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WAYSIDE GARDENS 
MENTOR.OHIO 
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Fritillarias are lovely bulbous plants for rock garden or indoor 
culture. The stems are leafy and most graceful, with many pendent, 
belblike flowers. One species found in Southern California is called 
“Mission Bells,” while in other places local species are called Brown 
or Chocolate Lilies. 
STANDARD VARIETIES 
^Meleagris. 70c per 12; $4.00 per 100. 
Bronze-purple. These produce in early April dwarf, pendent, 
reddish brown and purple belbshaped flowers in curiously check¬ 
ered shades, on stems 12 inches high. They are very effective 
in colonies, requiring a somewhat dry situation. Invaluable for 
the rockery, for naturalizing and very lovely grown in pans 
indoors; use same culture as for Freesia. (Color illustration, page 
61). 
^Meleagris alba. 77c per 12; $4.70 per 100. 
This is the pure white form of this interesting type described 
above. Twelve inches high. 
RARE AND UNUSUAL VARIETIES 
Meleagris, Aphrodite. $1.60 per 12; $11.27 per 100. 
A very fine strong growing variety with large white flowers, quite 
a little better than the common Alba. Fourteen inches high. 
Meleagris, Artemis. $1.60 per 12; $11.27 per 100. 
Flowers greyish purplish checkered, very fine variety. Fourteen 
inches high. 
ritil/aria * peria/is 
(Crown Imperials) 
The Crown Imperials with their stately gracefully drooping flow¬ 
ers should not be missed in any garden. They want a good soil, 
much sun and can be left undisturbed for years. Must be planted as 
early as possible and have to be carefully protected against sharp 
winds, as the tall plants grow 4 feet and more high. They are real 
“Grandmother’s favorites” and should be in every hardy border or 
old-fashioned flower garden. (Color illustration, page 77). 
STANDARD VARIETIES 
^Aurora. Each, 40c; $2.77 per 12; $27.00 per 100. 
Red-orange. This is the common Kaiser Crown. Height 30 
inches. (Color illustration, page 61). 
Foliis argenteis vittatis. Each, 70c. 
Beautifully silvery striped leaves with orange-red flowers. Height 
30 inches. 
‘■‘•'Maxima, Red. Each, 40c. 
Robust and strong growing variety with large, orange-red flow¬ 
ers. Height 34 inches. 
^Maxima, Yellow. Each, 70c. 
Large yellow flowers of robust growth and a fine garden plant. 
Height 34 inches. 
Orange Brilliant. Each, 40c. 
Orange-brown, heads with large flowers, very fine, strong and 
robust growing variety which we can recommend as one of the 
best. Height 36 inches. 
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The true Mission Bells do better in a clay soil in full sun. The 
woodland Fritillarias like woodland soils and conditions, and in culti¬ 
vation some shade and a free soil. They are hardy as far north as 
Wisconsin. 
RARE AND UNUSUAL VARIETIES 
*Lanceolata. $1.27 per 12; $8.27 per 100. 
Grows from \ l /> to 3 feet high. The flowers are green and brown 
mottled prettily, produced on top of the stem, a most attractive 
variety. 
*Recurva. $1.60 per 12; $11.27 per 100. 
Is as beautiful, and much resembles a Lily. In size and habit like 
Lanceolata with orange-scarlet flowers of a lovely clear brilliant 
coloring. 
:;: Pudica. $1.70 per 12; $10.00 per 100. 
Of still a different habit. A low plant about 6 inches high with 
a single clear bright yellow bell. Likes sandy or loose soils and a 
warm spot in the rockery where you will enjoy it immensely. 
*Mixed Varieties. $1.07 per 12; $7.27 per 100. 
This mixture is made up of Mission Bells and varieties of Me- 
leagris, and would be very interesting in the rockery. 
&a/ant/ius - Snowdrops 
Snowdrops belong to the most beloved early flowering spring 
bulbs. They require very little attention, and can remain undisturbed 
for years and years. They like rather moist and cool soil. To get a 
lovely effect they must be planted thickly, while they can be grown 
under trees and shrubs, in woodlands and in lawns. In the latter 
case, the lawn should not be mown before the leaves are withered, 
or next year’s blooms may be spoiled. 
*Nivalis. 70c per 12; $4.00 per 100. 
This is the old-fashioned favorite. Its lovely white nodding 
blooms are out before the frost is out of the ground; one of the 
lovely bulbs that tell us spring is almost here. A group natural¬ 
ized in the shade of shrubs or under trees is worth while. Once 
planted they remain for a lifetime. (Color illustration, page 67). 
*Nivalis flore pleno. 80c per 12; $7.00 per 100. 
Double form of the common Snowdrop, requiring same care. 
*Elwesi. 70c per 12; $4.00 per 100. 
This is a larger type than the old-fashioned Galanthus Nivalis and 
comes from Southern Europe. It is a very fine kind for the 
warm parts of the United States where the common Snowdrop 
does not do so well. 
Byzantinus. $1.67 per 12; $11.27 per 100. 
The Byzantine Giant Snowdrop, broad shiny leaves like Galan¬ 
thus Plicatus and large snow-white globular flowers. Very early 
flowers; in mild winters we often have flowers here in January. 
It requires a somewhat sheltered position. May be gently forced 
in pots. 
Gladiolus 
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New Tecolote Hybrids. 
They can be forced by the end of March, and come in very useful 
when most of the other bulbs have gone. In moderate climates these 
bulbs are planted outdoors. They multiply rapidly and are splendid 
cut flowers. They should be planted in the fall and protected with 
straw to prevent damage from frost. Slender stems and dainty orchid- 
like flowers. 
Tecolote. Pink shades. 
Tecolote. Scarlet shades. 
Tecolote. Orange shades. 
Tecolote. Lavender-blue shades. 
Tecolote. Salmon shades. 
“Tecolote” Hybrid Mixture. 
$1.07 per 12; $7.27 per 100. 
$1.07 per 12; $7.27 per 100. 
$1.07 per 12; $7.27 per 100. 
$1.07 per 12; $7.27 per 100. 
$1.07 per 12; $7.27 per 100. 
87c per 12; $6.00 per 100. 
Beautiful new strain, early flowering, with dainty flowers carrying 
the characteristic diamond-shaped markings on the lower petals. 
Long, strong stems. New pastel shades of lavender-blue, orchid, 
salmon, pink, rose, scarlet, orange and many others. 
Tristis Concolor. $1.47 per 12; $9.77 per 100. 
A most unusual species and one of the few fragrant Gladioli avail¬ 
able. The flowers are white to pale yellow and in the evening 
especially, exhale a delightful lemon perfume. 
