SELECT FLOWER SEEDS 67 

Caladium Esculentum 
Elephant’s Ear 
One of the largest of ornamental foliage plants; grows in any garden 
soil, and when full size, stands four or five feet high, with immense leaves 
measuring four feet in length by two and one-half feet in breadth. 
Circumference Each Doz. 
Hirste Size: Bulbsa. cs were oes eae. +t .n.. lis tosi2Z-ineh 9 $0:2538$2.50 
(Postage extra, 5 ounces each) 
Caladium.) Hancy, Leaved Named -V arieties@. 0.00 sees. ae neat 30 =. 3.00 
Madeira Vine 
The Madeira Vine is a beautiful climber, with thick glossy light green 
leaves, climbing twenty feet or more, and twining in any desired form. 
Caladium Esculentaum Each, 10c.; dozen, $1.00. Postage extra; weight, 4 oz. per dozen. 



Tuberous Rooted Begonia. Double Flowered 
Large bulbs, 1% to 2 inch diameter. Decorative for pots or bedding; thrives in semi-shade. Separate 
colors, Crimson, Yellow, Pink, Salmon and White. Price each, 16c.; dozen, $1.75. 
Gloxinia Bulbs. Mixed colors. Large size, 1% -1% inch. Each, 16c.; doz., $1.75. 
Double Tuberose Excelsior Dwarf Pearl 
The Tuberose, being a native of a tropical climate, requires the extreme heat of summer, and will 
not bloom till late, unless started in the forcing-house or hot-bed, in February or March. They may 
be transferred to open ground after the soil has become warm and settled summer weather prevails. 
The bulbs are extremely sensitive; a slight freezing destroys the crown or heart. 
First Size 4 to 6inch. Per doz., 85c.; 100, $6.00. 

Cinnamon Vine 
Beautiful summer climber; glossy foliage and fragrant flowers; stem dies down in winter, but the 
root is hardy. Large selected roots. Price each, 10c.; doz., $1.00. Postage extra; 4 oz. per doz. 
Gladiolus 
The most brilliant and showy of all summer-flowering bulbs. Their 
immense spikes of gorgeous bloom comprise in color all shades from 
white to the deepest scarlet, purple and yellow, with blotchings and 
markings of charmingly contrasted shades. They will grow in any 
good garden soil, and bloom with the most ordinary care. The bulbs 
should be planted at intervals in April and May, to secure a succession 
of bloom. Take up in the Fall and store in a dry cellar or other cool 
place, well protected from heat. 


NOTE—tThe following bulbs are 1% inches and up, in diameter, and not to be 
confused with the so-called mailing sizes offered at lower prices. Experienced 
growers consider this the best flowering size. 


Doz. 100 
Alladin» Salmon pink, large cream blotch ...........: 90c. $6.75 
Beacon. Bright rose scarlet, large cream blotch ...... Vere tel) 
Badger Beauty. Gorgeous new lavender nc Eight eee geerS $1.10 8.50 
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Dream of Beauty. Large rose red, strong growth ...... 1.00 7.50 
Dr. Bennett. Flame red. Giant flowering .............. 80c. 6.00 
Gate of Heaven. New, large, best deep yellow ........ 1.00 7.50 
MULCHEAMOL ME Caltiil! CecD Ted else ow ose tect sien wee oe 90c. 6.75 
Kine? bears Magnificent purple, great size .........-.. 80c. 6.00 
Maid of Orleans. New white with cream throat ...... iplen Gps) 
Minuecmee LD eliCatemlavendetie. asc 5 haces cis 00s os ciwre 1.05 8.00 
Mother Mackree. Beautiful golden smoky lavender .... 90c. 6.75 
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Picardy. Reselected large salmon pink, most popular . 75c. 5.50 
RogamV Olle leita: Ione FOSE PIN ree wales oe oo acim 2 80c. 6.00 
Snow Princess. Large pure white, new ........ ae ea a 80c. 6.00 
Mokenssllame salmon, yellow throat... 0. 5. -.5+55+0.48 1 5€e e5U 
Wialeridame excellent eatly scarlet. .a.002-s <> 08s < wee 120 9:00 
Wondasenich.creain, sport of. Picardy <0 ......5+...- Pe o0cs 6.00 
Yellow Emperor. The best all-around yellow gladiola Nee OC, et 0.00 
Special Mixture. Contains many new and rare sorts .... 75c. 5.50 

Picardy Postage extra: average weight 6 lbs., per 100 

