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PERRY’S SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS 
None of these bulbs listed in this and the three following pages are hardy here in New England. All must be lifted in the Fall 
and stored where they will not freeze 
Postpaid, except where noted, at only each and dozen prices 
AMARYLLIS 
Newest American Hybrids 
Strong, vigorous bulbs that can be de- 
pended upon to produce, under normal house 
conditions, giant flowers in rich, choice colors. 
The Amaryllis is highly prized as a house 
plant for in size of bloom and for striking 
beauty it is difficult to surpass it. (See colored 
illustration facing page 27.) 
Mammoth Bulbs. Each 85c., doz. $9.00 
BEGONIAS 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED 
Indispensable for shady or semi- 
shaded locations in the garden and 
ideal for porch or window boxes. They 
are easily grown and may be started 
in the house in pots and planted out in 
the gardeni on May. Begonias require 
a light, rich soil. Good drainage is essen- 
tial. Bulbs can also be planted out of 
doors about the middle of May in the 
vicinity of Boston. Our strain is un- 
surpassed and we offer large bulbs of 
several interesting types in many 
choice colors. 
Double Camellia-Flowered 
A greatly improved double strain resem- 
bling the Camellia in form which we offer in 
the following colors: 
Apricot, Orange, Pink, Red, Rose, Salm- 
on, Scarlet, Yellow, White, Mixed. 
Each 30c., doz. $3.00, 100 $23.00 
Double Carnation-Flowered 
Large, double Carnation-like blooms with 
exquisitely frilled petals that have serrated 
edges. This beautiful type we have in 
Pink, Salmon, Scarlet, Yellow, White, 
Mixed. Each 30c., doz. $3.00, 100 $23.00 
Single 
Large single flowers. 
Pink, Salmon, Scarlet, Yellow. White, 
Mixed. Each 30c., doz. $3.00, 100 $23.00 
Single Frilled 
Beautiful, single blooms with handsomely 
frilled and ruffled edges. Preferred by many 
to the plain single type. 
Apricot, Orange, Pink, Red, Rose, 
Salmon, Scarlet, Yellow, White, Mixed 
Each 30c., doz. $3.00, 100 $23.00 
Crested 
A slightly frilled, single type. Each petal 
has a Cockscomb-like tuft or crest which ex- 
tends from the base of the petal to the edge. 
(See colored illustration facing page 27.) 
Mixed Colors Only. 
Each 30c., doz. $3.00, 100 $23.00 
Hanging Basket 
An unsurpassed strain with fully double 
flowers; exceedingly effective in hanging bas- 









SPREKELIA FORMOSISSIMA 
Jacobean Lily 
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A handsome Summer flowering bulb- 
ous plant resembling the Amaryllis in 
general appearance but infinitely more 
graceful in form. The bulbs should be 
planted in the open ground in May and 
will bear large, beautiful, dark velvety 
scarlet flowers in June. Plant 4 inches 
deep. 
Sprekelias may also be grown as pot 
plants. 
Amaryllis. 
The culture is the same as for 
Each 30c., doz. $3.50 

GLOXINIAS 
Perry’s Prize Large Flowering 
Handsome plants, easily grown in pots for 
living room or sun parlor decoration. Set a 
single bulb in a 4-in. pot giving about the 
same treatment as tuberous Begonias. When 
watering, keep the foliage dry. 
Separate Colors or Mixed. 
Each 50c., doz. $5.00 
Deep Blue with White Margin 
Scarlet with White Margin 
CALLAS 
Golden Yellow Elliottiana 
Splendid as a pot plant or for growing out 
of doors, preferably in a shaded location. The 
golden yellow blossoms contrast beautifully 
with the dark green foliage which has cream- 
colored spots. (See colored illustration facing 
page 27.) 
Jumbo Bulbs. Each 70c., doz. $7.50 
CHLIDANTHUS FRAGRANS 
(Gold Flower) 
Clusters of two to four beautiful golden 
yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers. They are 
delightfully fragrant and easily grown, being 
handled the same as Gladiolus. 
Each 20c., doz. $2.30 
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS 
(Summer Flowering Hyacinth) 
Luxuriant Summer-flowering plants pro- 
ducing a succession of spikes 4 to 5 feet in 
height, bearing 20 to 30 large, white, bell- 
shaped flowers during the Summer and early 
Fall. Plant about 6 inches deep in a sunny 
location and in well-drained, rich soil. 
Valuable for grouping in front of shrubbery 
and in the perennial border. 
Mammoth Bulbs. 
Each 20c., doz. $2.30, 100 $17.50 
ISMENE CALATHINA 
(Peruvian Daffodil) 
A very choice easily grown bulb producing 
clusters of large, fragrant, Amaryllis-like 
blooms with apple green markings in the 
throat. Plant in the open after May 15th. 
They do best in fertile well-drained soil. 
Before freezing weather sets in the bulbs 
should be taken up and kept in a dry, warm 
place. (See colored illustration facing page 27.) 
Mammoth Bulbs. Each 40c., doz. $4.50 
MADEIRA-VINE 
(Climbing Mignonette) 
A rapid growing, beautiful and popular 
vine, with fleshy, heart-shaped leaves of a 
light green and numerous racemes of white 
feathery flowers of delightful fragrance. 
15 feet. Plant 3 to 4 inches deep. 
Mammoth Bulbs. 
Each 15c., 3 for 40c., doz. $1.50 
MONTBRETIAS 
Montbretias are bright and attractive, re- 
sembling miniature Gladiolus, the flowers 
being borne on slender, wiry stems, 18 to 24 
inches in length. They are easy of culture, 
prefering a light, loamy soil and plenty of 
moisture. Excellent for cutting and planting 
in the border where they will bloom from 

kets or in the rockery. White with Red Margin Scarlet y Fall 
Apricot, Orange, Rose, Scarlet, White, |. Dark Violet White late Summer until Fall. 
Each 30c., doz. $3.00, 100 $23.00 | Finest Mixed Colors Mixed Colors. Doz. $1.00, 100: $7.00 

12-13 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston 9, Mass. 
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