TIGRIDIAS 
Tigridia 
Hybrids 
Mexican 
“Shell Flowers” 
No bulbs give more richly col¬ 
ored 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 gar¬ 
den novelty.” A bed of Tigridias 
makes a gorgeous picture dur¬ 
ing 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 cli¬ 
mates they may remain in ground 
over winter, if covered with a 
mulch. In cold climates store 
during winter in soil or peat, 
slightly moist. The following are 
among the best varieties: 
Canariensis 
Rich canary yellow with crim¬ 
son mottled center. 
Grandiflora 
Vivid scarlet with yellow mot¬ 
tled center. 
Rosea 
Bright rose pink, very hand¬ 
some. 
Mixed 
A choice mixture containing 
many delightful color variations. 
15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 doz. 
4 each of named varieties (12 bulbs) $1.50 
1 dozen of each (36 bulbs).$3.90 
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