26 BULBS AND ROOTS 
S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO.., Inc. 

SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS AND ROOTS 

FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS 
Brighter Colors. Bigger Leaves. More Leaves. 
Caladiums are easily grown but should not be put in a Carna- 
tion temperature. Start the bulbs in flats, turning them upside down, 
since this is a crown-rooting bulb and the roots come out around 
the top (center) eye. This direct contact with the growing medium 
produces roots more quickly than the opposite method. Use a mix- 
ture of one part leaf-mold, one part good garden loam, and one part 
peat moss or other coarse neutral material, adding a small amount 
of coarse charcoal or other rubble for drainage. Press the bulb half- 
way into the soil and place the flats under a bench. The flats can 
also be placed on top of the flows, but if this is done they should 
be shaded. The temperature should be 80 to 85 degrees or higher, 
as the higher the temperature, the better starting results you will 
have. Be careful that the flats do not dry out if placed either on 
the flows or returns. Water sparingly until the bulbs begin to sprout 
and have roots 4 to 6 inches long. When the sprouts begin to show 
place the bulbs in 5 or 6 inch pots using good rich leaf-mold. Water 
copiously when in full growth and use weak liquid manure once 
weekly if possible. 
(Special descriptive list mailed on request.) 
SEPARATE NAMED VARIETIES 
Per 100 Per 1000 
1-22 inch 16.00 150.00, 
2Y/2-3'/2 inch _ 23.00 215.00 
3. inch up 40.00 375.00 
NAMED VARIETIES MIXED 
1/p-2'/o inch 15.50 145.00 
212-32 inch 22.00 210.00 
31/2 inch up 38.00 370.00 

MONTBRETIAS 
NEW EARLHAM LARGE FLOWERING 
Per 100 Per 1000 
Brightest & Best. Bright orange-scarlet.. 6.50 60.00 
El Dorado. Intense deep yellow... a 4.00 35.00 
Frans Hals. Bright yellow shaded bronze... ~—-4.00 35.00 
His Majesty. Extra large velvety-scarlet, yellow 
center (24200) oe ay ened 7D 42.50 
James Coey. Rich vermillion, orange center... 5.00 45.00 
Lady Hamilton. Apricot-yellow....... eee LE 40.00 
Lady Wilson: Large brightioronge. se. an FOL 45.00 
Lemon’ Queen! Light yellows. =e Oe 40.00 
Marjorie. Orange yellow, crimson blotches... 4,00 35.00 
Princess. Bright red...) 5 ee 40.00 
Princess Mary. Bright orange, apricot center... 4.00 35.00 
Queen Alexandria. Golden yellow flushed apricot 5.00 45.00 
Una. Golden apricot, reverse of petals golden- 
orange: su. ee ee eee eee UL 45.00 
Westwick. Bright red, yellow center. = 00 45.00 
Earlham Hybrid Mixture RAN: se US 37.50 
STANDARD VARIETIES 
Per 100 Per 1000 

Aurantiaca. Orange yellow... Lee ae 2.50 20.00 
Carmine Brilliant. Carmine-red..... ; _ Je OU 20.00 
Crocosmeaflora, Bright orange... eee YANN 20.00 
Ernest Davison. Pure orange yellow ; wep pe tht 30.00 
Fire King. Brilliant scarlet............. =: 5 2eeS-00 30.00 
George Davison. Orange yellow... ~  Shat 30.00 
Golden West. Golden yellow... EE es: 3.50 30.00 
Meteor: Yellow, Cuisidemtcc == = nena 2.50 20.00 
Choice Mixture Es eve a LELO 19.00 
DAHLIAS 
Write for list of varieties and prices. 

We invite your inquiries for our complete line of Fall Bulbs. We 
specialize and maintain large stocks of Narcissus, Tulips, Hya- 
cinths, Iris, Lilies and all other bulbs in season. Our fall catalog 
and special offerings are yours for the asking. 

PACKAGED BULBS FOR THE RETAILER AND LOCAL SEEDSMAN 
Bulbs packaged in attractive, colorful containers, the modern way to increase your profits. No waste of time. Your customer knows 
and sees what he buys. Write for special listing in which is included a variety of Tulips, Narcissus, Hyacinths and other miscellaneous 
bulbs specially suited for forcing and garden planting. 


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