Gloxinia 
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Fancy-leaved 
Caladiums 
| Cannas 
FORBES SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS 
During recent years there has been a tremendous increase in the interest shown by flower fanciers in those 
summer and fall flowers produced from spring and early summer-planted bulbs or roots. And yet when the ease 
of culture, adaptability to soil conditions, certainty of success and the beautiful color effects possible are con- 
sidered, it is surprising that this interest has been so tardy. The remarkable advance in the development of this 
class of flowers has no doubt increased their popularity, and the range of color and form seems unlimited. 
Acidanthera 
This Abyssinian Sword Lily is like the Gladiolus in foliage 
and habit. Plant the bulbs 4 inches deep in well-drained loam 
in May or June for August-September bloom. They must be 
lifted and stored dry over winter for planting the next year. 
Murielae. The showy 6-petaled flowers, 3 inches across, 
are cream-white with distinct, star-shaped throat blotches 
of maroon-purple. They are delightfully fragrant and 
as cut flowers will make their presence pleasantly known. 
Ht. 3 ft. 3 for 65c; $2.25 per doz.; $15 per 100. 
Amaryllis 
These gorgeous blooms are very easily grown for indoor 
display. Pot the bulbs singly in 6-inch pots in good garden 
loam enriched with bone-meal. Water slightly and keep in a 
dark place at 50 to 60° temperature for about a month until 
well rooted, then expose to full sun and water regularly. It 
is essential for good bloom that the roots become crowded in 
the pot. For garden bloom plunge the pots in June in the 
border in a warm, sunny spot. Take indoors before frost and 
store dry for three months. Then force again through winter. 
Giant-flowered Hybrids. These bulbs produce trumpet- 
like, perfect blooms in pairs on strong stems. The colors 
range from beautiful markings of rose, red, and crimson on 
white grounds to scarlet, crimson, bright red, cherry, and 
mato self colors. Extra large bulbs, 85c ea.; $8.50 per 
oz. 
Anemone 
These come in exceedingly brilliant colors from June on 
and are fine for borders and cutting. Plant as early as possible 
in spring, 6 inches deep, tn a cool, moist, but well-drained 
soil. Mulch in winter. May be grown indoors in pots. 
St. Brigid, Mixed. Single and semi-double, cup-shaped 
flowers, often over 3 inches across, in bright scarlet, purple, 
maroon, lilac, ete. Ht. 1 ft. 90c per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 
Begonias, Tuberous-rooted 
Easily grown, these beautiful flowers excel in shady borders 
from July to frost and are fine for indoor forcing. In May, 
after soil is warm, plant bulbs with rounded part down, 
10 inches apart, covered 1 inch in a soil mixture (of equal 
parts of garden loam, humus or peat moss, and well-rotted 
manure and a half part of sand) which is 8 inches deep to 
give good drainage. Water moderately until growth starts, 
then thoroughly once a week. Do not cultivate but mulch 
with peat or rotted manure in hot weather. Too much water 
causes flowers to drop. 
For earlier flowers plunge bulbs mm April, in flats 3 inches 
deep, of sanded peat moss and just cover with sand. 
Moisten slightly until growth starts, then water well in 60 
to 70° F. temperature. When leaves form, transplant to 
garden if soil is warm. 
Double, Camellia-flowered. These fine flowers of waxy 
texture closely resemble a camellia. Rose, Salmon, 
Scarlet, White and Yellow. Large bulbs, 35c each; 
$3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. 
| We also offer pot-grown Begonia plants. See page 9 | 
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Fancy-Leaved Caladiums 
Gorgeous foliage plants for outdoor bedding in shady or 
semi-shady positions. Start bulbs in pots, planting one bulb 
to a 6-inch pot. Use a well-drained sandy loam, water spar- 
ingly, and keep at 60° until well started. Then water freely. 
Extra-choice Mixture. 50c each; $5 per doz. 
Callas 
Unlike the winter-flowering white Calla, these are wonder- 
ful garden subjects of easy culture. In April or May plant 
groups of bulbs, in sun or part shade, in moist soil. They will 
bloom in August-September. Lift the bulbs before hard 
frost and store. May be potted in the fall for indoor bloom. 
Pink (Rehmanni). An unusual plant with small, rose-pink 
flowers of great beauty. Effective for margins, It grows 
only 12 inches high. 65c each; $6.50 per doz. 
Yellow (Elliottiana). Lustrous, golden yellow large flowers 
on sturdy 2-foot plants. The foliage is dark green spotted 
with cream-white. Large bulbs, 80c each; $8 per doz. 
Canna Roots For Plants, see page 9 
Cannas are the most economical and effective plants em- 
ployed in our gardens. They bloom from early summer until 
frost in all sections of the country, succeeding in any sunny 
position tn any kind of soil, but responding quickly to liberal 
treatment. For best results the beds should be spaded deeply, 
and a generous amount of well-decayed manure of any kind 
thoroughly incorporated, and at all times freely watered. 
Plant the dormant roots after May 15, spacing them 18 
inches apart. Set them with the “eye” just above the ground. 
Most effective when planted in masses of one variety. 
Hungaria. Very large, big-petaled, salmon-pink flowers 
above attractive bluish green foliage. Ht. 4 ft. 
King Humbert. Orange-scarlet flowers, 6 inches across, 
flecked with bright red. Coppery bronze foliage. Ht. 4 ft. 
The President. Immense, glowing bright red flowers, 7 
inches across when open. Rich green foliage. Ht. 4 ft. 
Yellow King Humbert. Large bright yellow flowers 
flecked with red; contrasting green foliage. Ht. 4 ft. 
Largest dormant roots of any of above, 3 for 60c; 
$1.95 per doz.; $13 per 100 
Gloxinias 
The gorgeous velvety tubular flowers are long lasting and 
contrast with the soft, gray-green, oval leaves. Easily grown, 
they are fine for porch boxes or pots in a warm, bright but not 
sunny place, and for the garden in semi-shade. Start bulbs 
in shade indoors at 65° F, barely covered, in flats of moist peat 
moss. After sprouts appear put each in a 4-inch pot of sandy, 
peaty loam, covering bulb one inch. Water sparingly at 
65° F. in indirect sun. For garden, set out after ground is 
warm; in a partly shaded border. Violet edged white; 
White edged violet; Scarlet edged white; White edged 
scarlet; Violet; Scarlet; White; and All colors spotted. 
45c each; $4.50 per doz. 
We also offer pot-grown Gloxinia plants. See page 9 
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