Ismene — Peruvian Daffodil 



47-082 Esmene ecslafhinci 



Peruvian Daffodil 



Large, fragrant Amaryllis-like white 

 blooms with apple green markings in 

 the throat. Very easy to grow. Keep 

 bulbs in a warm dry room and plant out 

 in June. Take up in October and store 

 warm and dry during the win- 

 ter. They do best in a well- 

 drained fertile soil where they 

 will multiply rapidly. 30c 

 each; 3 for 85c; 12 for $2.75. 



T\qr\d\a- Shel1 Fl otoer 



Pavonia grandiflora 

 47-269 Hybrids Mixed. A 



very attractive bulbous plant 

 from central America bear- 

 ing during the summer large, 

 quaintly shaped blooms of 

 exotic beauty. Plant the 

 bulbs when the nights have 

 become balmy in moderately 

 moist but well-drained soil 

 and they will flower inter- 

 mittently throughout the 

 summer and fall. They grow 

 about 18 in. tall and should 

 have a position fully exposed 

 to the sun. 20c each ; 3 for 

 50c;12for$1.75;2Sfor$3.25. 



Millet 



Mexican Star of Bethlehem 

 47-205 Biflora. A dainty yet sub- 

 stantial flower nearly 2 l / 2 in. in di- 

 ameter and of pure waxy white 

 color. Usually borne in pairs. 3 for 

 35c; 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.25. 



Giant Msnthrefia 



47-220 Giant-Flowered Mixed. Ex- 

 quisite flowers on wiry branching 

 stems over 2 feet tall. Plant in April 

 or May to bloom in late summer and 

 fall. 3 for 30c; 12 for 85c; 25for$1.50. 



47-221 Earlham Hybrids. You will 

 be delighted with the wonderful 

 color range and the magnificent 

 spikes set with extra large, well- 

 rounded, and substantial blooms. 3 

 for 35c; 12 for $1.20; 25 for $2.25. 



Tecolote Ranunculus 



Ranunculus A ® 



These showy plants delight in a cool, 

 moist situation, growing particularly 

 well in a shady spot and moderately 

 rich soil where summer heat and 

 drought are not excessive. 

 40-850 Giant Florentine. Extra-large 

 flowers in many showv colors. 3 for 

 22c; 12 for 75c; 25 for $1.25. 

 40-851 Tecolote Strain. A colorful 

 range of double and semi-double 

 blooms. 3 for 22c; 12 for 75c; 25 for 

 $1.25. 



We recommend Proli 

 jcrol as a growth stim- . 

 nlant jor bulbs and\ 

 tubers 



Mexican Everblooming Tuberose 



Tuberoses 



Polianthes 



47-286 Mexican Everblooming. Fra- 

 grant single pure white blooms from 

 July onward. Each bulb develops 

 from 2 to 5 spikes in succession. 3 for 

 30c; 12 for 90c; 25 for $1.65; 100 

 for $6.00. 



Zephyranthes rosea 



es 



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Tigridia — Shell Flower 



Zephyr Flower;, Fairy Lilies 



Showy goblet-shaped blooms during 

 the summer months. Easy to grow. 

 47-308 Ajax. Large clear yellow flow- 

 ers. Blooms profuselv. 3 for 35c; 12 

 for $1.25; 25 for $2.25. 



47-311 Alba. Pure white. 3 for 30c; 



12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.75. 

 47-315 Rosea. Large rose-colored. 3 



for 35c; 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.25. 



Chrysanthemum Culture (White) . A complete guide for 

 garden and greenhouse culture. Per copy $2.00, postpaid. 



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