
Amaryllis 

AMARYLLIS 
S. & W. Co.’s Giant Hybrids 
For the conservatory, greenhouse, or 
window-garden. Our strain produces vigor- 
ous stems with from four to stx blooms of 
perfect form and wonderful color combina- 
tions. Pot up the bulbs and water well; store 
in a cool, dark place for a month; then bring 
to the light. They bloom in 6 to 8 weeks. 
Pots may then be set outdoors to allow 
the foliage to die down; bring them indoors in 
November to start for the next season. 
May also be grown in the open. Plant from 
mid-May on, and lift the bulbs in October. 
Mixed Colors. Combination of crimson and 
scarlet with an occasional orange, rose Or 
salmon shade. 90 cts. each, $8 for 10. 
Many Vegetables may be grown among 
your flowers with pleasing effect. Some of 
the decorative ones are beet, carrot, chard 
and parsley; these will add charm and 
produce food—and food will win the 
Peace. 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 
Elephant’s Ear 
One of the most effective plants for beds, 
borders or for planting out upon the lawn. 
Very frequently used as border plants about 
aresidence, where their large, rich green leaves, 
often 4 feet long and 21% feet wide, contrast 
with the colors of the dwelling. Plant out- 
doors from May 15 on. 
Each 10 100 
Jumbo-size bulbs. ..... $0 35 $3 00 $25 00 
Mammoth-size bulbs... 20m 1 SOmeL S200 
FANCY-LEAVED 
CALADIUMS 
Few, if any, of the summer foliage plants 
equal the Fancy-leaved Caladiums in their rich 
and gorgeous, yet soft, coloring. All the varie- 
ties are of marvelous beauty for the furnish- 
ing of the conservatory during the summer 
months, or even for outdoor bedding in 
shady, or semi-shady positions. Bulbs do 
best if started in pots, planting one bulb to 
a 6-inch pot. Plant and handle similar to 
indoor culture of tuberous-rooted begonias. 
These are illustrated in color on page 70. 



Each 10 100 
Choice Named Sorts. .$0 35 $3 25 $30 00 
Splendid Mixture .... ai) fs UY) 
66 Bulbs 




Flowering Bulbs and Roots 
We supply 3 or more bulbs of a variety at the 10 rate, 25 at the 100 rate, except where stated 

BEGONIAS 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED 
Provide a pan or box, and cover the bottom 
with one inch of sphagnum n css, placing the 
bulb on top and covering with another layer 
of sphagnum moss. They should be kept 
moist and moderately warm. As soon as roots 
appear, plant in pots in a light soil, one inch 
below the surface, and water cautiously until 
the plant has shown growth, then increase the 
amount. Good drainage is essential. Or the 
bulbs may be planted outdoors 8 inches apart 
in the latitude of New York about the middle 
of May. Weoffer Jarge bulbs 1 4 inches and up. 
These beautiful subjects are especially 
valuable for planting im moist skaded areas. 
Bulbs may be lifted in autumn, stored in 
a cool damp place over winter. 

Double Carnation-flowered 
Blooms 5 to 6 inches across. Brilliant as 
the jewels of an Eastern potentate, these 
flowers may be grown with surprising ease. 
Apricot Pink White Mixed 
Crimson Scarlet Yellow 
Single Frilled and Ruffled 
We offer this delightful new type as a 
pleasing variation to the plain-edged kind. 
Apricot Pink White Mixed 
Crimson Scarlet Yellow 
Double Camellia-flowered 
An improved double strain which greatly 
resembles the camellia in form of flower. 
Apricot Pink White Mixed 
Crimson Scarlet Yellow 
Multiflora 
Plants are covered all summer with semi- 
double and double flowers of great brilliance, 
2 to 3 inches across. Height 15 inches. 
_ We offer a select Mixture of colors, con- 
sisting of Rose-pink, Salmon-orange, Red 
and White. 
Bulbs any of above four classes of Begonias, 
35 cts. each, $3 for 10, $27.50 per 100 
Cannas in Border 
Your attention is directed to the Glory Lily described on p. 67, 
with the recommendation that you grow this striking plant. 




Caladium esculentum (Elephant’s Ear) 

CALLAS 
Plant in the open border when danger from 
frost Is over. When tops are killed by frost, dig 
and store same as Gladiolus. They are also 
excellent pot-plants. 
Golden Yellow (Richardia Elliottiana). The 
best of the Yellow Callas, its flowers are 
as large as the popular white winter- 
flowering variety, and of a rich, lustrous 
golden yellow. The foliage is dark green, 
with a number of translucent creamy white 
spots. Shown in color on page 70. 
Each 10 100 
Jumbo Bulbs...... $0 70 $6 50 $60 00 
Mammoth Bulbs... 50 450 £40 00 
First-size Bulbs.... 35 <3) 257 230500 
Pink (Zantedeschia Rehmanni). A lovely 
dwarf Calla. Rose-pmk flower maturing 
cerise. Selected bulbs 60 cts. each, $5.50 for 
10, $50 per 100. 

CANNAS 
Roots may be planted in 4- or 5-inch pots 
or shallow boxes in March or April and kept 
in a warm place to start them into growth. 
The started plants may be planted out about 
May 20 to June 10 in the vicinity of New 
York. Set about 2 feet apart. Dormant roots 
may be planted outdoors in May. 
City of Portland. Deep rich pmk. Green 
foliage. Height 5 ft. 
Hungaria. 
Height 4 ft. 
King Humbert. Flowers of gigantic size, 
brilliant orange-scarlet, with bright red 
markings. Foliage bionze. Height 5 ft. 
Louis Cayeux. Deep pink flowers. Foliage 
- light green. Height 4 ft. 
Richard Wallace. Yellow. Green foliage. 
Height 5 ft. 
The President. Rich glowing scarlet, with 
immense flowers 7 inches across. Foliage 
a rich deep green. Height 5 ft. 
Mixed. All colors. 
Selected roots, any of above, 15 cts. each, 
$1.40 for 10, $12.50 per 100 
STUMPP & WALTER CO, 
Salmon-pink. Green foliage. 
