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Fancy-leaved 
Caladiums 
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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 slightly and 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, 75c each; $7.50 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, tn a cool, moist, but well-drained 
soil. Mulch in winter. May be grown indoors in pots. 
St. Brigid, Mixed. Single and semi-double, cup-shaped 
flowers, often over 3 inches across, in bright scarlet, purple, 
maroon, lilac, etc. Ht. 1 ft. 80c 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 im finely sifted, sandy 
loam containing leaf-mold. Cover with 1% 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. 
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. Excellent 
for planting in shade. Crimson, Rose, Salmon, Scarlet, 
and Yellow. Not available. 
Wealso offer pot-grown Begonia plants. See page 43 
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. 80c each; $8 per doz. 
Yellow (Elliottiana). Lustrous, golden yellow large flowers 
on sturdy 2-foot plants. The foliage is dark green spotted 
with cream-white. 65c each; $6.50 per doz. 
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Fancy-Leaved Caladiums 
Gorgeous foliage plants for outdoor bedding m 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. 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. 
Most effective when planted in masses of one variety. 
Hungaria. Very large, big-petaled. salmon-pink flowers 
above attractive bluish green foliage. Ht. 4 ft. 
King Humbert. Orange-scarlet flowers, 6 inches across, 
flecked with bright red. Coppery bronze, foliage. Ht. 4 ft. 
King Midas. The canary-yellow flowers are of good size 
held well above the contrasting green foliage. Ht. 4 ft. 
The President. Immense, glowing bright red flowers, 7 
inches across when open. Rich green foliage. Ht. 4 ft. 
Wintzer’s Colossal. A bright scarlet variety with large 
blooms often 8 inches across. The foliage 1s 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 43 
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. 
Gloriosa 
Easily grown in a sheltered sunny place; blooms through 
summer and falf. Pinch back to induce bushy growth and 
water well in dry weather. Lift tubers before frost and store 
over winter like Gladiolus. Replant year after year. 
Rothschildiana. A splendid Jow, 2 to 3 foot climber with 
many gorgeous, waxy, lily-like, 3-inch flowers with prom- 
inent, curved stamens and waved, reflexed petals opening 
red and yellow and changing to deep scarlet. Tubers, 85c 
each; $8.50 per doz. Y 
Ism ene 
These delightful Peruvian Daffodils will bloom in Iate 
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 Iong-leaved plants 2 feet high. 
Large bulbs, 45c each; $4.50 per doz. 
