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., 
postpaid. 
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., postpaid. 
Giant Golden Yellow. 25c. each; $2.50 per doz., 
postpaid. 
Ixias 
Plant September to January 
The Ixias are much admired for their brilliant colors 
and graceful flower-stalks, which resemble a minia¬ 
ture gladiolus. The bulbs should be planted 1 inch deep 
and from 4 to 6 inches apart. 
Fine Mixture. Contains a great many varieties and 
colors. 40c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100, postpaid. 
Lilies 
Plant November to January 
All postpaid 
All the Lilies are easily grown. Plant in well-drained 
soil, about 4 to 5 inches deep. Do not put any manure 
on or near the bulbs. 
Lilium auratum. White with gold band. 20c. each; 
$2.00 per doz. 
L. rubrum. Light crimson and white. 20c. each; 
$2.00 per doz. 
L. longiflorum. Easter Lily. Giant white. 20c. each; 
$2.00 per doz. 
L. tigrinum. Tiger Lily. Orange-red, brown spots. 
15c. each; $1.50 per doz. 
L. regale. White, suffused pink. 15c. each; $1.50 
per doz. 
Lily-of-f he-Valley 
Plant November to February 
The pure white, fragrant flowers and pale green 
foliage of this plant render it one of the most beautiful 
and most admired. They succeed well in any soil, but 
prefer a sandy location. $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100, 
postpaid. 
Montbretias 
Plant September to February 
Mixed. All colors. 40c. per doz.; $2.50 per 100, ppd. 
Muscari • Grape Hyacinths 
Plant September to January 
Heavenly Blue. Large blue trusses. 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. Double 
Pink, Double Red, or Double White. Strong, 3-yr. 
roots, 50c. each; $5.00 per doz., postpaid. 
PHLOX ROOTS. See page 22. 
Ranunculus 
Plant September to February 
Soak overnight in water and then plant points 
down. 
Ranunculus are, without doubt, the prettiest of all 
spring flowers. They come in practically all shades and 
colors, are easy to grow, and are especially fine as a 
cut- flower. 
Giant-flowering, Mixed. 50c. per doz.; $3.50 per 
100, postpaid. 
Extra-selected Exhibition Strain, Mixed. 60c. per 
doz.; $4.00 per 100, postpaid. 
Giant Double Red. 60c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100, 
, postpaid. 
Giant Double Yellow. 60c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100, 
postpaid. 
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, 
postpaid. 
Snowdrops 
Plant September to January 
Snowdrops bloom when the tulips are just sprouting 
and when the flowers are over, there remains a ground¬ 
work 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, ppd. 
Tigridia • Tiger Flower 
Plant November to March 
Gorgeous summer-flowering bulbs with flame-colored 
and spotted blooms. 15c. each; $1.50 per doz., postpaid. 
Tritoma 
Plant September to February 
Pfitzeri. Red-Hot-Poker Plant. Scarlet and yellow 
flowers in 10-inch racemes. 25c. and 35c. each. 
Burbank’s. Towers of Gold. Golden yellow blossoms. 
25c. each; $2.50 per doz. 
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, and Rosy Red. 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100, 
postpaid. 
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