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Sri ti lla ria - Suinea S(en S'lower 
(Hardy) 
Fritillarias are lovely bulbous plants for rock garden or 
indoor culture. The stems are leafy and most graceful, with 
many pendent, bell-like flowers. One species found in 
Southern California is called “Mission Bells,” while in other 
places local species are called Brown or Chocolate Lilies. 
Standard Varieties 
•Meleagris. 60c per 12; $4.00 per 100. 
These produce in early April dwarf, pendent, reddish 
brown and purple bell-shaped flowers 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 cul¬ 
ture as for Freesia. 
•Meleagris alba. 70c per 12; $4.50 per 100. 
This is the pure white form of this interesting type 
described above. Twelve inches high. 
Rare and Unusual Varieties 
Meleagris, Aphrodite. $2.30 per 12; $15.25 per 100. 
A very fine strong growing variety with large white 
flowers, quite a little better than the common Alba. 
Fourteen inches high. 
Meleagris, Artemis. $2.30 per 12; $15.25 per 100. 
Flowers greyish purplish checkered, very fine variety. 
Fourteen inches high. 
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Sri tilla ri a Smperialis 
(Crown Imperials) 
The So-called Kaiser Crown 
The Crown Imperials with their stately gracefully droop¬ 
ing 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. (Color illustration, page 44). 
Standard Variety 
•Aurora. Each, 35c; $3.50 per 12; $25.50 per 100. 
Red-orange. This is the common Kaiser Crown. Height 
30 inches. 
Rare and Unusual Varieties 
Foliis argenteis vittatis. Each, 60c. 
Beautifully silvery striped leaves with orange-red flow¬ 
ers. Height 30 inches. 
Maxima, Red. Each, 35c; $3.50 per 12; $26.00 per 100. 
Robust and strong growing variety with large, orange- 
red flowers. Height 34 inches. 
•Maxima, Yellow. 
Large yellow flowers of robust growth and 
den plant. Height 34 inches. 
Orange Brilliant. Each, 40c. 
Orange-brown, heads with large flowers, very fine 
strong and robust growing variety which we can rec¬ 
ommend as one of the best. Height 36 inches. 
Each, 60c. 
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The true Mission Bells do better in a clay soil in full sun. 
The woodland Fritillarias like woodland soils and condi- 
Rare and Unusual Varieties 
•Lanceolata. $1.20 per 12; $9.00 per 100. 
Grows from 1J4 to 3 feet high. The flowers are green 
and brown mottled prettily, produced on top of the 
stem, a most attractive variety. 
•Recurva. $1.75 per 12; $12.00 per 100. 
Is as beautiful, and much resembles a Lily. In size and 
habit like Lanceolata with orange-scarlet flowers of a 
lovely clear brilliant coloring. 
tions, and in cultivation some shade and a free soil. They 
are hardy as far north as Wisconsin. 
•Pudica. $1.75 per 12; $12.00 per 100. 
Of still a different habit. A low plant about 6 inches 
high with a single clear bright yellow bell. Likes sandy 
or loose soils and a warm spot in the rockery where 
you will enjoy it immensely. 
*Mixed Varieties. $1.00 per 12; $7.25 per 100. 
This mixture is made up of Mission Bells and varieties 
of Meleagris, and would be very interesting in the 
rockery. 
Salanthus * Snowdrops 
Snowdrops belong to the most beloved early flowering 
spring bulbs. They require very little attention, and can 
remain undisturbed for years and years. They like rather 
moist and cool soil. To get a lovely effect they must be 
Standard Varieties 
•Nivalis. 70c per 12; $4.75 per 100. 
This is the old-fashioned favorite. Its lovely 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 re¬ 
main for a lifetime. (Color illustration, page 43). 
Nivalis flore pleno. 85c per 12; $6.00 per 100. 
Double form of the common Snowdrop, requiring same 
care. 
•Elwesi. 75c per 12; $4.75^per 100. 
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. 
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. 
Rare and Unusual Varieties 
Byzantinus. $1.65 per 12; $11.25 per 100. 
The Byzantine Giant Snowdrop, broad shiny leaves like 
Galanthus Plicatus and large snow-white globular flow¬ 
ers. Very early flowers; in mild winters we often have 
flowers here in January. It requires a somewhat shel¬ 
tered position. May be gently forced in pots. 
Nivalis Maximus. $1.20 per 12; $8.75 per 100. 
Strong growing, large flowered form of the Nivalis. 
Nivalis Viridi-apice. $1.20 per 12; $8.75 per 100. 
Green tipped petals, large flowers on strong stem. 
Plicatus. $2.20 per 12; $14.25 per 100. 
The great Crimean Snowdrop, broad plicate leaves and 
large globular pure white flowers. 
No Other Varieties Except Those Preceded by a Star (*) are Carried in Stock in the Autumn. 
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