MISCELLANEOUS BULBS, continued 
Giant Freesias 
Without doubt the most sweetly scented flower grown; a single bloom permeates the living- 
room with its delicate perfume. 
It is estimated that about 30,000,000 million of these bulbs, both the white and the colored 
sorts, are produced in California every year. Of these, 95 per cent are grown by the commercial 
florists who have striven each year to bring their cut-flowers to the market earlier, so as to 
obtain an advantageous price. The result of this has been that the producers of the bulbs have 
been lifting them earlier every year and, in some cases, before they are thoroughly ripened. 
The result of this, quite frequently, has been failure with the grower to produce satisfactory 
blooms. Our Freesias are late dug. After you receive them, spread them out in a florist flat, 
store in a cool, dry place, and do not pot up until early September. They should then be 
well watered, stored in a cool place, and brought into the greenhouse or sun-parlor late in 
November. 
We offer 12 of the most distinct varieties. Only those which are good growers have good- 
sized flowers on good stems and are their best in their respective colors. We also offer the 
most desirable size bulbs for exhibition blooms in each variety. Size given denotes diameter 
in inches of the bulb. 
APOTHEOSE. The finest lavender-pink. 
Bulbs % to J'g in. 
75c. for 10; $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 
ELDER’S GIANT WHITE. Plant Patent 
No. 17. The largest white, but not as early 
as Purity Superflora. Bulbs jkf to in. 
90c. for 10; $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000 
GOLDEN DAFFODIL. The finest rich daf¬ 
fodil-yellow. Bulbs ^ to in. 
50c. for 10; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 
GOLDEN TREASURE. Similar to Golden 
Daffodil, except outer part of the flower is 
tinged lilac. Bulbs % to % in. 
50c. for 10; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 
MARYON, Plant Patent No. 32. This and 
M iss Blanche Blue are considered the finest 
of the blues. Bulbs % to in. 
$1.50 for 10; $12.00 per 100; $110 per 1000 
MENDOTA. Somewhat smaller and deeper 
in color than Golden DafTodil, but later. 
Bulbs % to in. 
50c. for 10; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 
MRS. MARC PETERS. The finest deep 
rosy salmon-pink. Bulbs % to in. 
60c. for 10; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000 
MISS BLANCHE BLUE. Plant Patent No. 
98. Deep rich blue. Early. Fine large 
flowers. Bulbs ]/2 to in. 
50c. for 10; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 
PURITY SUPERFLORA. Excellent white 
earlier than Elder’s Giant White, but not 
quite as large. Fine strong grower. 
Bulbs z /i to Yi in. 
50c. for 10; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 
Bulbs % in. up. 
60c. for 10; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000 
RED RIDING HOOD. A new variety. Rich 
blood-red, cadmium-yellow throat. Fine 
strong grower, with good-sized blooms. 
Bulbs % to in. 
90c. for 10; $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000 
RUTH CHATTERTON. A distinct new 
shade of Tyrian rose and pink, the color 
being shot with delicate lines of cadmium- 
yellow in varying degrees. Bulbs M t° ^ in. 
90c. for 10; $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000 
TANGERINE. Plant Patent No. 44. We 
consider this the finest of the pure orange 
Freesias. Bulbs to % in. 
70c. for 10; $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 
BULBOUS IRISES DUTC St^ViNGaAN a RIDS 
We offer below three forms of the Bulbous Irises, many of which are grown by 
commercial florists in large quantities and sold during February and March. Contrary 
to general belief, the Dutch irises are excellent for outdoor planting and bloom during 
May and June. The English Irises are even more beautiful, and if planted in the hardy 
border where German Irises are grown, they usually bloom after the German and 
before the Japanese. The third type of the Bulbous Irises are what is known as Tingi- 
tana Hybrids and of these types the best known and most dependable for indoor culture 
is Wedgwood. We recommend the planting of Dutch and English Irises in this latitude 
in October, as late planting prevents early top-growth. Plant them 5 inches deep and 
give them the usual protection given to the perennial border. 
DUTCH IRISES 
Adrian Backer (Lilac Wonder). Uniform shade 
of purple-lilac. Good substance. 
A. Bloemaard. Standards dark purplish blue; 
falls lighter blue. Very large flower. 
Bl ue Horizon. Very broad and strong. Light 
violet-blue standards; falls soft sky-blue, 
narrow orange stripe. Large, beautiful flower. 
David Bless. Soft heliotrope-blue. Early. 
Imperator. Uniform shade of dark purple-lilac; 
of good substance and size. Popular as a forcing 
Iris to bloom after Wedgwood. 
Indian Chief. One of the beautiful shades of 
violet and bronze—standards violet, tinged 
bronze; falls bronze. 
Poggenbeck. Standards and falls uniform dark 
blue, similar in color to Imperator. 
Therese Schwartze. Standards pale cornllower- 
blue; falls pure white, with narrow orange 
stripe. Very lovely color combination. 
White Excelsior. Uniform pure white. Falls 
very broad; very good form and substance. 
Yellow Queen. Standards and falls golden yel¬ 
low. Excellent for early forcing as well as out¬ 
door planting. 
Any of the above, 80 cts. for 10; $7.00 per 100; 
$60.00 per 1000 
ENGLISH IRISES 
While this Iris differs from the Dutch varieties 
in that it cannot be forced in bloom in a green¬ 
house, it is one of the finest to grow in the garden 
for decoration or cutting It is hardy, easy to 
grow, and seldom, if ever, fails to bloom. 
Bleu Celeste. Light lavender-blue; very deli¬ 
cate and effective. 
King of the Blues. Brilliant deep purple-blue. 
IVIont Blanc. Pure white. 
Othello. Rich wine-red. 
Sunset. The color of the Cattleya orchid— 
delicate lavender-pink. 
Any of the above, 90 cts. for 10; $8.00 per 100; 
$70.00 per 1000 
IRIS, WEDGWOOD 
This type of Iris is principally used for green¬ 
house growing and may be had in bloom in late 
February. Standards dark blue; falls beautiful 
pale blue, with yellow blotch. Flowers frequently 
measure 6 inches across, borne on stems 2 feet 
tall. 
Jumbo bulbs, $1.60 for 10; $14.00 per 100 
GALANTHUS (Snowdrops) 
These are particularly effective under 
hedges, under cedar trees, and in thin wood¬ 
land. They are the first to open in the spring. 
They dislike being moved and should be left 
alone to naturalize themselves. 
ELWESII GIANT SINGLE. Selected Bulbs. 
50 cts. for 10; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 
DOUBLE. Selected Bulbs. 
60 cts. for 10; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000 
GLADIOLUS (Colvillei Types) 
This type of Gladiolus is grown in the 
greenhouse, and is usually forced into bloom 
in late February and early March. It is 
excellent for cut-flowers. 
PEACH BLOSSOM. Pale pink. 
SPITFIRE. Bright scarlet. 
THE BRIDE. Pure white. 
80 cts. for 10; $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000 
TRISTIS CONCOLOR. One of the loveliest • 
of this type, and now seen quite frequently 
as a pot-plant at our New York Flower 
Show. The flowers are creamy white, borne 
on long ivory stems. Excellent for forcing. 
$1.25 for 10; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000 
IX IAS 
The Ixia is a beautiful little winter-flower¬ 
ing bulb, with long, slender, graceful spikes 
of bloom. The colors are rich and varied, the 
center always differing from the other parts 
of the flower, so that the blossoms, expanding 
in the sun’s rays, present a picture of gorgeous 
beauty. Very desirable for pots. 
AFTERGLOW. Beautiful new variety with 
deep coppery yellow flowers, shaded salmon 
and deep red. 70 cts. for 10; $6.00 per 100 
ALTHEA. Large; pure white with purple 
center. 70 cts. for 10; $6.00 per 100 
CONQUEROR. Large, pure yellow flowers, 
heavily tinged brownish red on the outside 
of the petals. 60 cts. for 10; $5.00 per 100 
CRATEROIDES MAJOR. Rich bright 
scarlet. 70 cts. for 10; $6.00 per 100 
ENGLISHTON. A strong -growing variety 
with large, warm violet-carmine flowers. 
60 cts. for 10; $5.00 per 100 
HUBERT. Most desirable rose-carmine 
variety. 70 cts. for 10; $6.00 per 100 
MORNING STAR. A beautiful clear rose- I 
pink. 70 cts. for 10; $6.00 per 100 
MOZART. The finest and deepest golden 
yellow. 60 cts. for 10; $5.00 per 100 1 
FINEST MIXED. Good outstanding colors. 
50 cts. for 10; $4.00 per 100 
LEUCOJUM VERNUM 
Spring Snowflake 
This pretty bulbous plant is similar to the i 
snowdrop but of larger, stronger, and more I 
attractive habit. In rich soil it grows to a I 
height of 8 inches and produces, in late April, f 
beautiful large white flowers, tipped with 
green, that are excellent for cutting. When | 
once planted they take care of themselves, 
and should be in all hardy collections. Also ! 
do well in pots. 
70 cts. for 10; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 
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