FORBES SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS 
From the viewpoint of cut-flowers alone, every gardener is justified in growing a variety of these flowers. 
They may also be used to great advantage for group plantings in the perennial border. Enjoy some this year, 
Large-flowered Dahlias 
The broad petals are spaced regularly in the Formal 
Decoratives (F.D.) or irregularly in the Informal Decoratives 
(I.D.). In the Semi-Cactus (S.C.) petals are partly rolled. 
Commando. (F.D.) Very large, clean dark lavender 
flowers held erect on strong stems. Healthy plants. 
D-Day. (F.D.) Soft clear pink flowers of outstanding 
beauty on long strong stems. Fine for cutting. 
Good Night. (I.D.) Enormous flowers of oxblood-maroon 
on fine garden plants of excellent habit. 
Jersey’s Beauty. (F.D.) Large flowers of great depth on 
wiry stems. A lovely pink with light chamois shading. 
Mrs. Geo. Le Boutillier. (I.D.) Very large, deep flowers 
of carmine-red, shading to cardinal-red at the center. 
Watchung Giant. (I.D.) Very large blooms of deep amber- 
yellow suffused with cadmium-orange. 
White King. (F.D.) A lovely snow-white flower of good 
size produced in abundance on strong plants. 
Yellow De Luxe. (I.D.) Beautiful full flowers of rich 
buttercup yellow on fine strong stems. 
Any of above 8, 65c each; 3 for $1.75; $6.50 doz. 
&dgar Guest. (S.C.) An outstanding, early canary-yellow. 
A vigorous grower, free-blooming with good stems. 
Maffie. (S.C.) The intense carmine blooms, often with gold 
tips on the center petals, are extra huge on vigorous plants. 
Each of above 2, 95c each; 3 for $2.50; $9.50 doz. 
Croyden Acme. (F.D.) Large double flowers of soft violet- 
orchid with a lavender suffusion. Very attractive. 
Sunburst. (I.D.) Large yellow shaded with buff. Well 
branched plant, excellent for the garden. 
Each of above 2, $1.25 each; 3 for $3.45; $12.50 doz. 
Five Star General. (F.D.) Very large, light amaranth 
pink with tips of soft maize yellow on stiff stems. 
Mrs. Hector Pape. (I.D.) Huge reddish purple flowers on 
medium-tall plants with fine foliage. 
Each of above 2, $1.75 each; 3 for $4.75; $17.50 doz. 
Miniatures 
These, unexcelled for the border, produce dwarf, 3-foot 
plants, free-blooming and long-keeping cut-flowers. Plant 
2 feet apart. They require no disbudding or staking. 
Coralette. (Min. F.D.) Charming double flowers of glow- 
ing coral-pink in profusion on dwarf bushy plants. 
Corinna. (Min. F.D.) These give a very bright sunny 
effect with their cheerful deep yellow flowers. 
Ike. (Min. F.D.) A profusion of delightful deep red flowers 
which are excellent for cutting. 
White Fawn. (Min. F.D.) Splendid pure white, double 
flowers with fine stems for cutting. 
Any of the above 4, 50c each; 3 for $1.35; $5 doz. 
Pompons 
These delightful small, ball-shaped cut-flowers through 
late summer and fall, require very little care. They grow 
21% feet high and the more you cut the more they bloom. 
Betty Anne. Exceptionally fine, with small uniform blooms 
of soft rose-pink on healthy, vigorous plants. 
Johnny Peppin. Very small flowers, 114 inches across, of 
almost perfect ball-shape. The color is dark red. 
Little Snow White. A perfect pure white pompon with 
flowers held up well above the foliage. 
Yellow Gem. Fine deep yellow blooms, 11% inches across, 
of perfect form, on nice long stems. 
Any of the above 4, 50c each; 3 for $1.35; $5 doz. 
DAHLIA CULTURE. Dablias like a good soil but not too 
rich, in sun. Dig a hole 16 inches deep, firmly backfill 10 
inches with half sand, half loam, well mixed for good drain- 
age. Set stake, lay tuber flat and cover with 3 inches of 
soil. As growth appears, gradually fill hole to surface and 
then mound up. When plant is a foot high, tie to stake 
and feed with 2 or 3 ounces of fertilizer stirred into surface. 
Shallow cultivate and mulch during hot months. Disbud 
side shoots. Space plants 3 to 4 feet apart. For cut flowers 
immerse stems in water hot to the touch. After cooling 
shift to cold water overnight. 
Galtonia 
Cape Hyacinth or Silver Candles (Hvyacinthus candicans) 
makes a fine background border plant. Treat like Gladiolus. 
Candicans. Long slender leaves and 4-foot stems bearing 
20 to 30 fragrant, white, drooping bell-fowers in July- 
August. Plant 6 in. deep in rich light soil in sun or half 
shade. 3 for 55c; $1.75 per doz.; $12 per 100. 
Ismene 
These delightful Peruvian Daffodils will bloom in late 
July if the bulbs are planted in late May or June after the 
ground is dry and warm. To bloom earlier, start the bulbs 
indoors in April and shift to the garden in late May. Lift 
the bulbs before frost and store dry over winter at 60° F. 
Calathina. Long-lasting umbels of three or four, pearl- 
white, lily-like flowers on long-leaved plants 2 feet high. 
Large bulbs, 50c each; $5 per doz. 
Hardy Lilies (For plants see pages 10 and 17) 
These,with their beauty and fragrance, appear best in groups 
against a background of shrubbery in well-drained soil. 
Regale. White funnel blooms, shaded pink and streaked 
brown, inside flushed yellow in July. Ht. 5 ft. Plant 8 in. 
deep in sun. 9-10 in. bulbs. 70c each; $7 per doz. 
Speciosum rubrum. Graceful, ruby-carmine, white edged 
flowers with reflexed red-spotted petals, in August and 
September. Ht. 4 ft. Plant 6 in. deep in sun. 9-10 in. 
bulbs. 80c each; $8 per doz. 
Tenuifolium (Coral Lily). Thread-like leaves and clusters 
of recurved, coral-red bell flowers in June. Ht. 2 ft. Plant 
6 in. deep in partial shade. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
Ranunculus 
Fine 15-inch border plants for cutting. In May plant the 
bulbs with claws downward, 3 inches deep and 6 inches apart. 
Giant Claremont Hybrids. Double and semi-double, 
peony-like flowers, 2 inches or more across in every shade 
of yellow, orange, pink and red. $1 per doz.; $7 per 100. 
Tigridias 
In May, plant in a sunny, well-drained border, 4 inches 
deep and 6 apart. Water well. Bloom July to Sept. Ht. 3 ft. 
Pavonia Mixed. Large brilliant 3-petaled, open flowers 
with contrasting cup. $1.75 per doz.; $12 per 100. 
Tuberoses 
Select a sunny, well-drained, rich soil and in May, plant 
2 inches deep. The flowers, in Aug.—Sept., are very fragrant. 
Excelsior, Double Pearl. Spikes of waxy, white. Ht. 2 ft. 
$1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
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Ismene calathina 
Ranunculus, Giant 
Claremont Hybrids 
Dahlia 
Jersey's Beaut 
Begonia, Double Camellia- 
flowered 
Lily, Speciosum rubrum 
