Tigridias 
Mexican Day Lilies, or Tigerflowers 
There is a certain wild attractiveness about the vivid 
barbaric colors of these bright charming flowers, that 
reminds one of the gay costumes of pretty gypsy maidens, 
and like the ever-wandering, roving gypsies, these inter¬ 
esting bulbous plants bloom for a day, then they fold up 
their petals, and disappear into the night. But, unlike the 
gypsies, they reappear the third or fourth day with 
another glorious bloom. 
If one plants strong, mature bulbs in a rich soil, and 
given good care, with plenty of moisture, -they will con¬ 
tinue to bloom from July until frost. 
Their brilliant and beautiful colors are crimson and 
scarlet, flame orange and yellow, some with pink, laven¬ 
der, cream, white and buff, all with gorgeously spotted 
halos about the centers. 
The best time to plant is about the first part of May 
after the soil is thoroughly warmed up. A good rule to 
follow is plant tigridias when bulbous iris or tulips have 
finished their bloom. Dutch bulbs can then be replanted 
when the first frost nips the tigridia tops. 
The best bulbs to plant are natural divisions (two to 
four year old growth). These natural division cost a little 
more but they are worth the difference, as they give bet¬ 
ter results, and produce more blooms over a longer period. 
Cultural directions sent with each order. 
One-year-old bulbs in mixed colors —Prices Prepaid. 
10c each 3 for 25c 12 for 75c 100 $5.50 
Large natural division in mixed colors (two to four 
years old)— Prepaid Prices 
15c each 3 for 40c 12 for $1.50 100, $10.00 
Mr. F. T. Smith, a fellow-floriculturist, has specialized in grow¬ 
ing tigridias for the past ten years, and by hybridizing and selection 
has been successful in developing what I honestly believe to be one of 
the finest strains of tigridias, and it gives me great pleasure to have 
the privilege to introduce these charming flowers to my customers. 
