TIGRIDIA HYBRIDS 
Mexican Shell Flowers 
For sheer, dazzling beauty and brilliance in the summer 
garden nothing can surpass the Tigridias. What by some 
might be considered a fault is the fact that each flower lasts 
only a day, but a successor soon appears and a bed of Tigrid¬ 
ias is a constant delight from the time they first begin to 
bloom until frost. By the constant succession of their vivid 
silken-winged flowers they maintain their supremacy for 
garden decoration over the gladiolus and others more suit¬ 
able as cut flowers. 
This bulb prefers a light but fertile soil. Avoid animal 
manures. Provide ample moisture during blooming period. 
Plant about 5 inches deep in full sun. In mild climates they 
may remain in the ground during the winter, if covered with 
a mulch. In cold climates lift and store in sand or soil and 
keep quite moist. 
We thought we should be able to offer two or three new 
varieties this spring, but have decided to grow them on for 
another season to provide a larger stock. The only new¬ 
comer on our list is Lutea, a choice light yellow. AVe do not 
ship broken bulbs that are liable to rot, but only large natural 
divisions. 
LILIES for Summer Gard ens 
We offer very few varieties of lilies this spring on account of the unusually early season. 
Many kinds are already breaking through the ground (Feb. 22nd) and it will be difficult to 
hold back the ones we are listing late enough to suit some of our eastern customers. If you can¬ 
not order early, we advise you to wait until fall. 
GIGANTEUM HIMALAICUM —The noblest of 
all lilies. A most elegant plant with large, 
heart-shaped leaves and a stem often 12 feet 
tall bearing at the top many long, tubular 
white flowers with a tint of purple in the 
throat—very fragrant. The ideal place for 
this lily is an open woodland glade or a 
northern exposure sheltered from the hot¬ 
test rays of the sun. The large bulbs should 
be set shallow in soft ground, well mixed 
with leaf mold and sand. Satisfactory re¬ 
sults cannot be obtained by planting flow¬ 
ering-sized bulbs. AVe therefore supply only 
good sized bulbs to flower tjie year after 
planting. 8 to 12 feet. June. Latest ship¬ 
ping date April 15. $3.00 each. 
HENRYI —The Golden Speciosum. This splen¬ 
did lily is a favorite everywhere, being ex¬ 
ceedingly hardy and dependable. The rich 
golden orange color is unmatched by anv 
other lily. Plant in partial shade to avoid 
the fading of the flowers. 5 to 7 feet. Aug¬ 
ust. Two sizes only for spring delivery. No 
shipments after April 1st. 20c each, 3 for 
55c, 12 for $2.00; 40c each, 3 for $1.10, 12 
for $4.00. 
the tall, wiry stems. 4 to 7 feet. Early July. 
No shipments after April 30. Good bloom¬ 
ing size bulbs, 20c each, 3 for 55c, 12 for 
$ 2 . 00 . 
SULPHUREUM —This lovely species from the 
mountains of Burma is one of the .world’s 
best lilies. From one to several large trum¬ 
pet flowers of great substance are borne on 
tall, wiry stems. The name is indicative of 
the color—sulfur yellow. The fragrance is 
very sweet. Being one of the last of the 
trumpet lilies to flower, it lends its distinc¬ 
tive charm to the gardens of late summer 
and early autumn. Prefers a sandy leaf- 
soil. Plant 8 to 10 inches deep. Protect in 
cold climates with a heavy mulch in winter. 
4 to 6 feet. August-September. Flowering 
size, 50c each, 3 for $1.35, 12 for $5.00. No 
shipments after April 30th. 
AVILLMOTTIAE —One of the fine new lilies 
from China. Stems clothed with a wealth 
of narrow dark green leaves, bear a pro¬ 
fusion of bright orange-scarlet flowers, 
lightly spotted. 2 to 4 feet. July. No ship¬ 
ments after April 15th. 30c each, 3 for 80c, 
12 for $3.00. 
REGALE —This magnificent lily is one of the 
most satisfactory ever introduced. Its easy 
culture and great beauty have done much 
to popularize the whole lily family. The 
flowers are white, suffused with pink and 
purple. As many as 25 blooms are borne on 
SPECIAL OFFER — $5.40 value for $4.40. 
1 Giganteum himalaicum, 2 Henryi, 2 Re¬ 
gale, 2 Sulphureum, 2 AVillmottiae. You 
may, if you wish, substitute Montbretias or 
Tigridias of equal value for Liliums Henryi, 
Regale and AVillmottiae. 
ALBA GRANDIFLORA —One of the finest of all. Magnifi¬ 
cent large white flowers, heavily spotted with carmine 
in the cup. Height 28 inches. 25c each, 3 for 65c, $2.50 
doz. 
CANARIENSIS —This variety receives much praise in our 
gardens. Vigorous plants 24 inches high bear a continu¬ 
ous succession of large handsome orange-yellow flowers 
with crimson mottled centers. 20c each, 3 for 55c, $2.00 
doz. 
LILACEA —A fine tall variety having very large pale lilac- 
pink flowers, purple mottled in the cup. 25c each, 3 for 
65c, $2.50 doz. 
LUTEA —A lighter yellow than Canariensis, a good compan¬ 
ion for the darker colored varieties. Pale yellow petals 
with richly mottled cup. 20c each, 3 for 55c, $2.00 doz. 
PAVONIA GRANDIFLORA— Vivid scarlet with yellow mot¬ 
tled centers. 20c each, 3 for 55c, $2.00 doz. 
ROSEA —Bright rose-pink with white and purple centers—a 
constant bloomer. 15c each, 3 for 40c, 12 for $1.50. 
MIXED —A good mixture containing many lovely shades of 
color. $1.00 per doz. 
SPECIAL OFFER —One each of six named varieties separ¬ 
ately labelled, $1.00; 3 of each, $2.90; 12 of each, $10.00. 
L. Regale. 
L. Giganteum himalaicum. 
L. Willmottiae. 
