Tuberous-Rooted Begonias are really exquisite 

Mehell 4’ Summer - ‘flowering Bulbs 
Amaryllis 
Cultural directions: There are few bulbs 
which will give the amateur gardener (or even 
the professional) more for his money or time 
than the Amaryllis. 
Place the bulbs, when they are procurable 
(usually from fall until spring), in pots 4 to 6 
inches or more in diameter, and cover only to 
the shoulder of the bulb, leaving the neck 
protruding. Use a rich sandy loam, mixed with 
some bone meal or sheep manure. Water spar- 
ingly at first but increase as the growth in- 
creases. A temperature of from 50 to 60 de- 
grees is the most suitable. The flower spikes, 
often 3 to a bulb, will develop quickly, and 
each bears several of the immense, beautifully 
colored, lily-like flowers. 
After blooming, it takes the foliage a con- 
siderable time to complete its growth, and the 
plants should be well cared for during that 
period, to insure next year’s blooming. Dry off 
gradually and after the leaves turn yellow, 
keep the pots in a cool and dark place for 
about 4 or 5 months, when they can be started 
again as described above. 
Giant American Hybrids 
The finest race of Amaryllis in cultivation, 
exceeding in size and fine form of their flow- 
ers as well as in the diversity of colors and 
markings, all former hybrids. Flowers striped 
and flaked. We offer mixed colors only. 
Large selected bulbs. Each, 50c; doz., $5.00. 
Choice mammoth bulbs. 
$7.00. : 
Each, 65c; doz., 
Michell’s Superb Tuberous- 
Rooted Begonias 
Our strain is the finest grown. The enormous 
flowers are of the most exquisite coloring and 
are produced in great abundance. These can 
be grown in porch- or window-boxes, or in the 
garden in semi-shady places; can be started 
in pots indoors very easily. Plant outdoors in 
May, in a light, well-drained soil where they 
will flower uninterruptedly from latter part of 
June till frost. 
Single Crispa Frilled 
Begonias (Large Bulbs) 
Each Doz. 100 
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Orange saan fest te cdots 30 3.00 22.50 
Pink;aRose tran ses ieee. .30 3.00 22.50 
Salmons. rod oe eieas .30 3.00 22.50 
Scarlet Geeta ttn cc .30 3.00 22.50 
Whitelist. so. Aeon oe .30 3.00 22°50 
VY GLOW. te ctirn fo ho ore ease “ai0) 3.00 22.50 
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Double Camellia-Flowered 
Begonias (Large Bulbs) 
Each Doz. 100 
Crimsoniisiessca ee: $0.30 $3.00 $22.50 
Orangettvess oo. shee one 30 3.00 22.50 
Pink; Rosese ey oe 30 3.00 22.50 
Salmon ses er ree .30 3.00 22.50 
Scarlet eas Gees oie .30 3.00 22.50 
White®. sco eee 30 3.00 22550 
VY ellow@: 0G. oe ee 30 3.00 22.50 
Mixed ....... 2) Bye 21D 21.00 

Double Carnation-Flowered 
Begonias (Large Bulbs) 
The edge of each flower petal is exquisitely 
frilled. 
Each Doz. 100 
Oranges iio ic nies ie erento ec $0.30 $3.00 $22.50 
Pink? Roses cess fe 30 3.00 22.50 
Salmon sien ciate 30 3.00 22.50 
Scarlets. 0 0. nie eet. 30 8 3.00 22.50 
Whitets. ts. obo ae aces 30 3.00 22.50 
Y allowsshencat sree: .30 300 mz 2.00 
Mixed ....... BIOS P25) 21.00 
Begonia Pendula 
Hanging-Basket Type 
Unsurpassed for vases, hanging-baskets, 
porch- and window-boxes. Medium-sized flow- 
ers all season. 
Mixed Colors. Each, 30c; doz., $3.00, 100, 
$22.50. 
Fancy-Leaved Caladiums 
These are grown for us by one of the lead- 
ing hybridizers. They are charming conserva- 
tory plants. Being of a tropical nature, the 
like a warm temperature. They do quite well 
outdoors during the summer if planted in a 
shaded place. The foliage covers a wide range 
of colors, making a grand display. Bulbs 
should be started in moss with plenty of bot- 
tom heat 
Ask for leaflet on their culture and care. 
Extra Highly Colored Named Varieties 
Each 35c; doz., $3.50; 100, $25.00 
Mixed Varieties 
An assortment especially blended 
for us. 3, 80c; doz., $3.00; 100, 
$22.50. 
NOTE: It often happens that the 
finest colored varieties do not pro- 
duce the !argest bulbs. The bulbs 
we furnish can be depended on for 
best results. 
Caladium Esculentum 
(Elephant’s Ear) 
As centerpieces in flower beds or 
for specimens on the lawn, Cala- 
diums are fine. Do not plant out- 
doors until after May Ist, but to 
get them in early growth, they may 
be started indoors. 
First Size Bulbs. 7- to 9-inch cir- 
cumference. Each 15c; doz., $1.50. 
Mammoth Bulbs. 9- to 11-inch cir- 
cumference. Each 20c; doz., $2.00. 
Monster Bulbs. 11- to 13-inch cir- 
cumference. Each 30c; doz., $3.50. 
Jumbo Bulbs. 13- to 15-inch cir- 
cumference. Each 50c; doz., $5.00. 
Calla Lilies 
Excellent as a pot plant for the 
window garden or for growing out- 
doors, preferring a shaded location. 
May be started inside any time 
prior to May Ist, after which they 
can be safely planted out. 
Elliottiana. Yellow flower as large as 
the common white Calla. Spotted 
leaf. 
Mammoth Bulbs. Each 30c; doz., 
$3.00; 100 $22.50. 
Monster Bulbs. Each 45c; doz., 
$5.00; 100 $37.50. 
Jumbo Bulbs. Each 75c; doz., 
$8.00; 100, $60.00. 
Spotted. Flowers white. Foliage 
green, spotted white. Each 35c; 
dez., $3.50; 100, $25.00. 

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