Forbes Summer- Flowering Bulbs 
From the viewpoint of cut-flowers alone, every gardener is justified in growing a variety of these flowers. 
They may also be used to great advantage for group plantings in the perennial border. Enjoy some this year. 
Dahlias 
With such great variety in size, form, color and height, 
these are among the most fascinating flowers. They are ef- 
fective in the border, in massed plantings, as backgrounds 
and are excellent for cutting. Dahlias do well in sun in a 
good garden soil that is not too rich. For each tuber dig a 
hole 16 inches deep, firmly backfill 10 inches with half sand, 
half loam, well mixed for good drainage. Set stake, lay tuber 
flat and cover with 3 inches of soil. As growth appears, 
gradually fill hole to surface and then mound up. When 
plant is a foot high, tie to stake and feed with 2 or 3 ounces of 
fertilizer stirred into surface. Shallow cultivate frequently 
and mulch during hot months. Disbud side shoots. 
Decoratives 
The double flowers of this class have quite broad petals, 
spaced either regularly, as in the Formal Decoratives (F.D.) 
or irregularly, as in the Informal Decoratives (I.D.). For 
largest plants space tubers 4 feet apart. 
Clara Carder. (F.D.) Large blooms of beautiful cyclamen- 
pink on good stems. Very attractive. 
Jane Cowl. (I.D.) Strikingly beautiful blooms of bronzy 
buff and old gold, deepening toward the center. 
Jersey’s Beauty. (F.D.) Large flowers of great depth on 
wiry stems. A lovely pink with light chamois shading. 
Mrs. Geo. Le Boutillier. (I.D.) Very large, deep flowers 
of carmine-red, shading to cardinal-red at the center. 
Mrs. I. de Ver Warner. (F.D.) A beautiful shade of mauve- 
pink. Large, well-formed blooms on strong stems. 
Red Jersey’s Beauty. (F.D.) A brilliant deep red version 
of the famous Jersey’s Beauty, having all of its fine points. 
Watchung Giant. (I.D.) Very large blooms of deep amber- 
yellow suffused with cadmium-orange. 
White Wonder. (I.D.) Pure white flowers with long 
twisted and curled petals. A strong grower. 
Any of the above 8, 50c each; $5 per doz. 
Miniatures 
These are unexcelled for planting tn the border because of 
their dwarf, 3-foot growth and free-blooming character. 
Exceptional, long-keeping cut-flowers. Can be planted 20 to 
24 inches apart. They require no disbudding or staking. 
Bishop of Llandaff. (Peony-fld.) Bright scarlet flowers with 
deep garnet centers. The red-bronze foliage is quite lacy. 
Blue Belle. (Min. F.D.) Attractive full-double, rich violet- 
blue flowers produced continuously up to frost. 
Coralette. (Min. F.D.) Charming double flowers of glow- 
ing coral-pink in profusion on dwarf bushy plants. 
Corinna. (Min. F.D.) These give a very bright sunny 
effect with their cheerful deep yellow flowers. 
Any of the above 4, 50c. each; $5 per doz. 
Pompons 
These deserve a space in every garden, for they bring a 
wealth of delightful small, ball-shaped cut-flowers through 
late summer and fall, yet require very little care. They grow 
21% feet high and the more you cut the more they bloom. 
Betty Anne. Exceptionally fine, with small uniform blooms 
of soft rose-pink on healthy, vigorous plants. 
Johnny Peppin. Very small flowers, 114 inches across, of 
almost perfect ball-shape. The color is dark red. 
Little Snow White. A perfect pure white pompon with 
flowers held up well above the foliage. 
Yellow Gem. Fine deep yellow blooms, 1% inches across, 
of perfect form, on nice long stems. 
Any of the above 4, 40c. each; $4 per doz. 
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Ismene 
These delightful Peruvian Daffodils will bloom in late 
July if the bulbs are planted in late May or June after the 
ground is dry and warm. To bloom earlier, start the bulbs 
indoors in April and shift to the garden in late May. Lift 
the bulbs before frost and store dry over winter at 60° F. 
Calathina. Long-lasting umbels of three or four, pearl- 
white, lily-like flowers on long-leaved plants 2 feet high. 
Large bulbs, 40c. each; $4 per doz. 
Hardy Lilies 
These Lilies, with their wonderful beauty and fragrance, 
are hardy, thrifty flowers. They like partial shade and appear 
best when planted in groups against a background of shrub- 
bery. They thrive in well-drained soil in borders and bloom 
in midsummer when fine flowers are scarce. 
Regale (The Royal Lily). Foliage crowned with funnel- 
shaped white blooms, shaded pink and streaked brown 
inside flushed yellow. Ht. 5 to 7 ft. Bloom in July. Plant 
8 in. deep. 9-10 in. bulbs, 60c. each; $6 per doz. 
Tenuifolium (Coral Lily). Thread-like leaves and clusters 
of recurved, coral-red bell flowers. Ht. 3 ft. Bloom in 
June. Plant 6 in. deep. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
We also offer pot-grown plants, started last fall, 
of the following varieties of Hardy Lilies. 
Each 3for Doz. 
Candidum (Madonna Lily)........$0 60 $1 65 $6 
Regale (Regal Lily) 2 10 
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1 00 
Umbellatum atrosanguin. 1 80 
Umb. grandiflorum. Orange-red. . . 1 80 
Umbellatum, Orange Triumph. Peles) 

Montbretias 
One of the brightest of our summer-flowering bulbs. Plant 
the bulbs during April or May, 6 inches apart, 4 inches deep, 
in clumps. Protect during the winter with leaves. 
Mixed Hybrids. A fine assortment of yellow, orange, and 
scarlet shades. $1.25 per doz.; $9 per 100. 
Ranunculus 
Unusually attractive, 15-inch border plants. Very fine for 
cutting. In May plant the bulbs with claws downward, 3 
inches deep and 6 inches apart. 
Giant Claremont Hybrids. Double and semi-double, 
peony-like flowers, 2 inches or more across in every shade 
of yellow, orange, pink and red. 90c. each; $9 per doz. 
Tigridias 
In May, plant these Mexican Shellflowers in a sunny, well- 
drained border, 4 inches deep and 6 apart. Water well. They 
bloom from July to Sept. Ht. 3 ft. 
Pavonia Mixed. Large 3-petaled, open flowers with contrast- 
ing cup. In brilliant showy colors. $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
Tuberoses 
Select a sunny, well-drained, rich soil and in May, plant 
2 inches deep. The flowers, in Aug.—Sept., are very fragrant. 
Excelsior, Double Pearl. Lovely spikes of waxy, white 
flowers. Ht. 2 ft. 25c. each; $2.40 per doz.; $17.50 per 100. 



Dahlia, 
Jersey's Beauty 
Ranunculus, 
Giant Claremont 
Hybrids 
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Begonia, Crispa 
