M E NTO R, , OHIO 
WAYSIDE GARDENS 
Fritillaria Imperialis - Crown Imperials 
The So-called Kaiser Crown 
The Crown Imperials with their stately gracefully drooping 
flowers should not be missed in any garden. They want a good 
soil, much sun and can be left undisturbed for years. Must be 
planted as early as possible and have to be carefully protected 
against sharp winds, as the tall plants grow 4 feet and more 
high. They are real “grandmother’s favorites” and should be in 
every hardy border or old-fashioned flower garden. 
100 1000 
Aurora. Red-orange. This is the common Kaiser 
Crown. Height 30 inches .$22.50 $200.00 
Each 
Maxima, Yellow. Large yellow flowers of robust growth 
and a fine garden plant. Height 34 inches.$0.55 
Fritillaria - Guinea Hen Flower 
Fritillarias are lovely bulbous plants for rock garden or in¬ 
door culture. The stems are leafy and most graceful, with many 
pendent, bell-like flowers. One species found in Southern Califor¬ 
nia is called “Mission Bells,” while in other places species are 
called Brown or Chocolate Lilies. 
100 1000 
Meleagris. These produce in early April dwarf, pen¬ 
dent, reddish brown and purple, bell-shaped flow¬ 
ers in curiously checkered shades, on stems 12 
inches high. They are very effective in colonies, 
requiring a somewhat dry situation. Invaluable 
for the rockery, for naturalizing and very, lovely 
grown in pans indoors; use same culture as for 
Freesia .$3.50 $32.50 
Meleagris alba. This is the pure white form of this 
interesting type described above. 12 inches high.. 3.50 32.50 
Galanthus - Snowdrops 
Snowdrops belong to the most beloved early flowering spring 
bulbs. They require very little attention, and can remain un¬ 
disturbed for years. They like rather moist and cool soil. To get 
a lovely effect they must be planted thickly, while they can be 
grown under trees and shrubs, in woodlands and in lawns. In 
the latter case, the lawn should not be mown before the leaves 
are withered, or next year’s blooms may be spoiled. 
100 1000 
Nivalis. This is the old-fashioned favorite. Its love¬ 
ly white nodding blooms are out before the frost 
is out of the ground; one of the lovely bulbs that 
tell us spring is almost here. A group naturalized 
in the shade of shrubs or under trees is worth 
while. Once planted they remain for a lifetime. . .$4.00 $38.00 
Elwesi. This is a larger type than the old-fashioned 
Galanthus Nivalis and comes from Southern 
Europe. It is a very fine kind for the warm parts 
of the United States where the common Snowdrop 
does not do so well . 4.00 38.00 
Iris (Dutch Iris) 
Improved Spanish Iris—For Garden Planting 
This very distinctive group is of recent origin and has in a 
few years won international recognition. The flowers are not only 
superior in substance, brilliancy and purity of color but also 
earlier, larger and of greater refinement than the old Spanish Iris. 
The new hybrids we offer are readily distinguished by the narrow 
orange stripe on the falls, while the older varieties have a larger 
yellow blotch. These Iris are unsurpassed as cut flowers, since 
they will stand any amount of handling which makes them valu¬ 
able for the commercial grower and florist. Their hardiness and 
large color range have made them very popular for garden pur¬ 
poses, though in extreme climates they need some protection. 
The varieties we list have been carefully selected to. give the 
full range of colors. Bulbs are supplied in suitable size for gar¬ 
den planting and are all guaranteed to bloom. 
100 1000 
A. Bloemaard. Twenty inches; standards dark pur¬ 
plish blue, falls lighter blue, very large flower; 
early .$3.75 $30.00 
Dirk Dalens. 21 inches; standards violet-blue; falls 
blue with very narrow orange stripe. 4.75 45.00 
Golden Bronze. 22 inches; standards dark violet- 
edged bronze; falls attractive golden bronze; very 
beautiful . 7.75 75.00 
Golden Glory. 24 inches; standards golden yellow; 
falls darker, the dark Yellow Queen . 4.00 38.00 
Leonardo da Vinci. 28 inches; standards creamy 
white; falls canary-yellow with orange stripe, 
very large flower; early . 3.75 30.00 
Fritillaria Imperialis. 
Fritillaria Meleagris. 
Dutch Iris. 
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