A COMPANION FOR MIDSUMMER LILIES 
ACONITUM SPARKSI —This is a very fine 
form of Aconitum napellus producing a 
broad spray of blackish violet flowers 
that bloom over a long period. We grow it 
because it makes such a beautiful com¬ 
panion plant for the midsummer lilies, 
after the delphiniums have gone. It has 
received much praise from those who have 
visited our gardens. The bulbous roots 
are poisonous. This is one of the best of 
the monkshoods. Flowering size, 35c each, 
3 for 95c, 12 for $3.50; large, 50c each, 
3 for $1.35, 12 for $5.00. 
TIGRIDIA HYDRIDS 
The Tigridias increase in popularity with each passing season. No bulbs give 
more richly colored or beautiful flowers. They are formed by three broad petals 
extending from a central cup. We quote from an article in The Ladies Home 
Journal: “This brilliant silken triangle unfolds from its long, slender bud and 
bursts into sharply contrasting tints of fire, leaping from bright yellow to molten 
orange and vivid scarlets. It is eagerly sought as a rare but sturdy garden 
novelty.” A bed of Tigridias makes a gorgeous picture during July, August and 
September. 
This bulb prefers a light but fertile soil and should have plenty of moisture 
during the blooming period. Plant 5 inches deep in full sun. In mild climates 
they may remain in ground over winter if covered with a mulch. In cold climates 
store during winter in soil or peat, slightly moist. 
We are fortunate in being able to add some new varieties to our list. In the 
spring we hope to offer several more. 
ALBA GRANDIFLORA —One of the finest of 
all. Magnificent large white flowers heav¬ 
ily spotted with carmine in the cup. 
Height 28 inches. Large bulbs, 25c each, 
3 for 65c, 12 for $2.50. 
CANARIENSIS —This variety receives much 
praise in our gardens. Vigorous plants 24 
inches high bear a continuous succession 
of large handsome orange-yellow flowers 
with crimson mottled centers. Large bulbs, 
20c each, 3 for 55c, 12 for $2.00. 
LE GEANT —A splendid variety of French 
introduction. Very vigorous plants. Large 
scarlet flowers with red and yellow cen¬ 
ters. 20c each, 3 for 55c, 12 for $2.00. 
LILACEA —A fine tall variety having very 
large pale lilac-pink flowers, purple mot¬ 
tled in the cup. Large bulbs, 25c each, 
3 for 65c, 12 for $2.50. 
PAVONIA GRANDIFLORA — Vivid scarlet 
with yellow mottled centers. 15c each, 
3 for 40c, 12 for $1.50. 
ROSEA — Bright rose-pink with white and 
purple centers—a constant bloomer. 15c 
each, 3 for 40c, 12 for $1.50. 
MIXED — A good mixture containing many 
lovely shades of color. $1.00 per doz. 
SPECIAL OFFER —One each of six named 
varieties separately labeled, $1.10; 3 of 
each, $3.00; 12 of each, $10.00. 
HYBRID MONTBRETIAS 
EARLHAM LARGE FLOWERED HYBRID MONTBRETIAS. These are 
the magnificent New Montbretias which have won the gold medal at the Royal 
Horticultural Society’s shows and have attracted such great attention wherever 
shown. They constitute an enormous advance over the ordinary Montbretias in 
commerce, being generally much taller and more robust in growth and having 
flowers of great size and beauty, some measuring 3 to 4 inches in diameter. They 
make first-class border plants and are of great decorative value for cutting. 
Montbretias are of easy culture, preferring a light loamy soil well enriched 
with leaf mold. The moisture supply should be good. They thrive in the partial 
shade of borders or shrubbery as well as in full sunlight. 
Montbretia bulbs may be left in the ground over winter if mulched so as to 
prevent freezing. Otherwise they should be lifted and stored in moist soil or 
peat away from frost. 
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