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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS 
Amaryllis 
These Giant Flowering Amaryllis produce magni- 
ficent blossoms with little care. Planted in a pot in 
winter they bloom about 7 to 10 weeks later. A 
suecession of blooms can be had throughout the win- 
ter if the bulbs are planted about two weeks apart. 
Plant outdoecrs in April or May, will bloom in July 
and August. Color range from white, red, pink with 
varied markings. 
GIANT CALIFORNIA MIXED HYBRIDS. All 
colors mixed. Size 3 inches in diameter. 
Each 75c; $7.50 per doz. 
Begonia 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED 
If early flowering is desired, start tubers in 
January or February. Provide a box or open flat. 
Cover the bottom with one inch of sphagnum moss 
or peat moss, placing the bulbs on the moss about 3 
inches apart, slightly covering the tubers. Keep 
moist, but not too wet, and in a warm place, well 
lighted, until 3 or 4 inches of growth develops. Then 
plant in pots or permanent position. Bulbs may also 
be planted outdoors, about 8 inches apart, about the 
middle of May. Select a moist shaded situation, 
under trees, in a light, loamy soil. Good drainage 
is essential. 
DOUBLE CAMELLIA TYPE 
An improved double strain which greatly resembles 
the Camellia in form of flower. 
Pink White Yellow Orange Red 
Largest Size Bulbs, 2 inches and up: 
Each 35c; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 
Calla Lilies 
Plant Calla Lilies indoors in the late fall. In April 
or May plant outdoors in a sunny spot not too dry. 
Need plenty of water. Will bloom in August and 
September. 
ELLIOTTIANA. (Yellow Calla.) Flowers yellow ; 
foliage dark green spotted white. 
Each 50c; $5.00 per doz. 
GODFREY. (White Calla.) Very ornamental foli- 
age with large white blossoms. 
Each 40c; $4.00 per doz. 
REHMANNI. A pink or rose Calla. The flowers 
are small but very unusual. 
Each 50c; $5.00 per doz. 
Cannas 
Dormant Roots 
Cannas do well in full sun and respond quickly to 
fertilizing with well rotted manure. Blooming from 
early summer till frost. 
CITY OF PORTLAND. 4 feet. Rich deep pink. 
KING HUMBERT. 4% feet. Scarlet flowers. 
Bronze foliage. 
THE PRESIDENT. (4 feet. A rich glowing scar- 
let. Green foliage. 7 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. (41% to 5 feet. 
Flowers yellow, spotted red. Green foliage. 
EUREKA. 4 feet. White flowers with green foliage. 
WYOMING. Orange flower with bronze foliage. 
4 to 5 feet. 
Price, Selected Roots: 
Each 15c; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

Double Tuberous-Rooted Begonia 
Gloxinia Montbretias 
Caladium Esculentum 
ELEPHANT’S EAR. Effective plants for beds 
having large, rich green leaves. Plant outdoors 
from May list on. 
Mammoth Size Bulbs, 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
Fancy-Leaved Caladiums 
Few summer foliage plants equal the Fancy- 
Leaved Caladiums in their gorgeous yet soft colored 
leaves. Being of a tropical nature they like a warm 
temperature. They do very well outdoors during the 
summer if planted in a shady place. Culture similar 
to the Tuberous-Rooted Begonia. 
Each 35c; $3.50 per doz. 
Gloxinias 
Gorgeous plants for either conservatory or gar- 
den. They prefer a moist soil and a shady situation. 
Bulbs may be started as early as January or Feb- 
ruary but should not be set outdoors until May 10th. 
40c each; 3 for $1.10; $4.00 per doz. 
Hyacinthus 
(Summer Hyacinth) 
CANDICANS. Flowers are pure white and pendu- 
lous, growing about 3 to 4 feet high. 
Each 20c; $2.00 per doz. 
Montbretias 
Montbretias are easily grown. Will bloom from 
July until frost. Excellent cut flowers. Color range 
yellow, salmon, orange and scarlet. Bulbs should be 
planted outdoors during April and May. Culture 
same as the Gladioli. Large fiowering mixed. 
Each 15c; $1.50 per doz. 
Oxalis 
Useful little plants very effective in masses, edging 
or for pots or hanging baskets indoors. 
50c per doz.; 25 for 95c; $3.50 per 100. 
Tigridia 
(Mexican Shell Flower) 
Gorgeously colored fliowers in a wide range of 
colors. Culture same as Gladiolus. Plant outdoors 
about May Ist. 
$1.25 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. 
Tuberose, Double 
EXCELSIOR DWARF PEARL DOUBLE. 
Easily recognized by its fragrance and beautiful 
flower spikes. Excellent cut flower. Plant out- 
doors in May or June. 
Jumbo Bulbs, 20c each; $2.00 per doz. 
BULB FOOD 
A special food for Dahlias, Gladiolus, and all 
bulbs. 
10-lb. bag 
25-lb. bag” 



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