WATERER’S BULBS ARE ALWAYS DEPENDABLE 



Hyacinthus 
Candicans. Selected bulbs. A hardy summer-flowering Hyacinth, 
producing erect spikes, 3 feet high, of pure white, bell-shaped 
flowers. It is very effective when planted in clumps among shrubs. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
Ismene calathina - Peruvian Daffodil 
A handsome, summer-flowering bulb producing in great abundance 
its amaryllis-like, pure white, fragrant flowers. The bulbs can also 
be potted and flowered in the house during winter. Extra-large bulbs, 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18 per 100. 
Madeira or Mexican Vine 
A beautiful and popular vine much prized for porches and arbors 
because of its rapid growth and freedom from insects. Thick, glossy 
leaves of a light green color and racemes of feathery white flowers of 
delightful fragrance. 10 cts. each; $1 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
Oxalis 
Summer-flowering bulbs with brilliant flowers and dark foliage. 
Suitable for mass bedding, rockeries, hanging-baskets, or vases. 
Deppei. Small; white. Shamrock. Rosy pink flowers. 
Lassiandra. Rosy crimson. 
25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100 
Tigridia - Tiger or Shell Flower 
One of the most showy of summer-flowering bulbous plants. It 
blooms from midsummer until frost, grows about 2 feet high, and 
produces large, wide-open, triangular blossoms often 4 to 6 inches 
across. The colors and markings are very brilliant combinations of 
yellow, scarlet, and pink. Clumps of them, planted in the border, 
are most gorgeous. The culture is the same as for gladiolus. 
Mixed. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
Tuberoses 
Excelsior, White Pearl. The Tuberose is one of our finest summer- 
flowering bulbs. The flowers are waxy white, double, and _ ex- 
ceedingly fragrant—a single flower will perfume a room. Do best 
in a rich, warm soil and a sunny situation. Each Doz. 100 
Hirst-c1ze: to. staan seem ote tars ne eee $0 07 $0 75 $5 00 
Selecteds Mammoth erent sen sie 15 150 10 00 
Single Mexican Everblooming. A white single-flowering form of 
Tuberose which begins to flower in July and continues throughout 
the season. Very fragrant. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
Zephyranthes - Zephyr Flower; Fairy Lilies 
Rush-like foliage, about 6 inches high, from which rise open- 
petaled, crocus-like flowers in various colors. Fine for spring planting 
in borders and rockeries. They start blooming in August and con- 
tinue to send up fairy cups until frost. Also excellent for pot-culture. 
Alba. Pure white. 10 cts. each; $1 per doz. 
Rosea. Large; rose-colored. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Ismene calathina 

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Hyacinthus 
candicans 
Gloriosa 
superba 
Rothschildiana 
See page 61 

Amaryllis, Giant American Hybrids. See page 61 


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