Bulbs 
Among the bulbous plants will be 
found some of the loveliest of our 
garden flowers. Bulbs are easy to 
grow, most of them are very little 
troubled by disease or insects, and 
they last for years. Some are per¬ 
manent—once planted they need not 
be disturbed; others, like Cannas 
and Gladiolus, should be taken up 
and stored over winter. See color 
illustration on page 18 . 
Canna, King Humbert 
Great spikes of brilliant orange-scarlet 
flowers on a vigorous plant with coppery 
bronze foliage. Blooms from early summer 
until frost. They like rich soil and plenty of 
water. Dig and store over winter. 
Gladiolus 
We have one of the most extensive col¬ 
lections of cut-flower varieties in the East, a 
list of which will be sent upon request. Plant 
in good soil in spring and then every two weeks 
until midsummer for continuous bloom. 
Plant 4 to 6 inches deep and dig as soon as 
foliage dies in the fall. Store in a dry place 
over winter. 
Dutch Iris 
Beautiful flowers on 2 to 3-foot stems in a 
wide range of colors. They are fine for cutting 
as well as making a beautiful garden display. 
EXCELSIOR. White. 
POGGENBEECK. Dark blue. 
REMBRANDT. Purple. 
THOMAS VAN WYCH. Light blue. 
YELLOW QUEEN. Yellow. 
Lilium • Lily 
Here are two varieties that will do well for 
anyone. Plant them 6 to 10 inches deep in 
rich, well-drained soil. 
LILIUM PHILIPPINENSE FORMOSA- 
NUM. A lovely white trumpet Lily, 
blooming in August and September, and 
growing 4 to 6 feet tall. 
L. REGALE. Regal Lily. A grand trumpet 
Lily, white with a yellow throat, the out¬ 
side a brownish wine-color. 
Narcissus 
Beautiful, fragrant flowers appearing early 
in spring. One of the best long-lasting cut- 
flowers. Plant 4 inches deep in good soil, and 
they can be left undisturbed for years. 
KING ALFRED. (Yellow Trumpet.) Large 
golden yellow trumpet. A free-blooming 
dependable variety. 
QUEEN ANNE. (Jonquilla.) The finest 
Narcissus we have ever seen and one of the 
sweetest. Very double, and bears as many 
as seven flowers to a single stem. This Jon¬ 
quil has been grown in southern gardens 
since Colonial days. 
LAURENS KOSTER. (Poetaz.) Creamy 
white perianth and lemon-yellow cup. 
Free-flowering. 
SIR WATKIN. (Incomparabilis.) Perianth 
sulphur-yellow; cup yellow, tinged orange. 
MIXED. A splendid selection of the best 
types suitable for naturalizing. 
Fruits and Nuts 
Apples. List of varieties on application. 
Blackberries. Fine home-garden fruit. 
Cherries. GOV. WOOD. Large; yellowish 
white, shaded crimson. Fine quality. 
MONTMORENCY. Finest sour Cherry. 
YELLOW SPANISH. Large fruit; yellow 
marked crimson. 
I’igs. BROWN TURKEY. Coppery brown; 
amber-colored flesh. Excellent quality. 
CELESTE. Violet-colored; whitish flesh; 
juicy; sweet. 
Grapes. Bunch. The northern type with 
compact bunches. 
CATAWBA. Red; large berries. 
CONCORD. Black; very sweet. 
NIAGARA. White; sweet; distinct flavor. 
Grapes. Muscadine. The southern type 
with loose bunches. 
Persiin mons (Diospyros) 
FUYUGAKI. Japanese Persimmon. Deep 
red; medium size. 
KAKI. Japanese Persimmon. Orange; 
medium size. 
OKAME. Japanese Persimmon. Orange 
to carmine; large. 
VIRGINIANA. Native Persimmon. Small; 
straw-yellow. 
Pomegranates. List of varieties on ap¬ 
plication. 
Chestnut. CHINESE (Castanea mollis- 
sima). One of the finer new nuts from 
China. Trees are blight-resistant and 
bear early. 
Pecans. MONEYMAKER. Medium size, 
rounded-oblong; good quality. A heavy 
bearer. 
SCHLEY. Medium size; long-oblong; 
rich flavor. First quality. 
SCUPPERNONG. Bronzy; musky flavor. 
THOMAS. Reddish purple; very sweet. 
Pea hes. List of varieties on application. 
STUART. Very large, oblong; kernel full 
and plump. Heavy bearer. 
SUCCESS. Large, oblong, tapering; flavor 
sweet; quality good. 
Pears. BARTLETT. Large; juicy. 
KIEFFER. Large. Excellent canning 
Pear. 
Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata). The 
old Shellbark loved by every country 
boy. 
SECKEL. Small; extra-fine quality. 
Chinese Sand Pear. Tree grows to 20 feet 
and is blight-resistant. Fruit large, 
greenish; flesh coarse but sweet and very 
juicy. A heavy bearer and a fine Pear 
for dessert or canning. 
Walnuts. Desirable not only for their de¬ 
licious edible nuts but for the timber 
value of the mature trees. 
BUTTERNUT. 
BLACK WALNUT. . 
ENGLISH WALNUT. 
WATER LILIES 
We have a nice collection of both tender and hardy Water Lilies. 
If interested, write for list. 
Chinese Chestnut 
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