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63189(X) SHUMWAY’S DINNER-
PLATE DAHLIA COLLECTION. 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 col- ors 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 replanting in spring. You get 5 gorgeous varieties, one each of Kelvin Floodlight (yellow), Otto's Thrill (pink), Zorro (deep red), Lilac Time (lavender), and Akita (orange- red with white tips). Tubers are all bagged and labeled (not sold sepa- rately). Hardy zones 9-10. 1 collection (5 large tubers) $18.95; 2+ collections $17.95 each.
DELUXE DAHLIAS
63145 Santa Claus. Red and white 6-8 in. blooms are like giant pinwheels. Our de- luxe dahlias produce giant sized flowers in beautiful colors and are vigorous growers. Frost-sensitive tubers should be dug in fall. Select top size field clumps. Ht. 30-40 in.
63106 Myrtle’s Folly. Giant puff-ball blooms of narrow, twisted petals in shades of deep pink, pale orange and yellow. Makes a beautiful cut flower. Top size selected field clumps. Ht. 30-40 in.
$6.95 each; 3+ $6.25 each; 6+ $5.95 each; 12+ $5.50 each.
ING HEART. (PPAF) A novel, eye-catching color. Large, heart- shaped flowers are sulphur yellow – an unusual color for bleeding hearts. Clusters of the nodding blooms are held on reddish 12 in. stems above low-growing mounds of
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61617 GIGANTIC ELEPHANT EARS. Each of these absolutely mammoth bulbs measure 9 to 11 in. 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
ture. 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 col- ored 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. jumbo 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 $10.95; 6 for $19.95; 12 for $37.95.
61063 CALADIUM Fancy Leaf Mix-
rose-pink blossoms suspended along gracefully arching stems. Ht. 24-36 in. Zones 3-9. 3 to 5 eye divisions. $7.50 each; 3+ $6.95 each.
11420 GIANT PINK BLEEDING HEART. This old-fashioned Bleeding Heart is indispensable for early summer blooms from mid-April to late June. Plants bear delicate
2 to 3 eye bareroot divisions. Ht. 24-36 in. Zones 3-9. $12.95 each; 3+ $11.95 each.
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 $8.50; 6 for $14.50; 12 for $24.95.
blue-gray, fern-like foliage. With adequate moisture, this wonderful selection will bloom from spring to early fall attracting scores of butter- flies. While a location with partial shade is best, sunnier spots will bring more blue tones to the foliage.
64756 ORIENTAL LILY Rosel- ily™ Thalita. Love ‘Stargazer’ lilies? Then you’re bound to love this double flowered look-alike too. Blooms are a little smaller than the single-flowered version, but make up for it in the number of deep pink, spotted petals that they have. A frosted petal edge completes the look and a light fragrance that is pleasant, but not overpowering, adds extra appeal. 14 to 16 cm bulbs. Ht. 24-36 in. Zones 4-9. $6.95 each; 3+ $5.95 each; 6+ $5.45 each.
61435 CANNA Victorian Mix. In America’s turn-of-the-century gardens, beds of colorful cannas showcased every home...and are included in Shum- way’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 Hum- bert (velvet red blooms), Miss Oklahoma (wa- termelon pink blooms), Richard Wallace (lemon yellow blooms), Yellow King Humbert (yellow blooms accented with bright red spots), The Presi- dent (deep scarlet blooms), and Wyoming (golden orange blooms). Lush green foliage on all but King Humbert and Wyoming, whose foliage is a rich bronze. Ht. 3 to 5 ft. Order by May 31. Hardy zones 7-10. 6 bulbs for $15.95; 12 for $27.95.
63472 GLADIOLUS Rainbow 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. Mix- ture is made up of at least 15 outstanding varieties, including bicolors and other exotic colors in 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 $9.50; 50 for $16.95; 100 for $27.95; 500 for $94.95.
61674 ELEPHANT EARS Thai- land Giant. An outrageous, fast growing tropical landscape plant well worth growing for the looks of fascination and delight. In a single season, a well fed and watered 4 in. pot will grow into a monster plant reach- ing 6-10 ft. tall with large rounded, bright green leaves that look like giant elephant ears. Produces small, white lily-like flow- ers that add their fragrance to the appeal of this plant. In the winter, dig the tubers and store or prune plants and bring inside. 4 in. pots. Zones 7-10. $15.95 each; 3 for $14.95 each.
$8.50; 3 for
$21.95; 6 for
$37.95.
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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. Ma- ture plants can grow up to 8 ft. across. This moisture-loving plant can be used as a pond marginal. An occasional spiky bloom may appear but these beauties are grown for their fo- liage. Tolerates sun if given constant mois- ture. Shipped in 4 in. pots. Zones 7-10. $14.95 each; 3+ $12.95 each.
60895 BEGONIAS Double Roseform Mix. Excep- tionally 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 boxes or any shady location. Blooms consistently all sum- mer until frost. Dig bulbs and store over winter. Select bulbs in a nice range of mixed colors. Ht. 10-18 in. Hardy zone 10. 3 for $15.95; 6 for $26.95; 12 for $47.95.
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