Summer Flowering Bulbs and Bunts 
AGAPANTHUS 
UMBELLATUS (Blue Lily-of-the-Nile)—A splendid 
ornamental plant bearing clusters of bright blue 
flowers on 3-foot flower-stalks. For outdoor decora¬ 
tion in pots or tubs. Strong roots $1.00 each. 
ANEMONE 
EXCELSIOR MIXTURE—The plants are taller in 
growth than the St. Brigid and more single. It con¬ 
tains many fine shades of blue, white, scarlet and 
crimson, in a well-balanced mixture. 
75 cts. dozen, $5.00 per 100. 
BEGONIAS, TUBEROUS-ROOTED 
For window- or porch-boxes, beds or borders in 
semi-shaded positions, Tuberous-rooted Begonias are 
unexcelled for summer display, while well-grown ex¬ 
amples in pots never fail to excite admiration. 
The enormous, single, frilled or double flowers are 
held well above the foliage, displaying a rich color- 
range from scarlet to white, through shades of yel¬ 
low, orange, and pink. Start the bulbs indoors and 
put outdoors when the ground is warm. Extra large 
tubers. 
Single-flowering Varieties 
This class of the Tuberous-rooted Begonias is large¬ 
ly used for beds or border planting. 
White Yellow Pink Scarlet 
20 cts. each, $1.50 dozen 
Select mixture of all sorts, equal proportions, 
3 for 50 cts., $1.50 dozen 
Double-flowering Varieties 
White Yellow Pink Scarlet 
20 cts. each, $1.50 dozen 
Select mixture of all sorts, equal proportions, 
3 for 50 cts., $1.50 dozen 
Double Camellia-flowered 
An improved double strain which greatly resembles 
the camellia in form of flower. 
20 cts. each, $1.50 doz. 
MARMORATA—Camellia-flowered type. Very un¬ 
usual and interesting. Red and white mottled va¬ 
riety. 25 cts. each, $2.25 doz. 
DOUBLE FRILLED or CARNATION—Petals are 
frilled, with closely serrated edges. Mixed. 
20 cts. each, $1.50 doz. 
Hanging-Basket Type 
This type of Begonia is splendid for vases, hanging- 
baskets, porch- or window-boxes. 
Pink Scarlet White Yellow 
25 cts. each, $2.50 dozen 
CALLA 
ELLIOTTIANA—Large, deep golden yellow flowers. 
Leaves spotted white. 40 cts. each, $3.75 doz. 
GLOXINIA 
Beautiful summer-flowering plant producing large, 
tubular flowers of gorgeous coloring. Bulbs potted in 
light, sandy loam in January bloom in June or July. 
Strong-flowering bulbs in separate colors: Purple, 
white, dark red, purple with white border, scarlet 
with border. 40 cts. each, $4.00 per doz. 
MONTBRETIAS 
One of the brightest of our summer-flowering bulbs, 
and deserves to be planted extensively. They should 
be set out during April or May, 3 to 6 inches apart, 
in clumps of a dozen or more. Protect during winter 
with a heavy covering of leaves or litter. Miscellane¬ 
ous colors. 85 cts., doz., $6.00 per 100. 
RANUNCULUS 
(Buttercup) 
The flowers are fully double, blended with giant 
semi-double. Our mixture consists of shades of or¬ 
ange, red, yellow, and pink. Plant bulbs during May; 
north of Washington they require a mulch for win¬ 
ter protection. 60 cts. doz., $4.00 per 100. 
TIGRIDIA 
(Mexican Shellflower) 
This grows well in the open ground in summer as 
far north as New England and gives a continuous 
display of gorgeous color from midsummer to frost. 
$1.00 doz. $7.50 per 100. 
CULTURE—Give the bulbs the same treatment as 
gladiolus; that is, plant them 4 inches deep and at 
least 6 inches apart, any time after May 15. The 
plant thrives in a sunny situation but needs an abun¬ 
dance of water. 
TUBEROSE 
DOUBLE PEARL EXCELSIOR—Summer-flowering 
bulbs producing tall spikes of fragrant, double, 
white flowers. Use rich loam and start in hotbed or 
in house during March or April, or outdoors when 
all danger from frost is past. 
10 cts. each, 90 cts. doz., $7.00 per 100. 
FRAGRANT FLOWERING VINES 
MADEIRA VINE—Highly prized vine for porches 
and arbors. Grows quickly from tubers planted out 
in the spring. The thick, velvety foliage is heart- 
shaped, and the fragrant white flowers are borne 
in pendulous catkins. Easy to grow and delightful 
to have. 15 cts. each, $1.00 doz. 
CHINESE CINNAMON VINE—Hardy vine which 
dies to the ground each winter, growing quickly 
from deep-set tubers. Leaves ruddy and heart- 
shaped, turning yellow in autumn. Flowers small, 
deliciously cinnamon sweet. 15 cts. each, $1.25 doz. 
BULB PLANTER 
The tapered cup removes the 
soil and makes a perfect plant¬ 
ing-hole in one operation. Prac¬ 
tical for use in the small garden 
and large estate. 
Junior, 50 cts. each. 
GLADIOLUS 
COLLECTIONS 
1 bulb each of 10 varieties (10 bulbs) 
75 cts. 
5 bulbs each of 10 varieties (50 bulbs) 
$2.50 
10 bulbs each of 10 varieties (100 bulbs) 
$3.75 
25 bulbs each of 10 varieties (250 bulbs) 
$8.50 
For Full Description See Varieties Marked with 
Asterisk (*) on Opposite Page 
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