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SHUMWAY’S DINNERPLATE DAHLIAS. Gigantic blooms, up to 1 ft., are the size of a “dinnerplate”. Long-lasting blooms are im- pressive from July/August until frost. Showy cut flowers in many colors including red, yellow, purple, pink, two-tone and more. We sug- gest staking to support the enormous flower heads. Plants grow about 36 in. tall. Dig tubers in fall and store for replanting in spring. Hardy zones 9-10.
63190 Dinnerplate Dahlia Mix. Our choice of mixed colors at these bar- gain prices, but guaranteed to please. 3 for $10.95; 6 for $18.95; 12 for $34.95.
63189(X) Dinnerplate Dahlia Col- lection. You get 5 gorgeous varieties, one each of Kelvin Floodlight (yel- low), 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 separately). 1 collection (5 large tubers) $18.95; 2+ collections $17.95 each.
Claus. Red and white 6 to 8 in. blooms are like giant pinwheels. Our deluxe 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. $6.50 each; 3+ $5.95 each; 6+ $5.65 each; 12+ $5.25 each.
63145 DELUXE DAHLIA Santa
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61063 CALADIUM Fancy Leaf 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 combina- tions 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. 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 $10.50; 6 for $19.95; 12 for $34.95.
64535 ASIATIC LILY Mixture Hybrid. Expect large dramatic 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 pre- fers sun to light shade and good drainage. Over-winters well, no need to dig them up in the fall. Zones 3-8. 6 bulbs for $14.95; 12 for $27.95; 24 for $44.95.
bright, glossy green leaves measuring 3 ft. long and 2-1/2 ft. wide. Gives a tropical effect when planted in tall beds or bor- ders. Thrives in partial to full shade, with rich, moist soil. 1 bulb for $7.95; 3 for $20.50; 6 for $34.95.
61194 CALLAS Discovery Mix. 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, add- ing extra interest to arrangements. Very popular 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. Pkg. of 5 bulbs for $18.50; 2+ $16.95 each.
61619 ELEPHANT EARS Black Magic. Plant a few of these in your landscape 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 foliage. Tolerates sun if given
ture. Shipped in 4 in. pots. Zones 7-10. $14.95 each; 3+ $12.95 each.
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DELUXE DAHLIA Myrtle’s Folly. Giant puff-ball blooms of narrow, twisted petals in
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GIGANTIC ELEPHANT EARS. Each of these absolutely mammoth bulbs measure 9 to 11 in. around and produce huge,
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61674 ELEPHANT EARS Thailand Giant. An outra- geous, fast growing tropical landscape plant well worth grow- ing 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 reaching 6-10 ft. tall with large rounded, bright green leaves that look like giant elephant ears. Pro- duces small, white lily-like flowers that add their fra- grance 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. $14.95 each; 3 for $12.95 each.
shades of deep pink, pale orange and yellow. Makes a beautiful cut flower. Top size selected field clumps. Ht. 30-40 in. $6.50 each; 3+ $5.95 each; 6+ $5.65 each; 12+ $5.25 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 Humbert (vel- vet red blooms), Miss Oklahoma (watermelon pink blooms), Richard Wallace (lemon yellow blooms), Yellow King Humbert (yel- low blooms accented with bright red spots), The President (deep scarlet blooms), and Wyoming (golden orange blooms). Lush green foliage on all but King Hum- bert and Wyoming, whose foliage is a rich bronze. 3 to 5 ft.
Order by May 31. Hardy zones 7-10. 6 bulbs for $14.95; 12 for $24.95.
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 $7.95; 6 for $13.50; 12 for $23.95.
you’re bound to love this double flow- ered look-alike too. Blooms are a little smaller than the single-flowered ver- sion, but make up for it in the number of deep pink, spotted petals that they have. A frost- ed petal edge
64756 ORIENTAL LILY Roselily™ Thalita. If you love ‘Stargazer’ lilies, then
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completes the look and a light fragrance that is
overpowering adds extra appeal. 14 to 16 cm bulbs. Ht. 24-36 in. Zones 4-9. $7.50 each; 3+ $6.95 each; 6+ $6.45 each.
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63472 GLADIOLUS Rainbow Mixture. Shum- way’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 larg- est blooms and the tallest spikes. Mixture 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, pur- ple, 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 $8.95; 50 for $15.95; 100 for $24.95; 500 for $89.95.
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