
Amaryllis 
AMARYLLIS Giant Hybrids 
For the window-garden; easily managed. 
Our strain produces vigorous stems with 
from 4 to 6 perfect blooms, ranging in color 
from pure white ground with varied markings 
of rose, red, and crimson, to the richest self 
colors, such as scarlet, crimson, bright red, 
cherry, and almost maroon. Pot up bulbs, 
as soon as received, in good garden loam, en- 
riched with a handful of fertilizer; water and 
store in a dark place in a temperature of 50 
to 60 degrees for 4 weeks until well rooted, 
then put in full light. 
White Grounds. Striped pink and red. 
Scarlet Shades. Crimson Shades. 
Any of above, Large Bulbs, $1 each, 
$9.50 for 10, $90 per 100 
Mixed Colors. Combination of above colors. 
75 cts. each, $7 for 10, $60 per 100. 
LEOPOLDII GOLD MEDAL STRAIN. 
(Dutch.) Exhibited at the New York 
Flower Show and pronounced by experts to 
be the most desirable addition to the Ama- 
ryllis family. We offer: Orange, Scarlet, 
Crimson, Salmon and White. $3.50 
each, $32.50 for 10, $300 per 100. 
ANEMONE Excelsior Mixture 
Single flowers, in brilliant hues of blue, 
white and scarlet. Plant outdoors end of 
April, in well-drained soil. For greenhouse 
culture also. 70 cts. for 10, $6 per 100. 
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; their 
large, rich green leaves are often 4 feet long 
and 2% feet wide. Plant outdoors from 
May 15 on. Each 10 100 
Jumbo-size bulbs. ...$0 45 $4 00 $30 00 
Mammoth-size bulbs. oy 33 00) X0) 070) 
FANCY-LEAVED 
CALADIUMS 
Few summer foliage plants equal the 
Fancy-leaved Caladiums in their gorgeous, 
yet soft, coloring. All the varieties are ideal 
for furnishing the conservatory during the 
summer months, or even for outdoor bedding 
in semi-shady positions. Bulbs do best if 
started in pots, one bulb to a 6-inch pot. 
Plant and handle similar to indoor culture of 
tuberous-rooted begonias. 
Each 10 100 
Choice Named Sorts..$0 50 $4 50 $35 00 
Splendid Mixture.... 45 400 3000 








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 moss, 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 large bulbs 1 14 inches and up. 
These beautiful subjects are especially 
valuable for planting in moist shaded areas. 
Bulbs may be lifted im autumn, stored in 
a cool damp place over winter. 

Double Camellia-flowered 
An improved double strain which greatly 
resembles the camellia in form of flower. 
These are most brilliant; the illustration on 
the back cover of this book gives some idea 
of their beauty. 
Apricot Pink 
Scarlet Crimson 
White 
Yellow 
Mixed 
Single Frilled and Ruffled 
We offer this delightful new type as a 
pleasing variation to the plain-edged kind. 
Apricot Pink White Mixed 
Scarlet Crimson 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 three classes of Begonias, 
40 cts. each, $3.50 for 10, $30 per 100 

Cannas in Border 




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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 for the conservatory or 
home. 
Black Throated. (Zantedeschia melano- 
Ieuca). A tall plant with spotted leaves 
and larger yellow flowers. Inside the 
spathe is a large, handsome, purple-black 
blotch. 75 cts. each, $7 for 10, $60 per 100. 
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 creamy white spots. 
Selected bulbs, 55 cts. each, $5 for 10, 
$40 per 100. 
Pink (Zantedeschia Rebmanni). A lovely 
dwarf Calla. Rose-pink flower, maturing 
cerise. Selected bulbs 65 cts. each, $6 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 pink. Green 
foliage. Height 5 ft. 
Hungaria. Salmon-pink. Green foliage. 4 ft. 

King Humbert. Flowers of gigantic size, 
brilliant orange-scarlet, with bright red 
markings. Foliage bronze. Height 5 ft. 
Louis Cayeux. Deep pink flowers. Foliage 
light green. Height 4 ft. 
Richard Wallace. Yellow. Green foliage. 
Bitte 
The President. Rich glowing scarlet, with 
immense flowers 7 inches across. Foliage 
a rich deep green. Height 5 ft. 
Selected roots, any of above, 
25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $15 per 100 
Mixed. All colors. 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10, 
$12.50 per 100. 

NEW YORK 8, N. Y. 
Your attention is directed to the Glory Lily described on p. 66, 
with the recommendation that you grow this striking plant. 
Bulbs 65 
