Fancy-leaved 
Caladiums 

Forbes Summer- Flowering Bulbs 
During recent years there has been a tremendous increase in the interest shown by flower fanciers in those 
summer and fall flowers produced from spring and early summer-planted bulbs or roots. And yet when the ease 
of culture, adaptability to soil conditions, certainty of success and the beautiful color effects possible are con- 
sidered, it is surprising that this interest has been so tardy. The remarkable advance in the development 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 slightlyand 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. Large bulbs, 70c. each; $7 per doz. 
Anemone 
These come in exceedingly brilliant colors from June on, 
and are fine for borders and cutting. Plant as early as 
possible in spring, 6 inches deep, in a cool, moist, but well- 
drained soil. Mulch with straw in winter. May also be grown 
indoors in pots. 
St. Brigid, Mixed. Single and semi-double, cup-shaped 
flowers, often over 3 inches across, 1n bright scarlet, purple, 
maroon, lilac, etc. Ht. 1 ft. 75c. per doz.; $6 per 100 
Begonias, Tuberous-rooted 
These beautiful flowers are excellent for shady borders from 
July to frost and are also unusually fine for indoor house 
plants. They are of very easy culture. For bedding, plant the 
tubers in May, 10 inches apart and cover with an inch of soil. 
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 \% 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. Crimson, Rose, Sal- 
mon, Scarlet and Yellow. 35c. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Single, Crispa. These large, waxy, broad-petaled, single 
flowers have beautifully frilled and ruffled edges and are 
produced in abundance on ample foliage. Excellent for 
planting in shade. Crimson, Rose, Salmon, Scarlet, 
and Yellow. 35c. each; $3.50 per doz. 
We also offer pot-grown Begonia plants. See page 13 
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. 40c. each; $4 per doz. 
Cinnamon Vine 
A beautiful, rapid-growing summer climber, with bright 
green, glossy foliage, and cinnamon-scented, white flower 
spikes. Hardy. Select roots, 20c. each; $2 per doz. 
Callas 
Unlike the winter-flowering white Calla, these are wonder- 
ful garden subjects of easy culture. In April or May plant 
groups of bulbs, in sun or part shade, in moist soil. They will 
bloom in August-September. Lift the bulbs before hard 
frost and store. May be potted in the fall for indoor bloom 
Pink (Rehmanni). An unusual plant with small, rose-pink 
flowers of great beauty. Effective for margins, it grows 
only 12 inches high. 65c. each; $6.50 per doz. 
Yellow (Elliottiana). Magnificent, lustrous, golden yellow 
flowers of large size in abundance on sturdy plants. The 
attractive foliage is dark green spotted with cream-white. 
45c. each; $4.50 per doz. 
Canna Roots 
Cannas are the most economical and effective plants em- 
ployed in our gardens. They bloom from early summer until 
frost in all sections of the country, succeeding in any sunny 
position in any kind of soil, but responding quickly to liberal’ 
treatment. For best results the beds should be spaded deeply, 
and a generous amount of well-decayed manure of any kind 
thoroughly incorporated, and at all times freely watered. 
Plant the dormant roots after May 15, spacing them 18 
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 contrasting 
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 55c.; 
$1.85 per doz.; $13 per 100 
We also offer pot-grown Canna plants. See page 13 
See the Tulips in bloom at our 
Sales Garden on R. 10, Hanover 
In May, bring your friends to enjoy our 
Tulip Display, 125 varieties in all their glory. 
Compare the new with your favorites. See 
the handy Finding List on pages 22-23. 

