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The Beautiful Amaryllis 
GIANT AMERICAN HYBRIDS. A won- 
derful strain of new giant-flowered Amaryllis 
of free blooming habit. The large flowers are 
composed of broad, overlapping petals rang- 
ing from crimson, orange, scarlet, and light 
rose to white. The bulbs should be planted 
in 6-inch pots in garden loam enriched with 
a handful of bone fertilizer, Cover bulb up 
as far as the neck; water sparingly until 
flower stalk appears, then water more freely 
as plant advances in growth. Large bulbs 
in mixture for delivery October to March. 
Mixture, each 50c; $5.50 per doz. 
Anemone 
GIANT SINGLE FRENCH 
DeCAEN. Excellent cut flower, easily grown. 
Plant outside after April 1st. Mixed colors. 
$1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
GIANT DOUBLE TYPE 
ST. BRIGID. Same as above, but with double 
flowers. Mixed colors. $1.00 per doz.; 
$7.50 per 100. 
Begonia 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED 
If early flowering is desired, start tubers in 
January or February. Provide a box or open 
flat. Cover the bottom with one inch of 
sphagnum moss or peat moss, placing the bulbs 
on the moss about 3 inches apart, slightly cov- 
ering the tubers. Keep moist, but not too wet, 
and in a warm place, well lighted, until 3 or 4 
inches of growth develops. Then plant in pots 
or permanent position. Bulbs may also be 
planted outdoors, about 8 inches apart, about 
the middle of May. Select a moist shaded situa- 
tion, under trees, in a light, loamy soil. Good 
drainage is essential. Bulbs may be lifted in 
autumn and stored in a cool, damp place. 
DOUBLE CAMELLIA TYPE 
An improved double strain which greatly 
resembles the Camellia in form of flower. 
Pink White Yellow Orange Red 
Largest Size Bulbs, 2 inches and up: 
Each 35c; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 
Caladium Esculentum 
(£lephant’s Ear) 
Frequently used as border plants, where their 
large, rich green leaves, often 4 feet long and 
2% feet wide, contrast with the colors of the 
dwelling. Plant outdoors from May 15th on. 
20c each; $2.20 per doz. 
Fancy-Leaved Caladium 
Foliage plants with rich and gorgeous, yet 
soft coloring. For the conservatory or for out- 
door bedding in shady or semi-shady positions 
during summer. Bulbs do best if started in 
pots, planting one to a 6-inch pot, setting out- 
doors in late May. Indoor culture similar to 
that of Tuberous-Rooted Begonias. A splendid 
Speen of all colors. 35c¢ each; $3.50 per 
OZ. 
Calla Lily 
Plant in open border when all danger of frost 
has passed, or they can be started in pots in 
February and then set out in the garden in 
May, and will continue to bloom throughout 
the best part of the summer. When tops are 
killed by frost dig and store same as Gladiolus. 
GOLDEN CALIA. Jumbo bulbs, 40c each; 
$4.00 per doz. 
WHITE CALLA (Maculata). Spotted leaf 
. with white flower. Jumbo bulbs, 50c 
each; $5.00 per doz. 
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SUMMER FLOWERI 
Cannas 
Dormant Roots 
Cannas do well in full sun and respond quick- 
ly to fertilizing with well rotted manure. Bloom- 
ing from early summer till frost, they give a 
gorgeous display without much expense or care. 
AMBASSADOR. 3% to 4 feet. Bronze foli- 
age; color poppy-red. 
CITY OF PORTLAND. 4 feet. Strong grow- 
ing rose-pink. Green foliage. 
FLORENCE VAUGHAN. 4 feet. Finest of 
all yellows. Large lemon-yellow, faint red 
dots. Green foliage. 
HUNGARIA. 
foliage, 
4 feet. Salmon-pink. Green 
KING HUMBERT. 414 feet. Scarlet flowers. 
Bronze foliage. 
THE PRESIDENT. 4 feet. A rich glowing 
searlet. Green foliage. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. 4% to 5 feet. 
Flowers yellow, spotted red. Green foliage. 
Price, Selected Roots: 
15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100, 
Cinnamon Vine 
Well known hardy climber. Quick grower. 
Large roots, 3 for 40c; $1:50 per doz. 
Gloxinia 
Gloxinias are most unusual and decorative, 
planted in pots for all-summer flowering and 
for window boxes. Treat the same as Tuberous- 
Rooted Begonias. Mixed colors. 40c each; 
$4.40 per doz. 
Ismene Calathina 
(Peruvian Daffodil) 
A choice flowering bulb, blooming profusely 
during the summer. Clusters of large, fragrant, 
white flowers. Plant outdoors about the middle 
of May. Will begin to bloom in July. Before 
freezing weather sets in they should be lifted 
and stored in a warm, dry place. 30c each; 
$3.30 per doz. 
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Summer Hyacinths 
Luxuriant, free-flowering summer plant. 
Spreads 2 to 3 feet with spikes 4 to 5 feet in 
height, each bearing 20 to 80 large greenish 
white, bell-shaped flowers. 15c¢c each; $1.50 
per doz. 
Hardy Lilies 
Lilies are stately and most beautiful bulbous 
plants. For that reason many people feel they 
are hard to grow, but such is not the case with 
the following varieties, listed below. 
For best results they should be planted where 
their roots will be in shadow with their stems 
and leaves in full light. Ideal positions are 
among shrubs or in the annual or perennial 
border. Any good garden soil will produce 
good Lilies, provided it drains well. Plant the 
bulbs in groups of three or more of a kind, 
setting them on a l1-inch layer of sand. 
CENTIFOLIUM. An enlarged and improved 
Regale Lily. Very hardy. Long, tubular 
white flower, streaked brown outside, with 
yellow on the inside at base. Plant 8 inches 
deep. Blooms in July. Height 6 to 8 feet. 
60c each; $6.00 per doz. 
NG BULBS 
PARDALINUM GIGANTEUM (Sunset or ~ 
Giant Leopard Lily). Brilliant orange-red on — 
the reflexed portion of the segments, the 
faces of the magnificent ““Turk’s Caps” are 
rich yellow closely dotted with brown spots. 
The flowers are borne in clusters up to ten on — 
strong 5- to 8-foot canes. An easy Lily to 
grow, succeeding in full sun or partial shade. — 
Blooms in July and should be planted 6 to 8 ~ 
inches deep. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.5 
per doz. ‘ 
PHILBIPPINENSE FORMOSANUM. 
(Hardy Easter Lily). Long white trumpets ~ 
on 3-foot stems in July and August. Green ~ 
throat adds to the picturesque flower. Fra- 
grance is mild but delightful. Plant 5 to 6 
inches deep. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 
per doz. 
REGALE. The fragrant flowers are white, 
shading to pale yellow in the center, with a 
pink tinge on the outer edges. It grows 8 to 
4 feet high, and is extremely hardy. Blooms 
in July. Extra large bulbs, 40c each; 
$4.40 per doz. 
TENUIFOLIUM (Coral Lily). Dwarf, very 
graceful Lily, with thread-like leaves and 
clusters of nodding, tiny, bell-like, reeurved 
flowers of brilliant coral-red in June. Likes 
damp soil among rocks, with access to sun- 
light. Plant 6 inches deep. 25¢ each; $2.50 
per doz. 
TIGRINUM SPLENDENS (The Tiger Lily). _ 
is well known; showy, spotted red-orange 
flowers in wayside gardens in August and 
later. Easy to grow, thriving in full sun in 
any soil. Plant 6 inches deep. 35¢ each; 
$3.50 per doz. 
Madeira Vine 
(Mexican Potato) 
A rapid growing vine with bright, smooth 
leaves which produce intense shade and valu- 
able for covering fences, outbuildings or sereen- 
ing porches. Plant the roots 2 inches deep. 
Each 15c; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Oxalis 
Excellent summer blooming bulb. Fine for 
edging in borders of walks or flower beds. Also 
fine for planting in pots and hanging baskets. 
45c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. é 
Tigridia 
(Mexican Shellflower) 
Few flowers are more gorgeously colored, or 
so beautiful. Plant in a sunny position in a 
flower border in well drained soil. Give the 
bulbs the same treatment as Gladiolus; that is, 
plant them 4 inches deep and at least 6 inches 
apart, any time after May 15th. This bulb will 
thrive on an abundance of water, 
Our improved strain is a mixture ineluding 
‘ a wide range of colors. $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 
per 100. 
Ranunculus 
(Buttercup) 
Set 8 to 4 inches apart, pressing firmly into 
the soil, claws downward, and cover them with 
sand, then with soil. Plant about 4 inches 
under the surface. Water them well. Will pro- 
duce giant double and semi-double flowers in 
orange, red, yellow and pink. Plant bulbs after 
May 15th. They require winter protection. 
$1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 

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