Purdy's Calil'oi-nia Flowering Plants 
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Baron Hulot is tlio fincsl of the Ijliic Gladioli 
it is of a deep indigo shade, and the 
sorts, and is very 
Blue Hybrids is a mixliire containing the seedlings of many hi 
fine. 10 cts. each, $l per doz. 
Childsii in pink and white. This strain is remarkable for the height of the plants 
and the rich colors and markings of the flowers This pink and white selection contains 
some of I he best named varieties, and is especially good. 7 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., 
S5-50 per TOO. 
Childsii in the \ery fiiusl (|ualit>-. There are cheaper mi.xtures sold under the 
same name, which are true lo variet)-, but this is the best that Childs himself puts out. 
They are in colors and are simply superb. I stake niy reputation on these and Grofif's 
Gold Medal set. 5 cts. each, 60 cts. per doz., S5 per too. 
Groff's Hybrids in the famous Gold Medal iMi.xttire is lop-notch in mi.\ed Gladioli. 
Vou can get nothing better in expensive named bulbs. Cheap at 25c. ea., §2. 50 per doz. 
Groff's Hybrids in Silver Trophy strain. Wonderfully fine, and only cheap com- 
pared to the expensive (jold Medal sorts. 7 els. each, 60 els. per doz., $5 per 100. 
Peace. A wonderfully fine sort; piue while wilh pale lilac on lower petals. One of 
the most famous. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
Pink Beauty is a soft pink sort, which llowers between the small Gladioli and the 
large sorts. J'ink and pretty. 6 cts. each, 60 cts. per doz. 
Princeps is one of the largest varieties; a glorious rich crimson and a beauty. 10 cts. 
each, $1 per doz. It has sold for twice ihis price, but I bought well this year. 
^ Ramosus. This has generalK- been called a fall-plaiii ing \-ariely, but I planted in 
spring in 1913, and it did as well. Il is as lall as ihe large scirls, wilh large, rosy cariuine 
llowers, flaked with 
while. Thv stems 
llower for a long 
lime, and are very 
showy. 5 cts. each, 
50 cts. per doz. 
General Mixed. 
50 cts. per doz. and 
S3. 75 per 100. 
TUBEROUS BE- 
GONIAS. These 
wonderfully bril- 
liant llowers can be 
grown in Califor- 
nia in the open, and 
do especially well in 
the bay region. For 
their success cer- 
tain things are nec- 
essar}-; First, fair 
shade and shelter 
from sharp winds. 
If the bed gets some 
sun in the early 
part of the day and 
is shaded later it is 
belter. Second, the 
soil must be en- 
riched wilh well- 
rotted manure, and 
an ideal soil is equal 
parlsof .sandy loam, 
A\ ell-rot led manure 
and leaf-mold. Third 
when the\- are in 
llower wat'er should 
not be spi-iiikled on 
the llowers, but the 
\n-i\ nmst be kepi 
moist. I suppb- a 
Tuberous Bego: 
