Flowering Bulbs and Roots AND GARDEN 
AMARYLLIS 
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We offer three distinct types. One, S. & 
' W. Co.’s Giant Hybrids, is grown in pots and 
t exhibited at our New York Flower Show, 
ii Bulbs of this type usually become dormant 
in October and may be started indoors from 
' December onward. 
S. & W. Co.’s Giant Hybrids. Our strain 
of bulbs produces vigorous stems with from 
four to six 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, such as 
i scarlet, crimson, bright red, cherry, and 
almost maroon. The bulbs should be 
planted in 6-inch pots in good garden loam 
‘ enriched with a tablespoonful of bone. 
Cover the bulb up as far as the neck; water 
sparingly until the flower-stalk appears, 
then water more freely as the plant 
advances in growth. Large bulbs, 50 cts. 
each, $4.50 for 10, $40 per 100. 
I Equestris. This variety has bright orange- 
scarlet flowers, with a white throat. 20 cts. 
I each, $1.75 for 10, $15 per 100. 
t Lycoris squamigera. (Amaryllis Halli.) It 
j is perfectly hardy and produces attractive 
green foliage in early spring, which later 
dies away. About two months later the 
flower-stalk appears, growing about 2 feet 
high and developing an umbel of large, 
lily-shaped, delicate pink flowers, shaded 
I with clear blue. $1.50 each, $12.50 for 10, 
_ ANEMONE _ 
Excelsior Mixture. The plants are taller 
in growth than the St. Brigid and more 
single. It contains many fine shades of 
blue, white, scarlet and crimson, in a well- 
balanced mixture. 75 cts. for 10, $6.50 
per 1(K). 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 
I Elephant's Ear 
Very frequently used as border plants 
about a residence, where their large, rich 
green leaves, often 4 feet long and 2J^ feet 
wide, contrast with the colors of the dwelling. 
Plant outdoors about June 1. 
! Each 10 100 
I Mammoth-size Bulbs... $0 20 $1 70 $15 00 
! Jumbo-size Bulbs. 30 2 75 25 00 
BEGONIAS 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED 
Splendid for shady borders or beds 
Provide a pan or box, and cover the bottom 
with one inch of sphagnum moss, placing the 
bulb on top and covering with another layer 
of sphagnum moss. They should be kept 
moist and moderately warm. As soon as roots 
appear, plant in pots in a light soil, one inch 
below the surface, and water cautiously until 
the plant has shown growth, then increase the 
amount. Good drainage is essential. Or the 
bulbs may be planted outdoors 8 inches apart 
in the latitude of New York about the middle 
of May. We offer large bulbs IJ^ inches and up. 
These beautiful subjects are especially 
valuable for planting in moist shaded areas, 
where they do well. 
Bulbs may be lifted in autumn, stored in 
a cool damp place over winter, for planting 
the following year. 
Double Carnation-flowered 
Blooms 5 to 6 inches across. Brilliant as 
the jewels of an Eastern potentate, these 
flowers may be grown with surprising ease. 
Merely plant the bulbs outdoors, from mid- 
May on, 8 inches apart and 3 inches deep. 
They grow well in the shade. You can get 
them to flower earlier in the summer if you 
plant them indoors in March or April and 
transplant into the open when warm weather 
arrives. See colored illustration on page 75 
of this Catalogue of this beautiful new type 
of Tuberous-rooted Begonia. 
Apricot Pink Yellow 
Crimson Scarlet Mixed 
White 
Single Frilled and Ruffled 
We offer this delightful new type which is 
superior to the plain-edged kind. 
Apricot Pink Yellow 
Crimson Scarlet Mixed 
White 
Double Camellia-flowered 
An improved double strain which greatly 
resembles the camellia in form of flower. 
Apricot Pink Yellow 
Crimson Scarlet Mixed 
White 
Bulbs of any of the above three Begonias, 
30cts. each, $1.50 for 6, $2.50 for 10, $20 per 100 
FANCY-LEAVED 
_CALADIUMS_ 
Few, if any, of the summer foliage plants 
equal the Fancy-leaved Caladiums in their rich 
and gorgeous, yet soft, coloring. All the varie¬ 
ties are of marvelous beauty for the furnish¬ 
ing of the conservatory during the summer 
months, or even for outdoor bedding in 
shady or semi-shady positions. Bulbs do 
best if started in pots, planting one bulb to 
a 6-inch pot. Plant and handle similar to 
indoor culture of tuberous-rooted begonias. 
Ten Extra- ChoiceEach 10 100 
Named Varieties.$0 45 $4 00 $35 00 
Extra-Choice Mixture of 
Named Varieties. 30 2 75 25 00 
CANNA ROOTS 
We offer ten distinct varieties of this 
flowering and foliage plant. Dormant roots 
of Cannas should be potted in 4- or 5-inch 
pots or planted in shallow boxes in March or 
April and kept in a warm place to start them 
into growth. The start^ plants may be 
planted out about May 20 to June 10 in the 
vicinity of New York; earlier in the South 
and later in the North. They should be set 
about 2 feet apart. Dormant roots may be 
planted outdoors in May. 
Ambassador. Flowers rich cherry-red. Rich 
bronze foliage and stalk. Height 4 feet. 
City of Portland. Deep rich pink. Green 
foliage. Height 5 feet. 
Eureka. The finest white variety. Green 
foliage. Height 4 feet. 
King Humbert. Flowers of gigantic size, 
brilliant orange-scarlet, with bright red 
markings. Foliage bronze. Height 5 feet. 
King Midas. Large flowers of a rich pure 
yellow. Green foliage. Height 4 feet. 
Mrs. Alfred Conard. Large blooms of 
salmon-pink, with rich dark green foliage. 
Height 5 feet. 
The President. Rich glowing scarlet, with 
immense flowers 7 inches across. Foliage 
a rich deep green. Height 5 feet. 
Wintzer’s Colossal. One of the largest- 
flowering Cannas. Blooms bright deep 
scarlet. Height 5 feet. 
Wyoming. Large flowers of deep orange, 
with bronze foliage. Height 6 feet. 
Yellow King Humbert. Flowers yellow, 
spotted red. Green foliage. 5 feet. 
Selected roots, any of above, 15 cts. each, 
$1.25 for 10, $10 per 100 
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STUMPP & WALTER CO., NEW YORK CITY 
