SELECT FLOWER SEEDS 67 
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. 
SO SiO ioe iat eee 11 to 13-inch $0.35. $3.50 
’ (Postage extra, 5 ounces each) 
Caladium. Fancy Leaved Named Varieties ................... 2 Smee e/ 5 
First Size Bulbs 
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. 
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, 20c.; doz., $2.25. 
_ Gloxinia Bulbs. December and January only. Colors: Scarlet, Purple, Rose, White, Spotted. Large 
size, 144-2 inch. Each, 20c.; doz., $2.25. 
Caladium Esculentum 
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. 
Cannas 
King Humbert. Leaf bronze, red flower. Yellow King Humbert. Leaf green, flower yellow. 
The President. Leaf green, flower crimson. Hungaria. Flower pink. 
Above: 15c. each; $1.50 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—The following bulbs are 114 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 ............. 80c. $6.00 
Badger Beauty. Gorgeous new lavender .............. 7te, ~ baie 
Beacon. Bright rose scarlet, large cream blotch ........ 60c. 4.50 
Bettye Nuthallse Coralipinkcgeen satis triste ois roe os.c' ss Ei 70c. 5.00 
Dream of Beauty. Large rose red, strong growth ...... SoCammOLOO 
Dr. Bennett. Flame red. Giant*flowering.............. 60c. 4.50 
Elizabeth The Queen. Clear lavender, darker throat .... 1.00 7.50 
Jules Amot,.Beautifuldeep reds 7. c2%).(snitiaats aaa. sls anil’ 1.00 7.50 
King Lear. Magnificent purple, great size ............. 70c. 5.00 
Leading Lady. Cream white; Picardy sport ............ 100 57.50 
Maid of Orleans. New white with cream throat ........ 60c. 4.50 
MinuetaeD clicate lavietid ere: myc iis tree irseials elevate oes 85cm 0:50 
Mother Mackree. Beautiful golden smoky lavender .... 85c. 6.50 
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Pelegrinasy War keste Violet ack wlystewtarsrsceid th aysheidy+ heel barn /5¢am ape00 
Picardy. Reselected large salmon pink, most popular .. &5c. 6.50 
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Snow Princess. Large pure white, new ................ 60 C450 
Spotlight. Light golden yellow with crimson blotch .... 1.00 7.50 
Token. Flame salmon, yellow throat ................. LI CHOL DO 
WValeriass re xcellent eatlyascarletimn.ccmsceiiscce cmiacrecs = 80c. 6.00 
Yellow Emperor. The best all-around yellow gladiola .. 85c. 6.50 
Special Mixture. Contains many new andrare sorts.... 70c. 5.00 
Picardy Postage extra: average weight 6 lbs. per 100 
