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 
(I1.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. 
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. 
Mrs. James Albin. (F.D.) Attractive clear lemon-yellow 
with fine formal blooms carried on straight stiff stems. 
Red Jersey. (F.D.) A brilliant deep red version of the 
famous Jersey’s Beauty, having all of its fine points. 
White King. (F.D.) A lovely snow-white flower of good 
size produced in abundance on strong plants. 
Above 7 Decoratives, 65c ea.; 3 for $1.75; $6.50 doz. 
Berger’s Masterpiece. (C.) Narrow incurved petals of 
soft lavender-pink with a yellow base. 
Michigan White. (S.C.) A beautiful pure white of large 
size and exceptionally fme for cutting. 
Oakleigh Champion. (C.) A very graceful flower attrac- 
tively combining burnt orange, soft pink and yellow. 
Scarlet Leader. (C.) The brightest of all with perfectly 
formed vivid scarlet flowers which do not fade. 
Yellow Special. (C.) The narrow incurved petals are of 
an Intense yellow color. A real beauty. 
Above 5 Cactus, 85c ea.; 3 for $2.35; $8.50 doz. 
Dixie White. (I.D.) A very beautiful flower with white 
waxy petals suffused, flecked and dotted with wine-red. 
Kirsten Flagstad. (I.D.) Blooms early and continuously 
with huge chrome-yellow flowers slightly suffused rose. 
Ogden Reid. (I.D.) Huge deep flowers of beautiful soft 
rose with a golden sheen and deeper rose center. 
Above 3 Decoratives, $1.25 ea.; 3 for $3.45; $12.50 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 
2% feet high and the more you cut the more they bloom. 
Betty Anne. Exceptionally fe, with small uniform blooms 
of soft rose-pink on healthy, vigorous plants. 
Iroquois Little Red. 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. Dahlias 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 mnto 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 (Hyacinthus 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-flowers in July- 
August. Plant 6 in. deep in rich light soil mn sun or half 
shade. 3 for 60c; $2 per doz. 
Ismene 
These Peruvian Daffodils bloom in late July if bulbs are 
planted in late May or June after ground is warm. Lift 
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. 
Estate. Hardy, pure white trumpets in Aug. Ht. 4—5 ft. 
Plant 8 in. deep in sun. 9-10 in. bulbs, 85c ea.; $8.50 doz. 
Regale. White funnel blooms, shaded pink and streaked 
brown, inside flushed yellow mn 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-i0 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. 30c each; $2.95 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 mnches across in every shade of yel- 
low, orange, pink and red. 95c per doz.; $6.95 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. 
Jumbo bulbs, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $18 per 100. 
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Dahlia 
Jersey’s Beauty 
Begonia, Double Camellia- 
Ismene calathina 
flowered 
Lily, Speciosum rubrum 
Ranunculus, Giant 
Claremont Hybrids 
