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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. 
First Size, Bulbs) 2 ws: ee ees eee 11 to 13-inch $0.35. $3.50 
; (Postage extra, 5 ounces each) 
Caladium. Fancy Leaved Named Varieties ..................; SA (ORES 
Madeira Vine 
: The Madeira Vine is a beautiful climber, with thick glossy light green 
A MEE 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. 

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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, 20c.; doz., $2.25. . 
Gloxinia Bulbs. December and January only. Colors: Scarlet, Purple, Rose, White, Spotted. Large 
S1Z6, 019-2 sich hachy)20C.1) dOZ.,. $2.25: 
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. DDT controls Gladiolus Thrip. 
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 
Alladin. Salmon pink, large cream blotch .............. 85c. $6.50 
Beacon. Bright rose scarlet, large cream blotch ...... 70c. 5.00 
Badger Beauty. Gorgeous new lavender .............. 1.00 7.50 
Bettye NuthallaCoralepin kee: co. ns etie eve te <peets rete ZUG 280.00 
Dream of Beauty.. Large rose red, strong growth ...... 1.00 7.50 
Dr. Bennett. Flame red. Giant flowering ............. 80c. 6.00 
Elizabeth The Queen. Clear lavender, darker throat .... 1.15 9.00 
Gate of Heaven. New, large, best deep yellow ........ £00 . *7.30 
Jules-Amot. Beautholtdeep red -.8terai oe. . ROI. v.05", 8.00 
Leading Lady. Cream white; Picardy sport ............ 1.15 9.00 
King Lear. Magnificent purple, great size ..... rad eee Shc. 6.50 
Maid of Orleans. New white with cream throat ...... file, Rael’ 
Mintietwmbelicate wlavendepi.... ks sce here e ee eres ss nee 707 5 
Mother Mackree. Beautiful golden smoky lavender .... 1.00 7.50 
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Peleerinas Darkestavioletaemra mae eee ltr ah oo ShComn0-50 
Picardy. Reselected large salmon pink, most popular .. 85c. 6.50 
Rosavv ont Lamas bichterose pin kekcgic nan cies eee ale cg we 750, ee.O0 
Snow Princess. Large pure white, new ............... ote 7 5.0 
Token. Flame salmon, yellow throat ................. ate eel 
Waleriar-loxcellents carly. SCArleth <jqe) tet wm ncoiet eloiouss anes at « 1.05 8.00 
Yellow Emperor. The best all-around yellow gladiola .. 85c. 6.50 
Special Mixture. Contains many new and rare sorts .... 75c. 5.50 
Picardy Postage extra: average weight 6 lbs. per 100 
