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Vaughans Champion A\maryllis 
Tas is the strain of giant flowered amaryllis 
which won the championship at the last 
National Flower Show. It is rich in brilliant 
red, and lovely white flowers, with many in 
which the white ground is vividly marked with 
contrasting tones of red, pink and salmon. In 
size, this strain has never been surpassed. 
Of all bulbs which the amateur can grow 
successfully indoors, the Amaryllis is the 
largest, most beautiful, surest to flower and 
most easily handled. Our new hybrids, es- 
pecially, are so gorgeous in size and coloring 
as to amaze those not familiar with them. 
From a single stem, spring from one to three 
lily-like flowers, six to eight inches in diameter. 
Place only one bulb in each pot, covering 
it as far as the neck or upper narrow part. 
Water sparingly at first until the flower shoots 
begin to appear. Some growers keep them 
in the dark until the flower stems are four 
or five inches long, and then bring to light. 
After flowering they should be placed in a 
warm window, or set outside in sand or cinders 
and watered every day (sometimes twice a 
day), until the end of August when water 
should be gradually withheld and the bulbs 
allowed to go to rest. In the fall they can be 
forced again as with new bulbs. 
Vaughan’s New Hybrids. Largest flowers and most 
brilliant colors. Bulbs are two-inch and up in 
diameter. We can supply in separate colors in the 
following shades: Each, 75c; doz., $7.50. 
Dark Red Pink Shades 
Red Shades White Shades 
Salmon 
Mixed. Flowers are immense, in an amazing range 
of color blends, splashed and striped in a manner not 
seen in other strains. Each Doz. 100 
244-3 in, Dia... ......000+4.-$0.45 $4.50 $30.00 
3-344 in. Dia.........4. teoees 60 6.00 45.00 
3% in. and up Dia........00+. 75 7.50 55.00 

DAFFODIL KING ALFRED 
Forcing Daffodils 
1) FOP ILS are excellent subjects for in- 
door growing in bulb pans in soil or 
fibre. These require more skill in growing than 
do Paper White Narcissi. Success depends on 
the extent to which fine roots are developed 
before the pots are brought to the light. These 

VAUGHAN’S AMARYLLIS AT LAST NATIONAL 
FLOWER SHOW 
roots develop best when the pots are about 
fifteen degrees above freezing. A pit in the 
garden which is protected from surface 
water, so it will not fill, is an excellent place 
to store the bulbs. The pots may be covered 
with leaves, straw, or even with ashes or 
sand; and brought in after eight weeks, 
when it is desired to begin forcing them. 
Figure on not less than five months before 
flowers are produced. After being brought 
into the house, a temperature of 60 degrees 
is sufficient until the formation of buds 
begins, and the best flowers will then be 
formed in a temperature of 68 degrees. All 
the light possible should be given after top 
growth begins. King Alfred is easiest to grow. 
ALL DOUBLE NOSE BULBS 
Emperor. The entire flower is a rich yellow trumpet 
of immense size and petals so broad that they over- 
lap. Three of these bulbs planted in a 6-inch pot 
will make a splendid show. Each, 25c; doz., $2.25; 
100, $14.00. 
King Alfred. ‘‘The King of Yellow Daffodils.”’ 
Tall, vigorous, golden yellow flower, of elegant 
form. The expanded trumpet measures 2 14 inches 
in diameter, the perianth proportionately large 
and segments gracefully twisted. Each, 25c; 
doz., $2.50; 100, $16.00. 
Spring Glory. A very early showy bicolor daffodil 
with large white perianth, broad and spreading, 
trumpet large and handsome, bright yellow with 
open frilled mouth. Each, 25¢; doz., $2.25; 
100, $14.00. 
Tresserve. A flower very large with slightly cam- 
panulate canary-yellow perianth and a very bold 
rich yellow trumpet with wide expanded brim 
deeply flanged and measuring 214 inches across. 
Each, 30c; doz., $2.50; 100, $16.00. 
Cheerfulness. The double Elvira, a very pleasing 
double white Poetaz, good stems, a fine garden and 
show flower. Each, 25c; doz., $2.25; 100, $14.00. 
Laurens Koster. Perianth white, cup light orange- 
yellow. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, $13.00. 
Twink. It is a double of the semi-full type, the 
petals alternating a soft primrose and clear 
orange, so arranged as to give the flower a most 
attractive appearance Each, 30c; doz., $2.75; 
100, $20.00, 
Fall Edition of Vaughan’s Gardening Illustrated, Chicago and New York 
Ornithogalum 
AUREUM. Ofa rich apricot orange, this is perhaps 
the finest of ornithogalums. The flower stems are 
usually over a foot; with most of the upper half 
covered with flowers. Its ease of culture, and the 
lasting qualities of the flowers make it an ideal cut 
flower. Flowering Size Bulbs: Each 20¢; doz., 
$1.75; 100, $12.00. 
THRYSOIDES FLORA PLENA. The flower has 
the keeping quality of the single and the appear- 
ance of a double Tuberose, with no strong odor. 
Three for 45c; doz., $1.35; 100, $9.00. 
ARABICUM. Throws up a tall stem with a cluster 
of star-shaped flowers; pure white with dark 
centers. Excellent for cutting, lasting a long time 
in water. These bulb flowers are very hardy in the 
South and other mild climates, but they should be 
given protection when planted .outdoors in the 
North. Culture in the house is about the same as 
for Hyacinths. Doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00; 1,000, 
$65.00. 
UMBELLATUM. This is the small white hardy 
variety that is seen in great profusion-and around 
many of theold gardens. It propagates feadily and 
adapts itself splendidly to naturalizing. 1t does well 
over a wide temperature range and blooms profuse- 
ly each season with little or no care. Each, 10c; 
doz. $1.00; 100, $7.00. 
Giant Freesias 
These fragrant flowers are easily forced in 
pots, pans or window boxes; and they make 
delightful decorations on the table or in the 
sunparlor. They should be potted in Septem- 
ber and stood outside until the approach of 
frost, then taken inside to the conservatory 
or a sunny, airy window where they will flower 
freely from January onwards. Grow cool. 
All Bulbs are Mammoth Size 
54-34 inch 
APOTHEOSE. New. One of the best varieties, very 
large robust flowers, opening deep mauve-lilac, 
turning to bright carmine-pink; white throat, tall, 
stems. Doz., 55c; 100, $3.50; 1,000, $30.00. 
ELDER’S GIANT WHITE. The finest white vari- 
ety, beautiful pure white flowers double the size of 
Purity. Doz., 65c; 100, $4.50; 1,000, $40.00. 
KNIPE’S YELLOW. A yellow freesia of unusual 
sturdy growth, tall straight stems. Flowers large 
and wide open, Great lasting qualities. Very pro- 
lific producer with several laterals. Doz., 75e; 100 
$5.00; 1,000, $45.00. 
KOKOMO. A very attractive lavender blue. Large 
open flowers and good long stems. A strong grower 
with plenty of laterals. We believe the finest lav- 
ender to be put on the market. Doz., 75c; 100, 
$5.00; 1,000 $45.00. 
GIANT WHITE. A new Giant White, stems average 
18 to 20 inches long. Single flowers 24% inches long; 
early bloomer. Doz.,60c; 100, $4.00; 1,000, $35.00. 
PENSEROSA. Very large broad petaled flowers of 
good substance, soft pink with throat of carmine 
markings, strong tall stems. Doz., 65c; 100, $4.50; 
1,000, $40.00. 
SUNSET. Something new in color, flame orange re- 
minding you of the glorious sunsets in California. 
Doz., 55c; 100, $3.50; 1,000, $30.00. 

FREESIAS Forced in Flower Pot 
