Fairy Lilies—Butterfly Tulips 
(All prices Postpaid) 
MARIPOSA TULIPS 
(Calochortus) 
"Mariposa" is the Spanish for Butterfly. The wonderful 
markings of eyes, dots and pencillings in rich colors, on 
the petals of the cup-shaped flowers vie with those of the 
Butterfly. They flower from May to June from bulbs plant¬ 
ed October to December 15th. 
L. CITRINUS 3 for 18c; 12 for 60c; 50 for $2.00 
A most excellent flower. Rich deep lemon-yellow 
petals with dark brown spot near base. 
CLAVATUS 3 for 34c; 12 for $1.25; 50 for $4.50 
Largest flowered and stoutest stemmed. Very strik¬ 
ing deep yellow; lower half covered by stiff yellow hairs. 
L. OCULATUS 3 for 18c; 12 for 60c; 50 for $2.00 
Mostly rich deep yellows, but wonderfully varied 
with white or lilac petals, the brown spot bordered with 
yellow. 
V. PURPURASCENS 3 for 22c; 12 for 75c; 50 for $2.25 
Superb. Lilac to purple, darker on the outside. 
V. ROSEUS 3 for 22c; 12 for 75c; 50 for $2.25 
Easiest to grow of all Mariposa tulips. Superb shades 
of pink to deep rose. 
SPLENDENS 3 for 22c; 12 for 75c; 50 for $2.25 
Very handsome. Superb large flower of a satiny 
pinkish lilac. 30 inch branched stems. 
FORMULA MIXED OF NAMED SORTS 
Not an ordinary mixture. A very special offer of the 
above superb varieties in a balanced blend. 12 for 60c; 
25 for $1.10; 100 for $4.25. 
SINGLE AND DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS 
Of all the bulbs that come from Holland, none are more 
typical of the Dutch Countryside. Squat, sturdy, colorful, 
dependable, they begin the Tulip year when their more 
aristocratic sisters are only awakening. Excellent for bed 
and border and for growing in pots. Letters indicate 
relative earliness of bloom. 
COURONNE d’OR A 9c ea.; 12 for 90c; 25 for $1.65 
Full, deep yellow flushed coppery-orange. A large 
bold double flower. 10-in. 
EL TOREADOR A 8c ea.; 12 for 85c; 25 for $1.65 
Striking double orange-scarlet, edged with broad 
margin of buff-yellow. 10-in. 
GENERAL DE WET B 8c ea.; 12 for 75c; 25 for $1.40 
Glorious orange. Unusual golden salmon effect pro¬ 
duced by scarlet veining. Sweet-scented. 16-in. 
KEIZERSKROON A 9c ea.; 12 for 90c; 25 for $1.65 
Bright crimson-scarlet, edged clear, rich yellow. An 
extremely popular sort. 15-in. 
PEACH BLOSSOM B 8c ea.; 12 for 85c; 25 for $1.65 
Bright rose-pink, flushed white, deepening with age 
to carmine-rose. Large, fully double. 12-in. 
PRINCE OF AUSTRIA B 8c ea.; 12 for 75c; 25 for $1.40 
A warmly fragrant, bright orange-scarlet with a base 
of yellow. Highly attractive. 14-in. 
QUAINT PARROT TULIPS 
You will like to have some of these quaintly shaped 
flowers, particularly for house decoration or for clumps 
here and there in the border or where you have strong 
groups of evergreens. 
FANTASY 3 3 for 31c; 12 for $1.15; 25 for $2.00 
The loveliest Tulip grown. Lovely soft rose with 
green-streaked laciniated petals. Inside rosy-salmon. 
Quaint and beautiful of form. 24-in. 
FRINGED SUNDEW 3 for 24c; 12 for 85c; 25 for $1.50 
A very fascinating and unique Tulip. Bright, rich, 
cerise-red, shaded orange; edge of petals beautifully 
fringed. 26-in. 
CHOICE MIXED 12 for 75c; 25 for $1.25; 100 for $5.00 
A Tulip fancier's group of unique and artistic forms; 
brilliantly colored to introduce a bright splash of color. 
LILIES 
AURATUM (Gold-Banded Lily) 20c ea.; 3 for 50c 
Large, graceful, fragrant flowers of delicate ivory- 
white color, thickly studded with chocolate-crimson spots 
and striped golden yellow. Plant 8-9 inches deep in No¬ 
vember to bloom August-September. 
AURATUM PLATYPHYLLUM 30c ea.; 3 for 75c; 12 for $3 
Robust growing form; the stem is stouter and attains 
a greater height; the leaves are much broader; enormous 
flowers, white, richly spotted yellow. Undoubtedly the 
choicest of all. Plant 9 inches deep in November to bloom 
August-September. 
CANDIDUM (Madonna Lily) 25c ea.; 3 for 65c 
The best known and most beloved of lilies. Most 
pleasing effect when planted in sun with Delphiniums. 
Waxy, pure white, deliciously fragrant blossoms. Bulbs 
should not be covered more than 2 inches in early Octo¬ 
ber, for June flowers. 3 to 4 feet high. 
HENRYI 20c ea.; 3 for 50c; 12 for $2.00 
One of the best border lilies. Bears mere than 20 
flowers of a rich, deep, orange-yellow. Plant 8-9 inches 
deep in November and December for blooms in August- 
September. 
LONGIFLORUM GIGANTEUM 25c ea.; 3 for 65c 
Japan Easter Lily. Pure white trumpet-shaped flow¬ 
ers; plant of sturdy stock growth, with black marked stems. 
Plant in November in pots to be forced for Easter bloom. 
MAXIMOWICZII 30c ea.; 3 for 80c; 12 for $3.00 
An Asiatic species resembling the Tiger Lily, but of 
better color, taller and with a longer head of bloom. 
Bears six to eight flowers of a vivid orange-red color, 
with dark spots. An easy grower. Plant 8 inches deep in 
November for July-August flowers. 
PARDALINUM (Leopard Lily) 25c ea.; 3 for 65c 
Deep orange, maroon spotted; tips of recurved 
petals intense scarlet; spotted purple at the throat. Hardy 
and robust, does well in any good well-drained soil, 
sun or partial shade. Plant 6 inches deep in October and 
November to bloom in July. 
REGALE (The Regal Lily) 15c ea.; 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50 
Can be grown to perfection in almost any garden 
with the minimum of at+ention. Very large trumpet shaped 
blooms of white with a yellow throat, tinged purple- 
brown outside. Plant 6 inches deep in full sun in October 
and November for July blooms. 
SPECIOSUM MAGNIFICUM (Ruby Tiger) 20c ea. 3 for 50c 
Rich ruby-carmine flowers, margined white. Petals 
well rolled back and handsomely spotted. Cultivation 
very simple. Full sun in well drained loamy soil. Plant 
8-9 inches deep in November for August bloom. 
SUNSET (Pardalinum giganteum) 65c ea.; 3 for $1.65 
This marvelous lily creates a sensation because of its 
brilliant coloring. The gracefully recurved petals shade 
gradually from brightest scarlet at the tips to a maroon- 
spotted, chrome-yellow throat. Vigorous, hardy and de¬ 
pendable, its stalks attain 8 feet, clothed with luxurious 
foliage and bearing a dozen or more beautiful flowers. 
Cover with 6 inches of good garden soil in October-No- 
vember for July flowers. 
TENUIFOLIUM (Coral Lily) 15c ea.; 3 for 40c 
A charming little Siberian lily with strongly recurved 
waxen petals of vivid scarlet. Provide perfect drainage 
in full sun. A fine rock garden lily. Plant 6 inches deep 
in November for May-June flowers. 18-in. 
TIGRINUM SPLENDENS (Tiger Lily) 15c ea.; 3 for 40c 
A fine form of Tiger Lily. Large, shapely flowers of 
a rich dark salmon-orange spotted glossy black. Robust 
in habit and easy of culture. Plant 8-9 inches deep in 
November for August flowers. 
UMBELLATUM GRANDIFLORUM 20c ea.; 3 for 40c 
A very free flowering, easy-to-grow lily with huge 
umbellate heads of orange-red flowers. Takes kindly to 
lime. Plant 8 inches deep in November for June bloom. 
30-in. tall. 
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