HARDY GARDEN LILIES 
Auratum. “< I'.lil.-n Handed Lilv." Flowers 
PHILIPPINENSE FORMOSANUM 
This new lily cannot fail to become a 
favorite with all who love lilies. In shape 
and habit it resembles the Easter lily; its 
color is white with a pinkish tinge on the 
outside of the trumpet. Its most valu¬ 
able characteristic from a cut flower 
standpoint is its very long flowering 
season; beginning in June it sends up new 
flower shoots constantly through the sea¬ 
son. Two for 35c; $1.75 per dozen. 
SPECIAL LILY OFFER 
Germain's Special Collection of Hardy 
Garden Lilies. Ten selected fine varieties 
but not individually labeled for $1.75. 
white, spotted crimson with a distinct golden 
stripe running through each petal. 2 for 
35c; $1.85 doz. 
Rubrum. “The Red Lily of Japan.” Carmine 
rose on white ground, spotted with crimson. 
The most showy of Japanese lilies for the 
garden and an excellent cut flower. 2 for 
35c; $1.85 doz. 
Tigrinum. “Tiger Lily,” orange, spotted 
black, very showy. 2 for 35c; $1.75 doz. 
Elegans Yellow. A lovely variety: finely 
shaped flowers of a deep, clear lemon color, 
with small spots. 2 for 35c; $1.85 doz. 
Elegans Orange. An attractive, easily man¬ 
aged lily and handsome border plant. Flow¬ 
ers orange red spotted. 2 for 35c; $1.85 doz. 
Elegans Mixed. A very beautiful group of 
showy Japanese lilies flowering in June and 
July. 2 for 35c; $1.85 doz. 
Japonicum (Krameri). Color a beautiful 
clear pink, often shaded blush. Prefers a 
light loamy soil, containing some peat if 
possible. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. 
Henryi. A very beautiful lily from central 
China often carrying as many as twenty 
bright orange-yellow, slightly spotted red¬ 
dish brown flowers in August. 2 for 35c; 
$1.85 doz. 
Tenuifolium (Siberian Coral Lily). Highly 
recommended for massing, rock gardens, 
etc. The flowers deep scarlet and of a waxy 
texture. 2 for 35c; $1.85 doz. 
GIANT ANEMONES TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS 
(Germain’s Monarch Strain) 
These are among the most showy and 
beautiful of spring flowers; of neat and com¬ 
pact growth, with elegantly cut foliage and 
the most brilliantly colored blossoms. Their 
large velvety flowers are ideal for cutting, 
lasting several days in water. 
Anemones prefer a rich, loamy soil, and 
liberal amount of water. 
Large Bulbs —45c per doz.; $3.25 per 100. 
Blooming Size— 25c per doz.; $1.85 per 100. 
This splendid class of begonias is perhaps 
the handsomest of all bedding plants for a 
shady or semi-shaded location. They prefer 
a rich sandy loam, and should be covered 
to a depth of two or three inches. Ready 
about February 1st. 
Large Single 
Crimson Yellow 
Orange Pink 
Scarlet White 
Single Mixed 
3 for 45c; $1.75 doz. 
Extra Double 
Crimson Yellow 
Orange Pink 
Scarlet White 
Extra Double Mixed 
25c each; $2.50 doz. 
CALLA ELLIOTIANA 
(The Yellow Calla Lily) 
This is the finest Calla grown; large, deep, 
rich golden yellow color. The leaves are 
spotted with white. Flowering size, 20c 
each; $2.00 dozen. Large size, 30c each; $3.00 
dozen. Mammoth size, 50c each; $5.00 dozen. 
ISMENE CALATHINA 
(Peruvian Daffodil) 
Large, pure white, Amaryllis-like flowers of 
unusual appearance. Fragrant and beau¬ 
tiful. Culture same as Amaryllis. 15c each; 
$1.50 per dozen. 
TIGRIDIA 
BIG SHELL TIGERFLOWER 
Tigridia Pavonia Grandiflora — A splendid 
strain of this showy garden plant. The curi¬ 
ous three-petaled flowers are very large and 
are wonderfully marked and spotted. Plant 
2 in. deep and 4 to 6 in. apart in shade or 
half shade. 
Four Bulbs 50c; $1.50 per dozen; 
$11.00 per 100 
LILY OF THE VALLEY 
Convallonia Majalis. Forcing pips — very 
easy to grow indoors in sand or in bulb 
fibre. In the garden plant in moist and 
shady place. 5 for 50c; $1.15 doz.; $8.50 per 
100 . 
MONTBRETIA 
New Hybrids Mixed 
The tall, 3 to 4 ft. spikes bearing large 
flowers in various shades of orange, red and 
yellow, are a noted improvement on the older 
forms previously offered. 15c each; $1.50 per 
doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Germair/s New 
Giant Amaryllis 
This is without question the largest and most 
beautiful strain of American Hybrid Amaryllis 
in existence. The huge flowers average over 8 
inches in diameter and are composed of broad 
overlapping petals making broad, wide open 
blossoms of great beauty. 
CULTURF This amaryllis is evergreen, and 
L o rs c. re q U i res a SU nny or partially 
shaded place. The bulb should be planted 
with the top just below surface of the 
ground. The soil should be well spaded and 
adequately enriched with rotted manure or 
commercial fertilizer. Do not move them 
more often than necessary, as they thrive 
best wdien undisturbed for several seasons. 
They may be grown in pots very satisfactor¬ 
ily, making a beautiful plant for patio or 
porch decoration when in bloom. 
Price: Each 40c; 3 bulbs for $1.00; 
$3.75 per dozen. 
NEW CALIFORNIA GIANT 
RANUNCULUS 
Uniformly of the largest size in full-petaled 
doubles, with a majority of the Camellia- 
flowered type now so much preferred. The 
colors are magnificent in their gay profusion 
of reds, orange, apricot and gold shades and 
picotee-edge whites and yellows. 
Soak the roots in water for two hours be¬ 
fore planting and cover with two inches of 
soil. They should be planted rather closely 
for the best garden display, 4 to 6 inches 
being an average distance apart. 
Extra Large Size —50c doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
Large Size —35c doz.; $2.50 per 100. 
Good Bedding Size —25c doz.; $1.65 per 100. 
TUBEROSE 
Double Pearl. 3 for 25c; $1.00 dozen- $7.50 
per 100. 
Mexican Everblooming Single. Delightfully 
fragrant, very free flowering and of the easi¬ 
est culture. 3 for 20c; 75c dozen; $5.50 per 
Tigridia 
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