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DE GIORGI BROTHERS CO 
Bulbs and Roots 
CALADIUM ELEPHANT’S EAR 
Start Caladium early in March in sand with bottom heat. 
When the root growth is about two inches long the bulbs 
MUST be potted up. Caladium likes extra rich soil and good 
drainage. 
F. O. B. Council Bluffs Per 12 Per 25 Per 50 Per 100 Per 1000 
5 to 7 inch circumference.$0.45 $0.85 $1.65 $3.00 $30.00 
9 to 11 inch circumference. 1.25 2.50 4.90 9.50 85.00 
TUBEROSES DOUBLE PEARL 
Our bulbs are clean and healthy and strictly up to grade. 
F. O. B. Council Bluffs Per 12 Per 60 Per 100 Per 1000 
DOUBLE PEARL—3 to 4 inch.$0.40 $1.00 $1.80 $14.00 
DOUBLE PEARL —i to 6 inch.50 1.60 2.80 23.00 
CINNAMON VINE—Bulblets planted in the spring produce tubers 5 
to 9 inches long by fall. Plant 3 inches apart, cover 1 inch deep. 
20 bulbets 10c; 100 for 35c; 1000 for $2.00, postpaid. 
MADERIA OR MIGNONETTE VINE—Strong roots 10, 40c; 100, $2.00, 
not prepaid. 
HflW In flrrvw Daliliac Plant at any time from April to 
llu " viiCJW L'dlUldb middle 0 f June in thoroughly stirred 
soil. Lay the tuber flat on its side, space 3 feet apart and cover 6 
inches deep. Dahlias show up and do much better when a few plants 
are grown together. Allow only one stalk to grow from each tuber 
and when the second set of leaves has appeared pinch out the middle 
bud. This will induce dwarf growth, the plants will branch freely, 
strong winds will not blow them down and no support will be 
needed. Cultivate after every rain until the plants set buds, when 
they will need lots of water. Do not water at all previous to bud 
stage as this would cause rapid but soft growth. 
Mulching after the plants start to form buds with weeds, grass 
clippings or manure is very beneficial. If you grow for cut flowers 
disbud, and cut off all the faded and undesired flowers with as much 
stalk as possible. To make cut bloom last, cut early in the morning. 
Put 4 inches of hot water (not boiling) in a shallow pan, place the 
ends of stems into it and hold there about one minute or until stem 
is discolored. Then place in deep cold water. Over winter store the 
tubers in a cool but frost proof place. 
In the South Dahlias must not be planted till middle of June. 
Water abundantly to help them grow and to keep them cool and you 
will have fine flowers from September on. If planted say in March 
or April the growth will be forced and weak, they will bloom in May 
but the first hot spell in June will put them out of commission. 
Dahlias do well in the South but must be planted late. 
MONTBRETIA 
Popular as cut flowers, outselling gladioli in some mar¬ 
kets. Flower spikes smaller than those of gladioli, individual 
flowers star-shaped, dainty and classy, in many colors. Best 
large flowered hybrids. MIXED. 10 for 60c; prepaid. F. O. 
B. 100 bulbs $4.50. 
Giant Tiger Lily 
Every flower grower should have a planting of Tiger 
Lilies. No hardy plant will give him better returns. Tiger 
Lily is and always has been, the most popular lily with the 
public, therefore readily salable, in and out of bloom. It is 
absolutely hardy, it never winter-kills, planted either in the 
spring or fall, multiplies rapidly and furnishes a wealth of 
first class bloom. The showy blooms are bright orange red, 
dotted black, and carried on stalks 4 to 5 ft. high. 
LARGE BULBS: 25, $2.50; 50, $4.50; 100, $8.00; 1000, $75.00, 
by express not prepaid. 
BY MAIL PREPAID—5 large bulbs 85c; 10 for $1.55. 
DOUBLE TIGER LILY—Of robust growth and absolutely 
hardy. Flowers of elegant form resembling in formation of 
bloom several stars loosely pinned together, pinkish orange 
in color daintily penciled with black. 
POSTPAID: 5 large bulbs $1.00; 10 bulbs $1.80. NOT PRE¬ 
PAID: 25 for $2.75; 50 for $4.75; 100 for $9.00. 
Lilium Regale—^ 
Iowa grown plump solid quality bulbs, that will bloom the first 
year if planted early including size 3 to 4 in. 
By express not prepaid Per 26 Per 60 Per 100 Per 1000 
4 to 5 ins. circumference.$1.40 $2.65 $5.50 $50.00 
5 to 6 ins. circumference. 1.76 3.36 6.60 66.00 
6 to 7 Ins. circumference. 2.10 3.80 7.60 65.00 
7 to 8 Ins. circumference. 2.90 6.80 10.00 
8 to 9 Ins. circumference. 3.60 6-80 12.00 
F. O. B. 250 at 1000 rate. No charge for packing. 
REGALE LILY bulbs by mail postpaid: 6 large bulbs for 60c; 
10 for $1.00. 
LILIUM TENUIFOUUM 
SIBERIAN CORAL LILY—Fine cut flower, for bedding, rock¬ 
eries, etc. Good sound two years old bulbs. POSTPAID: 5 
for 35c; 10 for 60c. NOT PREPAID: 25 for $1.00; 50 for 
$1.90; 100 for $3.60; 250 for $7.50; 1000 bulbs $30.00. 
Choice Gannas 
STARTING CANNAS —The first batch of cannas is gen¬ 
erally started up early in March. Cut the rhizomes into 2- 
inch or 3-inch pieces, each with one eye at least, place them 
in flats on a layer of coarse soil, cover with sand, water well 
set the flats on the returning heat pipes; it is necessary to 
supply a little bottom heat in order to get best results. 
When a young growth is about three inches high, remove 
the flats to a light bench and about two weeks later pot the 
plants up singly in 3%-inch pots, where they can remain 
until bedded out. As all the eyes will not start equally fast, 
potting will have to be done over a period of time, allowing 
underdeveloped plants to continue growing in flats until 
proper size is reached. 
HOW TO STORE CANNA ROOTS —We dig the day first frost 
hits the canna tops. We cut the tops with a saw flush with 
the ground then dig, leaving the clumps with plenty of soil 
adhering exposed to the sun for a few hours. We store the 
roots piled up one on the other with tops down in a cellar 
that is moderately damp and frost proof. 
Price* quoted are for dormant 1-2 eyed bulb*. 
ALLEMANIA—Green leaved. Scarlet flowers, with broad yellow 
border. Height 6 feet. Not prepaid: 25 for 85c; $2.60 per 100; 
$20.00 per 1,000. 
APRICOT—Color deep buff, base suffused pink, flowers very large in 
immense trusses. Foliage green. Withstands rain and hot 'sun 
better than most other sorts. Height 4% ft. 25 for 85c; 100 
for $3.00. 
PRESIDENT—Green leaved, scarlet flower. Helgth 4 feet. Not pre¬ 
paid: 25 for 75c; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000. 
KING HUMBERT—Bronze foliage, scarlet flower. Height 4 feet. 
Not prepaid: 25 for 75c; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000. 
MRS, A. CONARD—Green foliage, pink flowers. Height 4 feet. Not 
prepaid: 25 for $1.10; 100 for $4.00. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT—Green foliage, yellow flower. Height 
4 feet. Not prepaid: 25 for 86c; 100 for $3.00. 
EUREKA—The best white canna, flowers very large, creamy white. 
When first Introduced kept badly In storage through winter. We 
have lost almost the whole supply of roots more than once. Now 
we have stock that Is easy to keep and you will do well to get 
a start from us. Dormant roots: 25 for $1.50; 100 roots $5.50. 
KING MIDAS—Flowers extra large of rich deep golden yellow color 
In large trusses. Beautiful. 25 for $1.35; 100 for $5.00. 
ORANGE HUMBERT—A sport from red Humbert, fine bronze foli¬ 
age, flowers In Immense trusses of true orange yellow color. 
Strong grower. Height 4 ft. 25 for $1.00; 100 for $3.50. 
We grow our own canna. Our stock is true to name, not mixed. 
ROSAMOND—Height 814 ft. Foliage green, flowers very large In 
large trusses bright red with an Irregular and wide border of 
yellowish brown. Pronounced by many as the most beautiful of 
cannas. 26 for $1.40; 100 for $5.00. 
DOUBLE TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS 
Large first class bulbs, size 1% to 2 In. PINK, SCARLET, 
ORANGE, SALMON, CRIMSON. Mixed. Any color: 10 for $1.50; 25 
for $3.20. Not prepaid: 100 for $12.00; 1,000 for $115.00. 
