Ranunculus 
Tecolote Giants 
Montbretia 
Montbretias, although quite 
popular with many, deserve to 
be grown far more extensively. 
They represent one of the most 
graceful flowers grown from 
bulbs and are of as easy culture 
as Gladiolus, growing to perfec¬ 
tion under quite similar con¬ 
ditions of soil and situation. 
The bulbs, which should 
be planted after the soil 
has warmed up—2 to 3 in. 
deep and 4 in. apart—pro¬ 
duce exquisite blooms like 
miniature Gladiolus, artis¬ 
tically placed on long, wiry 
stems. Attractive in beds, 
clumps and borders, and un¬ 
excelled for cutting. Lift 
bulbs in the fall after the 
first heavy frost and store 
like Gladiolus. 
8963 Mixed A carefully pre¬ 
pared mixture of fine, large- 
flowered Montbretias in bril¬ 
liant shades of yellow, salmon, 
orange, and scarlet. 3 for 25?!; 
12 for 85) i; 100 for $6.00. 
Ranunculus - Buttercup 
8977 Tecolote Giants The largest and most 
magnificent strain ever offered. Giant double 
and semi-double Peony-like flowers. Yellows, 
from straw through all shades to deep golden 
yellow; reds, including dark crimson, scarlet, 
orange-red and all other shades of red; orange, 
pink—-in fact, every desired color is included in 
this mixture. Not reliably hardy north of 
Washington, D. C., except in warm, sheltered 
borders. Plant the bulbs as soon as soil has 
become warm, placing the claws downward 2 
to 3 in. deep and 6 in. apart. Fine for cutting. 
3 for 20):!; 12 for 60?!; 100 for $4.00. 
Tigridia - Tigerflower 
8982 Mixed One of the most outstanding of 
all bulbous plants, with brilliant, colorful 
blooms in yellow and orange, attractively 
marked with red, purple or mahogany. The 
huge flowers are of rather triangular form, 
having a deep, cup-like center from which 
radiate three ovate petals. Succeeds in ordi¬ 
nary soil and may be given the same culture as 
Gladiolus. Blooms all summer. 2 ft. 20?! each; 
3 for 55?!; 12 for $2.00; 100 for $14.00. 
Tuberose 
Sweet-Scented Tuberose 
8988 Excelsior, Dwarf Pearl Lovely, large, 
double flowers of thick, wax-like texture borne on 
graceful, long, strong stems. The flowers are 
closely set on the heavy spike and give a wonder¬ 
ful display in the garden, besides being highly 
prized as cut flowers. They have a rich, exotic 
fragrance. Plant the bulbs after all danger of 
frost has passed, and cover them 2 in. deep. They 
will make thick, grass-like foliage and bloom dur¬ 
ing the summer. For earliest bloom, plant indoors 
in pots during February-March and transplant to 
the open in June, selecting a well-drained soil 
and a sunny, somewhat sheltered warm location. 
3 for 25?!; 12 for 60?!; 100 for $4.00. 
Tigridia—a gorgeous, colorful flower 
of truly exotic charm 
Water Lily— Nymphaea 
8822 Odorata This is the native white Pond 
Lily, highly valued for growing in tubs or in 
ponds. The large, white, sweet-scented blooms 
give a fine display and are splendid for cutting. 
The roots cannot be delivered until after mid- 
April. They are perfectly hardy. 50?! each; 
3 for $1.35; 12 for $5.00. 
For Water Lily Seed, see Page 54 
Oxalis i 
Free-blooming, attractive plants which 
are showy in the border, the rockery, 
in pots or hanging baskets. Not hardy, 
so the bulbs must be stored free from 
frost during the winter. 
8970 Deppei Small, white flowers, con¬ 
trasting beautifully with the fine green, 
purple-banded leaves. 
8972 Lasiandra Crowded heads of 
rich rosy crimson flowers borne on 
sturdy stems well above the attractive 
cut foliage. 
Oxalis, Shamrock 
8975 Shamrock Showy rose-colored 
blooms and rich green. Shamrock-like 
foliage. A choice variety. 
Any of the above: 
6 for 15?!; 12 _ for 25?!; 100 for $1.50. 
For Oxalis Seed, see page 35 
Three Fine Climbers— Easily Grown from Roots 
8912 Apios tuberosa ( Tuberous-Rooted 
Wisteria) A splendid climbing plant, pro¬ 
ducing clusters of small, purplish brown, 
fragrant flowers not unlike Wisteria 
blooms. Perfectly hardy. 6 to 8 ft. 15c! 
each ;3for 35?!; 12for$1.20; 100for$8.50. 
8961 Madeira Vine ( Boussingaultia ) 
Splendid for porches, bearing tiny white 
flowers in late summer and fall. Bright 
green leaves. Hardy with protection. 
15 ft. Large roots: 15 ?! each; 3 for 35^; 
12 for $1.20; 100 for $8.50. 
8922 Cinnamon Vine (Dioscorea Bata¬ 
tas) Attractive, shiny, bright green 
foliage and small, whitish, fragrant 
blooms. Of vigorous growth. 10 to 15 ft. 
Very hardy. Large roots: 15^ each; 
3 for 35?!; 12 for $1.20; 100 for $8.50. 
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