Bulbs for Winter Flowering in the House 
The bulbs offered on this and the next page are easily grown for winter 
blooming in the greenhouse, the conservatory, or in any room where 
temperature and moisture can be controlled to suit the plants. In addi¬ 
tion to those listed on these pages, the following hardy bulbs are also fine 
for winter blooming: Narcissus, Tulips, Hyacinths, Scilla, Grape 
Hyacinths, Bulbous Iris, Crocus, Snowdrops and Chionodoxa. 
Callas 
Giant American Hybrids Amaryllis 
Amaryllis 
Large, beautifully formed and richly colored Lily¬ 
like flowers. Easy to grow indoors in pots during 
the winter and early spring. 
8907 GIANT AMERICAN HYBRIDS Gigantic 
blooms in a remarkably fine assortment of self 
colored and wonderfully marked varieties. 
500 each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.50. 
8903 JOHNSONI Large, vivid, velvety crimson 
blooms with a broad white stripe running through 
the center of each flower petal. Very showy. 
350 each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50. 
8902 EQUESTRIS Brilliant orange-scarlet, 
medium sized flowers with a green and white 
throat. 200 each; 3 for 500; 12 for $1.50. 
The White and 
Golden Yellow 
Callas have always been 
popular and easily raised 
plants for winter flowering 
indoors. Plant singly in pots of 
quite rich soil, provide good 
drainage, and when growing, 
they must have plenty of water. 
8918 Golden Yellow 
{Elliottiana) Most attractive 
rich golden yellow flowers in 
lovely contrast to the varie¬ 
gated green and white foliage. 
350 each;3 for 900; 
12 for $3.25. 
8919 White {Ethiopica) 
This is the well-known White 
Calla or Lily-of-the-Nile, which 
has beautiful trumpet-shaped 
blooms and rich green foliage. 
400 each; 3 for $1.10; 
12 for $4.00. 
White Calla 
Many varieties not hardy in cold sections are fine for indoor 
growing; Anemones, Ixias, Ornithogalums, Ranunculus, 
Sparaxis and Polyanthus Narcissus are beautiful and desir¬ 
able. Paper White Narcissus are easily grown in water and peb¬ 
bles. Hyacinths (Giant flowered varieties only) are adapted for 
growing in glasses filled with water. For index, see page 32. 
Giant Flowered Freesias 
Special Collection Offers 
Four Delightfully Fragrant 
Giant Flowered Freesias 
Golden Daffodil (golden or Daffodil-yellow), 
Marie Louise Fischer (dark violet-blue), 
Mrs. Marc Peters (deep rosy salmon), and 
Sunset (flame-orange—an entirely new color). 
9739— 24 Bulbs ( 6 of each, value $1.05) for $0.00 
9740— 48 Bulbs (12 of each, value 2.10) for 1.60 
9741— 100 Bulbs (25 of each, value 3.63) for 2.8S 
Freesias, Rainbow Hybrids 
One of the most fragrant of our winter flowering plants. Bulbs 
are rather small; a 6 in. pot or pan will hold about a dozen 
bulbs. Use good fibrous, sandy garden loam. Set the bulbs 
upright allowing about 2 in. space between them and just barely 
cover. These popular favorites may now be had in almost every 
known color, as shown by our list below. Be sure to grow these 
showy, fragrant blooms for indoor winter and spring display. 
9500 Apotheose Beautiful shade of pink, tinted laven¬ 
der, changing to light rosy lavender. Flowers are very large and 
borne on tall, rigid stems. 12 for 700; 100 for $5.00. 
9499 Golden Daffodil Golden or rich Daffodil- 
yellow with bright orange blotch on the lower lip. Firm texture 
and finest keeping qualities. 12 for 500; 100 for $3.50. 
9550 Purity Superflora Very large, pure glistening 
white flowers borne on tall, strong, wiry stems. The finest 
strain of this popular Freesia. 12 for 400; 100 for $2.75. 
9502 Marie Louise Fischer Large, wide open, 
dark violet-blue flowers borne on long, strong stems. The best 
of its color. 12 for 500; 100 for $3.50. 
9555 Mendota Extra fine, very bright yellow flowers on 
extra long, strong stems. One of the brightest colored of the 
Freesias. 12 for 500; 100 for $3.50. 
9506 Mrs. Marc Peters Lovely rich rosy salmon 
with orange-yellow blotch; fine color effect. Early, free bloom¬ 
ing, large size and long-stemmed. 12 for 550; 100 for $3.75. 
9505 Pinkie An exceedingly beautiful Freesia; very 
large flowers of a clear, bright rose-pink color. Tall grower. 
12 for 500; 100 for $3.50. 
9503 Sunset Flame-orange, an entirely new color in 
Freesias which has become quite popular. Flowers large, well- 
formed, with long stems. 12 for 550; 100 for $3.75. 
9556 Wisteria Deep violet-blue; exceptionally fine. Large 
flowers and one of the best, if not the best, of its color. 
12 for 550; 100 for $3.75. 
9557 Rainbow Hybrids A special mixture of all 
colors through yellow, lavender, pink, purple, blue, etc. 
12 for 550; 100 for $3.75. 
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