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 
3002 ACIDANTHERA MURIELIAE (Ab- 
yssinian Sword Lily). Akim to gladiolus, 
this is a stiff 3144-foot plant bearing open 
spikes of cream-white florets in August and 
September, each petal having a suffused 
pink blotch at the base. 50 cts. each, $4.50 
for 10, $40 per 100. 
AMARYLLIS. Striking bulbs for the home 
or window-garden; easily managed. Won- 
derful colors. Pot up bulbs, as soon as 
received, in good garden loam, enriched 
with a handful of fertilizer; water and store 
m a dark place in a temperature of 50 to 
60 degrees for 4 weeks, then put in full 
light. May be grown outdoors in summer. 
3004 Stumpp & Walter Co.’s Giant 
Hybrids. An excellent strain from a 
famous California grower, the colors com- 
prising the best types available. Since 
they are grown from seed, we offer them 
in mixture only. 75 cts. each, $7 for 10, 
$65 per 100. 
3005 Leopoldii Gold Medal Hybrids. A 
splendid Exhibition Strain produced in 
Holland, and often exhibited at the 
New York Flower Show. We offer the 
following colors: Orange, Scarlet, Crim- 
son, Salmon and White. $3.50 each, 
$32.50 for 10, $300 per 100. 
3006 Halli (Lycorts squamigera). Pro- 
duces foliage which grows until July, when 
it disappears. About a month later the 
flower-stalks spring 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. 
3007 ANEMONE, EXCELSIOR MIX- 
TURE. Single flowers, in brilliant hues of 
blue, white and scarlet. Plant outdoors 
end of April, m well-drained soil. For 
greenhouse culture also. 85 cts. for 10, 
$7.50 per 100. 
BEGONIAS, TUBEROUS-ROOTED. See 
inside back cover for planting suggestions, 
and colored illustration of the Camellia- 
flowered type. We offer large bulbs 1144 
inches and up. Valuable for planting in 
moist shaded areas. Bulbs may be lifted 
in autumn. Stored in a cool frost-free cellar 
over winter. Further cultural notes on 3d. 
Cover. 
Double Camellia-flowered. An improved 
double strain which greatly resembles the 
camellia in form. These are most brilliant. 
3012 Apricot 3016 White 
3013 Scarlet 3017 Yellow 
3014 Pink 3018 Mixed 
3015 Crimson 
3019 COLLECTION: Five bulbs, one each of 
five of the above colors, our selection $1.50. 
Single Frilled and Ruffled. A pleasing 
variation to the plain-edged kind. 
3020 Apricot 3024 White 
3021 Scarlet 3025 Yellow 
3022 Pink 3026 Mixed 
3023 Crimson 
3028 Multiflora. Plants are covered all 
summer with semi-double and double flow- 
ers of great brilliance, 2 to 3 inches across. 
Height 15 inches. We offer a select Mix- 
ture, consisting 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. 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM (Elepbant’s 
Ear). One of the most effective plants for 
beds, borders or for planting out upon the 
lawn. Much used as border plants; their 
large, rich green Jeaves are often 4 feet 
52 Bulbs 

long and 214 feet wide. Plant outdoors 
from May 15 on. 
3037 Jumbo bulbs, 9 to 11 ins., 40 cts. each, 
$3.50 for 10, $30 per 100. 
3038 Mammoth bulbs, 7 to 9 ins., 30 cts. 
each, $2.25 for 10, $18 per 100. 
FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS. Few 
foliage plants equal the Fancy-leaved 
Caladiums in their gorgeous, yet soft, 
coloring. Ideal for furnishing the conserva- 
tory or home, or 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. See 3d Cover. 
3039 Choice mixture of colors. 35 cts. 
each, $3 for 10, $25 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. 
3041 Golden Yellow (Richardia Elliot- 
tiana). Flowers are a rich, lustrous golden 
hue. The foliage is dark green, with creamy 
white spots. 35 cts. each, $3 for 10, $25 
per 100. 
3042 Pink (Zantedeschia Rebmanni). A 
lovely dwarf Calla. Rose-pink flower, ma- 
turing cerise. Selected bulbs, 50 cts. each, 
$4.50 for 10, $40 per 100. 
3043 White. First-size bulbs, 35 cts. 
each, $3 for 10, $25 per 100. Mammoth 
pulbs, 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10, $40 per 
100. 
CANNAS. Roots may be planted in 4- or 
5-inch pots or shallow boxes in March or 
April, kept In a warm light place. The 
started plants may be set out about May 
20 to June 10 in the vicinity of New York, 
about 2 feet apart. Dormant roots may be 
planted outdoors in May. 
3030 City of Portland. Deep pink. 
3031 King Humbert. Flowers of gigan- 
tic size, brilliant orange-scarlet, with bright 
red markings. Foliage bronze. 5 ft. 
3032 Richard Wallace. 
foliage. 5 ft. 
3033 The President. Rich glowing scar- 
let, with immense flowers 7 inches across. 
Foliage a rich deep green. 5 ft. 
3034 Yellow Humbert. Bright yellow, 
flecked red. Green foliage. 5 ft. 
Yellow. Green 
Northern-grown roots, any of the above, 
20 cts. each, $1.60 for 10, $13.50 per 100 
HERE ARE THE CLASSES 
Into which Dahlias are Grouped 
Initials after each name indicate the class, 
thus: 
F.D.—Formal Decorative. Broad rays, 
pointed or round tips, outer ones tending to 
cup. Flower somewhat regular. 
I.D.—Informal Decorative. Rays long, 
twisted, pointed. Irregular flower. 
C.—Cactus. Rays are rolled for half their 
length or more, and are recurved or straight. 
I.C.—Incurved Cactus. Rays rolled for 
half their length or more, and curved toward 
the center. 
Semi-C.—Semi-Cactus. Rays are rolled 
for less than half their length. 
Purchaser pays transportation on Bulbs; see page 104. 


A Formal Decorative Dahlia 
GIANT 
DOUBLE DAHLIAS 
For Exhibition, Garden Display 
or Cut Bloom 
3061 All American. Semi-C. The color is 
a mulberry-rose, suffused with salmon; 
florets are waxy yellow at the base and are 
somewhat twisted. Immense blooms on 
straight stems. $1.50 each, $13.50 for 10. 
3060 Atomic Yellow. Semi-C. Bright yel- 
low blooms. 10 to 12 inches across and 
over 6 inches in depth. Winner of medals, 
and on two Honor Rolls. $10 each. 
3062 Blue Bird. I.D. Large flowers of 
beautiful form; attractive color. Blooms 
freely. The nearest to blue of any Dahlia. 
60 cts. each, $5.50 for 10. 
3063 Bob White. F.D. Pure white, giant 
flowers, full and deep, freely borne on Iong 
stems. 60 cts. each, $5.50 for 10. 
3059 Brioso. Semi-C. Brilliant red with 
white tips. Fine stems and foliage. Im- 
ported from Holland. $2 each, $18 for 10. 
3064 California Idol. [I.D. Giant prize- 
winner. Clear, bright, glistening yellow. 
Vigorous, healthy. $1.25 each, $11.25 for 10. 
3065 Cardinal King. I.D. Giant deep rich 
cardinal-red blooms of fme form. Strong, 
vigorous grower. 60 cts. each, $5.50 for 10. 
3066 Class. F.D. One of the largest yellows. 
The petals fall back toward the stalk when 
fully out. $1.50 each, $13.50 for 10. 
3067 Commando. F.D. Huge 10 to 14 
inch flowers of clear true phlox-purple on 
long, stiff stems. $1.50 each, $13.50 for 10. 
3068 Dixie Wine Dot. I.D. Wonderful bi- 
color. Flower is 10 to 12 inches across, pure 
white, striped with wine-red. Achievement 
Medal winner. $2 each, $18 for 10. 
3058 Dr. Kenneth Taylor. I.D. Fine scar- 
let-red Dahlia, with bronze sheen; blooms 
average 8 to 9 inches in diameter. Excel- 
lent foliage. $2.50 each, $22.50 for 10. 
3069 Essie Smith. Semi-C. Amaranth- 
pink. Petals curl to the very points. One 
of the largest, of good substance and strong 
stems. $2 each, $18 for 10. 
STUMPP & WALTER CO. 
