WINTEft-fiLOOMING FftEESIAS 



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THE ERRLIER FREESmS ARE PLaNTEO THE BETTER 

 PLANT THEM NOW 



This is, pertiaps, the most popular of all Fall and \Yiuter-bIooming bulbs. A half- 

 dozen bulbs planted in ordinary soil will produce a profusion of deliciously scented flow- 

 ers, reminding one of the Hyacinth, Mignonette and Jessamine combined! The color is 

 purest white; lower petals touched with yellow. The buds and flowers when cut and 

 placed in water, remain perfect for two or three weeks. They are rapid growers, 

 and a knowledge of flowers is not neccessary to succeed with them. They are sure to 



grow and bloom. 



Preesla Bulb 



First Size Bulb 



PLANT THEM EHRLY 



We want to emphasize this point— Freesias should be planted 

 early for the best results. The vitality of the bulbs being 

 stronger now, the earlier they are planted the better. By hav- 

 ing these bulbs grown in tremendous quantities by our own 

 special growers, we are able to ofCer larger and better bulbs 

 than are generally sold. 



This bit of good management makes it possible for everyone to 

 succeed v.ith our Freesias. Plant liberally of them; their good 

 qualities cannot be overrated. 



Whitman, Mass. 

 The Freesia bulbs ordered came through promptly. It 

 seems almost impossible to believe them to be Freesias, as 

 they are fully three times as large as any I ever bought be- 

 fore. I shall confidently expect to see Freesia blossoms as 

 big as Morning Glories, if the size of the bulb is any sort of 

 an indicator. 



Thanks for liberality and promptness. 



R. B. EDSON. 



We ©ffer the Best and Purest Strain 

 of Freesias in America 



The best Freesias are grown in California. Many of the bulbs sold are grown else- 

 where. In order that we could give our customers the genuine Refracta Alba strain we 

 placed our contract with a reliable grower where we were able to see the stock in 

 bloom. The first size, the Mammoth bulbs, are magnificent and will produce flowers 

 in accordance with their size. For a Freesia bulb the size is enormous, and we doubt 

 if they can be had elsewhere at any price. The second size bulbs offered are strong 

 blooming bull)S. sure to produce a profusion of flowers, while the third size are larger 

 than the usual grade of second size bulbs, not the smallest size usually sold at these 

 prices. Remember we offer the genuine Winter-blooming Freesias. and not inferior Hy- 

 brids. Our stock has been carefully selected and 

 color, size and fragrance. 



Prices of our Improved Winter-blooming Freesias, 

 every bulb sure to bloom : First size, Monster bulbs, 3 

 years old, 7 cts. each; 4 for 25 cts.; 10 for 50 cts.; 25 

 for SI ; $4 per J 00 postpaid. Second size. Mam- 

 moth bulbs, about K inch in diameter, 3 for 10 cts.; 30 

 cts. perdoz.; 25 for 50 cts.; ^2.00 per 100, postpaid. 

 Third size, extra large selected bulbs, 12 cts. per doz.; 

 50 for 50 cts.; 90 cts. per 100, postpaid. 



Hnomatheca 6ruenta 



SCARLET FREESIA 



This lovely little gem is similar in bulb, foliage 

 and habit to the Fi-eesia— described on this page— but 

 the flowers, in brilliant contrast, are brightest scar- 

 let; the lower petals deeply marked. As it grows 

 exactly like a Freesia it can be planted with them, 

 and if you want something really admirable, plant 

 some bulbs of Anomatheca Omenta with your 

 Freesias Refracta Alba. As the true stock is limited, 

 the price is necessarily high, 5 cts. each; 3 for 10 

 cts.; 12 for 25 cts. 



The Dingee €f Conard Co. west prove, pa. 



The Leading Rose Growers of America Established 1850 



