MISCELLANEOUS SPRING BULBS 
The following bulbs should be started in- 
doors if early blooms are desired and 
then transplanted out of doors when 
danger of freezing is past. 
BEGONIAS, Tuberous Rooted. An old time favorite 
that is fast regaining its old popularity. Can be 
used as potted plants or in beds out of doors. 
For early blooms pot them indoors using flat 
boxes with about three inches of moist peat 
moss. Place bulbs just below the surface 3 to 4 
inches apart. Keep moist and in a well lighted 
position but not in direct sun. Transplant to pots 
or out of doors when shoots are about 4 inches 
tall or as weather permits. Dig them in the fall 
before freezing weather. It is necessary they be 
planted in a shady location. Camellia flowering, 
in colors, red, pink, and yellow, 1% to 1¥ inch 
bulbs. 
(Each 35c) (3 for 95c) (Doz. $3.45) postpaid. 
TUBEROSES. Grown for their fragrant spikes of 
heavy waxen flowers. For best results, plant in 
pots early in season, leave in dark place and 
transplant to outdoors when weather is suitable. 
We are offering the most commonly grown, and 
an old standard of the garden. 
Pearl. Dwarf and double. White. Very fragrant. 
(Each 15c) (3 for 40c) (Doz. $1.35) postpaid. 
FANCY LEAVED CALADIUM 
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CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. Sometimes called “Ele- 
phant Ear.” Very large leaves, dark waxy 
green bearing a resemblance to elephant's ears, 
on sturdy plants. Nice specimen for the flower 
garden. : 
(Each 25c) (3 for 59c) postpaid. 
CALADIUM FANCY LEAVED. Very colorful plant, 
grows somewhat smaller than Esculentum, but 
leaves are spotted and veined with brilliant and 
unusual coloring. 
(Each 35c) (3 for 90c) postpaid. 
HENGE PLANTo 
Have a Permanent Living Fence Around Your Yard orGarden 
PRIVET (Ligustrum). Besides being one of our best 
hedge plants, various species of privet form in- 
teresting groups on the lawn. They are almost 
evergreen; of dense, compact habit. The flowers 
are fragrant and are followed by pretty sprays 
of different colored berries. 
AMOOR RIVER (L. Amurense). A very hardy north- 
ern grown type, vigorously upright and tall grow- 
ing. The leaves are dark green, somewhat 
lustrous, tardily deciduous: Makes a strong, bold 
hedge with quite conspicuous bloom in erect 
white panicles. 18 to 24 inches. . 
(Per 100 $16.50) (50 at 100 rate) (25 for $4.70). 
Add postage and packing per 100, 45c; per 
50, 29c: per 25, 18c. 
EUROPEAN PRIVET (Vulgare). A very hardy and 
satisfactory variety. Heavy dark green foliage 
with white flowers followed by blue-black fruits. 
Growth is inclined to be more horizontal than 
some of the other varieties and fills in heavily 
from the ground up. Plant in single rows 9 to 10 
inches apart. 12 to 18 in. 3 cane. 
(Per 100 $17.50) (50 at 100 rate) (25 for $4.95). 
Add postage and packing per 100, 45c: per 
50, 29c: per 25, 18c. ° 
IBOTA VICARI, Hardy Golden Privet. Same habit 
of growth as other Privets but has beautiful gold- 
en yelllow leaves. Used as hedge or as speci- 
men plants, giving a color contrast from early 
spring to fall. Of compact growth and can be 
trimmed to various shapes as desired. 18 to 24 
inch plants. 
(Each 79c). Add postage and packing 6c. 
(3 for $2.25) (10 for $6.90). Add postage and 
packing per 3, 9c: per 10, 18c. 
LODENSE. A low growing privet. Can be used as 
a low growing hedge or kept cut down to a 
low height for borders in flower beds or along 
paths. Suitable in locations where low grow- 
ing shrubs are desired. For hedging, plant 
8 to 10 inches apart. 12 to 15 inch size. 
(Each 35c) Add postage and packing 7c. 
(10 for $3.15) (25 for $6.95). Add postage and 
packing per 10, 12c: per 25, 18c. 
62 THE WESTERN SEED COMPANY, DENVER, COLORADO 
