FRITILLARIA 
CAMSCHATENSIS (Black Lily). Flowers are 
very dark purple, almost black, and measure 
about 1 1-2 inches. Native to Japan. Flowers in 
June. Each, .20 ; dozen, 2.00. 
IMPERIALIS (Crown Imperial). One of the most 
characteristic plants of old fashioned gardens. 
It is the most robust of all the species. The 
flowers are borne in umbels on stout stems 3 
to 4 feet high. Mixed varieties. Each, .35 ; doz¬ 
en, 3.50. 
MELEAGRIS (Guinea Hen Flower and Checker¬ 
ed Lily). Produces in early April, dwarf pen¬ 
dent, bell-shaped flowers in various shades of 
color, curiously checkered, striped and splashed. 
They are very effective in colonies, requiring 
a somewhat dry situation. Invaluable for mass 
planting in the meadows, and for naturalizing. 
MIXED VARIETIES. Dozen, .75. 
VERTICILIATA THUNBERGI. Unique plant with 
large bell-shaped flower which is light yellow, 
veined with green. Flower in May and June. 
Each, .15 ; dozen, 1.50. 
GALANTHUS (Snowdrops) 
Dainty little pendulous flowers which bloom 
early in the spring. The bell-shaped flower is 
white tipped with green. They prefer a cool, moist 
situation. 
NIVALIS SIMPLEX. Single. Dozen, .50 ; 100 
for 3.75. 
NIVALIS FLORE PLENO. Double. Dozen, .65 ; 
100 for 5.25. 
ELWESI. Extra large species. Dozen, .55 ; 100 
for 4.50. 
GESNERIANA 
Tuberous plants allied to Achimenes and Glox¬ 
inias, requiring the same cultui'e. A single 
blossom is much the shape of the Achimene, 
but much larger, while the flower stalk is like 
a loose Hyacinth. Foliage is mottled and cover¬ 
ed with bronze hairs, giving it plush-like ap¬ 
pearance. The lily-like tubers should not be al¬ 
lowed to dry out. Mixed hybrid. Each, .25 ; 
dozen, 2.50. 
GLADIOLUS 
Dwarf Type 
These beautiful early flowering varieties are in¬ 
valuable for cut flowers, their rich colors and 
vivid markings on the lip petals rival those of the 
Orchids. They flower in the spring long before 
the other varieties of Gladiolus, and require the 
same culture as Freesias. 
APOLLO. Salmon with darker throat. Each, .10 ; 
dozen, .75. 
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DWARF GLADIOLUS—Continued 
BLUSHING BRIDE. Ivory with carmine throat. 
Each, .10 ; dozen, .75. 
BRILLIANT. A bright flaring scarlet. Each, 10 ; 
dozen, .75. 
CRIMSON QUEEN. Deep crimson. Each, .10 ; 
dozen, .75. 
PEACH BLOSOM. The most delicate and popular 
shade of rose pink. Each, .10 ; dozen, .75. 
RED BRIDE. Each red inside, with green back. 
Each, .10 ; dozen, .75. 
THE BRIDE. Pure white. Each, .10 ; dozen, .75. 
Herald Type 
A unique type of Gladiolus, blooming several 
weeks earlier than the Colvillei or “Baby Gladi¬ 
olus” and several months earlier than the large 
summer varieties. Each flower is about 4 inches 
across on stems 3 to 5 feet tall. Require same 
culture as miniature Glads. 
JOOST VAN VONDEI. Scarlet with white blotch. 
Each, .10 ; dozen, 1.00. 
Tecolote Hybrids 
A new strain resulting from crossing Glad. 
Nanus and Ramosus. Early flowering with dainty 
blossoms in new pastel shades and brilliant colors, 
these hardy bulbs are well adapted to forcing 
and pot culture. The colors are: lavender blue, 
lavender orchid, rose, pink, salmon, cerise, scar¬ 
let, orange, brick red, and ashes of roses. 
Separate colors: Dozen, .75. 
Mixed colors: Dozen, .65. 
Wild Species 
FOR FALL PLANTING 
ALATUS. Distinct species, fairly large flowers, 
terra cotta, tinged with green. Each, .25 ; 
dozen, 2.50. 
BYZANTINUS (Turkish Corn Flag). Native of 
Asia Minor, but is hardy except where winters 
are severe. Blossoms in May are purple or wine 
color. Each, .10 ; dozen, 1.00. 
CARDINALIS ELEGANS (“Superb Gladiolus”). 
Long sprays of carmine red and salmon colored 
flowers with white throat. Blooms from May 
to end of June. Rare. Each, .25 ; dozen, 2.50. 
COMMUNIS. From central Europe and is hardy 
in most of the Eastern states. Blossoms in May, 
a rich mauve or deep lavender. Each, .50 ; 
dozen, 5.00. 
TRISTIS CONCOLOR (The Fragrant Glad). The 
flowers, which are rather large considering 
the slender stems, are cream with brown spots. 
A sweet fragrance is most apparent after sun¬ 
set. Each, .10 ; dozen, 1.00. 
FOR SPRING PLANTING 
DRACOCEPHALUS (The Dragon Head). Hooded 
green flowers, striped yellow. Each, .15 : doz¬ 
en, 1.50. 
PRIMULINUS (Maid-of-the-Mist). A little wild 
yellow “Glad” growing about the foot of Vic¬ 
toria falls, in Africa. Each, .10 ; dozen, 1.00. 
GLORIOSA (Climbing Lily) 
ROTHSCHILDIANA. Gorgeous, lily-like plant, 
climbing from 5 to 8 feet; for a warm con¬ 
servatory. Beautiful red and yellow flowers, 
changing to deep scarlet; in bloom throughout 
the late summer months. Large tubers, each, 
1.00 ; medium size, each, .50. 
HERMODACTYLUS 
TUBEROSA. Peculiarly formed olive green flow¬ 
ers with purple velvet falls. Horny pointed 
leaves and little hard roots. Each, .25 ; doz¬ 
en, 2.50. 
HOMERIA 
ELEGANS. African bulbs, bearing orange flow¬ 
ers with large blotch. This summer flowering 
bulb is of the Sparaxis family, requiring the 
same culture, but is more closely related to the 
Herbertia, Moraea and Tigridia. Should be 
grown in a sunny, sheltered location and be 
well mulched. Each, .10 ; dozen, .75. 
