Crocus— Freesias — Erythroniums 
Begonias 
Tuberous-rooted 20c ea.; 3 for 50c 
We have an unexcelled collection of magnificent 
sorts. A complete listing will be found in our 1936 
Garden Guide, ready for distribution in January. 
Tubers planted in January, February, March and 
April produce blooms in August, September and 
October of the same year. 
Calla Lilies 
Elliottiana 25c ea.; 3 for 65c 
The large golden-yellow sort with white spotted, 
dark green foliage. Splendid for pot and garden 
culture. 
Aethiopica (Lily of the Nile) 15c ea.; 3 for 40c 
Large, long stemmed, pure white, rich green foliage. 
Crocus 
(Spring Flowering) 
The finding of these Dutch Crocus in bloom is one 
of the genuine delights of life. There should be in every 
garden some definite Crocus bed or corner. They make 
excellent pot plants. Plant 2 inches deep. 
Blue and Purple Shades Mixed; Striped and Variegated 
Mixed; White Mixed; Yellow Shades Mixed; All Shades 
Mixed 12 for 35c; 25 for 65c; 100 for $2.50 
Dog f s Tooth Violets 
Erythroniums are woodland plants, happiest in a 
shady corner or in crevices in rockwork. Any loamy 
or gritty soil will do, so long as there is a 2 to 3 inch 
mulch of Swedish Peat or old Leaf Mold to keep 
bulbs cool and moist. The delicate tints make them 
one of the most charming plants in the garden. The 
starry flowers, 4 inches across, are usually enhanced 
by richly mottled foliage. 18 inches tall. 
Californicum 12 for 50c; 25 for 90c 
Large cream-colored flowers. Richly mottled leaves. 
Hendersonii 12 for 50c; 25 for 90c 
Lovely light purple with very deep maroon center. 
Purdyi 12 for 75c; 25 for $1.30 
Cream flowers with delicate light lemon center. 
Tuolumnensis 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.90 
Noted for huge bulbs. Clear golden yellow flowers. 
Large deep green plain leaves. Very distinct. 
Formula Mixed of Named Sorts 12 for 60c; 25 for $1.10 
Well balanced assortment of the above superb 
flowers. 
Freesias 
Without doubt, the most sweetly scented flower 
grown; a single bloom permeates the living-room with 
its delicate perfume. Splendid for pot and window box 
culture, also for garden effect. They keep well as cut 
flowers. Plant early, in loamy soil, and cover 1 inch 
deep. They bloom in February and March. 
Dorothy Scheepers 12 for 50c; 25 for 90c 
Very fine, clear pink flower with broad petals. 
Golden Daffodil 12 for 40c; 25 for 70c 
Rich daffodil-yellow of King Alfred Daffodil. 
Marie Louise Fisher 12 for 40c; 25 for 75c 
The best of the large blue freesias. 
Mrs. Marc Peters 12 for 50c; 25 for 90c 
Attractive deep rosy-salmon. Valuable for cutting. 
Purity Superflora 12 for 30c; 25 for 50c 
Magnificent, snowy white, of very large size and 
great length of stem. Truss of 8 and 10 buds. 
Rainbow Mixed 12 for 40c; 25 for 75c 
A proportioned blend of named varieties without 
white. Order early for best color range. 
Galanthus Nivalis 
Snowdrops 12 for 50c; 25 for 90c 
The old fashioned favorite. Its lovely white nod¬ 
ding blooms tell us that spring is almost here. 
Naturalize in shade of shrubs or under trees. Plant 
2 in. deep. 
SAN JOSE—SAN FRANCISCO—OAKLAND 
Gladiolus 
(Early Flowering) 
These baby flowers normally come into bloom about 
Decoration Day, if planted early; cover 2 inches. 
Pink Perfection 12 for 40c; 25 for 75c 
Superior warm rose-pink self. 
Gladiolus 
(Summer Flowering) 
Our list of large-flowering Gladioli comprises the 
finest of the new and the most popular varieties. The 
corms are not available until December; we there¬ 
fore ask that you refer to our 1936 Garden Guide for 
prices and descriptions. 
Iris 
(Butterfly) 
Ochroleuca Gigantea Pure Canary Yellow, 20c ea.; 
3 for 50c. Cream White, 15c each; 3 for 35c. 
Flowers similar to Dutch Iris, but much larger, 
coming four to the stalk and very long stemmed, 
reaching three and four feet. Blooms last 10 days 
after cutting. 
Iris 
(Dutch) 
Improved Spanish Iris of recent origin, distinguished 
by narrow orange stripe on falls. Flowers are superior 
in substance, brilliancy and purity of color; also 
earlier, large and of greater refinement. Unsurpassed 
as cut flowers, lasting fully a week in water. Cover 
from 2 to 3 inches. 
Jacob De Wit 4 12 for 65c; 25 for $1.10 
Standards very dark blue; falls dark blue. A 
very fine Iris of remarkable substance. 22 in. 
Wedgewood 1 12 for $1.10; 25 for $2.00 
The earliest to bloom. Lighter blue than Jacob 
De Wit. Excellent for garden display and forc¬ 
ing. 24 in. 
White Excelsior 3 12 for 60c; 25 for $1.00 
Standards and falls uniform pure white of very 
good form and substance. Very early. 22 in. 
Yellow Queen 3 12 for 60c; 25 for $1.00 
Standards and falls golden yellow. Thin, wiry 
stems. Fine all around bulb. The best in its 
class. 28 in. 
Iris 
(Japanese) 
Iris Kaempferi Clumps 35c ea.; 6 for $1.75. 
Moisture loving sorts with huge blossoms in blues, 
grays, lavenders, white and pink, crimson, rose 
and lilac. Long, graceful stems. 
FRAGRANT FREESIAS 
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