PLANT Buss ror INpooR WInTER ENJOYMENT 
Free-Flowermg Fragrant Freesias 
Freesias are extremely valuable as cut-flowers, as they fill the 
air with delicate perfume and their endurance is remarkable. 
The bulbs are small and can be planted six to twelve in a pot. 
Graceful in form, easily grown, and if planted early you can have 
blooms for Thanksgiving and a later planting for Christmas. 
FREESIA, ‘‘PURITY.” The flowers of this grand Freesia are 
pure, glistening white. The stems are 10 to 12 inches long and 
very wiry, making it most valuable for cutting. Each bulb 
should produce from two to four stems of lovely, fragrant 
flowers. First size, 3 for 15 cts., 12 for 45 cts., 100 for $3. 
Largest size, 2 for 12 cts., 12 for 60 cts., 100 for $4, postpaid. 
3 New Colored Freesias 
Plant some colored varieties with “Purity’’ for added charm 
to your Freesia display. 
California. A lovely shade of yellow. Price 8 cts. each, 
General Pershing. Orange-red shading to pink. 712 for 85 cts., 100 
Splendens. Delicate blue or lavender shade. for $6, postpaid. 
Freesias. Mixed Colors. 6 cts. each, 12 for 65 cts., 100 for 
$4.50, postpaid. 
Beautiful Calla Lilies (Richardias) 
Pot the roots in fresh soil containing well-rotted manure and 
sand, and some sand should be immediately about the roots. Use 
plenty of drainage material in the bottom of the pot and do not 
have the pot too large or you will have few flowers. Callas need 
to be rested from middle of June until September by letting them 
dry gradually. When you repot use good, rich soil. 
EVERBLOOMING DWARF CALLA LILY, GODFREY. Flow- 
ers white and medium-sized. Very free bloomer. Growing 
plants only (no dry bulbs), 25 cts. each, postpaid. 
SPOTTED CALLA (Richardia albo-maculata). The leaves of this 
variety are deep green with numerous white spots. Flowers are 
Freesat Freesias f white, with a black center. 25 cts. each, postpaid. 
WHITE CALLA, or Lily-of-the-Nile (R. ethiopica). Needs rich 
Pied ee eemrlic icavenly Blue). (, 2 50 ne ee iia 
CALLA ELLIOTTIANA. Foliage dark green with 
creamy white spots. Flowers are rich golden yel- 
low, of velvety texture. 30 cts. each, postpaid. 
The Last Year for These Bulbs 
A rich purple color and noted for their agreeable 
musky fragrance. Dwarf in growth and effective as 
anedging. 5cts. each, 12 for 50cts., 100 for $3.50, ppd. 
Free-Flowering Oxalis 
Oxalis produce masses of flowers and lovely foliage. 
The bulbs are small and several should be planted in 
a 4-inch or 5-inch pot. 
Oxalis, Bermuda Buttercup. Bright golden yellow. 
A great bloomer. 2 for 10 cts., I2 for 45 cts., ppd. 
Oxalis, Grand Duchess. From California. In three 
colors, White, Pink, and Lavender. 3 for 10 cts., 
12 for 35 cts., postpaid. 
Grand Duchess Oxalis, Mixed. 12 for 25 cts., 100 for 
$2, postpaid. 
Scilla Sibirica (Wood Hyacinths) 
The Last Year for These Bulbs 
Flowers with the snowdrops. Color exquisite 
bright blue. 12 for 65 cts., 100 for $4.50. 
Early Snowdrops (Galanthus) 
The Last Year for These Bulbs 
Single. The single Snowdrops are charming in their 
simplicity. 12 for 50 cts., 100 for $3.50, postpaid. 
Zephyranthes (Fairy Lilies) 
These are small bulbs which should be planted in 
clusters, about six to a 5-inch pot. Bloom profusely. 
Z. rosea. Charming rose-pink. 10 cts. each, 12 for — —_ 
$1, postpaid. The Madonna Lily (Lilium candidum). See page 30 
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THE MADONNA LILY 
