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. 
Gallant Fox. (F.D.) Very large deep flowers of brilliant 
red carried on stiff-stemmed, vigorous plants. 
Jersey’s Beauty. (F.D.) Large flowers of great depth on 
wiry stems. A lovely pink with light chamois shading. 
Mrs. I. de Ver Warner. (F.D.) A beautiful shade of mauve- 
pink. Large, well-formed blooms on strong stems. 
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. 
Rose Glory. (F.D.) Very attractive, big flowers of deep 
rose-pink held erect on strong stiff stems. 
White King. (F.D.) A lovely snow-white flower of good 
size produced in abundance on strong plants. 
Above 7 Decoratives, 50c ea.; 3 for $1.35; $5 doz. 
Berger’s Masterpiece. (C.) Narrow incurved petals of 
soft lavender-pink with a len, base. 
Michigan White. (S.C.) A beautiful pure white of large 
size and Baal fine 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 Star. (C.) The narrow incurved petals are of an 
intense yellow color. A real beauty. 
Above 5 Cactus, 80c ea.; 3 for $2.25; $8.50 doz. 
Kelvin. (I.D.) Huge flowers of Tyrian pink suffused with 
gold. The heavy stemmed plants have large foliage. 
Kirsten Flagstad. (I.D.) Blooms early and continuously 
with huge chrome-yellow flowers slightly suffused rose. 
Mrs. Hester A. Pape. (I.D.) Huge reddish purple flowers 
on tall strong plants. A consistent winner at the shows. 
Above 3 Decoratives, $1.25 ea.; 3 for $3.35; $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. 
Corinna. (Min. F.D.) These give a very bright sunny 
effect with their cheerful deep yellow flowers. 
Fairy. (Min. F.D.) Charming double flowers of glowing 
clear pink in profusion on bushy plants. 
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. 
Cardinal. Medium-sized, perfectly ball-shaped flowers of 
deep red color on strong vigorous plants. 
Mary Munns. Countless hard pompon flowers, 114 inches 
across, of a delightful shade of lavender. A nice variety. 
Rosa Wilmoth. Exceptionally fine, with small untform 
blooms of deep rose-pink on healthy, vigorous plants. 
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. Dabhlias 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 frll hole to surface and 
then mound up. When a foot high, tie to stake and stir 
2 or 3 ounces of fertilizer into surface. Shallow cultivate 
and mulch during hot months. Disbud side shoots. 
Space plants 3 feet apart. For cut flowers immerse stems 
in hot water. After cooling shift to cold water overnight. 
Ismene 
These Peruvian Daffodils are delightful for garden display 
and superb as cutflowers, lasting several days in water. 
They bloom in late July if the bulbs are planted in late May 
or early June after the ground is warm. Lift them before 
frost comes and store dry over the winter at 60° F. for re- 
planting the next year. 
Calathina. Long-lasting umbels of three or four, pearl- 
white, lily-like flowers on long-leaved plants 2 feet high. 
Large bulbs, 50c each; $4.95 per doz. 
Sulphur Queen. A very beautiful yellow Ismene with huge 
pale sulphur-yellow blooms which last wonderfully in 
water when cut. Not available until 1956. 
Hardy Lilies 
These,with their beauty and fragrance, appear best in groups 
against a background of shrubbery in well-drained soil. 
Auratum. Huge ivory flowers spotted dark red, with a 
central yellow band on petals, in August. Ht. 4 ft. Plant 
8 in. deep, in acid soil, in sun or part shade. 10-11 in. 
bulbs. 65c each; $6.50 per doz. 
Estate. Hardy, pure white trumpets in Aug. Ht. 4-5 ft. 
Plant 8 in. deep in sun. 9-10 in. bulbs, 75c ea.; $7.50 doz. 
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. 60c each; $6 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. 65c each; $6.50 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 across in every shade of yel- 
low, orange, pink and red. 85c per doz.; $5.50 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. $1.45 per doz.; $9.95 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 
Pauae Double Camellia- 
flowered 
Ismene calathina 
Lily, Speciosum rubrum 
Ranunculus, Giant 
Claremont Hybrids 
