BULBS 
AND TUBEROUS FLOWERING PLANTS 
Ornamental Features That Add Immeasurably to the Charm of the Garden. 
Autumn Crocus 
STERNBERGIA LUTEA 
Beautiful golden yellow blossoms on erect 
stems like large crocuses are produced in such 
abundance, and so continuously for a long period 
of time, commencing in late summer, that this 
unusual bulbous flower should be freely used for 
borders, carpets, or large groups. They may re¬ 
main permanently in position. 4-inch pots, each 
25c; 10 for $2.25; 50 for $10.00. 
Agapanthus 
LILY OF THE NILE. A most desirable plant 
for garden planting. Its clusters of bright blue 
flowers are borne almost continuously through 
the summer months. 
ALBA. Identical with the blue variety, except 
the flowers are pure white. 
Large plants, 40c each; 10 for $3.60 
AmarySlis 
AMARYLLIS BELLADONNA. The beautiful 
clear pink amaryllis. The large clusters of fra¬ 
grant flowers are borne on round flower stalks 
about two feet high, after the foliage has died 
down in the summer. After once established they 
should not be disturbed. Established plants 35c; 
10 for $3.15. 
AMARYLLIS VITTATI HYBRIDS. This selec¬ 
tion of giant bloomers in wonderfuily varied and 
brilliant coloring has been produced by expert 
growers, and is a selection of the best types and 
colors from thousands of seedlings produced from 
hand hybridized flowers. They range in color from 
pure white ground with rose markings, to red, 
orange-scarlet, crimson, maroon and endless in¬ 
termediate shades. The flowers are enormous, 
often measuring nine to ten inches in diameter 
with five to six flowers on an individual stem. 
Large potted plants, 75e each; 10 for $6.75. 
Scilla 
Peruvian Hyacinth 
SCILLA CLUSI. A rather rare bulbous plant 
bearing a large spike of magnificent deep blue 
flowers like an enormous Hyacinth bloom. The 
foliage is similar to that of the Agapanthus. 
35c each; 10 for $3.15 
PAUL J. HOWARD S PRIZE 
DOZEN 
AURELLE. Mauve penciled brown and choco¬ 
late, 4 feet. 
AMBASSADEUR. Large reddish bronze. 
CHASSEUR. One of the most beautiful yellows. 
3 ft. 
DALILA. Old ivory and velvety maroon. 2 
feet. 
LADY BYNG. Uniform soft ageratum-violet. 3 
feet. 
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PIONEER. Marvelous iris of uniform brilliant 
deep purple. 31/2 feet. 
ISTRIA. Pure snow-white, very tall. 
SOUV. DE MME GAUDICHAU. Lovely large 
deep velvety violet. 3 feet. 
LADY CHAS. ALLOM. Rich bright blue self. 
MLLE. SCHWARTZ. Enormous flowers of true 
Pallida form. Lovely pale lavender-blue. 4 feet. 
MRS. H. F. BOWLES. Old gold, rich crimson, 
with brown and yellow markings. Striking. 
MRS. WALTER BREWSTER. Bright analine blue. 
Very large flowers. SVz feet. 
Price of any of the above Iris—25c each, 
Collection of 12 for $2.70 
Cl i via 
CLIVIA MINIATA. Another rather rare bulb¬ 
ous plant from South Africa, but becoming very 
much in demand for its beautiful orange colored 
amaryllis-like flowers. The foliage is deep green 
and evergreen, and the flowers are produced in 
clusters on stems two feet high. They may be 
flowered ! n beds or in pots. 
Flowering-size plants in pots, $2.00 each 
CLIVIA NEW HYBRIDS. Vastly superior in both 
foliage and in the size of its showy blooms. The 
individual flowers as well as the flower clusters 
ara very large and the colors are richer, brilliant 
orange and reddish orange, illuminated by yellow 
throats. 
Specimens, flowering size, $4.50 to $7.50 
5-ineh pots, $1.50 each. 
See illustration page 32 
The Guernsey Lily 
NERINE SARNIENSIS 
Another unusual bulb—of the Amaryllis 
group, having the same habit of growth; 
the foliage disappears in summer, beauti¬ 
ful bright red flowers appearing in the fail 
before the new leaves start. The flowers, 
borne in umbels of ten to twelve, have 
narrow petals, crisped and fluted, and are 
extremely showy. The bulb requires the 
same treatment as Amaryllis belladonna. A 
fine subject for garden or pot-culture. 
Large blooming size bulbs or plants— 
35c each, 10 for $3.15 
Zephyranthes 
(Fairy Lilies) 
Very charming, easily grown bulbs, flow¬ 
ering all summer. Grassy foliage and grace¬ 
ful starry flowers about 2 inches across on 
stems 10 to 12 inches tall. 
ZEPHYRANTHES CARINATA (rosea). A lovely 
rose pink variety with larger flowers. 4-inch pots, 
25c each; 10 for $2.25. 
IBIS 
SAN GABRIEL. A favorite since its introduc¬ 
tion. Fragrant flowers of clear iavender-blue on 
well branched stems 4 to 5 feet high, with a long 
blooming season. 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.15. 
Prices of any of the above Iris established in 
containers, bloaming size, 10c per plant higher. 
IRIS FOETIDISSIMA 
For Decorative Seed-pods 
Most striking are the seed-pods of this variety 
which burst open and display rows of orange-red 
berries. As decorative material for cutting there 
are few things more effective. The clumps are 
evergreen, making attractive features in the garden 
with their broad, deep green foliage. 4-inch pots, 
35c; 10 for $3.15. 
JAPANESE IRIS 
(Iris Kaempferi) 
A most beautiful class of iris with large fiat 
flowers, 8 to 10 inches across. The colors are 
very rich, including blue, lavender, mauve, pur¬ 
ple and white. 
Mixed colors 50c each; 10 for $4.50 
Tuberose 
THE PEARL. The favorite double Tuberose, 
for fragrance in the garden and for cutting. Bulbs 
ready in January. 
Price bulbs, $1.00 per dozen; $7.50 per 100 
Potted, 25c each; 10 for $2.25 
Veltheimia 
VELTHEIMIA VIRIDIFLORA. A very 
rare and beautiful plant from South Africa. 
The bulb throws up many long, broad, 
bright glossy green leaves which are waved 
or undulated on the edge. From the center 
of these leaves appears a stout stem 18 to 
24 inches high, topped with a dense spike 
of 25 or 30 tubular flowers of a delicate 
old rose shade. A lovely thing for a shady 
location. 
Large Plants, $1.00; 10 for $9.00. 
Hemerocallis 
(Day Lilies) 
The Day-lilies are easily grown perennials 
and form large clumps of grass-like leaves 
from which are borne lily-like flowers on 
long stems. They require plenty of mois¬ 
ture and are splendid to plant around pools. 
Flowers may be had from April to July by 
planting some of all kinds. 
HEMEROCALLIS FLAVA. The Lemon-lily. Bright 
lemon yellow. 
HEMEROCALLIS FULVA. The Tawny Day-lily. 
Burnt orange. 
HEMEROCALLIS KWANSO. A double flowering 
form of the Tawny Day Lily. Very showy. 
HEMEROCALLIS MIDDENDORFFI. Very early. 
Rather dwarf, bright golden yellow. 
HEMEROCALLIS THUNBERGI. The latest to 
bloom. Rich buttercup yellow. 
Price—Divisions 15c each, 10 for $1.35 
Large clumps 35c each, 10 for $3.15 
IRIS STYLOSA 
An evergreen, low growing iris, with grassy 
foliage, and pretty blue or white flowers in the 
winter and early spring. Fine for bordering walks 
and pools. 
Price, either color 25e each; 10 for $2.25 
IRIS FULVA 
A uniquely beautiful Iris, bright terra-cotta 
in color. Grows about 18 inches high and is es¬ 
pecially attractive around pools. 
3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.15 
CRESTED IRIS 
IRIS JAPONICA. A lovely Iris with small or¬ 
chid-like flowers, with prettily fringed petals of 
pale, soft blue, brightened with yellow, borne in 
sprays, 2 to 3 feet high. Foliage evergreen. 
3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.15 
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