

Agapanthus on bellatus 
ACHIMENES 
Until a few years ago we thought that these charming little summer 
flowering bulbs cou'd be cultivated only in greenhouses. We have 
recently learned, however, that they may be successfully grown out- 
doors which materially reduces their cost as well as increases their 
usefulness. They love light shade and a reasonable amount of moisture. 
In fact, they respond perfectly to treatment given Tuberous Begonias. 
They make charming beds of flowers where because of shade, flowers 
heretofore could not be grown successfully. In window boxes, in pots 
in the house, or conservatory, they are a constant joy. 
Culture. Start the small tubers into growth any time from January 15 
on. Use fibrous soil containing about 20% leafmold into which is mixed 
a teaspoonful of Wayside Gardens Plant Food for each 5” pot. Avoid 
chemical fertilizers. Bulbs or tubers should be placed horizontally two 
inches apart and covered one inch. Place pot or flat in sunny window. 
Water frequently. Transplant from flat to bed outdoors after danger 
of frost is past. Space four inches apart outdoors, or grow six roots 
in 5” pot for indoor use. Dig in fall after first frost and store tubers 
over winter in cold cellar same as Glads. 
Blue Beauty Doz. 85c, 100 $5.75 
Largest of all our varieties, flat dark blue flowers to 3 inches across, 
grows tall; very desirable for background plantings or can be used as a 
potted plant, putting 6 bulbs to a pot. Excellent outdoors as well. 
Mixed Varieties Doz. 80c, 100 $5.00 
This mixture includes some varieties not listed in shades of white, 
blue, pink, rose, crimson, and many others. Particularly well adapted 
for general use where a riot of color is required. 
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Ismene Calathina (See page 116) 


Amaryllis Fermosissima (See page 113) 
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Vardous Swumal ! 
AGAPANTHUS (See page 12) 
Lily-like plants with graceful, ornamental foliage from the base of 
which spring straight stems topped with clusters of blue lily-like flowers. 
Culture. Will thrive in any good ordinary garden soil in full sun or very 
light shade. Plant in spring. Protect in cold regions. 
Umbellatus Plants in 6-in. pots, Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $15.00 
Dormant roots, Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $10.00 
(Blue Lily of the Nile.) Desirable for decoration of terrace or formal 
pools. Planted in large pots or tubs on lawn or piazza they make a fine 
picture. Must be stored inside, however, in cold sections of the country. 
*Umbellatus Mooreanus Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $7.50 
Grows about 18 inches high, leaves rather short, upright; flowers large, 
dark blue, as large as of Umbellatus. A lovely small plant for rockery 
or near a pool or stream. June, July, August flowering. Quite hardy. 
ANEMONE 
These popular flowers of French origin are exceedingly brilliant when 
in flower and excellent for cutting. They like to be planted about 6 
inches deep in a cool, moist, but well-drained soil. Will establish without 
any trouble and remain for years. For northern states we advocate 
early spring planting, for the southern section of the country, fall 
planting is best. Cover in winter with strawy manure. 
*St. Brigid Doz. 90c, 100 $6.00 
These are the popular Anemone so frequently seen in the florists’ shops 
in the early spring. The flowers are unusually large, with a wide range 
of rich and brilliant colors. 
*DeCaen Doz. 90c, 100 $6.00 
The plants are taller in growth than the St. Brigid and more single. 
They contain many fine shades of blue, white, and scarlet. 
*His Excellency Doz. $1.25, 100 $8.25 
A grand variety bearing flowers measuring as much as 3 inches across, 
of the most vivid velvety vermilion, with glistening silvery white base 
and a handsome blue-black central boss. Height 1 foot. 
CALLA 
We call especial attention to the Yellow Calla, which is one of the 
grandest varieties in cultivation, and most valuable for house or con- 
servatory decoration. In April or May dormant bulbs may be planted 
near the pool in a sunny spot where they will flower beautifully in 
August or September. 
Alba maculata Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $5.00 
The abundant spear-shaped leaves are spotted silvery white all over, 
reaching a height of 18 inches, and are produced abundantly. The white 
flowers are small and trumpet-shaped with crimson blotch at the base. 
Excellent near pool or in a bog garden. Plant outdoors in spring. 
Elliottiana (Yellow Calla) Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $5.00 
One that should be planted extensively. The deep golden yellow flowers 
are truly magnificent and produced in abundance. The green foliage is 
spotted white, which adds to its beauty; lovely house plant as well as 
garden subject. 
Rehmanni Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $6.00 
The pink or rose Calla. A rather uncommon species, native of Natal. 
The flowers are small but pink and therefore most unusual. An uncom- 
mon plant for the greenhouse or outdoor culture. 
CALADIUM . Fancy-Leaved 
Fancy-Leaved Mixed Varieties Each 35c, Three $1.00, Doz. $3.50 
Beautiful, variegated-leaved plants adapted for pot culture in the house 
where they make beautiful and easily grown specimens. Bulbs planted 
in late May make pretty display borders or for edging taller plants 
and are a fine subject for window boxes. 
J 
Hyacinthus Candicans (See page 116) 


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