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Alliums are very attractive bulbous plants, producing 
erect bare stems with globular heads of flowers, somewhat 
resembling the Blue-lace flower or Bunch Primrose. Per¬ 
fectly hardy, easily grown, and well adapted to rock gar¬ 
dens. Thrive in almost any soil in sunny situations. 
Acuminatum. 85c per 12; $6.25 per 100. 
Upright heads of bright red flowers. Height 10 to 12 
inches. 
*Cemuuni. $1.00 per 12; $7.75 per 100. 
Wide flat foliage and nodding heads of clear pink 
flowers. Very fine. Height 10 to 12 inches. 
Falcifolium. 70c per 12; $4.75 per 100. 
Three inches high, with large umbel of rosy purple 
flowers. 
^Neapolitanum. 80c per 12; $6.00 per 100. 
Producing in May to June numerous heads of graceful 
white flowers, prized for cutting; it is also a charming 
plant to naturalize in shady woods, associated with the 
blue wood Scilla. Height 15 inches. 
Pink Species. 70c per 12; $4.75 per 100. 
Not identified but it is one of the prettiest. Four to six 
inches high, with pink flowers, tinted lavender. 
*Unifolium. 70c per 12; $4.75 per 100. 
Six to ten inches high, with a handsome umbel of rosy 
pink flowers. 
Validum. $1.00 per 12; $7.75 per 100. 
Unlike the others, this must have moist situation. One 
of the most beautiful and ranks with the best of bulb¬ 
ous flowers. Abundant grassy foliage. Stems a foot to 
2 feet high, with showy rose-colored flowers. Makes a 
large clump in time. 
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*Hippeastrum, Giant Hybrids. Each, 65c; $6.50 per 12. 
There is nothing that will give the amateur greater 
pleasure for growing in the house than these giant¬ 
flowering Amaryllis that are so easily managed. The 
strain we offer is the finest; strong bulbs throwing vig¬ 
orous stems with 4 to 6 gigantic blooms of the most 
perfect form, ranging in color from pure white grounds 
with varied markings of rose, red and crimson to the 
richest self colors as scarlet, crimson and bright red. We 
can supply in mixture only. Delivery from November 
until April of giant bulbs guaranteed to bloom. 
*Halli lycoris squamigera. Each, $1.00; $10.00 per 12. 
Produces in early spring attractive green foliage which 
grows until July when it ripens and disappears. About 
a month later, as if by magic, the flower stalks spring 
from the ground to a height of 2 to 3 feet, developing 
an umbel of large, lily-shaped flowers, 8 to 12 in num¬ 
ber, of a delicate lilac-pink shade. The bulb is perfectly 
hardy; must be planted in fall. Cover crown about 4 
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Stricta, Mixed Shades. 75c per 12; $5.65 per 100. 
An interesting bulbous flower sometimes called the 
Blue Freesia, for it is rather similar in both flower and 
culture. The colors vary from gentian-blue to wine- 
purple. They reach a height of about 8 to 10 inches. 
For Northern climates they should be grown like the 
Freesia for living room or conservatory decorations, 
but in mild climates they should be used in the rockery 
where they make magnificent brilliant masses of color. 
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Small bulbs producing grassy leaves near the ground, 
and very slender but stiff naked stems bearing a head of 
waxy flowers of great lasting quality. Their culture is the 
same as for Narcissi and just as easy as for that flower. 
They are easily naturalized in almost any soil. Plant them 
about 3 inches deep and leave them alone. They are espe¬ 
cially happy under oak and deciduous trees, in the rock 
garden, or in rough, gritty soils. 
Capitata. 70c per 12; $4.75 per 100. 
There are several species of Brodiaea called California 
Hyacinths, and a good one is Capitata. The stem is 
slender, capped with a head of violet-blue flowers. They 
revel in hot, dry places among rocks or in grit, and 
flower very early. 
Coccinea. $1.25 per 12; $9.25 per 100. 
Tall, slender stem capped with dazzling crimson flow¬ 
ers. Prefer a loose, gritty soil; beautiful for the rockery. 
Grandiflora. 70c per 12; $4.75 per 100. 
Has a few large, glossy purple flowers of much beauty 
and great lasting qualities. The bulbs can be naturalized 
in any clay soil, especially if moist. 
Hendersoni. $1.00 per 12; $7.75 per 100. 
Bears many flowers in an umbel. The ground color is 
light with a deep purple band down the center of each 
petal. 
Ixioides. 85c per 12; $6.25 per 100. 
Called “Golden Star,” has an umbel like Hendersoni 
but with flowers of a fine golden yellow on stems 6 to 
8 inches high. 
Lactaea. 70c per 12; $4.75 per 100. 
Has a close umbel of milky white flowers. 
Laxa. 85c per 12; $6.25 per 100. 
Is known as Blue Milla, and has a many-flowered umbel 
of fine blue flowers. It is one of the best for naturalizing. 
*Mixed Varieties. 70c per 12; $4.75 per 100. 
This mixture contains all the sorts listed in this collec¬ 
tion and is good for naturalizing. 
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These popular flowers of French origin are exceedingly 
brilliant when in flower and excellent for cutting. They 
like to be planted about 6 inches deep in a cool, moist 
but well-drained soil. They will establish without any 
*St. Brigid. 85c per 12; $6.25 per 100. 
These are the popular Anemone so frequently seen in 
the florists’ shops in the early spring. The flowers are 
unusually large, with a wide range of rich and brilliant 
colors. (Color illustration, page 43). 
*De Caen. 70c per 12; $4.75 per 100. 
The plants are taller in growth than the St. Brigid and 
more single. They contain many fine shades of blue, 
white, and scarlet. (Color illustration, page 43). 
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trouble and remain for years. For Northern states we ad¬ 
vocate early spring planting, for the Southern section of 
the country, fall planting is best. Cover in winter with 
strawy manure. 
His Excellency. 70c per 12; $4.75 per 100. 
A grand variety bearing flowers measuring as much as 
3 inches across, of the most vivid velvety vermilion, 
with glistening silvery white base and a handsome blue- 
black central boss. Height 1 foot. 
Apennina. $2.25 per 12; $15.00 per 100. 
Beautiful single bright blue flowers, a gem for the 
rock garden or shady border. Height /i foot. 
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