
Acidanthera 
ACIDANTHERA MURIELIAE 
Abyssinian Sword Lily 
Akin to gladiolus, this is a stiff 314-foot 
plant bearing open spikes of erence iite 
florets in August and September, each petal 
having a suffused pink blotch at the base. 
A valuable perfumed cut-flower. 50 cts. 
each, $4.50 for 10, $40 per 100. 
AMARYLLIS Giant Hybrids 
For the window-garden; easily managed. 
Wonderful colors. Pot up bulbs, as soon as 
received, in good garden loam, enriched 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. May be grown outdoors in 
summer. 
White Grounds. Striped pink and red. 
Scarlet Shades. Crimson Shades. 
Any of above, Large Bulbs, $1.00 each, 
$9.50 for 10, $90.00 per 100 
Mixed 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. 
HALLI (Lycoris squamigera). Produces foli- 
age which grows until July when it dis- 
appears. About a month later the flower- 
stalks spring from the ground to a height 
of 2 or 3 feet, developing an umbel of 8 to 
12 large, lily-shaped flowers of a delicate 
lilac-pink shade. The bulb is perfectly 
hardy. Cover crown about 4 inches. $1.50 
each, $13.50 for 10, $130 per 100. 
CALLAS 
Plant in the open border when danger from 
frost is over. When tops are killed by frost, 
dig and store same as Gladiolus. Excellent 
pot-plants for the conservatory or home. 
Golden Yellow (Richardia Elliottiana). Best 
Yellow Calla; its flowers are a rich, lust- 
rous golden hue. The foliage is dark green, 
with creamy white spots. 50 cts. each, 
$4.50 for 10, $40 per 100. 
Pink (Zantedeschia Rebmanni). A_ lovely 
dwarf Calla. Rose-pink flower, maturing 
cerise. Selected bulbs, 60 cts. each, $5.50 
for 10, $50 per 100. 
WHITE. First-size bulbs, 35 cts. each, $3 for 
10, $25 per 100. Mammoth bulbs, 50 cts. 
each, $4.50 for 10, $40 per 100. 

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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 
elow 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 4 inches and up. 
These beautiful subjects are especially 
valuable for planting in moist shaded areas. 
Bulbs may be lifted in 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 inside back cover of this book gives some 
idea of their beauty. 
Apricot Pink White 
Scarlet Crimson Yellow 
COLLECTION: Five bulbs, one each of five of 
the above colors, our selection $1.50. 
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, 35 cts. each, $3 for 10, $25 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. 
Mixed 

in Border 
Cannas 
Your attention is directed to the Glory Lily described on p. 66, 
with the recommendation that you grow this striking plant. 

Caladium esculentum (Elephant’s Ear) 
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 214 feet wide. Plant outdoors from 
May 15 on. Each 10 100 
Jumbo-size bulbs. ...$0 45 $4 00 $30 00 
Mammoth-size bulbs. 35 SOO me OLOO 
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. 
Choice named varieties, or a mixture of 
colors, at your option. 50 cts. each, $4.50 
for 10, $35 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 fe 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. 
Hungaria. Salmon-pink. Green foliage. 4 ft. 
King Humbert. Flowers of gigantic size, 
brilliant orange-scarlet, with bright red 
markings. Foliage bronze. 5 ft. 
Richer Wallace. Yellow. Green foliage. 
re, 
The President. Rich glowing scarlet, with 
immense flowers 7 inches across. Foliage 
a rich deep green. 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. 
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