INTRODUCING 
The New Golden African Chincherinchee Lily 
Ornithogalum Aureum 
The illustration gives but a faint idea of the attractiveness of this new glorious golden 
yellow Ornithogalum. 
It is easily grown in the greenhouse or conservatory and requires about the same 
temperature and culture as the Freesia. It should be planted in pots in rich, substantial, 
well fertilized soil as it is a heavy feeder. The bulbs, although very small, require more 
space than is ordinarily given to other bulbs of their size owing to their very fleshy, flat, 
spreading foliage. 3 bulbs to a 5 or 6" pot is just right. 
It is a bulb from sunny regions and it is therefore well to bear in mind its need for the 
fullest possible amount of light. It should have a well ventilated atmosphere and a 
growing temperature of 55 degrees which may be increased to 60 degrees towards their 
flowering time. 
The sensational lasting quality of the flower is astonishing to all. Their ability to 
stand dry air for a considerable length of time, even if out of water, makes this a cut 
flower of unrivaled merit and charm. The umbels are carried on long stems and last on 
an average from 2 to 4 weeks under ordinary conditions. 
3 for $2, $6 per dozen, $45 per 100. 
Golden African Chincherinchee Lily 
ORNITHOGALUM 
Arabicum. Star of Bethlehem. Fragrant white flowers with 
glistening black central boss and yellow anthers. Many 
flowers on stem. $1 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 
Thyrsoides. The White Chincherinchee of South Africa. 
Beautiful satiny white flowers with brown eye. $1 per doz., 
$6 per 100. 
CROWN IMPERIAL 
Fritillaria imperialis 
One of the handsomest of the old-fashioned flowers whose 
towering spikes, three feet tall, are topped with a tuft of leaves 
surmounting a circlet of hanging lily-like flowers varying from 
yellow to orange. One of the most glorious of the bulbous 
plants. Plant them in a permanent position where they need 
not be disturbed 3 for $1.50, $5.00 per doz., $35 per 100. 
CAMASSIAS 
Hardy everywhere and will thrive in any soil. Do well when 
naturalized in woods or on the sides of ponds and streams 
Plant 4 inches deep and 5 inches apart in masses of 25 to 100. 
Leichtlinj, Blue to Purple. 4 feet high and often bears 50 
to 75 evenly formed, star-shaped flowers on a stem. $1.50 
per doz., $10 per 100, $85 per 1000. 
Qua mash (esculenta). Rich deep purple flowers. Grows as 
high as 2 feet. 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100, $35 per 1000. 
HEMEROCALLIS (YELLOW DAY LILY) 
Dumortieri. Very dwarf. Rich cadmium-yellow flowers with 
buds and reverse of petals bronze-yellow. June. IS in. 
Flava (Yellow Day Lily). Very fragrant, deep lemon-yellow flowers. June, July. 
2}4 to 3 ft. 
Luteola (Golden Day Lily). Bright golden yellow flowers with Indian yellow 
shadings. June, July. 
Middendorffi (Dr. Regel’s). The earliest to bloom. Flowers bell-shaped, rich 
chrome-yellow. May. 2 ft. 
Thunbergi. The latest to flower. Rich, buttercup-yellow, funnel-shaped flowers 
throughout July. 4 ft. 
The above varieties, $1.50 for 3, $4 for 10 
OFFER NO. 41-3 each of above 5 varieties (15 in all), $5.50 
Crown Imperial 
LI L Y-OF-THE-VALLE Y 
Clumps. For outdoor planting. They thrive in a damp, 
shady place. Strong clumps. 60 cts. each, $6 per doz. 
Pips, Schling’s Extra-strong Forcing Crowns. All specially 
picked, very plump pips, will produce from twelve to fifteen 
extra-large bells on long stems. $12 per 100, $24 for 250, 
$85 per 1000. 
THE NEW BETSCHER HEMEROCALLIS 
Great improvements over the old-fashioned Day- 
Lilies, larger flowers, longer stems, but also an ex¬ 
tended blooming season enabling you to have bloom 
of these lovely Lilies in your garden almost every 
growing month of the year. 
Anna Betscher. Golden yellow flowers. Perfectly formed. 
Late July and August. 2% ft. 
Bay State. Large glistening pure yellow on long stems. July 
to mid-August. 
George Yeld. Bronzy apricot. Fine healthy foliage. 2\$ to 
3 ft. July. August. 
Gold Imperial. Large fragrant, pure yellow flowers of perfect 
form in great clusters on long stems. 3^ ft. 
Gold Standard. Pure canary yellow. 2)^ ft. July, August. 
Goldeni. Deep golden orange flowers in early July. 3 ft. 
J. A. Crawford. A brilliant combination of apricot and cad¬ 
mium yellow. July, August. Very robust. 4 ft. 
Lemona. Delightful shade of light or pale lemon yellow 
5 ft. Most vigorous of all. July, August. 
Margaret Perry. Brilliant orange scarlet. Conspicuous yellow line through each 
petal. 3 ft. July, August. 
Mikado. Golden yellow with maroon blotch in center. 3 ft. July. 
Mrs. W. H. Wyman. Clear yellow flowers in clusters on long stems appearing in 
August. One of the latest to bloom. 3^ ft. 
Yellow Hammer. Rich golden yellow flowers throughout late June and July 
Wide spreading habit. Most attractive plant. 2% to 3 ft. 
All Betscher Hemerocallis, $1.25 each, $12.00 per doz. 
OFFER NO. 42 Special Collection: 1 each of the 12 Betscher Hemerocallis 
listed above $10.00 
All bulbs offered on this page are delivered in the United States 
618 MADISON AVE., BETWEEN 58th AND 59th STS., NEW YORK 
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