Thompsonville, Conn. 
Summer Flowering Bulbs 
MISCELLANEOUS SPRING BULBS 
Caladium (Elephant’s Ear) 
Esculentum. Immense, light green leaves, often 3 to 4 
ft. in length, 2 ft. wide. 25c each, 3 for 65c, $2.50 
per doz. 
Fancy Leaved. Very showy, large leaves in gorgeous 
colorings. Variegations of the foliage include red, 
pink, green, and white. They make an unequalled 
display for summer gardens. Excellent for porch boxes 
in shady locations. Start bulbs any time from March 
on. Assorted colors, 25c each, 3 for 65c, $2.50 
per doz. 
Garden Calla 
El I iottiana . Flowers beautiful deep golden-yellow,• 
foliage dark green with creamy-white translucent 
spots. Large bulbs 30c each, 3 for 85c, $3.25 per 
doz. 
Hyacinthus 
Candicans (Summer Hyacinths). Strong, stately flower 
spikes 3 to 4 ft. high bearing large, pendent, white, 
bell-shaped blooms. 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 
per doz. 
Ismene 
Calathina (Peruvian Daffodil or Pancratium Lily). Large 
Amaryllis-like white, fragrant blossoms. Plant after 
the soil is warm. 25c each, 3 for 65c, $2.50 per doz. 
Madeira Vine 
A very rapid growing, clean, bright appearing vine 
popular for foliage effect and shade. An old, old 
favorite. 10c each, 3 for 25c, $1.00 per doz. 
OxaEis (Summer Flowering) 
Large tufts of beautiful clover-like, dark green foliage 
mottled with brown, above which stand heads of true 
Oxalis flowers. 25c per doz., 25 bulbs for 40c, $1.50 
per 100. 
Dieppi. White. Shamrock. Pink. 
Tuberose, Double Pearl 
Hyacinthus Candicans 
Tigridia (Shell Flower) 
The salmon-red flowers are unusual in shape, of 
rather triangular form, with cupped-shaped center 
which is beautifully marked and blotched. Grows about 
18 inches tall. 1 5c each, $1.50 per doz. 
Tritoma 
Pfitzeri (Red-Hot Poker). In bloom from August to 
October with spikes from 2 to 3 ft. high, and heads 
of bloom of rich orange-scarlet. Strong plants, 25c 
each, $2.50 per doz. 
Tuberoses 
True Double Pearl. Flower stalks almost filled half their 
length with pure waxy white, sweet scented flowers. 
Mexican. Spikes of pure white, tubular shaped flowers 
of a most delightful tuberose fragrance. 
8c each, 3 for 20c, 65c per doz., $4.50 per 100. 
Tuberous Rooted Begonias 
Without doubt the handsomest of the summer-flower¬ 
ing tuberous-rooted plants. Excellent for window or 
porch boxes in a semi-shaded location, and are at their 
best when planted in light, well drained soil in partial 
shade. 
Single Frilled. A great improvement over the plain 
edged singles. The immense flowers are beautifully 
frilled and fringed, presenting a most interesting and 
showy display. Scarlet, Salmon-Pink, yellow. White, 
Orange. Any of the above, 25c each, 3 for 65c, 
$2.50 per doz. 
Double. The fully double, brilliant flowers are of a 
graceful formation affording a most pleasing effect. 
Scarlet, Salmon Pink, Yellow, White, Orange, or 
Mixed. 25c each, 3 for 65c, $2.50 per doz. 
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