BULBS and TUBERS for Spring Planting 
DAHLIAS 
Avalon — Fine form, bright golden- 
yellow. Blooms freely. 
Jersey Beauty—Supreme among pink 
Dahlias. 
Jane Cowl— Deep, massive blooms, 
buff and old gold petals curled and 
twisted. 
Mrs. I. De Ver Warner—Large blooms, 
old rose suffused lilac. 
Jersey Beacon—Chinese scarlet, light- 
er reverse. Long stems. 
Thomas A. Edison—Gorgeous blooms 
of rich royal purple. 
Kentucky—Salmon-pink with yellow 
and gold blend. 
Monmouth Champion—Huge brilliant 
orange flowers, perfect stems. 
White King— Magnificent large blooms, 
pure snow-white. 
Pompon Dahlias—Charming “button” 
dahlias that require little care but re- 
ward you~ with gorgeous cut-flowers 
summer and fall. In mauve, pinks, red, 
white, bronze, yellow. 
CANNAS 
King Humbert—Gigantic flowers, or- 
ange-scarlet, with bright red markings. 
Bronze leaved. 5 feet. 
Yellow King Humbert—Golden-yellow, 
dotted red. Green foliage. 4 feet. 
President—The best red Canna. Im- 
mense flowers of rich scarlet. Green 
foliage. 4 feet. 
Hungaria—The best true pink Canna. 
Large flower trusses; green foliage. 31 
feet. 
Wintzer’s Colossal—Largest flowering. 
Vivid, blazing scarlet. Green foliage. 
5 feet. 
CALADIUM 
Fancy-leaved Caladium—Few summer 
foliage plants can equal it for rich, 
beautiful color and dramatic effect. 
Elephant’s Ear—One of the largest or- 
namental plants for beds and borders. 
Huge green leaves give unusual effect. 
Guide Posts for Bulb Planters 

WHEN IS A “BULB” 
NOT A “BULB’’? 
Do you know the difference between true 
bulbs and the corms, tubers, and rhizomes 
which are sometimes confused with bulbs? 
A true bulb is a bud, wrapped with fleshy 
scales which are the bases of leaves. These 
seales are the storehouses for energy and 
food for next year’s flowers. Each bulb must 
have a period of dormancy, during which 
time the new plant—in all its details of 
leaves, petals, stamens, and pistols is formed. 
Corms resemble true bulbs in appearance, 
but the embryo flowers are not formed with- 
in the heart of the corm itself. They are 
developed rather by the corm’s hoarded sup- 
ply of nourishment. The corm differs also 
from the true bulb, in that its life is for 
one season. It gives everything to the pro- 
duction of foliage, and the reproduction of 
new generations. 
Tubers differ from true bulbs in that they 
are underground stems with eyes or buds on 
the surface. Each of these buds is capable 
of producing a new plant. While some tuber- 
ous roots exhaust their energy in one season, 
and leave the newly developed roots to carry 
on, others rebuild their energy, increase in 
size, and give bloom the next season. 
Rhizomes are somewhat thickened rootstocks 
from which new plants are sent up directly, 
or produced from crowns or pips. 
CAUTION! 
Don’t look for “bargain”’ bulbs! There sim- 
ply aren’t any. Healthy, top grade bulbs 
from a reputable dealer are your best buy. 
There is no economy in buying inferior, 
softened or undersized bulbs, as they will 
not give results no matter how carefully 
they are planted. 
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PROPER BULB PLANTING 
Take special care to plant your bulbs the 
right depth, as shallow planting causes much 
failure in successful bulb growth. While 
proper planting depth varies with soil con- 
ditions, you’ll be safe in following the rule 
of covering the top of the bulb with soil 
equalling three times its greatest diameter. 
In preparing the planting pocket for your 
bulbs, be sure the bottom is broad enough to 
permit the bulb base to rest on the soil. 
If an air pocket is left, the roots are quite 
likely to dry out before the bulb has had a 
chance to start its growth. 
THE SOIL 
Friable loam of good texture, containing 
humus and nourishment is the best for 
bulbs. Heavy, lumpy clay soil should be 
mixed with part sand, peat moss, compost or 
leaf mold. This will loosen the texture and 
improve drainage. Don’t use animal manure 
on bulb beds. It gives too rich a humus and 
nitrogen content to the soil. The touch of 
fresh manure injures most bulbs. 
Bulb Enemies—Bulbs are a delicacy for mice, 
moles and rabbits. Ask us about our many 
good preparations used to control these bulb 
pests. 

GLADIOLUS 
Bagdad — Smoky old rose, lighter 
throat. Very large. 6 to 8 florets on tall, 
straight spike. Late. 
Beacon — Brilliant, clear, dark rose, 
with a pronounced blotch. Florets 
slightly waved and ruffled. One of the 
best. 
Betty Nuthall—Coral-pink, yellow 
throat markings. Florets of fine texture, 
large, strong spikes. 
Bit o’ Heaven—Medium-sized florets of 
orange with a yellow throat. Tall and 
straight with 9 to 12 flowers. 
Commander Koehl — Fine red. Tall 
spike. Florets very large, dark scarlet 
without markings. 
Charles Dickens—Bright, radiant pur- 
ple. Many blooms open at a time, per- 
fect placement. 
Dr. F. E. Bennett—Fiery orange-scar- 
let. Very large flowering. 
Debonair—LaFrance pink, shading into 
shrimp pink, creamy throat blotch. 6-8 
medium size blooms. 
Golden Dream — Clear, golden-yellow 
flowers, medium size, tall stems, many 
open at a time. Late. 
Minuet—Beautiful, clear light laven- 
der. Considered the best lavender. 
Very large flower of heavy substance. 
Mother Machree— Smoky lavender 
overlaid at edge with salmon-pink. 8-12 
medium size blooms. Late. 
Maid of Orleans—Milky white, with 
light cream throat. Tall spike, 6-8 per- 
_fectly placed florets. 
Picardy—Rich apricot-pink. Florets ex- 
tremely large, slightly ruffled and of 
wax-like appearance. 
Pelegrina—Dark blue, 6 or more well 
placed blooms open with most of re- 
maining buds showing color. Early. 
Best dark blue. 
Red Phipps—Unusual shade of light 
red. Medium tall, long flower heads. 
Late mid-season. 
Rosa van Lima—Pure self-colored light 
pink with many flowers open at one 
time. Strong, straight stem. 
Shirley Temple — Newly developed 
prize winner. Enormous creamy white 
flower with deeper cream blotch on 
lower petals. Tall and lovely. 
Vagabond Prince—Iridescent mahog- 
any brown, lighter in throat. Small 
scarlet blotch on lip. 8-10 medium size 
blooms open at a time. 
Wasaga—Clear glowing buff with 4-5 
flowers open at a time. Ruffled. Late 
mid-season. 
TUBEROSES 
One of the most fragrant of all flowers. 
Tall spikes of double waxy blooms 
borne on tall stems. Spear-shaped, 
grass-like foliage. Annual replacement 
frequently advisable. 



