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A noble family of hardy plants, most delightful and de- 
sirable for stately and colorful groups in large plant borders 
and shrubberies. They are perfectly hardy, and when well 
established, produce dozens of giant flower spikes, like 
huge Hyacinths, attaining a height of from 6 to 10 feet, 
the flower spike (comprising several hundred flowers) be¬ 
ing from 2 to 3 feet long. They thrive in any sunny, well 
drained border. They should be planted in early fall only. 
♦Bungei. No. 1 size, each, 80c; top size, each, $1.00. 
Vigorous, enormous spikes of widely expanded flowers 
of clear yellow. Six feet high. 
•Elwesianus. No. 1 size, each, $2.00; top size, $2.50. 
Beautiful, delicate pink flowers, thickly set in tall, noble 
and stately spikes, 8 to 10 feet high. 
♦Elwesianus albus. No. 1 size, each, $1.60; top size, $2.00. 
Pure white flowers similar in form and height to the 
preceding. A magnificent novelty. 
♦Himalaicus. No. 1 size, each, $1.50; top size, $1.80. 
Waxy white flowers with golden anthers, developing 
huge stems and flower spikes. 8 to 10 feet. 
These wonderful, gigantic flowering plants do not require 
a great depth of soil, as the fleshy roots spread outwards. 
The plant disappears above ground after flowering and 
annuals may be planted close to them to fill the vacant 
space. A light mulching is advised as a winter protection. 
The following list includes some of the finest and rarest 
in commerce, all flowering in July. No. 1 size roots not 
guaranteed to bloom first year. 
♦Robustus. No. 1 size, each, $2.00; top size, $2.50. 
Rosy pink flowers in a spike 3 to 4 feet long, standing 
on an 8- to 10-foot stem. One of the finest in the 
group. 
Shelford. No. 1 size, each, $1.60; top size, $2.00. 
Coppery yellow inside, tinted ruddy bronze outside. 
Flowers arranged close together on an 8-foot spike. 
Tubergeni. 
Light yellow, 
spike. 
Warei. 
A grand, tall 
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These are charming woodland plants, producing in early 
April, small lily-like flowers of which the colors run in 
delicate tints of white, pink, cream, bright yellow and rose. 
They thrive in wooded places under shrubs and in shaded 
'-’-Californicum. 80c per 12; $6.25 per 100. 
Cream colored, often with 4 or 5 flowers on the stem. 
Leaves richly mottled. A large colony is a beautiful 
sight. 
♦Citrinum. 80c per 12; $6.25 per 100. 
A native of Southwestern Oregon; is rather stouter in 
habit than the last; flowers creamy at the outside, citron 
center. 
>:: Grandiflorum robustum. $1.00 per 12; $7.75 per 100. 
A most distinct species, usually found in the mountains 
of the West. The leaves are not mottled but a plain 
green. The flowers are of the brightest buttercup- 
yellow. 
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Without doubt the most sweetly scented flower grown; 
a single bloom permeates the living-room with its delicate 
perfume. Although they are quite popular and very easily 
raised, we would suggest the following treatment: 
Procure the bulbs as early as possible and plant them in 
successive batches from August to October, using from 
6 to 25 bulbs for a single pan. The soil should be a mix- 
Elder’s Giant White. 75c per 12; $4.75 per 100. 
Giant pure white flower on long stem. The largest white 
Freesia on the market. At many of the leading flower 
shows this Freesia received first prize. 
♦Golden Daffodil. 60c per 12; $3.75 per 100. 
This variety may best be described as a rich daffodil- 
yellow color, such as is seen in the popular Daffodil, 
King Alfred. The flowers are large, well formed, and 
are borne on long, stiff stems. 
♦Mrs. Marc Peters. $1.10 per 12; $8.15 per 100. 
Very attractive deep rosy salmon with splendid clear 
color. Extra-strong, vigorous growth and long, sturdy 
stems make it a valuable cut flower. 
♦Purity. 50c per 12; $3.05 per 100. 
A magnificent, snowy white; of very large size and 
No Other Varieties Except Those Preceded by a Star (*) are Carried in Stock in the Autumn. 
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No. 1 size, each, $2.50; top size, $3.25. 
flowers densely packed in the 7-foot 
No. 1 size, each, $3.25; top size, $4.25. 
hybrid, the inflorescence 3 feet long, 
studded with myriads of coppery pink flowers, shot with 
bronze. Rare and richly colored. 8 feet. 
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corners or crevices of the rockery. Their beauty is en¬ 
hanced by their richly mottled leaves. They like a light, 
rather moist but well-drained soil. Plant the corms about 
3 inches deep. All grow about 6 to 7 inches high. 
♦Hendersoni. 80c per 12; $6.25 per 100. 
Like Californicum but the flowers are a lovely light 
purple, with the centers a deep maroon, almost black. 
♦Hartwegi. 80c per 12; $6.25 per 100. 
A lovely Erythronium. With the stout habit of this 
group, it has exquisite rose-pink flowers. 
♦Revolutum Johnsoni. 95c per 12; $7.25 per 100. 
The most beautiful of all the Erythroniums. A stout 
plant producing exquisite rose-pink flowers. 
♦Mixed. 75c per 12; $5.50 per 100. 
This mixture is made up of the above named varieties 
and many others. Splendid for naturalizing and for 
rock garden in light shade. (Color illustration, page 44). 
reesias 
ture of good loam. The bulbs planted early, say August 
and September, may be placed outdoors until cold weather 
sets in; of course they must be regularly watered and kept 
growing all the time. In November, before frosts appear, 
the pots should be placed in the window of a cool room. 
The foliage of the Freesias is slender and must be supported 
with light stakes placed around the outer edge of the pans. 
great length of stem. A truss bearing from 8 to 10 
buds, of which six are often open at one time. Jumbo 
bulbs. 
♦Chas. Pike. 60c per 12; $3.75 per 100. 
Very good violet shade; good grower with large flow¬ 
ers; highly recommended, delightfully fragrant. 
Sunset. $1.25 per 12; $9.25 per 100. 
An entirely new color in Freesias, being a flame-orange, 
reminding one of the glorious sunsets of California. 
This variety was the greatest attraction in the field dur¬ 
ing the flowering season. 
♦Mixed Colors. 50c per 12; $3.25 per 100. 
A lovely mixture made up out of many varieties. All 
the shades of the rainbow. (Color illustration, page 47). 
