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Gloxinia 
GLOXINIAS 
This magnificent flower has been so scarce during . State, 
recent years that we were unable to supply the de- 
mand but we have a fine crop of bulbs this season. 
The Gloxinia is one of the easiest house plants to han- 
in 6 to 8 weeks after 
dle and will usually bloom 
planting. Seed 25c¢ per pkt. 
Blooming Size Bulbs shipped from January until 
Red or 
White at 50c each; 5 fer $2.10; 12 for $4.85, postpaid. 
April. Your choice of Blue, Pink, Purple, 

FANCY LEAVED. 
CALADIUMS 
No plant in bloom could attract more atten- 
tion than the foliage of our Porto Rico Cala- 
dium. They are indispensable wherever brilliant 
decorative plants are required. Plant them in 
window boxes, jardinieres, and among ferns or 
other green leaved plants to add color. They 
are also suitable for bedding out-of-doors in 
partial shade. Bulbs available from January 
until June. 
_ We especially recommend Fancy Leaved Cala- 
diums planted among your Ferns. Fine assort- 
ment of colors, each bulb a different variety at 
35¢ each; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 




COOPERIA or RAIN LILY 
Mrs. Eva Lambert ef Moline, Illinois, writes: ‘‘My 
Rain Lily blooms every time it rains.’’ 
The Rain Lily receives its name because in its native 
it blooms through the summer and fall after 
nearly every rain. The fiowers are of delightful fra- 
grance, 2 to 3 inches across, waxy white with a tinge of 
pink, outside. Borne on 18-inch stems, They flower sey- June. 
eral times each year. Perfectly hardy for outdoor plant- 
ing and may also be used as a pot plant. Blooming size 
bulbs available from September until June. 3 for 40c; 
12 for $1.35, postpaid. : 
COLCHICUM 
Fancy Leaved Caladiums 
PERUVIAN DAFFODIL 
The Peruvian Daffodil (Pancratium) is a grand. 
summer shane dbeeie producing with great freedom 
Bulbs available from January until June. 
| 3 for 96c; 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 
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SUMMER HYACINTH 
The Summer Hyacinth (Galtonia) is a species 
of Hyacinth. 
spikes of pure white flowers on stems 3 to 5 
ishoeeel ‘ ize bulbs available fr semi-double and single blooms. 
Noveinher Hit gone: "3 for 40c; 12 for $1.35, in color through all the shades of red, rose, salmon, orange, yellow, ete. 
postpaid. 

Bloom Without Soil or Water 
Through nature’s own process, Colchicum bulbs store 
within themselves all the fertility, water, etc., they 
require to bloom. Simply place the bulb in a dish or 
on the table or window sill and watch its beauty un- 
fold. Each bulb produces from 6 to 15 beautiful 
blooms. The only way to prevent Colchicum bulbs 
from blooming is to put them in cold storage at about 
32 degrees. Valuable for florists as they can bring 
the bulbs out of cold storage and have them in bloom 
whenever wanted. Before the ground freezes, the 
bulbs should be planted in the open garden where 
each fall they will bloom in great profusion. If you 
prefer, you can remove the bulbs from the ground 
about July Ist, dry them in darkness for a few weeks, 
and use for indoor decoration as at first. 
DOUBLE COLCHICUM. The flowers are larger than 
the single and are very double, resembling a huge pink 
Water Lily. 60c¢ each; 3 for $1.50; 12 for $5.40, post- 
paid. 
SINGLE COLCHICUM. Single flowered form of above. 
40c each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.60, postpaid. 
NOTE :—-Colchicum bulbs cannot be shipped in the 
spring. Order now and we will send the bulbs in August 
in time to bloom next, fall. 
Singie Colchicum 
every year. 
Blooms late in summer. 
Ranunculus we have ever seen. 
Huge 
in late June. 
indoors in pots. 


until June. 
tiest and easiest grown bulbs. 
bulbs in a box or flower pot. 
garden. 
$1.35, postpaid. 
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Giant Crinum 
RANUNCULUS 
Each year Ranunculus becomes more popular as a cut flower. 
flowers and simple growing habits it is little wonder that the demand exceeds the supply 
Our Large Flowered Hybrids are by far the largest and finest strain of 
They produce full double flowers with a blending of 
They measure two inches and more across and range 
able and inexpensive bulbs should be planted liberally for cut flowers that start blooming 
Bulbs can be grown or planted outside after the ground thaws, or grown 
Recommended for partial shade. Choice bulbs available from September 
12 for 75ce; 100 for $5.00, postpaid. 
FAIRY LILIES 
The Fairy Lily (Zephyranthes) belongs to the Amaryllis family and is one of the pret- 
For an effective display, the best way is to plant several 
They can also be planted in the open ground in the 
spring, where they flower in great profusion during the summer; suitable for the rock 
Bulbs should be taken up in the fall and treated the same as Gladiolus. 
anole of either Pink or White, shipped from January until June. 
SWEET SCENTED TUBEROSE 
With their richiy colored 
Milk and Wine Lily — 
A fine bulbous plant which pro- 
duces flowers of great beauty. 
Usually two flower stalks are sent 
up at the same time, each bearing 
a large cluster of gorgeous, lily- — 
like, fragrant blooms. The flow- — 
ers are enormous in size; color, 
white with a purplish-red stripe 
through the center of each petal. 
Succeeds in pot or open ground. 
It is not hardy, so bulbs should 
not be left outdoors through the 
winter. Available from December 
until June. 75¢ each; 3 for $2.005 
12 for $7.00, postpaid. 











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EXCELSIOR PEARL. Finest double Tuberose. One of the most beautiful of the late 
summer flowering bulbs. Spikes and blooms enormous in size and very double and 
fragrant. 3 for 25c; 12 for 90c; 25 for $1.70, postpaid. 
EARLY FLOWERING. Plant as soon as danger of frost is over. 
six weeks earlier than other Tuberoses. 
blossoms to each stalk; snowy white, 
surroundings with the sweetest fragrance. 
Will bloom four to 
The flowers are on long stems, ten to twenty 
star-like petals, thick, wax-like, filling their 
8 for-25¢3 12 for 90c; -25 for $t 70, ee 

Pearl Tuberose 
