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PERRY’S SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS 
None of these bulbs listed in this and the three following, pages are hardy here in New England. All must be lifted in the Fall 
and stored where they will not freeze 
Postpaid, except where noted, at only each and dozen prices 
AMARYLLIS 
Newest American Hybrids 
Strong, vigorous bulbs that can be de- 
pended upon to produce, under normal house 
conditions, giant flowers in rich, choice colors. 
The Amaryllis is highly prized as a house 
plant for in size of bloom and for striking 
beauty it is difficult to surpass it. 
Mammoth Bulbs. Each 65c., doz. $6.50 
BEGONIAS 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED 
Indispensable for shady or semi-shaded 
locations in the garden and ideal for porch or 
window boxes. ‘They are easily grown and 
may be started in the house in pots and plant- 
ed out in the garden in May. Begonias re- 
quire a light, rich soil. Good drainage is essen- 
tial. Bulbs can also be planted out of doors 
about the middle of May in the vicinity of 
Boston. Our strain is unsurpassed and we 
offer large bulbs of several interesting types 
in many choice colors. 
Double Camellia-Flowered 
A greatly improved double strain resem- 
bling the Camellia in form which we offer in 
the following colors: 
Apricot, Orange, Pink, Red, Rose, Salm- 
on, Scarlet, Yellow, White, Mixed. 
Each 30c., doz. $3.00, 100 $22.50 
Double Carnation-Flowered 
Large, double Carnation-like blooms with 
exquisitely frilled petals that have serrated 
edges. This beautiful type we have in 
Pink, Salmon, Scarlet, Yellow, White, 
Mixed. Each 30c., doz. $3.00, 100 $22.50 
Single 
Large single flowers. 
Crimson, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, 
Scarlet, Yellow, White, Mixed. 
Each 30c., doz. $3.00, 100 $22.50 
Single Frilled 
Beautiful, single blooms with handsomely 
frilled and ruffled edges. Preferred by many 
to the plain single type. 
Apricot, Orange, Pink, Red, Rose, 
Salmon, Scarlet, Yellow, White, Mixed 
Each 30c., doz. $3.00, 100 $22.50 
Crested 
A slightly frilled, single type. Each petal 
has a Cockscomb-like tuft or crest which ex- 
tends from the base of the petal to the edge. 
Mixed Colors Only. 
Each 30c., doz. $3.00, 100 $22.50 
Hanging Basket 
An unsurpassed strain with fully double 
flowers: exceedingly effective in hanging bas- 
kets or in the rockery. 
Each 30c., doz. $3.00, 100 $22.50 
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32 Summer Flowering Bulbs 


CALLAS 
Golden Yellow Elliottiana 
Splendid as a pot plant or for growing out 
of doors, preferably in a shaded location. The 
golden yellow blossoms contrast beautifully 
with the dark green foliage which has cream- 
colored spots. 
Each 35c., doz. $3.50 
Mammoth Bulbs. 
Jumbo Bulbs. Each 50c., doz. $5.00 
CHLIDANTHUS FRAGRANS 
(Gold Flower) 
Clusters of two to four beautiful golden 
yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers. They are 
delightfully fragrant and easily grown, being 
handled the same as Gladiolus. 
Each 15c., doz. $1.50 

Begonia, Tuberous Rooted 
GLOXINIAS 
Perry’s Prize Large Flowering 
Handsome plants, easily grown in pots for 
living room or sun parlor decoration. Set a 
single bulb in a 4-in. pot giving about the 
same treatment as tuberous Begonias. When 
watering, keep the foliage dry. 
Separate Colors or Mixed. 
Each 50c., doz. $5.00 
Deep Blue with White Margin 
Scarlet with White Margin 
White with Red Margin 
Dark Violet 
Finest Mixed Colors 
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS 
(Summer Flowering Hyacinth) 
Luxuriant Summer-flowering plants pro- 
ducing a succession of spikes 4 to 5 feet in 
height, bearing 20 to 30 large, white, bell- 
shaped flowers during the Summer and early 
Fall. Plant about 6 inches deep in a sunny 
location and in well-drained, rich soil. 
Mammoth Bulbs. 
Each 15c., doz. $1.60, 100 $12.00 
Scarlet 
White 

' from 4 to 6 inches apart. 


ISMENE CALATHINA 
(Peruvian Daffodil) 
A very choice easily grown bulb producing 
clusters of large, fragrant, Amaryllis-like 
blooms with apple green markings in the 
throat. Plant in the open after May 15th. 
They do best in fertile well-drained soil. 
Before freezing weather sets in the bulbs 
should be taken up and kept in a dry, warm 
place. 
Mammoth Bulbs. Each 35c., doz. $4.00 
(by Parcel Post, $4.15) 
MADEIRA-VINE 
(Climbing Mignoneite) 
A rapid growing, beautiful and popular 
vine, with heart-shaped leaves of a light 
green and numerous racemes of white, feath- 
ery flowers of delightful fragrance. 15 feet 
Mammoth Bulbs. 
Each 15c., 3 for 40c., doz. $1.50 
MONTBRETIAS 
Very popular for clumping among perenni- 
ials and shrubbery, being among the brightest, 
of our Summer-flowering bulbs. Plant during 
April or May for best results. 18 to 24 inches. 
Mixed Colors. 
Each 10c., doz. $1.00, 100 $7.00 
TIGRIDIA 
(Mexican Shell Flower) 
A gorgeously colored Summer-flowering 
bulb novelty as easily grown as Gladiolus for 
a continuous succession of blooms in a mar- 
velous range of shades from midseason until 
frost. Plant 2 inches deep in clumps any 
time after May 15th in the vicinity of Boston, 
selecting a sunny location and a well-drained 
soil. Place a little sand under each bulb, set 
The colors often 
found in the mixture include white, rose, yel- 
low and scarlet, all more or less spotted and 
splashed with other shades. 
Each 15c., doz. $1.50, 109 $10.00 
TUBEROSES 
Mexican Everblooming, Single 
The most free blooming in existence; 6 to 20 
pure white blooms per stalk. Plant from the 
first of May to the middle of June. 
Each 10c., doz. 75c., 100 $5.00 
Excelsior, Double Pearl 
Prized for waxy whiteness and delightful 
fragrance. For best results, plant in pots dur- 
ing March and April, allowing the bulbs to get 
well established before planting outside, 
though bulbs may be planted outdoors during 
May. 
Mammoth Bulbs. 
Each 15c., doz $1.50, 100 $11.00 
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