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Bulbs for Late Spring and Summer 
Flowering 
ACAPANTHUS 
Lily of the Nile. A most desirable plant for garden planting. 
Its clusters of bright blue flowers are borne almost continuously 
through the summer months. 
Alba. Identical with the blue variety, except the flowers are 
pure white. 
Large plants, 35c each, $3.50 per dozen 
ALSTROEMERIA 
(Lily of the Incas) 
Alstroemeria aurantiaca. Sometimes called the Peruvian Lily. 
There is almost no flower which excels this for house decora¬ 
tion, as the flowers last in good condition for over a week. 
The lily-like flowers in umbels are borne on slender but rigid 
stems from two to three feet high. They are apricot orange, 
striped with mahogany. Plant them in a shady or semi-shady 
bed in well drained soil where they may become established 
and bloom year after year. 
Price 20c each, $2.00 per dozen, $15.00 per 100 
AMARYLLIS 
Amaryllis belladonna. The beautiful clear pink amaryllis. 
The large clusters of fragrant flowers are borne on round flower 
stalks about two feet high, after the foliage has died down 
in the summer. After once established they should not be 
disturbed. 
Huge bulbs, 20c each, $2.00 per dozen 
Amaryllis vittati hybrids. This selection of giant bloomers In 
wonderfully varied and brilliant coloring has been produced by 
expert growers, and is a selection of the best types and colors 
from thousands of seedlings produced from hand hybridized 
flowers. They range in color from pure white ground with 
rose markings, to red, orange-scarlet, crimson, maroon and 
endless intermediate shades. The flowers are enormous, often 
measuring nine to ten inches in diameter with five to six 
flowers on an individual stem. 
This amaryllis is evergreen, and should be planted in a 
sunny or partially shaded place. The bulb should be planted 
so that the nose of the bulb is just even with the surface of 
the ground. They may be grown in pots very satisfactorily, 
making a beautiful plant for patio or porch decoration when 
In bloom. 
Price 75c each, $7.50 per dozen 
Smaller bulbs 50c each, $5.00 per dozen 
Bulbs ready November 15th 
Do not fail to order a dozen or so of them 
CALADIUM 
(Elephant’s Ear) 
Caladium esculentum. One of the most effective foliage plants 
for the garden. The mammoth leaves are extremely decorative. 
Excellent for planting in a semi-shaded location where plenty 
of moisture is assured. 
25c each, $2.50 per dozen 
Fancy-leaved Caladiums. For indoor pot plants and conserva¬ 
tories these are striking subjects, with their vari-colored leaves. 
They are veined and marked with many shades of rose, red, 
silver, gold and green. 
Price 50c each, $5.00 per dozen 
CLIVIA 
Clivia miniata. Another rather rare bulbous plant from South 
Africa, but becoming very much in demand for its beautiful 
orange colored amaryllis-like flowers. The foliage is deep green 
and evergreen, and the flowers are produced in clusters on 
stems two feet high. They may be flowered in beds or in pots. 
Large, flowering-size plants in pots, $2.00 each 
Strong Plants in 5-in. pots, 75c 
CALLAS 
The Callas are now used with very smart effect in 
interior decorations, fitting in as few other flowers will 
with modern furnishings and decorations. 
White Calla. Very hardy, excellent for planting in beds and 
borders on the shady side of the building. 
Large bulbs, 15c each, $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100 
Extra sized bulbs, 25c each, $2.50 per dozen 
Godfrey Calla. A dwarfer growing, freer flowering variety 
of the white Calla. The flowers of the Godfrey Calla are par¬ 
ticularly suited to cut-flower decorations. 
25c each, $2.50 per dozen 
Yellow Calla. These are well worthy of a place in every 
flower lover’s garden. The leaves are bright green with silver 
markings, while the flowers are of the clearest butter-yellow. 
The larger bulbs will produce larger plants and more flowers. 
Small bulbs produce disappointing results. 
Extra sized bulbs, 20c each, $2.00 per dozen 
Mammoth bulbs, 45c each, $4.50 per dozen 
Pink Calla. A novelty of great charm. The plant and flow¬ 
ers are dwarf in size. It makes a beautiful cut flower or pot 
plant. Deep rose in color. 
Select bulbs, $1.00 each 
Slightly smaller bulbs—75c each. 
HEMEROCALLIS 
(Day Lilies) 
The Day-lilies are easily grown perennials and form 
large clumps of grass-like leaves from which are borne 
lily-like flowers on long stems. They require plenty of 
moisture and are splendid to plant around pools. Flowers 
may be had from April to July by planting some of all 
kinds. 
Hemerocallis flava. The Lemon-lily. Bright lemon yellow. 
Hemerocallis fulva. The Tawny Day-lily. Burnt orange. 
Hemerocallis Kwanso. A double flowering form of the Tawny 
Day Lily. Very showy. 
Hemerocallis middendorffi. Very early. Rather dwarf, bright 
golden yellow. 
Hemerocallis thunbergi. The latest to bloom. Rich buttercup 
yellow. 
Price—Divisions 15c each, $1.50 per dozen 
Large clumps 35c each, $3.50 per dozen 
MONTBRETIA 
New Hybrids 
These new Montbretias are a vast improvement on the 
older types. The blossoms are very large, 3 and often 4 
inches in diameter, with broad overlapping petals, and 
are gracefully arranged in branching spikes on tall slender 
stems. They are perfectly gorgeous as cut flowers. They 
form splendid clumps in the garden and are very effec¬ 
tive, blooming during the summer months. Their culture 
is practically the same as the gladiolus. 
New Hybrids Mixed. A new group of these large flowered 
hybrids, with a color range from clear light yellow to very 
deep crimson. 
$1.00 per dozen, $7.50 per 100 
(Bulbs ready January 1st.) 
214% Sales Tax must be added to all orders to be delivered in California. To avoid de¬ 
lay, add the correct amount to your remittance. 
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