THE NEW “FRAGRANT GLADIOLUS” 
(Illustrated Above) 
After 8 years of hybridizing and selection, my 
efforts were rewarded and I am able to offer to 
the public the following new varieties. A new 
race destined to becomei very popular. 
Fragrant Rose —Flowers 4 inches in diameter; petals 
blushed rose-pink on both sides over a frosted 
white ground. 30 inches high. Pleasing fragrance 
suggestive of orange blossoms, night and day. 
Bulbs, $5.00 each; bulblets, $1.00. 
Fragrant Yellow— ^Golden yellow, blushed rose ash 
on backs and tips of petals. Fragrant night 
and day. Grows 3 6 inches high. Bulbs, $5.00 
each; bulblets, $1.00 each. 
Fragrant Rose Lavender —Flowers 4 inches in dia¬ 
meter. Fragrant only in evening; perfume fine 
and pleasing. Color rose-lavender marked with 
carmine stripes. Bulbs, $3.50 each; bulblets, 75c. 
Collection Offer 
COLLECTION OFFER—One each of above large 
bulbs, $10.00. One bulblet each, $2.00. 
TRITOMA—"Torch Lilies.” Beautiful evergreen 
grass-like foliage. Stems 3-4 ft. long, produc¬ 
ing flowers for months throughout the sum¬ 
mer. Splendid for cutting purposes. Easily grown 
plant in groups of three for immediate effect. 
Plant in sun or partial shade. I offer 4 colors; 
Burbank’s "Tower of Gold”, coral, chrome, 
orange and yellow. 50c each; $3.50 per 10. 
MICHAELMAS DAISIES—"Charming.” Soft shade 
of pink with yellow center. Graceful weeping 
branches. 4 ft. high, resembles small spirea 
shrub when in bloom. "Baby Blue” (Hender¬ 
son). When massed in front of dark green 
shrubbery it appears similar to a soft blue 
cloud. Visitors are enthusiastic over its heavenly 
blue color. Try the effect in your garden. You 
too will be greatly pleased. "Lavender Queen” 
Richest lavender with orange center that sets 
whole flower aglow. Blossoms 2 inches in dia¬ 
meter. All above varieties, 5 0c each; $3.00 per 
doz. 
GERBERA-TRANSVAAL DAISIES—New Hybrids. 
Plant in full sun or part shade. Bloom all sum¬ 
mer. This strain was secured from the largest 
collection of Gerberas in the world. Colors in¬ 
clude coral, scarlet, crimson, cream, yellow 
and many other combinations. Two sizes of 
plants; large 5 0c each, $5.00 per doz; smaller 
plants, 30c each, $3.00 per doz. 
NEW “FALL” BLOOMING HYBRID 
BABY GLADIOLUS 
A superb new race of gladiolus producing 
flowers in a new range of color combination never 
before seen in this flower. These colors include 
orchid and rose; crimson and carmine; rose-ash and 
yellow; and many other beautiful forms. No de¬ 
scription is adequate for these graceful gladiolus 
More graceful and easily used for table decoration 
than the common gladiolus. $1.00 per doz. Mixed 
colors. 
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS—I offer acclimated bulbs 
in the following types and colors: Camellia 
Flowered, white, crimson, salmon, orange, and 
rose. Frilled, yellow scarlet, crimson, white and 
rose. Single, crimson, yellow and white. Any 
of the above varieties $2.00 per doz. $6.00 per 
5 0, $10,00 per 100. Large size bulbs. Plant in 
April. 
PLUMBAGO LARPENTAE—Splendid border or 
rock garden plant with sparkling deep blue 
flowers. Bloom from May till frost. Dwarf 
spreading habit. Height 8-10 inches. One of 
the finest, hardiest and most beautiful border 
plants in the country. Plant in full sun for 
best results. 3 5c each, $2.00 per doz. Perennial. 
SALVIA PITCHtERIA—Splendid perennial. Grow¬ 
ing 4 ft. high, blooming from August until 
frost and producing masses of pure gentian blue 
flowers. One of the most beautiful perennials 
in exi tence. Unsurpassed for long fall bloom¬ 
ing season creating masses of blue for months. 
5 0c each; $3.00 per doz. 
Dianthus Beatrice 
A new vr.riety of this popular flower. It has 
double flesh pink flowers produced in large clusters 
over many months. A superb new variety. Strong 
rooted cuttings 15c each. $1.50 per doz. 
GLADIOLUS (above photo taken in our test 
grounds)—I have been deeply interested in the 
improvement of gladiolus for many years. 
Hybridizations are made by the thousand yearly 
to improve this flower. I can supply any of 
the following colors; rose pink, deep pink, sal¬ 
mon, white scarlet, chamois, begonia rose, 
orchid, orange, yellow, shrimp pink, cream, 
spectrum red, apricot, cherry crimson and 
flesh pink. Large size bulbs at 5 0c per doz; 
$1.50 per 50; $2.00 per 100. 
IN CALIFORNIA’S "GARDEN” OF THE SUN 
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