The Shady Garden 
Shady gardens can be as colorful and gay as those in the sun if the right plants are 
used. Some of the suggestions below will add interest to those shady spots. 
BULBS FOR SHADE 
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. These giant Calfornia Hybrids are 
the very finest begonias money can buy. Their vivid colors are 
unsurpassable and the size of the flower is unbelievable, often 
making blooms 5 to 8 inches in diameter. Buy American bulbs 
if you want the best. We offer JUMBO SIZE ONLY. 
Apricot, Rose, White, Pink, Yellow, Red and Orange. 
55¢ each; $1.50 for 3; $5.75 dozen. 
GLOXINIAS. These brilliantly colored flowers are easily grown 
in the house. Gloxinias have a long blooming period and _ the 
velvety flowers make a stunning effect between the soft handsome 
leaves. JUMBO bulbs. 
Red, Blue and White. 50¢ each; $1.35 for 3. 
CALADIUMS — Fancy Leaved. ‘The large, gayly colored leaves 
these bulbs produce more unequalled display in the shady garden. 
Candidum has a leaf snow white with green veins and network. 
Lady Derby is transparent rose with green ribs, green edge. 
Mrs. W. B. Haldeman is bright pink with a green edge. 
MAMMOTH bulbs. 85¢@ each: $2.25, for 3. 
ANNUALS FOR SHADE 
Torenia is a compact, bushy one foot plant covered all summer 
and fall with blooms resembling miniature blue snapdragons. 
Impatiens — _ Fibrous-rooted Begonias — Clarkia — Balsam 
Plants of above available on or about May 15th. 
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PERENNIALS FOR SHADE 
Ferns, Funkia, Primroses, Aquilegia, Dicentra Eximia, Daylilies, 
Japanese Iris, Cypripedium, Tradescantia, Epemedium, Anemone 
Hupehensis and September Sprite. All perennials are in Cloverset 
pots and available at our nursery around May first. We do not 
ship plants. 
Ask for our special list of Chrysanthemums which too will be potted and ready for 
sale about June first. Our list is long and almost complete. We even have a few of 
the Exhibition types. 
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