Bulbs and Roots 
Iris Filifolia 
Plant September to January 
An early improved type of Spanish Iris, producing 
extra large blossoms on strong, stiff stems. Plant the 
bulbs 2 to 3 inches below the surface and 4 to 6 inches 
apart. 
Imperator. Brilliant blue. 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100, 
postpaid. 
Yellow Queen. Golden yellow. 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 
100, postpaid. 
Iris Foetidissima 
Plant September to February 
Oriental red pod Iris. 15c each; $1.50 per doz., post 
paid. 
Japanese Iris 
Plant September to February 
This variety of Iris produces the largest and finest 
flowers in a great variety of colors. They bloom for 
six weeks during June and July. The flowers measure 
8 to 10 inches in diameter and are borne on tall stems. 
They are hardy, do best in partial shade, and require 
plenty of water. 
Mixed. All colors. Strong clumps. 35c each; $3.50 per 
doz., postpaid. 
Iris Ochroleuca Gigantea 
Plant September to April 
A fine species with evergreen foliage, growing 4 
feet tall and producing large, creamy white flowers 
with an orange-yellow blotch on each petal. Blooms 
in May. 20c each; $2.00 per doz., postpaid. 
Giant Deep Blue. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
Giant Golden Yellow. 25c each; $2.50 per doz., post¬ 
paid. 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY 
Lily-of-the-Valley 
Plant November to February 
The pure white, fragrant flowers and pale green 
foliage of this plant render it one of the most beauti¬ 
ful and most admired. They succeed well in any soil, 
but prefer a sandy location. $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 
100. postpaid. 
Calla Lilies 
Plant August to January 
Common White. 15c each; $1.50 per doz., postpaid. 
Yellow Calla. 25c each; $2.50 per doz., postpaid. 
Black Calla. 25c each; $2.50 per doz., postpaid. 
Montbretias 
Plant September to February 
Mixed. All colors. 40c per doz.; $2.50 per 100, post¬ 
paid. 
Muscari - Grape Hyacinth 
Plant September to January 
Heavenly Blue. 40c per doz.; $3.00 per 100, postpaid. 
Ornithogalum 
Plant September to January 
Arabicum (Star of Bethlehem). Beautiful variety, 
throwing up tall spikes bearing numerous large, 
milk-white, star-shaped flowers, with black centers, 
and having a distinct, aromatic perfume. They are 
of the easiest culture. 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100, 
postpaid. 
Glorious Peonies 
Plant October to March 
Place the roots in deep rich soil, setting them so 
that the crowns are covered with 2 inches of earth. If 
planted too deep, they are not likely to bloom freely. 
Double Pink, Double Red, or Double White. Strong, 
3-yr. roots. 50c each; $5.00 per doz., postpaid. 
Ranunculus. See page 28. 
Scilla - Wood Hyacinth 
Plant September to January 
Charming bell-shaped flowers that do well under 
trees or in other shady situations ; bloom very early. 
Suitable for edgings and borders. Plant 3 inches deep 
and 4 to 6 inches apart. 
Blue Queen. Beautiful azure-blue. 40c per doz.; $3.00 
per 100, postpaid. 
Rosea. Rosy pink. 40c per doz.; $3.00 per 100, post¬ 
paid. 
Snowdrops 
Plant September to January 
Snowdrops bloom when the tulips are just sprout¬ 
ing, and when the flowers are over, there remains a 
groundwork of green foliage. 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 
100, postpaid. 
Sparaxis 
Plant September to January 
Dainty blossoms on tall spikes with distinct throat 
markings. 
Mixed. All colors. 40c per doz.; $3.00 per 100, post¬ 
paid. 
Tigridia - Tiger Flower 
Plant November to March 
Gorgeous summer-flowering bulbs with flame-colored 
and spotted blooms. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen, post¬ 
paid. 
Tritoma 
(See page 22.) 
Tuberose 
Plant February to April 
The pure white, waxlike, very fragrant flowers are 
borne on 18-inch stems, about a dozen to a stem. Plant 
outdoors when all danger of frost is over, covering 
the bulbs with about an inch of fine, light soil. 
Dwarf Double Pearl. 8c each; 85c per doz., postpaid. 
Watsonias 
Plant September to February 
Tall-growing plants with showy blossoms similar to 
gladiolus, but blooming very early. 
Giant. Pure white. 40c per doz.; $3 per 100, postpaid. 
Lavender, Rose and Red. 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100, 
postpaid. 
We carry many more varieties of bulbs and roots not 
listed in this catalog. If you wish anything not listed 
write us. 
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