
Flowering Bulbs and Roots 
We supply 3 or more bulbs of a variety at the 10 rate, 25 at the 100 rate 
CINNAMON VINE 
Dioscorea Batatas 
Rapid-growing summer climber, 
bright green, glossy foliage, and spikes of 
cinnamon-scented, white flowers. It is per- 
fectly hardy, the stem dying down in winter, 
but growing with great rapidity im the spring, 
so as to cover any trellis or arbor very early 
in the season. Selected roots, 15 cts. each, 
$1.25 for 10, $10 per 100. 
DICENTRA SPECTABILIS 
Bleeding-Heart or Seal Flower 
An old-fashioned favorite, with long 
racemes of graceful heart-shaped pink flowers 
that are always attractive. 
specimen plants first year after planting. 
65 cts. each, $6 for 10, $55 per 100. 
GLOXINIA 
_ One of the handsomest of summer-bloom- 
The cultural directions for begonias might 
also be followed for Gloxinias. 
Sky Blue Bright Red. Green foliage. 
Deep Violet Bright Red. Red foliage. 
Dark Blue Scarlet, White Band 
Midnight Blue Pure White 
i Spotted, Various Colors 
Choice Mixed 
Any of above, 40 cts. each, $3.50 for 10, 
$30 per 100 
GLORY LILY 
Gloriosa Rothschildiana 
Tuberous-rooted greenhouse climber; or 
may be grown outdoors, provided the roots 
are lifted before frost. The truly remarkable 
waxy, lily-like flowers are 3 inches across 
and have prominent curved stamens; per- 
ianth is crimson, banded with gold and near- 
white at the center, reflexed and waved. 
position, 
and water generously tin dry weather. Pinch 
Crimson 

SUMMER HYACINTH 
Hyacinthus candicans 
Luxuriant, free-growing, summer-flowering 
plant; spreads 2 to 3 feet, with spikes 4 to 5 
feet in height, each bearing twenty to thirty 
large, white, bell-shaped flowers. Choice bulbs, 
15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10, $10 per 100. 
ISMENE CALATHINA 
Pancratium Lily; Peruvian Daffodil 
A choice flowering bulb, blooming pro- 
fusely during the summer. Clusters of large, 
strikingly fragrant, pearly white flowers. 
Bulbs should be planted out the middle of 
May; they will commence flowering in July. 
Before freezing weather sets in, they should 
be lifted and kept in a aaa ay i 
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Mammoth bulbs ......$0 25 $2 25 $20 00 
Jumbo bulbs. . 45 400 3500 
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MADEIRA VINE 
Climbing Mignonette. Will cover a large 
space in a short time. Fleshy heart-shaped 
leaves, and racemes of feathery fragrant 
flowers. Protect with litter in winter. 
15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10, $10 per 100. 
MONTBRETIAS 
This delightful bulbous plant blooms from 
July until frost and is excellent for cut- 
ting. Bulbs should be planted outdoors 
during April and May. They require a 
protection of Jeaves or litter if planted in a 
permanent location. 
We offer 6 distinct varieties of the improved 
large-flowering Earlham Hybrids 
Apricot Queen. Rich golden apricot. One 
gt the first to bloom. Very strong grower. 
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Comet. Large star-shaped flower of fine 
substance, rich deep golden orange, with a 
broad band of blood-crimson and a yellow 
center. Dark stems. 2% ft. 
His Majesty. A glorious variety. Flowers 
measure 4 inches across, deep velvety 
scarlet shading to gold; reverse of petals is 
crimson shading to gold. 4 ft. 
James Coey. Large open flowers of rich 
vermilion suffused with golden orange; 
yellow center with crimson blotches. 3 ft. 
Lady Wilson. Very large bright yellow 
flowers with an orange sheen; remarkably 
handsome. 3) ft. 
Red Knight. Large star-shaped flowers of 
rich vermilion, shading to gold at center, 
which is heavily overlaid with maroon; 
reverse of petals crimson and orange. A 
fine vigorous flower. 3 ft. 
Any of above, 25 cts. each, $2.25 for 10, 
$20 per 100 
Four Fine Standard Varieties 
California. Deep golden yellow. 
Fire King. Glowing scarlet. 
Talisman. Deep orange. 
Transcendent. Orange-scarlet. 
Any of above, $1 for 10, $2 for 25, 
$7.50 per 100 
S. & W. Co.’s Jewel Mixture. Contains 
yellow sorts of various shades, oranges, 
apricots and scarlets; many flowers are 
blotched with deeper colors. 80 cts. for 10, 
$7 per 100. 

OXALIS 
This excellent summer-blooming bulb is 
fine for edging the borders of walks or flower- 
beds. 
American Shamrock. Pink flowers; clover- 
like leaves spotted maroon. Shown in 
color on page 62. 
Deppei alba. Small white flowers. Mostly 
four-leaved-clover-like foliage. Ideal com- 
panion to the American Shamrock. 
Above two, 35 cts. for 10, $3 per 100, 
$25 per 1000 
RANUNCULUS (Buttercup ) 
Tecolote Giant Mixed. S. & W. Co.’s im- 
proved strain. The flowers are fully double, 
blended with giant semi-double. Our mix- 
ture consists of shades of orange, red, yel- 
Iow, and pmk. Plant bulbs during May; 
north of Washington they require a mulch 
for winter protection, 70 cts. for 10, $6 
per 100. 




TIGRIDIA 
Mexican Shellflower 
This grows well in the open ground in sum- 
mer as far north as New England and gives 
a continuous display. You will find an ilus- 
tration in color of this plant on page 62. 
Cu.ture.—Give the bulbs the same treat- 
ment as gladiolus; that is, plant them 4 inches 
deep and at least 6 inches apart, any time after 
May 15. The plant thrives in a sunny situa- 
tion but needs an abundance of water. 
Ourimproved strainis a mixture including 
a wide range of colors—white with spotted 
cup, white with rose sheen, rose, yellow with 
suffusion of red, yellow with spotted cup, and 
brilliant scarlet. 80 cts. for 10, 100 bulbs $7. 

Tuberose, Excelsior Double Pearl 

TUBEROSES 
Delightfully fragrant and beautiful. By 
skillful management a succession may be 
obtained the year round. For early flowers 
they can be started from February to April 
in the greenhouse or hotbed. For flowering 
later in the open border, plant in May and 
June. 
Excelsior Double Pearl. White; double- 
flowering. Jumbo Exhibition Bulbs, 10 cts. 
each, 90 cts: for 10, $8 per 100. 
Albino. A single white variety blooming in 
July or August. 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10, 
$10 per 100. 

ZEPHYRANTHES 
These are very useful for the open border. 
They are easily managed, requiring the same 
treatment as the gladiolus, and can be planted 
at the same time, but more closely. 
Rosea. Dark pink. 75 cts. for 10, $6 per 100, 

NEW YORK 3, N.Y. 
By all means plant Tuberoses—‘‘The sweetest flower 
for scent that grows.”? We describe them above. 
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