Bulbs 
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Bulbs—Miscellaneous 
The following are usually in stock from December to Feb¬ 
ruary, but orders should be placed EARLY. 
Orders amounting to $1.00 or more are sent with postage 
PREPAID. Please include 15c extra for the handling of 
orders amounting to LESS than $1.00. 
6 of one variety at the dozen rate; 60 at the 100 rate. 
BEGONIA —Tuberous Booted 
The marked improvements made in the colors, size and 
type of flowers, are bringing Tuberous Rooted Begonias into 
greater use for pot culture, as well as for bedding out in 
partial shade. Cultural leaflet on request. 
SINGLE 
Dark Red, Orange, Rose Pink, Apricot, White, Yellow. Large 
tubers. 
15c each; $1.50 per 12; $11.00 per 100. 
SINGLE FRILLED 
Dark Red, Orange, Rose Pink, Light Pink, Salmon, White, 
Yellow. Large tubers. 
15c each; $1.50 per 12; $11.00 per 100. 
DOUBLE CAMELLIA TYPE 
Apricot, Dark Red, Copper, Deep Pink, Light Pink, Orange, 
White, Yellow. Large tubers. 
15c each; $1.50 per 12; $11.00 per 100. 
CRESTED OR BEARDED 
Assorted Colors only: 
15c each; $1.50 per 12; $11.00 per 100. 
TRAILING DOUBLE BEGONIAS 
(Lloydii). For hanging baskets, wall pockets, and pots. 
Apricot, Scarlet, Orange, Rose. White. Yellow. 
15c each; $1.50 per 12; $11.00 per 100. 
CARNATION FLOWERED TYPE 
Assorted Colors only: 
15c each; $1.50 per 12; $11.00 per 100. 
DUPLEX TYPE 
Assorted Colors only: 
15c each; $1.50 per 12; $11.00 per 100. 
I GLOXINIA 
Beautiful pot plants for greenhouse culture. The magnifi¬ 
cent tube-shaped flowers measure 3 to 4 inches across. 
Black Prince (intense blue), Brunhilde (pure white), Deli¬ 
cate Pink, Sky Blue, Wandsbek Blud (ruby red). 
20c each; $1.50 per 12; $11.00 per 100. 
CALLA —Zantedeschia 
YELLOW CALLA (Z. Elliottiana). The true yellow-flower¬ 
ing Calla. The flowers are bright yellow and the foliage 
dark green, spotted white. Plant bulbs 1 inch deep in well 
drained soil after cold weather is over. 
20c each; $1.50 per 12; $11.00 per 100. 
Extra Large Bulbs: 
30c each; $3.00 per 12; $20.00 per 100. 
CANNA, LARGE FLOWERING 
Cannas succeed in a sunny position. For best results the 
ground should be spaded deeply and a generous amount of 
any well decayed manure thoroughly incorporated. Water 
freely at all times, after the plants are started. Set the roots 
1 foot apart and cover the crowns with 3 inches of soil. 
Cannas may be planted from January to April. 
AUSTRIA. 4% ft. Pure yellow, with crimson throat mark¬ 
ings. Green foliage. 
BALTIMORE. 4 ft. Immense dark pink flowers in large 
trusses. A long season bloomer. 
COPPER GIANT. 4 ft. Madder red suffused with rose and 
copper; splendid. 
EUREKA. 4*4 ft. Large white trusses; the best white. Green 
foliage. 
GOLDEN WEDDING—Very dwarf. Large size blossoms of 
bright canary yellow. Fine variety for bedding or a low 
border. 
INDIANA. 5 ft. Large, vivid orange flowers; green foliage. 
ROSE GLORY. 4% ft. Large flowers of lovely salmon-rose. 
Green foliage. 
THE PRESIDENT. 4 ft. Immense flaming scarlet flowers 
and rich green burn-proof foliage. 
UNCLE SAM. 5 ft. Rich, vivid crimson flowers of large size. 
Green foliage. 
WYOMING. 5 ft. Rich bronze foliage, and immense trusses 
of large intense orange flowers. 
Strong divisions. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
Begonia, Camellia Flowered 
LILIES —Lilium 
The following varieties are benefited by shade about the 
roots but do not do well with shade about their heads, so 
should be planted among fairly dwarf growing shrubs or 
plants. Plant bulbs nine inches deep (except as noted) and 
about one foot apart. Water only lightly until they are well 
rooted but liberally when they are about to bloom. Keep 
free from aphis or green fly at all times. 
Finest Holland and Northern grown bulbs. 
AURATUM PLATYPHYLLUM. This is a robust growing and 
an improved form of Auratum; the stem is stouter and 
attains a greater height; the leaves are much broader, the 
enormous flowers are white, richly spotted yellow. 
50c each; $4.50 per 12; $32.50 per 100. 
HENRYII (the Yellow Speciosum). The flowers are a rich 
apricot-yellow with a few brown spots; grows 3 to 5 feet 
high; very hardy and free flowering. 
Large size: 35c each; $3.25 per 12; $22.50 per 100. 
REGALE. A magnificent hardy lily, bearing fragrant white 
flowers tinged pink on the outside. 
25c each; $2.00 per 12; $15.00 per 100. 
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM (Pink Tiger Lily). A strong, vigor¬ 
ous grower, having stems 3 to 4 feet tall, with bright blos¬ 
soms, which are white, shaded rose and spotted deep red. 
30c each; $2.60 per 12; $17.50 per 100. 
TIGRINUM GIGANTEUM (Improved Tiger Lily). A very 
hardy and free flowering sort; the blossoms are a bright 
orange color, spotted black. Plant 9 inches deep. 
20c each; $1.75 per 12; $12.00 per 100. 
LILY OF THE VALLEY. Suitable for pot culture or out¬ 
doors. For outdoor culture they require a loose rich soil, 
and a moist shady position. Set so that the tips are slightlv 
above ground. Potting and Forcing Type: $1.50 per 12; 
$10.00 per 100. Clumps for outdoor growing: 60c each; $6.25 
per 12. 
TIGRIIIIA —Tiger Flower 
The gorgeous colored blossoms are short-lived, but are 
produced continuously during the summer. Plant 2 to 3 
inches deep and 4 to 8 inches apart in a sunny position, and 
place sand under to afford drainage. 
Bright Red, Orange, Yellow, Rose-Pink, White (red spots). 
15c each; $1.50 per 12; $11.00 per 100. 
