CHOICE FLOWER BULBS Q lovely flower bulbs for spring planting
SHUMWAY’S DINNERPLATE DAHLIAS. Gigantic blooms, up to 1 ft., are the size of a “dinnerplate”. Long-lasting blooms are impressive from July/August until frost. Showy cut flowers in many colors including red, yellow, purple, pink, two- tone and more. We suggest staking to support the enormous flower heads. Plants grow about 36 in. tall. Dig tubers in fall and store for replant- ing in spring.
63190 Dinnerplate Dahlia Mix. Our choice of mixed colors at these bargain prices, but guaranteed to please. Hardy zones 9-10. 3 for $9.95; 6 for $17.95; 12 for $31.95.
zones 9-10. 1 collection (5 large tubers) $16.95; 2 collections $30.50.
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DOUBLE ROSEFORM MIX BEGONIAS. Exception- ally large flowers 4 to 8 in. across are like none other. Blooms have layers of smooth petals forming deep, rose-like flowers. Enjoy their beauty in pots, window box- es or any shady location. Blooms consistently all summer until frost. Dig bulbs and store over winter. Select bulbs in a nice range of mixed colors. Hardy zone 10. 3 for $11.95; 6 for $21.95; 12 for $39.95.
63189(X) Dinnerplate Dahlia Collec- tion. You get 5 gorgeous varieties, one each of Kelvin Floodlight (yellow), Ot- to's Thrill (pink), Zorro (deep red), Lilac Time (lavender), and Akita (orange-red with white tips). Tubers are all bagged and labeled (not sold separately). Hardy
61617 GIGANTIC ELEPHANT’S EARS. Each of these absolutely mammoth bulbs measure 9 to 11 in.
Tiny Padhye See Page 28 For State Shipping Restrictions & Zone Map.
SHORT & QUICK ASIATIC HYBRID LILIES. Breeders named these “Lily Looks™” because they always get a lot of second glances due to their vibrant colors and abundant blooms. Plants grow only 14-16 in. tall, but are very heavily branched and bear 5-7 flowers on each stem. Impres- sive in pots or flower beds and will bloom quickly. We recommend planting 5 bulbs in 10 in. containers. Zones 4-8.
64514 Tiny Padhye. (P.P.20549) White petals infused with deep wine-burgundy at the center.
64510 Tiny Shadow. (PPAF) Fiery-orange petals, with deep maroon centers, make for a stunning combi- nation and put on a spectacular show.
Prices, Short & Quick Lilies: 5 bulbs for $12.95; 10 for $23.95; 20 for $43.95.
Tiny Shadow
around and produce huge, bright, glossy green leaves measuring 3 ft. long and 2-1/2 ft. wide. Gives a tropical effect when planted in tall beds or borders. Thrives in partial to full shade, with rich, moist soil. 1 bulb for $6.95; 3 for $18.50; 6 for $32.95.
64535 ASIATIC HYBRID LILY MIX- TURE. Dramatic large clusters of big blooms in June and July. Premium mixture with a broad range of solids and bicolors. Very easy-to-grow and adds so much color to your yard with their huge blooms. Great cut flowers. Grows 2 to 4 ft. tall and prefers sun to light shade and good drainage. Over-winters well, no need to dig them up in the fall. Zones 3-8. 12 large bulbs for $12.95; 24 for $23.95; 48 for $42.95.
61435 VICTORIAN CANNA MIX. In America’s turn-of-the- century gardens, beds of colorful cannas showcased every home
...and are included in Shumway’s Victorian Cannas, a richly hued mix of the most stunning varieties found in our catalogs of more than 50 years ago! Mix includes King Humbert (velvet red blooms), Miss Oklahoma (watermelon pink blooms), Richard Wallace (lemon yellow blooms), Yellow King Hum- bert (yellow blooms accented with bright red spots), The President (deep scarlet blooms), and Wyoming (golden orange blooms). Lush green foliage on all but King Humbert and Wyoming, whose foliage is a rich bronze. 3 to 5 ft. Order by May 31. Hardy zones 7-10. 3 bulbs for $7.95; 6 for $12.95; 12 for $21.95.
61194 DISCOVERY MIX CALLAS. Add a pleasingly exotic touch of color to flower beds, borders, pots and planters. Tall, upright, trumpet-shaped blooms, about 5 in. by 3-1/2 in., are displayed dramatically on sturdy stems. Bright green foliage is often spotted with white flecks, adding extra interest to arrangements. Very popu- lar for its endurance as a cut flower, lasting up to 2 weeks once cut. Bulbs must be dug in the fall. Ht. 12- 18 in. Hardy zones 8-10. 5 bulbs for $16.95.
DUTCH CALLA LILIES. Bred for unique colors and more flowering stems. One bulb pro- duces enough stems to fill an 8 in. pot. On occasion, the leaves of Flame can take on characteristics of the blossom, fold- ing inward and turning the same color of the flowers. Makes an amazing cut flower, houseplant or focal point in the landscape. Select 14-18 cm bulbs.
61132 Flame. Intense yellow-orange blooms deepen toward red at the edges. Zone 9-10.
61156 Picasso. (P.P.15282) Bicolor purple with a white edge. Green foliage is heavily spotted with white.
Flame Picasso
61063 FANCY LEAF CALADIUM MIXTURE. No other summer foliage plant equals the beauty of our Caladium mixture. Grow indoors or out in partial shade. Colors in this mix include combinations of white and green with rose colored veins, white with green veins, red with green border, speckled green, pink with crimson veins and more. Top quality 2-1/2 to 3 in. jum- bo bulbs are shipped in late March, but wait to plant outside until all danger of frost is past. Hardy zones 10-11. 3 big bulbs for $7.95; 6 for $12.95; 12 for $23.95.
Prices, per variety: $5.95 each; 3 for $15.95; 6 for $29.95.
GLADIOLUS MIXTURE. Shumway’s Rainbow Gladiolus are the finest available, yet the price is within the range of all. We sell #2 bulbs, each one 1-1/4 in. across, which produce the largest blooms and the tallest spikes. Mixture is made up of at least 15 outstand- ing varieties, including bicolors and other exotic colors. Shades of scarlet, yellow, rose, white, pink, lavender, orange, purple, crimson, salmon and many others. All bulbs fully guaranteed to bloom this spring. Please order early, as we cannot ship after June 1. Hardy zones 8-10. 25 bulbs $5.98; 50 for $10.50; 100 for $18.97; 500 for $74.50.
63472 RAINBOW
61619 ELEPHANT EARS Black Magic. Plant a few of these in your land- scape and you’re likely to be the envy of the neighborhood! Spectacular huge leaves of dusty purple-black are held on dark burgundy-black stems. Mature plants can grow up to 8 ft. across. This moisture-lov- ing plant can be used as a pond marginal. An occasional spiky bloom may appear but these beauties are grown for their foliage. Tolerates sun if given constant mois- ture. Shipped in 4 in. pots. Zones 7-10. $10.95 each.
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65028 DOUBLE PEARL. Large, double, waxy-white blooms on striking 3 ft. stems. Sweet scent attracts butterflies. Prefers full sun. Hardy zones 8-10. 3 bulbs for $6.95; 6 for $11.95; 12 for $21.95.
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