


TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS 
They Thrive in Shade or Partial Shade 
These beautiful wax-like flowers are gigantic in size, 
-measuring 4 to 6 inches across. The brilliant, vivid colors 
are rare in beauty and contrast well with the rich exotic 
foliage. 
CULTURE, In the Spring the dormant tubers show pink 
swellings at the center of the crown, They should then be 
planted outdoors late in May, 10 inches apart, or in pots 
indoors in March or April and later transplanted outside 
to give earlier blooms. Plant in rich loose soil, preferably 
leaf mold, being sure the drainage is good and that the 
tuber is so placed that the top center is above the soil. 
Water sparingly, increasing the moisture supply after the 
first leaves form. Too early or too deep planting may 
kill the tuber. The bulbs or tubers must be lifted in the 
fall after the first heavy frost has killed the foliage. 
Store in a cool dry, frostproof cellar until planting time. 
Single Begonias. Crimson, salmon, pink, scarlet, white and 
yellow. 30c each; $2.25 per dozen. 
Double Begonias, Crimson, salmon, pink, scarlet, white and 
yellow. 30c each; $2.25 per dozen. 
~CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 
Elephant’s Ear 
A fine tropical plant that is easily grown with large rich 
green leaves, often measuring 3 to 4 feet long by 2% 
feet wide. : ; 4 
CULTURE. Caladiums are easily grown in any good garden 
soil. Plant outdoors when the soil is warm, about the 
middle of May. To obtain the best results they should 
be planted where they will obtain plenty of water and an 
abundance of rich compost. Take up before frost, cut off 
the old stems and store in a cool, dry frost-proof place 
until time for spring planting. 
Mammoth Bulbs............ sede east cheitee 25c each; 60¢ for 3. 
First Size Soe Laie ye MaeRaie ah at oy eaeee ls .-..d6¢ each; 90¢ for 3, 
CANNAS 
They produce large, conspicuous clusters of orchid-like 
flowers in the widest range of gay and bright colors, with 
@ rich tropical foliage in green or bronze shades, 
OULTURE. No other class of. tender bulb is so easily 
grown. They succeed in sunny positions in any kind of 
soil and respond quickly to liberal treatment, Cannas are 
gross feeders and for best results the beds should be 
spaded deeply, using a generous amount of well-decom- 
posed manure and bone meal. Plant the dormant roots 
when the ground is warm, spacing them 2 feet apart and 
set them with the ‘‘eye’’ just above the ground. They 
may be started in pots and later transplanted outside to 
give earlier blooms. 
Ambassador. 3% ft. Bears immense trusses of brilliant 
cherry red flowers set off by bronzy foliage. 
City of Portland. 3% ft. Bright rosy-pink, a free-fiowering 
_ vigorous bloomer. Green foliage. 
Florence Vaughan. 4 ft. Rated finest of all yellows. Large 
lemon-yellow fiowers, faint red dots, luxuriant green 
foliage. 
Hungaria. 3% ft. Rich peach blossom pink, a continuous 
_bearer. Flowers very large with immense petals. Leaves 
bluish green. 
King Humbert. ‘‘King of All.’’ 4 ft. Always a sensation, 
bearing immense brilliant scarlet flowers in gigantic 
trusses. Handsome, broad, tropical foliage of a rich cop- 
pery bronze. 
The President. 4 ft. This gorgeous variety produces giant 
flowers of a rich glowing scarlet color, often measuring 
7 inches across when fully opened. 
Yellow King Humbert. 4 ft. A green-leaved sport of the 
King Humbert. It has the same habit and growth and 
free-flowering qualities, but the flowers are a deep rich 
yellow spotted and blotched with bright red. 
Wyoming. 6 ft. Orange flowers of a rich, glossy sheen. 
Bronze foliage. 
Price: Any of the above Cannas. Postpaid, 15c each; 3 of 
one variety 35c; 12 of one variety $1.25; $8.00 per 100 of 
_. gne variety; 25 of one variety at 100 price. 
CINNAMON VINE 
A beautiful, rapid-growing climber, taking its name from 
the peculiar fragrance of the delicate white flowers, 
OULTURE. The long, tuberous roots may be planted at 
any time during the Spring, placing them in an upright 
position and deep enough so that the eye or sprout is cov- 
ered with two inches of soil. They will’thrive in any soil. 
Large Select Roots 3 for 450; $1.50 per dozen. 
DAHLIAS 
CULTURE, Dahlias will grow in any good soil, but do best 
in a light loam or sandy loam. Prepare the ground by 
deep digging and use well-rotted manure, bone meal and a 
top dressing of lime. After the ground is warm plant the 
roots on their side with eyes pointing upward, setting 
them 3 inches deep and 3 feet apart. Watering is unnec- 
essary, but frequent cultivation is desirable. Never allow 
the soil to crust and cultivate after rain. When plants 
are 6 to 8 inches high, pinch out the center shoot to 
induce branching. 
In the Fall, after plants are blackened by the first frost, 
cut the tops off, lift the tubers carefully with a digging 
fork and let them dry out for a few hours. Then store 
in a coo] frost-proof cellar or shed, until the Spring. To 
prevent shriveling, cover with dry sand or soil. ~ 
COLOSSAL DAHLIAS 
Selection of Decorative Types 
FD., Formal Decorative; ID., Informal Decorative 
Colossal Dahlias are a selection of the outstanding and 
more recent Dahlia introductions. The flowers are giant in 
size and perfect of form carried on strong stiff stems. They 
are vigorous, healthy growers, free flowering and highly 
effective for display in the garden, cutting for house decora- 
tion, and for exhibition work. 
Alice May. ID., Bioom 10 x 6 ins., Bush 4% ft. Pure white 
with slight yellow cast at base of petals...... $1.00 each 
Barbarossa. FD,, Bloom 7 x 5 ins., Bush 4 ft. The brightest 
scarlet in Dahliadom. Full centers and strong stems. 
; $1.00 each 
¢ Minnora. ID., Bloom 10 x 6 ins., Bush 5 ft. Apricot and 
rose with a red reverse. Sturdy and strong stems. 50c each 
- Pink Giant, ID., Bloom 9 x 5 ins. Bush 5% ft. Bright 
Tyrian pink. An early profuse bloomerins.: 5.7 15e each 
Rudolf’s Giant, ID., Bloom 12 x 7 ins., Bush 4% ft, Buff 
with apricot and pink suffusions. Good size and depth. 
Sturdy plant. Blooms from mid-season on. ...$1.00 each 
The Governor. FD., Bloom 11 x 6 ins., Bush 5% ft. Bright 
sulphur yellow, with long broad petals, long strong stems, 
and excellent form..... Se RCRAS Pee calla ee cen me ean $1.00 each 
Victory. FD,, Bloom 10 x 6 ins., Bush 4% ft. Rose pink 
suffused gold. Excellent stem and bush growth. Good 
keeper. A ‘‘knockout’’ for sheer beauty......... i5c each 
Watchung Giant, ID., Bloom 11 x 6 ins., Bush 6 ft. Deep 
amber yellow suffused orange cadmium. A rugged grow- 
er; profuse: Inj biooma ve.) yin eo treala ak de cen -50c each 
Collection: One each of Colossal, value $6.50 for $5.50. 
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
FD., Formal Decorative, ID,, Informal Decorative, 
Arelda Lloyd. ID., Bloom 10 x 6 ins,, Bush 5% ft. Color a 
clear lemon yellow with light rose suffusion on ends of 
POTAIO Gs Beisel hein ere ee pees 5 RE he's AE ha ma 2 dhe ...-50¢ each 
Bandoeng. ID., Bloom 9 x 5 ins., Bush 5 ft. Cinnamon buff 
suffused and shaded russet orange and scarlet. Easy to 
BLOW iaiciats eres eeeirucsaenn alet gets Seetktioreea. seta «teeateh tanta io tene 50c each 
Blue Jersey. FD,, Bloom 6 x 4 ins., Bush 6 ft. A beautiful 
lavender pink with large full-centered flowers. .50c each 
Biue River. FD,, Bloom 9 x 3 ings., Bush 4 ft. Lavender 
mauye. The nearest color to blue in Dahlias. Very strong 
stemag chica. Saaesitae elie Meets ot diesel ce PORN se ag et oe GUM .50c¢ each 
Francis Larocea, FD.; Bloom 6 x 3 ins., Bush 4 ft. Pale 
sulphur yellow, a profuse bloomer............. 35c each 
Golden Prince. ID., Bloom 10 x 5 ins., Bush 4 ft. Color, a 
rich gold, blended peach, general effect being bronze with 
Bold center..,...........5 Bs Sua Riis eailaitoncin hale vale ...75e each 
Haslerova. FD., Bloom 7% x 4 ing., Bush 4 ft. Light lav- 
ender flecked with purple, A striking variegated dahlia. 
15¢ each 
Josephine G, ID., Bloom 8 x 4 ins,, Bush 4% ft. A bright 
rose pink, petals tipped yellow................ 56c each 
Kentucky Sun. FD., Bloom 7 x 5 ins., Bush 4% ft. Clear 
light lemon yellow. Green glossy foliage. Produces quan- 
tities of large uniform blooms on strong stems. .38¢ each 
Mrs. George LeBoutillier. ID., Bloom 11 x 5 ins., Bush 5 
ft. Beautiful carmine red. A winner in the shows.50c each 
White Winner. ID., Bloom 8 x 4 ins., Bush 4% ft. An 
excellent white with extra good substance, Early and pro- 
fuse, and very satisfactory for cutting......... 5c each 
Collection: One each of Decorative, value $5.95 for $5.00 
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