Amaryllis 
Fancy-leaved 
Caladiums 

Forbes Summer-Flowering Bulbs 
During recent years there has been a tremendous increase in the interest shown by flower fanciers m 
those summer and fall flowers produced from spring- and early summer-planted bulbs or roots. And 
yet when the ease of culture, adaptability to soil conditions, certainty of success and the beautiful color 
effects possible are considered, it is surprising that this interest has been so tardy. The remarkable ad- 
vance in the development of this class of flowers has no doubt increased their popularity, and the range 
of color and form obtainable seems unlimited. 
Amaryllis 
These gorgeous blooms, with their wealth of color, 
are very easily grown for indoor display. Pot the bulbs 
singly in 6-inch pots in good garden loam enriched with 
bone-meal. Water slightly and keep in a dark place 
at 50 to 60° temperature for about a month until well 
rooted, then expose to full sun and water regularly. It 
is essential for good bloom that the roots become 
crowded in the pot. For this reason do not shift to a 
larger pot when the roots appear to be cramped, as 
they require very little soil. 
Giant-flowered Hybrids. These bulbs produce four to 
six trumpet-like, perfect blooms on strong stems. 
The colors range from beautiful markings of rose, 
red, and crimson on white grounds to scarlet, crim- 
son, bright red, cherry, and maroon self colors. 
35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. Extra large, 60 cts. each. ; 
Begonias 
These beautiful flowers make excellent beds and 
borders, and are also unusually fine for indoor house 
plants. They are of very easy culture. For bedding, 
plant the tubers outdoors Iate in May, 10 inches apart. 
They require ample moisture and good drainage. For 
indoor forcing, plant 3 tubers to a 7-inch pot in finely 
sifted, sandy loam containing lIeaf-mold. Cover with 
¥ inch of soil and water sparingly. Keep at 60 to 70° 
temperature. After good growth is made, water quite 
freely. Tubers may be started indoors in March or 
April and later transplanted to beds outdoors to give 
earlier bloom. 
Single, Tuberous-rooted. Effective for bedding. The 
waxy, broad-petaled, single flowers are produced in 
abundance on ample foliage. Excellent for planting 
in shade. Selected tubers of Crimson, Pink, Scarlet, 
and Yellow, 30 cts. each; $3 per doz. 
Fancy-leaved Caladiums 
Few, if any, of the summer foliage plants equal the 
Fancy-leaved Caladiums in their rich and gorgeous, yet 
soft, coloring. AII the varieties are of marvelous beauty 
for the furnishing of the conservatory during the sum- 
mer months, or even for outdoor bedding in shady or 
semi-shady positions. Bulbs do best if started in pots, 
planting one bulb to a 6-inch pot. Use a well-drained 
sandy loam, water sparingly, and keep at 60° until 
well started. Then water quite freely. Extra-Choice 
Mixture, 30 cts. each; $3 per doz. 
Cinnamon Vine 
A beautiful, rapid-growing summer climber with 
bright green, glossy foliage, and spikes of deliciously 
cinnamon-scented, white flowers. It is perfectly hardy. 
Giant, select roots, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $9 
per 100. 
Canna Roots 
Cannas are the most economical and effective plants 
employed in our gardens. They bloom from early sum- 
mer until frost in all sections of the country, succeeding 
in any sunny position in any kind of soil, but responding 
quickly to Itberal treatment. For best results the beds 
should be spaded deeply, and a generous amount of 
well-decayed manure of any kind thoroughly incor- 
porated, and at all times freely watered. Plant the 
dormant roots after May 15, spacing them 2 feet apart. 
Set them with the ‘‘eye’’ just above the ground. They 
are most effective when planted in masses of one variety. 
City of Portland. A clear rose that does not fade during 
hot weather. The foliage is green. Ht. 5 ft. 
Eureka. A free bloomer. Its perfect _creamy white 
flowers stand well above the green foliage. Ht. 41% ft. 
King Humbert. Rich orange-scarlet flowers that 
measure 6 inches across, distinctly and numerously 
flecked with bright red. Its rich, coppery bronze, 
massive foliage is very striking. Ht. 5 ft. 
King Midas. An ideal bedding variety. The canary- 
yellow flowers are of good size held well above the 
green foliage. A very free bloomer. Ht. 4 ft. 
The President. Immense, glowing bright red flowers, 
7 inches across when open, on thestrong, erect stalks, 
well above the large, rich green foliage. Ht. 5 ft. 
Wintzer’s Colossal. A very effective, free-flowering, 
bright scarlet variety with large blooms often 8 
inches across. The foliage is green. Ht. 5 ft. 
Largest dormant roots of any of above, 3 for 25 cts.; 
85 cts. per doz.; $6.50 per 100 
Montbretias 
One of the brightest of our summer-flowering bulbs. 
The bulbs should be set out during April or May, 3 to 
6 inches apart, 4 inches deep, in clumps of a dozen or 
more. Protect during the winter with leaves. 
Mixed Hybrids. A fine assortment of yellow, orange, 
and scarlet shades. 75 cts. per doz.; 35 per 100. 
Tuberoses 
One of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful 
of the summer-flowering bulbs. By skillful management 
a succession of flowers may be obtained all the year 
round. For early flowers they can be started in February 
or March in the greenhouse or hotbed; and for a suc- 
cession they can be planted at intervals as late as July. 
For flowering in the open, plant May 15, after the 
ground is warm. 
Excelsior, Double Pearl. Big-flowering bulbs producing 
spikes 3 feet high, with very double waxy camellia- 
like flowers. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. Largest 
bulbs, 80 cts. per doz., $6 per 100. 
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