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Bulbs for Spring Planting 
Cannas 
Gorgeous and ef- 
fective bedding 
plants. They grcw 
well in any soil, but 
respond quickly to 
liberal treatment. 
In groups or as 
backgrounds for 
smaller plants they 
present a_ brilliant 
and continuous dis- 
play till frost. 
Plant the dormant 
roots when the 
Canna 
ground is warm. Set them 3 inches deep and space 
them 1!/2 to 2 feet apart. Roots will be ready Mar. 15. 
GREEN LEAVED CANNAS 
CITY OF PORTLAND—3!/p feet. A warm glow- 
ing shade of rose pink; extra large blooms are 
borne on heavy trusses. 25¢ each; 3 for 60c; 
$2.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
DOROTHY S—4 feet. Beautiful salmon red. 
Large flowers on vigorous plants. 30¢ each; 
3 for 75c; $2.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
HUNGARIA—3!/, feet. A grand canna with 
large pure La France pink flowers with a 
satiny sheen. 25c each; 3 for 60c; $2.00 per 
dozen, postpaid. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT — 4 feet. Bears 
masses of rich yellow flowers spotted with 
bright red; occasionally some will be streaked 
with red, an improvement rather than a de- 
fect; often 5 to 7 inches across, single petals 
3 inches. 25c¢ each; 3 for 60c; $2.00 per 
dozen, postpaid. 
THE PRESIDENT—4 feet. The immense blooms 
are a rich glowing scarlet; no other scarlet 
canna is superior; one of the first to bloom 
and continues till frost. 25¢ each; 3 for 60c; 
$2.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
BRONZE-LEAVED CANNAS 
KING HUMBERT—4 feet. Immense orchid-like 
orange-scarlet, rose-tinted and margined at 
the base; majestic and striking. 25c¢ each; 3 
for 60c; $2.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
SHENANDOAH—4 feet. Bears large clusters of 
salmon-pink blooms; the foliage is rich ruby- 
red. A fine bedder. 25¢ each; 3 for 60c; 
$2.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
WYOMING—5 feet. The rich bronze foliage is 
crowned by immense trusses of intense rich 
orange blooms. 25¢ each; 3 for 60c; $2.00 
per dozen. 

Dahlias 
Plant in a sunny location when the ground is warm, 
covering the bulbs with 4 or 5 inches of earth. 
Book your order for delivery after March 15. 
DR. JOHN CARMON—The color is a distinct 
Tyrian rose with silver tips. Very large and 
free flowering; a good keeper. 60c each; 3 
for $1.50, postpaid. 
DUKE de-ROI ALBERT—Pansy purple, tipped 
with white; flowers are held on long stiff stems; 
early and constant blooms. 75¢ each; 3 for 
$2.00, postpaid. 
GLAMOUR—An unusual shade of light purple, 
each petal edged amaranth pink; lighter suf- 
fusions throughout petals; strong stems. 90c 
each; 3 for $2.50, postpaid. 
JAMES KIRBY—A fine clear red that has good 
form, good substance and good stem. For 
finest blooms stake the plants. 65¢ each; 3 
for $1.70, postpaid. 
JANE COWL —A superb informal decorative 
dahlia that holds its giant blooms high on 
rigid stems. Bronze, buff and old gold, blend- 
ing to apricot at center. 60c¢ each; 3 for $1.50, 
postpaid. 
JERSEY BEAUTY—The large, full deep flowers 
are an exquisite pink, a perfect bloom borne 
above the foliage on long, wiry stems. 60c 
each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
MARY HELEN—One of the best clear yellow 
dahlias; medium size blooms on long stiff 
stems. 65¢ each; 3 for $1.70, postpaid. 
MRS. GEO. T. LE BOUTTILLIER—A giant sized, 
deep, rich, velvety carmine; outstanding in 
every respect. 60c each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
MRS. de VER WARNER—Refined mauve pink; 
extra large flowers on long, strong stems. A 
free and continuous bloomer. 60c¢ each; 3 for 
$1.50, postpaid. 
WHITE KING—The giant blooms are pure 
white with long twisted and curled petals: the 
greatest white dahlia. 75c¢ each; 3 for $2.00, 
postpaid. 
MIXED DAHLIAS—Our mixture is made up of 
a wide variety of types and colors. By mail 
postpaid, 50c each; 4 for $1.75; $4.75 per 
dozen. Not postpaid, 45c each; 4 for $1.60; 
$4.50 per dozen. 
Gladiolas 
First Size Bulbs Ready for 
Delivery February 15th. 
For a succession, plant at 
intervals from April till 
June. Plant 6 inches apart 
and 4 inches deep. 
BEACON—Salmon scar- 
let with creamy throat; 
tall spike, 8 flowers 
open at once. 3 for 
40c; 6 for 60c; $1.00 
per doz.; 50 for $3.75, 
postpaid. 
DREAM O' BEAUTY — 
Rich American Beau- 
ty pink with slightly 
deeper throat. 3 for 
40c; 6 for 60c; $1.00 
per dozen; 50 for $3.75, postpaid. 
MARGARET FULTON—Medium dark salmon 
pink with apricot shading in the throat. 3 for 
35c: 6 for 60c; $1.00 per dozen; 50 for $3.75, 
postpaid. 
MINUET—The most exquisite of the lavender 
varieties; 5 or more blooms open at a time; 
_ a beautiful flower. 3 for 35c; 6 for 60c; $1.00 
per dozen; 50 for $3.75, postpaid. 
MISS BLOOMINGTON—The_ best moderately 
priced yellow gladiola available. Medium 
size flowers carried on long stiff stems; an 
early bloomer. 3 for 45c; 6 for 70c; $1.25 
per dozen; 50 for $4.50, postpaid. 
PICARDY—The best of its color; a beautiful 
apricot pink. The individual blooms are ex- 
tremely ‘large. and slightly ruffled. Quite a 
sensational flower. 3 for 35c; 6 for 60c; $1.00 
per dozen; 50 for $3.50, postpaid. 
ROSA VAN LIMA—Pure light rose; many flow- 
ers open at one time; strong straight spikes. 
3 for 35c; 6 for 60s; $1.00 per dozen; 50 for 
$3.75, postpaid. 
SNOW PRINCESS—The large pure white flow- 
ers are borne on tall, straight spikes, three or 
four open ata time. 3 for 45c; 6 for 70c; 
$1.25 per dozen; 50 for $4.50, postpaid. 
VAGABOND PRINCE—Garnet-brown with glow- 
ing scarlet spot on lower petals. A: gorgeously 
beautiful flower. 3 for 35c; 6 for 60c; $1.00 
per dozen; 50 for $3.75, postpaid. 
MIXED GLADIOLAS—A well-balanced mixture 
of all colors from pure white to dark red. By 
mail postpaid, 6 for 45c; dozen 80c; 50 for 
$3.00; $5.25 per 100. Not postpaid, 70c per 
dozen; 50 for $2.75; $5.00 per 100. 

e (ELEPHANT'S EAR)—A very effective plant for beds 
Caladiums or groups, especially in lawns. To have best results 
they must have an abundance of water and plenty of 
rich manure. When full grown, they stand 6 to 8 feet high, and bear immense 
light-green leaves 3 to 4 feet long by 2 to 2!/2 feet wide. 
MAMMOTH BULBS—9 to 11 inches in circumference. By mail postpaid, 60c each; 
3 for $1.50. Not postpaid, 50c each; 3 for $1.35. 
FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS 
Superb foliage plants for window and porch boxes and shaded places out- 
doors. Beautiful designs and gorgeous colorings. 40c each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for 
$1.75, postpaid. 
MADEIRA VINE ROOT—Very popular climber of rapid growth, covering a large 
space in a short time; useful for porches and arbors. By mail postpaid, 3 for 
35c; 6 for 60c; $1.10 per doz. Not postpaid, $1.00 per dozen. 
TUBEROSES—Plant when the ground gets warm or start in pots and set outside 
in May; give them plenty of water. Our bulbs are extra large. Ready Mar. 15. 
PEARL, extra large. By mail, postpaid, 3 for 50c; 6 for 90c; $1.65 per dozen; 
25 for $3.00. Not postpaid, $1.50 per dozen; 25 for $2.75. 
BULB PLANTER—Removes the soil to a depth of five inches. 
L Makes a perfect 
planting hole for many bulbs. 75¢ postpaid. 
Caladiums ready March 15. 
