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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. 
Birstasizee bulbeeawe.... as states oes ene . 11 to 12-inch $0.25 $2.50 
(Postage ‘extra, 5 ounces each) 
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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 Esculentum Each, 10c.; dozen, $1.00. Postage extra; weight, 4 oz. per dozen. 



Tuberous Rooted Begonias. Double and Single Crispa Varieties 
Large bulbs, 2-inch diameter. Decorative for pots or bedding; thrives in semi-shade. Separate 
colors, Crimson, Yellow, Pink, Salmon and White. Price each, 25c.; doz., $2.75. 
Gloxinia Bulbs. Mixed colors. Large size, 1%4-2 inch. Each, 30¢.; dOztno.2 5. 
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 6 inch. Per doz., $1.15; 100, $9.00. 
Cinnamon Vine 
Beautiful hardy 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, May and June to secure a suc- 
cession 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 
Alladins Salmon pink, large cream blotch ............. 85¢, . $6.50 
Beacon. Bright rose scarlet, large cream blotch ........ 75c. 5.50 
Badger Beauty. Gorgeous new lavender .............. 1.05 8.00 
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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 
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King Lear. Magnificent purple, great size ........... ee /SCaE 5.50 
Maid of Orleans. New white with cream throat ........ 75c. 5.50 
Minuet. Delicate lavender ....... Rae aes 2a, Seen Sa LOOM 75 
Mother Mackree. Beautiful golden smoky lavender Pe 2 U0 700, 
Paradise. wmarlyilarge apricot «Ja... abv se. es fa! hein ee Warten) Maisto 
Pelegrinamearkestsvidletees weve, scent se et eee 6 os 85c. 6.50 
Picardy. Reselected large salmon pink, most popular eS 5C mma 6.50 
Rosa Von Lima. Light rose pink ............ es ke eee) CAO.) 
‘Snow Princess. Large pure white, new ............%... 80c. 6.00 
Token. Flame salmon, yellow throat ........... ls oe C aU 
Valerian Excellent early starlet. 5 aes see ardsds cache LELS!” 9:00 
Wonda. Rich cream, sport of Picardy My Mee ete Tak - 80c. 6.00 
Yellow Emperor. The best all-around yellow gladiola eau 0.C mee OlO 
Special Mixture. Contains many new and rare sorts .... 75c.- 5.50 

Picardy Postage extra: average weight 6 lbs. per 100 
