PUDOR’S DESCRIPTIVE SEED LIST 
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TIGRIDIA PAVONIA—GRANDIFLORA 
Tiger-Flower or Shell Flower from Mexico 
No flowering bulbs give more richly colored or beautiful flowers. Highly 
recommended for greenhouse decoration. Pot up as soon as received and plunge 
in cold frame, withholding water until the foliage appears, then giving it spar¬ 
ingly at first. Bulbs for outdoor planting in colder climates should be stored 
during the winter in soil or peat, not quite dry, away from frost until March, 
and then be planted in sunny positions in the flower-border or in beds in sunny 
positions in well-drained soil, the bulbs being surrounded with sand. 
Beds of Tigridias make a gorgeous picture during July, August and Sep¬ 
tember and should find a place in all gardens; The flowers are formed by three 
broad petals extending from a central cup. The bulb is of about the same habit 
and hardiness as the Gladiolus. In mild climates they can, however, be left 
undisturbed for years and can stand a small amount of frost. 
The Ladies’ Home Journal recently had an illustrated article about these 
attractive flowers from which we quote: 
“This brilliant silken triangle unfolds from its long slender bud and bursts 
into sharply contrasting tints of fire, leaping from bright yellow to molten orange 
and vivid scarlets, and is eagerly sought as a rare but sturdy garden novelty.” 
No. 1 Top Size Bulbs, the only size we sell that will produce many flowers to each 
bulb. Red, Yellow, Orange separate, 2 for 25c; 6 for 65c; $1.25 per dozens 
postpaid. Per hundred $6.00, express charges collect. 
Giant Deep Rose. A fine novelty. Stock limited. $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 
Mixed. Most red, yellow and orange. Per hundred $5.50, express charges collect. 
$1.00 per dozen; 2 for 20c. 
Two Rare Novelties. Blush Pink, and White. Stock is very scarce and prices 
high. 20c each. 
