Bulbs and Roots 
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Alstroemeria 
CHILIAN or PERUVIAN LILY 15c ea.; 6 for 75c; 12 for $1.50 
Lily-like spikes of orange-yellow flowers, flecked 
brownish-red; strong, slender stems. Keep from 8 to 10 
days when cut. Require good drainage. 
PELEGRINA (New) 30c each 
(Pink Lily of the Incas). Azalea-like flowers 2'/2 inches 
across on plants from 24 to 30 inches high. Blooms in May. 
Set plants 24 inches apart with crowns 3 inches deep. Plant 
in semi-shade location in hot sections, otherwise, in full sun. 
Stock very scarce. Order early. 
PELEGRINA ALBA (New) 30c each 
(White Lily of the Incas). Identical to above save 
for color. Stock very scarce. Order early. 
Anemone 
(Spring Flowering) 
12 for 65c; 25 for $1.15; 100 for $4.50; 250 for $10.25 
"BLUE POPPY" 
A most attractive strain of beautiful blue shades. 
Very large. Fine cutting stems. 
"HIS EXCELLENCY" 
Flowers three inches across of vivid vermilion with 
silver-white base and handsome black boss. 
MONARCH DE CAEN 
Giant, Single French Poppy Type. Magnificent, ro¬ 
bust growing strain with saucer-shaped flowers of bril¬ 
liant and varied colors. Long stems. 
ST. BRIGID 
Creagh Castle Strain. Large semi-double flowers of 
the brightest hues and delicate shades. A good propor¬ 
tion of rose, pinks, lavenders and blues. 
Begonias 
(Tuberous-rooted) 
We have an unexcelled collection of V. & R.'s magnificent 
sorts. A complete listinq will be found in our 1938 Garden 
Guide, ready for distribution in January. Tubers planted 
in January, February, March and April produce blooms 
in August, September and October of the same year. 
Large bulbs 20c ea; 3 for 50c; 12 for $2.00; 25 for $3.75. 
Calla Lilies 
AETHIOPICA (Lily of the Nile) 15c ea.; 3 for 40c 
Large, long stemmed, pure white, rich green foliage. 
ELLIOTTIANA 20c ea.; 3 for 55c; 12 for $2.00 
Large golden-yellow sort with white spotted, dark 
green foliage. Splendid for pot and garden culture. 
PINK CALLA Large size 90c each; 3 for $2.25 
(Richardia Rehmannii). A very unusual and scarce, 
dwarf variety. The rose pink flowers change to cerise. 
Flowers readily in garden or in pots, in semi-shaded spot. 
Blooms 2 " across. Plants M /2 feet tall. 
Chionodoxa 
(Glory of the Snow) 
A mass planting forms one of the most sumptuous dis¬ 
plays of floral beauty. Bloom at Crocus time, producing 
dwarf spikes bearing from 6 to 8 flowers. Plant I inch 
deep, about 18 bulbs to a square foot, in a sunny or half- 
shaded place where they can remain undisturbed for 
years. They form natural colonies. Their height, 6 to 7 
inches, makes them excellent for the rockery. 
LUC I LAE 12 for 45c; 25 for 80c; 100 for $3.00 
Intense and brilliant sky-blue flowers shading to a 
pure white heart, creating a lovely effect. 
Crocus 
SPRING FLOWERING 12 for 30c; 25 for 50c; 100 for $2.00 
The finding of these in bloom is one of the genuine 
delights of life. There should be in every garden, some 
definite Crocus bed or corner. They make excellent pot 
plants. Plant 2 inches deep. 
Blue and Purple Shades Mixed; Striped and Variegated 
Mixed; White; Yellow; All Shades Mixed. 
SAN JOSE —SAN FRANCISCO — OAKLAND. 
Crocus (Cont'd) 
AUTUMN FLOWERING 12 for 50c; 25 for 90c; 100 for $3.50 
Zonatus. Flowers rose-lilac with yellow throat; freely 
produced. The best variety; easily grown indoors or out in 
the garden. Establish themselves quickly, in about three 
weeks after planting. Order early. 
Eranthus 
(Winter Aconite) 
At about Crocus time little Buttercup-like flowers appear 
about three inches above the ground, with settings of fine 
green, frilled-like collars which never seem to mind the 
worst of weather. They will hold their own under trees. 
They seed themselves freely. Plant firmly 2 inches deep in 
shade or half shade, at rate of 18 bulbs to the square foot. 
HYEMALIS 12 for 50c; 25 for 80c; 100 for $3.00 
Buttercup-yellow flowers. Dense carpet of bright 
green foliage long after flowers disappear. Plant with 
Snowdrops, Scilla, etc. 
Bleeding Heart 
DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS 50c ea.; 3 for $1.40; 6 for $2.50 
Graceful, heart-shaped pink flowers. One of the 
choicest memories of old-fashioned gardens. For shaded 
nooks. 
Dog's Tooth Violets 
(Erythroniums) 
Erythroniums are woodland plants, happiest in a shady 
corner or in crevices in rockwork. Any loamy or gritty 
soil will do A so long as there is a 2 or 3 inch mulch of 
Swedish Peat or old Leaf Mold to keep bulbs cool and 
moist. The delicate tints make them one of the most 
charming plants in the garden. The starry flowers, 4 inches 
across, are usually enhanced by richly mottled foliage. 
18 inches tall. 
CALIFORNICUM 3 for 15c; 12 for 50c; 25 for 90c 
Large cream-colored flowers. Richly mottled leaves. 
GIGANTIUM 3 for 22c; 12 for 75c; 25 for $1.30 
Large creamy flowers of drooping habit. 
HENDERSON 11 3 for 15c; 12 for 50c; 25 for 90c 
Bright rosy-lavender with very deep maroon center. 
TUOLUMNENSIS 3 for 28c; 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.90 
Noted for huge bulbs. Clear golden yellow flowers. 
Large deep green plain leaves. Very distinct. 
FORMULA MIXED OF NAMED SORTS 
Well balanced assortment of the above. 
12 for 65c; 25 for $1.15 
Freesias 
Without doubt, the most sweetly scented flower grown; 
a single bloom permeates the living-room with its delicate 
perfume. Splendid for pot and window box culture, also 
for garden effect. They keep well as cut flowers. Plant 
early, in loamy soil, and cover I inch deep. They bloom 
in February and March. 
GOLDEN TREASURE (New) l2for 50c; 25for90c; 100for$3.50 
Rich daffodil-yellow of King Alfred Daffodil. 
MARIE LOUISE FISHER 12 for 50c; 25 for 90c; 100 for $3.50 
The best of the large blue freesias. 
MRS. MARC PETERS 12 for 50c; 25 for 90c; 100 for $3.50 
Attractive deep rosy-salmon. Valuable for cutting. 
PINKY 12 for 50c; 25 for 90c; 100 for $3.50 
Greatly admired, giant Pink. 
PURITY SUPERFLORA 12 for 30c; 25 for 50c; 100 for $2.00 
Magnificent, snowy white, of very large size and 
great length of stem. Truss of 8 and 10 buds. 
SUNSET 12 for 50c; 25 for 90c; 100 for $3.50 
Entirely new color. Flaming-orange of the glorious 
California sunsets. 
RAINBOW MIXED 12 for 45; 25 for 75c; 100 for $3.00 
A proportioned blend of named varieties without 
white. Order early for best color range. 
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