Yellow. 
MARY LOVETT. The best White Climber. 
PAUL’S SCARLET. Simply gorgeous, glistening Crimson. 
SILVER MOON. Semi-double creamy White. 
TAUSENDSCHON. Variable Pink and Cream. 
STRAWBERRIES 
Runners. $4.00 per 100. 
Pot-Crown Plants. Varieties such as Barrymore. Candy, Brandywine, Nick 
Ohmer. Marshall. Commonwealth and Success. Ready August 15. Out of 
2y2-inch pots. $7.00 to $10.00 per 100. 
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