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MISCELLANEOUS BULBS, continued 
Fritillarias 
A group of plants closely related to the lilies. The various 
types are adapted to different conditions and are quite unlike 
in form and habit. They are well suited to the wild garden 
and rockery, also the open garden. 
Meleagris (Guinea-hen Flower). Dwarf, spring-flowering 
plants, bearing pendent, bell-shaped flowers of yellow, 
white, black, purple, striped and splashed and checkered in 
the most curious way. Exceedingly pretty when grown in 
groups in the border or wild garden in a dry situation. 
Mixed colors. 60 cts. per doz.; $4 per 100. 
Meleagris alba. A pure white form of this interesting flower. 
Very beautiful. Height, 1 foot. 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
Native Fritillarias 
Mostly from the west coast of the United States but can be 
grown in eastern gardens. They are among the most beautiful 
and colorful species of this flower. 
Lanceolata. Few to many flowers on stem 1)/^ to 2 feet high. 
They are green and brown, mottled prettily. Require a 
porous and well-drained soil fairly rich in leaf-mold. Should 
be shaded from hot sun. $1.15 per doz.; $8 per 100. 
Pluriflora. Grows 6 to 12 inches high, leafy at base, with 
many large, open bells of deep rose. Next to Recurva our 
most beautiful Fritillaria. $1.15 per doz.; $8 per 100. 
Pudica. From 4 to 6 inches high, with rather large basal 
leaves and erect stem bearing several nodding bells of a pure 
rich golden color. Absolutely hardy and a gem for the rock- 
garden. Like full sun and a loose, sandy or gritty soil. 
$1.15 per doz.; $8 per 100. 
Recurva. Much resembles a lily and is probably the finest 
species. The recurved flowers are orange-scarlet, with 
throat flecked yellow. Stems V/i to 2 feet tall, stout, with 
gracefully nodding blooms at top. Culture same as Lanceo¬ 
lata. $1.15 per doz.; $8 per 100. 
Fritillaria imperialis (Crown Imperial) 
Old-fashioned garden plants with clusters of pendent, bell¬ 
shaped flowers below a tuft of leaves at top of stem. They 
grow tall and should be protected from high winds. Require 
a good rich soil in either sun or light shade. Plant bulbs as 
early in the fall as possible for best results. Bloom in May. 
(Color illustration, page 43.) 
Maxima, Red. Strong growing with large orange-red blooms. 
Height, 32 inches. $5 per doz.; $35 per 100. 
Maxima, Yellow. A golden yellow form of the above. Very 
scarce. $10 per doz.; $75 per 100. 
Galanthus (Snowdrops) 
These elegant little flowers, the first to open in spring, 
should be found in every garden. The Snowdrop thrives in 
almost any situation or soil, and should be planted as early 
in the autumn as possible. Doz 100 1000 
Single .$0 50 $3 50 $32 50 
Double . 75 5 00 45 00 
Ixias 
The Ixia is a beautiful little winter-flowering bulb, with 
long, slender, graceful spikes of bloom. Its colors are rich, 
varied, and beautiful, the center always differing in color 
from the other parts of the flower, so that the blossoms, ex¬ 
panding in the sun’s rays, present a picture of gorgeous 
beauty. Very desirable for pots. Mixture of best named 
varieties. (Color illustration, page 43.) Extra-large jumbo 
bulbs, 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100; $45 per 1000. 
Gladiolus, Early-flowering 
These Baby Gladiolus are extensively used for wunter forc¬ 
ing. They can be forced by the end of March, and come in 
very useful when most of the other bulbs have gone. Noted 
for their lasting qualities. 
Colvillei 
Slender stems and dainty, orchid-like flowers. 
Blushing Bride. White, marked crimson. 
Brilliant. Crimson, marked white. 
Peach Blossom. Lovely soft pink. 
The Bride. Pure white. 
85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100 
Tecolote Hybrids 
A very beautiful new strain of Baby Gladiolus. Early 
flowering. The strong stems carry dainty flowers with the 
characteristic diamond-shaped markings on the lower petals. 
Separate colors: Lavender-Orchid, Salmon, Rose, Scarlet, 
Orange. 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
Tristis concolor 
A most interesting species. The flowers are creamy white, 
borne on long, wiry stems. Sweet scented. $1.50 per doz.; 
$10 per 100. 
Lachenalia 
Pendula superba. A new bulb in this country, although well 
known in England under the name of Cape-Cowslip. They 
have from 12 to 18 pendulous firecracker-like flowers about 
1 inch in length, brilliant coral-red, tipped green and purple, 
on stems 6 to 9 inches high. An excellent pot-plant for 
Christmas flowering. Culture same as for freesias. $4.25 
per doz.; $30 per 100. 
Leucocoryne 
Ixioides odorata (Glory-of-the-Sun). Recent introduction 
from Chile. Blooms in late winter. Heads of large, fragrant, 
light blue flowers with white centers and golden stamens, 
carried gracefully on a wiry stem 1 to 1)4 feet tail- Re¬ 
quires same culture as freesias. Its beauty and long-lasting 
qualities as a cut-llower and its ease of culture make it an 
outstanding new plant. $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. 
Lachenalia pendula superba 
