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Cannas 
Amaryllis 
Fancy-leaved 
Caladiums 

Forbes Summer-Flowering Bulbs 
During recent years there has been a tremendous increase in the interest shown by flower reat i ee 
summer and fall flowers produced from spring-and early summer-planted bulbs or roots. And yet ines the e 2 
of culture, adaptability to soil conditions, certainty of success and the beautiful color effects possible epee 
sidered, it is surprising that this interest has been so tardy. The remarkable advance in the develop of this 
class of flowers has no doubt increased their popularity, and the range of color and form seems unlimited. 
Amaryllis 
These gorgeous blooms are very easily grown for indoor 
display. Pot the bulbs singly in 6-inch pots in good garden 
loam enriched with bone-meal. Water slightly and keep‘in a 
dark place at 50 to 60° temperature for about a month until 
well rooted, then expose to full sun and water regularly. It 
is essential for good bloom that the roots become crowded in 
the pot. For garden bloom plunge the pots in June in the 
border in a warm sunny spot. Take indoors before frost and 
store dry for three months. Then force again through winter. 
Giant-flowered Hybrids. These bulbs produce trumpet- 
like, perfect blooms In pairs on strong stems. The colors 
range from beautiful markings of rose, red, and crimson on 
white grounds to scarlet, crimson, bright red, cherry, and 
maroon self colors. 60 cts. each; $6 per doz. 
Begonias, Tuberous-rooted 
These beautiful flowers are excellent for shady borders, 
and are also unusually fine for indoor house plants. They are 
of very easy culture. For bedding, plant the tubers outdoors 
late in May, 10 inches apart. They require ample moisture 
and good drainage. For indoor forcing, plant 3 tubers to a 
7-inch pot in finely sifted, sandy loam containing leaf-mold. 
Cover with 1% inch of soil and water sparingly. Keep at 60 to 
70° temperature. After good growth is made, water quite 
freely. Tubers may be started indoors in March or April and 
later transplanted to beds outdoors to give earlier bloom. 
Double, Camellia-flowered. These fine flowers of waxy 
texture closely resemble a camellia in form. Crimson, 
Pink, Scarlet and Yellow. 40 cts. each; $4 per doz. 
Single, Crispa. These large, waxy, broad-petaled, single 
flowers are produced in abundance on ample foliage. Ex- 
cellent for planting in shade. Crimson, Pink, Scarlet, 
and Yellow. 40 cts. each; $4 per doz. 
| We also offer pot-grown Begonia plants. See page 6. | 
Fancy-Leaved Caladiums 
Gorgeous foliage plants for outdoor bedding in shady or 
semi-shady positions. Start bulbs in pots, planting one bulb 
to a 6-inch pot. Use a well-drained sandy loam, water spar- 
ingly, and keep at 60° until well started. Then water freely. 
Extra-choice Mixture, 30 cts. each; $3 per doz. 
Cinnamon Vine 
A beautiful, rapid-growing summer climber, with bright 
green, glossy foliage, and cinnamon-scented, white flower 
spikes. Hardy. Select roots, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Montbretias 
One of the brightest of our summer-flowering bulbs. The 
bulbs should be set out during April or May, 3 to 6 inches 
apart, 4 inches deep, in clumps of a dozen or more. Protect 
during the winter with leaves. 
Mixed Hybrids. A fine assortment of yellow, orange, and 
scarlet shades. $1.25 per doz.; $9 per 100. 
Canna Roots 
nnas are the most economical and effective plants em- 
ers in our gardens. They bloom from early summer until 
frost in all sections of the country, succeeding in any une 
position in any kind of soil, but responding quickly to li oe 
treatment. For best results the beds should be spaded fey ue 
and a generous amount of well-decayed manure of any oe 
thoroughly incorporated, and at all times freely Aca 
Plant the dormant roots after May 15, spacing them : 
inches apart. Set them with the “eye”’ just above the ground. 
They are most effective when planted in masses of one variety. 
Hungaria. Very large, big-petaled, salmon-pink flowers 
above attractive bluish green foliage. The best of the pink 
varieties. Ht. 4 ft. 
King Humbert. Rich orange-scarlet flowers that measure 
6 inches across, distinctly and numerously flecked with 
bright red. Coppery bronze, massive foliage. Ht. 4 ft. 
King Midas. An ideal bedding variety. The canary-yellow 
flowers are of good size held well above the green foliage. 
A very free bloomer. Ht. 4 ft. 
The President. Immense, glowing bright red flowers, 7 
inches across when open, on the strong, erect stalks, well 
above the large, rich green foliage. Ht. 4 ft. : 
Wintzer’s Colossal. A very effective, free-flowering, bright 
scarlet variety with large blooms often 8 inches across. 
The foliage is green. Ht. 4 ft. 
Largest dormant roots of any of above, 3 for 55 cts.; 
$1.85 per doz.; $13 per 100 
We also offer pot-grown Canna plants. See page 6. 

Ismene 
These delightful Peruvian Daffodils will bloom in late 
July if the bulbs are planted in late May or June after the 
ground is dry and warm. To bloom earlier, start the bulbs 
indoors in April and shift to the garden in late May. Lift 
the bulbs before frost and store dry over winter at 60° F. 
Calathina. Long-lasting umbels of three or four, pearl- 
white, lily-like flowers on long-leaved plants 2 feet high. 
Large bulbs, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Hardy Lilies 
These Lilies, with their wonderful beauty and fragrance, 
are hardy, thrifty flowers. They like partial shade and appear 
best when planted in groups against a background of shrub- 
bery. They thrive in well-drained soil in borders and 
bloom in midsummer when fine flowers are scarce. 
Regale (The Royal Lily). Foliage crowned with funnel- 
shaped white blooms, shaded pink and streaked brown 
inside flushed yellow. Ht. 5 to 7 ft. Bloom in July. Plant 
8 in. deep. 9-10 in. bulbs, 50 cts. each; $5 per doz. 
Tenuifolium (Coral Lily). Thread-like leaves and clusters 
of recurved, coral-red bell flowers. Ht. 3 ft. Bloom in 
June. Plant 6 in. deep. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
For pot-grown plants of Lilium candidum and 
Lilium umbellatum see Perennial plants on p. 10. 

