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2772 Madeira Vine 



“Climbing Mignonette.” A beau- 
tiful tuberous-rooted elimber, 
with rather plain, thick leaves 
2603 Caladium—Fancy-leaved 
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A Glorious House Plant 2620 Cinnamon Vine and handsome Beaten ct fra- 
No other summer foliage plant equals : ° grant white flowers. e vine 
the Fancy Caladiums in rich and gor- A. Beaute ee ener makes a very rapid growth and a 
geous, yet soft coloring. All of the va- The handsome foliage is dark green, thick | few plants will cover a trellis or 
rieties are of marvelous beauty for the and glossy and free from insects, while num- cottage in a single season. It is a 
furnishing of the conservatory during bers of white blossoms emit a delightful cin- é ; : 
the summer months, for window boxes namon-like odor, We know of no other vine | very pretty thing to use for shad- 
or even for outdoor bedding in shady or that will more quickly and satisfactorily cover ing a porch or veranda as the 
semi-shady positions. eer bor trellis, not a jouer for yao B leaves are brilliant, glossy green. 
Bulbs_may be started in sand in the whee gues cstablistied will seb cfod_..vente Litt thesbulbe Peck tan thewsame 
house. Large Bulbs. All lst Size. Each, Grows 15 to 25 feet high. Strong tubers, 3 for | 2S Dahlias. $3 for 25 cts.; 6 for 
40 cts.; 2 for 70 cts.; 5 for $1.50, postpaid. 35 cts.; 6 for 55 cts.; 12 for 95 cts., postpaid. | 45 cts.; 12 for 80 cts., postpaid. 
2602 Caladium 
Esculentum (Elephant’s Ear). 3 to 5 ft. Or- 
namental foliage plants producing huge, bright 
green leaves often measuring 3 to 4 ft. long 
and 2% ft. wide. They give a tropical effect 
when planted in tall beds or borders or on the 
open lawn. Widely used in public parks. They 
need a rich soil with abundant moisture. Fancy 
bulbs, 7x9. Each, 25 cts.; 3 for 65 cts.; doz. 
$2.00, postpaid. 
fy 2604 Mammoth Bulbs, 9 to 11 inches 
in circumference. Each, 30 cts.; 3 for 
75 cts.; doz., $2.50, postpaid. 
2773 Oxalis 
Excellent Pot Plant 
Summer Flowering—Highly valu- 
able for hanging baskets, also bor- P 
ders of walks and flower beds. Blooms quickly. Showy in mass beds. 
Mammoth bulbs. Mixed sorts only of Pink. Choice bulbs, 45 cts. per 
dozen; 2 doz. 75 cts., postpaid. s 
. i ; Two to Three-eye Roots. 
Shumway’s Large Flowering Cannas Tyee jhreceve Reet 
Cannas are the tallest and most attractive of the summer bedding plants and furnish a wide range of colors. Rich 
shades of chocolate, red, green and bronze. They do well everywhere, Dig up bulbs in fall and plant again in spring. 
Beautify Your Yard 
with Canna Bed 









2609 Goldbird. Green leaved; height 4 ft. Canary 
Yellow. Remarkably free flowering variety. The 
immense soft canary-yellow flowers are borne in 
large clusters well above the very healthy green 
foliage. A robust grower, sure bloomer, forming 
sturdy, shapely plants very quickly, making it an 
ideal variety for amateurs or Florists. 
2614 The President. (4 ft.) Rich glowing scarlet 
flowers which measure 7 inches across when fully 
opened. The strong erect stalk carries the flowers 
well ahead of the heavy green foliage. <A strong 
growing and free blooming variety. 
2610 City of Portland—This is: the best pink Canna 
grown today. They are especially gratifying for re- 
gions of long, hot summers because their vivid flow- 
ers hold their color through long days of hot sun. 
Flowers of deep pink are carried well above deep 
green foliage. Grows 3% feet in height. 
2608 Eureka. (4 ft.) A free flowering white variety. 
Green leaves. When the blossoms appear they are 
cream. This variety planted with King Humbert 
makes a very delightful contrast. . 
2615 Wyoming. (6 ft.) Bronze leaved. This is the 
best orange-yellow variety. This variety has 
bronze foliage and immense flowers. 

quisite pink flowers are of the largest size, 
having exceptionally fine tropical foliage. 
grower and very free flowering. 
These 

Make An orchid flowering sport of King Humbert. The petals 
G ECS 31% inches in diameter, 7 inches long, slightly blotched 
Dicolay with bright red; foliage dark green. 
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in Number of Cannas Required To Plant Beds 
Your For round beds planted eighteen inches apart each way: Seven ft. 
Yard 
‘Shenandoah. Bronze leaf; height 4 ft. Salmon pink. The 
rae ond TORE popular pink canna in cultivation, It is unsur- 
passed for planting either singly or in large solid beds. Its ex- 
2611 King Humbert. (4 ft.) The flowers are scarlet in color 
and the leaves are bronze. This variety has been a sensation in 
the Canna family for the last 10 to 12 years. A free bloomer 
2612 Richard Wallace. Green foliage; height 4 ft. Golden Yel- 
low. This is an ideal bedding variety. Color deep golden yellow. 
Flowers are of large size held well above the foliage, a vigorous 
2616 Yellow King Humbert. (4 ft.) Considered the best yellow 
bed—19 plants, one for center; six for first row, twelve for sec- 
ond row. .Ten ft. bed—37 plants, one for center; six for first row, 
twelve for second row, eighteen for third row. Thirteen ft. bed 
—61 plants, one for center; six for first row, twelve for second 
2614 The President row, eighteen for third row, twenty-four for fourth row. 























2776 Tuberoses 
Mammoth Flowering ‘ 
Double Pearl. (2% ft.) Beautiful compact 
flower spikes of extremely fragrant, waxy 
white, double blossoms. They are very attrac- 
tive in the border, and their long stems make 
them desirable as cut flowers. If planted out- 
doors when the ground is warm they will 

ing start them indoors in pots and transplant 
when danger of frost has passed. 
Large Choice Bulbs: 3 for 40 cts.; 6 for 65 
cts.; 12 for $1.10; 100 for $8.00, postpaid. 
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2600 
Amaryllis 
2600 Amaryllis Ainericns New 
Giant Hybrids 
greater pleasure for the window garden than 
these giant-flowering Amaryllis that are so 
easily managed. The strain I offer is the fin- 
est that has ever been produced in this country, 
strong bulbs throwing vigorous stems with 
from four to six gigantic blooms of the most 
perfect form, ranging in color from pure white 
background with varied markings of rose, red 
-and crimson to the richest self colors as scarlet, 
crimson, bright red, cherry, and almost maroon. 
Strong blooming bulbs. Each, 50 cts.; 3 for 
$1.25, postpaid. ; 

SPECIAL LOW 
Bargain Prices 
on All Canna 
Bulbs 
The World’s Finest— 
Have a Big Bed 
This Year 
3 for 45c 6 for 75c 
12 for $1.35 25 for $2.50 
50 for $4.50 100 for $8.50 
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