Bulbs and Reots, continued 
Caladium, Fancy Leaved 
Ranunculus, Tecolote Giants 
RANUNCULUS 
7653 Tecolote Giants The largest _and 
most magnificent strain ever offered. Giant 
‘double and semi-double flowers, 3 in. and more 
across, are freely borne on strong stems, 12 to 
15 in. long. Our mixture contains a wonderful 
range of colors—yellows, from straw to deep 
golden yellow; all shades of red; orange; pink; 
many ringed and tipped witha deeper color. Do 
est in a shady location and in moderately rich 
soil. Fine for cutting. Not reliably hardy north 
of Washington, D. C., except in warm, sheltered 
locations. Splendid for growing in frames or 
pots. Set roots, claws downward, 2 in. deep, 4 to 
6in. apart. If grown in pots, plant 6 to 8 roots 
in a 6-in. pot; cover roots with 1 in. of soil, and 
allow 2 in. of space between them. Ranunculus 
roots are small and resemble tiny clumps of 
dahlias. 3 for 30¢; 12 for 85¢; 100 for $5.75 
114... W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. 
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$882 Esculentum (Elephant’s Ear) Plants produce large, broad green ; 
leaves; effective singly or in masses. Like plenty of ‘water when growing 
and rich soil. Recommended for outdoor growing only; not hardy. 
3 for 50¢; 6 for $1.00; 
MONTBRETIA 
8892 Mixed Shades of scarlet, 
orange, yellow and salmon. Tall 
graceful spikes of flowers like min- 
iature gladiolus. Not hardy in cold 
climates. Good garden flower in 
bloom for many weeks during 
mid-summer and early fall. Ideal 
for cut**ug. 3 for 40¢; 
1. ‘or $1.50; 100 for $9.75 
APIOS TUBEROSA 
Tuberous Rooted Wisteria 
8880 Perfectly hardy climber with 
clusters of small, purplish brown, 
wisteria-like flowers with the fra- 
grance of violets. Has tuberous 
roots in strings like small potatoes. 
Climbs freely, 6 to 8 ft. tall. 
3 for 50¢; 12 for $1.50; 
100 for $11.00 
ANEMONE CORONARIA 
Neat, compact plants with long, stiff- 
stemmed, showy flowers in many charm- 
ing colors, such as blue, rose, scarlet, 
white, etc. Bloom in May and June. Plant | 
bulbs 3 in. deep and 6 in. apart in a cool, 
moist, but well-drained soil. Require win- 
ter protection north of Washington, D.C: 
unless they aré planted in a very sheltered 
location. Fine for pot culture, borders and 
rock gardens. Ideal for cutting. 1 ft. 
7642 Blue Poppy Lovely, single poppy- 
like flowers in a wide range of blue shades. 
7643 De Caen Poppy Flowered Showy 
single flowers in a wide range of colors. 
7644 His Excellency Brilliant, single 
poppy-like dazzling scarlet blooms. 
7645 St. Brigid Semi-double and double 
blooms in a mixture of many bright colors. 
Any of the above Anemones: 
3 for 40¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.00 
Anemone seed, page 51. 
Anemone coronaria, St, Brigid 
Fancy Leaved, Mixed Varieties Gorgeously colored foliage plants — 
with red, green, and white variegated leaves. Nice in pots or shady places 
in the garden. Plant the large bulbs if the biggest leaves are desired; the 
small bulbs produce much smaller leaves on shorter stems. Not hardy. | 
8883 LARGE BULBS: 50¢ each; 3 for $1.35; 12 for $4.75 
3884 SMALL BULBS —Special economy size bulbs as advertised: © 
25 for $4.00 
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12 for $3.7 
35¢ each; 3 for $1.00; 
12 for $2.00; 
Montbretia — BEC Oh 
Amaryllis, Giant American Hybrids, 
7277 Giant American Hybrids 
Easily grown, showy pot-plants with 
lily-like flowers of immense size. Colors 
range from the richest self-colors, as 
crimson, scarlet, and bright red, to rose, 
red and crimson markings on pure white 
grounds. We cannot supply separate col- 
ors, offer a mixture only. Giant Ameri- — 
can Hybrid Amaryllis are not hardy. 
60¢ each; 3 for $1.65; 12 for $6.00 
Hardy Amaryllis, page 113. 
MADEIRA VINE 
8891 Tiny white flowers in late summer 
and fall. Bright green shiny leaves. 
Hardy over winter if given protection of 
straw or strawy manure. 15 ft. tall. 
3for 50¢; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $11.00 
You may order 6 Bulbs or more of 
any individual variety on this page 
at the 12 rate; 25 or more of the | 
- same variety at the 100 rate. im 
