Plant These Early 
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Galanthus 
(Snowdrops) 
Snowdrops belong to the most beloved early flower¬ 
ing spring bulbs. They are not fussy and can remain un¬ 
disturbed for many years. They are happiest in a rather 
moist and cool soil with plenty of Peat. Very effective 
planted thickly under trees and shrubs. Plant about 2 
inches deep. 
ELWESI 12 for60c; 25 for $1.00; 100 for $4.00 
Larger type of old-fashioned Snowdrop. Lovely white 
nodding blooms tell us that spring is almost here. 
Glory of the Snow (See Chionodoxa) 
Baby Gladiolus 
(Early Flowering) 
These baby flowers normally come into bloom about 
Decoration Day if planted early. Plant 2 inches deep. 
They keep unusually long as cut flowers. Height 18 to 24 
inches. 
PEACH BLOSSOM 12 for 60c; 25 for $1.00 
Delicate peach blossom pink, blotched pale rose and 
cream. 
HYBRIDA MIXED 12 for 60c; 25 for $1.00; 100 for $4.00 
An unusual collection of beautiful named sorts. 
Shades of lavender, rose, cerise, scarlet, salmon, orange, 
etc. 
Gladiolus 
(Summer Flowering) 
Our list of large-flowering Gladioli comprises the finest 
of the new and the most popular varieties. The corms are 
not available until December; we therefore ask that you 
Refer to our 1938 Garden Guide for prices and descriptions. 
Iris 
(Butterfly) 
OCHROLEUCA GIGANTEA 20c ea.; 3 for 50c 
Flowers similar to Dutch Iris, but much larger, com¬ 
ing four to the stalk and very long stemmed, 3 to 4 ft. 
Blooms last 10 days after cutting. Pure Canary Yellow. 
BUTTERFLY IRIS 
Iris 
(De Graff Hybrids) 
Improved Dutch bulbous Iris, distinguished by narrow 
orange stripe on falls. Flowers are superior in substance, 
brilliancy and purity of color; also earlier, large and of 
greater refinement. Unsurpassed as cut flowers, lasting 
fully a week in water. Cover from 2 to 3 inches. 
GOLDEN BRONZE 5 3 for 27c; 12 for 95c; 25 for $1.75 
Standards dark violet-edged bronze, falls attractive 
golden bronze, very beautiful. 22-in. 
JACOB DE WIT 4 3 for 27c; 12 for 95c; 25 for $1.75 
Standards very dark blue; falls dark blue. A very 
fine Iris of remarkable substance. 22-in. 
VIOLET QUEEN 4 3 for 27c; 12 for 95c; 25 for $1.75 
Standards and falls uniform light bluish violet, very 
large flower of fine proportions. 20-in. 
WEDGEWOOD I 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.05; 25 for $2.00 
The earliest to bloom. Lighter blue than Jacob De 
Wit. 24-in. 
WHITE EXCELSIOR 3 3 for 22c; 12 for 75c; 25 for $1.25 
Uniform pure white, falls very broad, very good form 
and substance. The best medium-priced. 22-in. 
YELLOW QUEEN 3 3 for 22c; 12 for 75c; 25 for $1.25 
Standards and falls golden yellow. Thin, wiry stems. 
The best in its class. 28-in. 
Iris 
(Bearded) 
The most popular class. They are variously known as 
German Iris, Flags, Fleur-de-lis, etc. The beautiful orchid¬ 
like flowers and broad, evergreen foliage now run through 
an almost unbelievable range of color. They are sun 
lovers; they insist upon good drainage. 
BRUNO—Fragrant, rich velvety bronze. 
CARDINAL—Glossy velvety crimson purple. 
CRYSORO—Early, light, brassy-gold color. 
EL CAPITAN—Giant light violet blue. 
GOLD TOP—Old gold and red violet. 
INDIAN CHIEF—Bronzy violet and carmine. 
MOONLIGHT—Creamy amber, greenish gold 
MRS. VALERIE WEST—Bronze, maroon purple. 25c; 3 for 60c 
SAN FRANCISCO—Tall white, lavender edge 35c; 3 for 75c 
SAN GABRIEL—Large pinkish lavender. 25c; 3 for 50c 
SANTA BARBARA—Early, fine lavender blue. 25c; 3 for 50c 
SOUV. DE LOETITIA MICHAUD-Lobelia-blue. 35c; 3 for 75c 
BEARDED IRIS COLLECTION 
Relatively few flower lovers have the slightest con¬ 
cept of their exquisite beauty and charm. This offer of 
healthy, unlabeled rhizomes is sure to please the most 
fastidious. 12 for 97c; 25 for $1.85 
25c; 3 for 50c 
25c; 3 for 50c 
40c ea. 
35c; 3 for 75c 
25c; 3 for 60c 
25c; 3 for 60c 
35c; 3 for 75c 
Iris 
(Oriental Podded) 
FOETIDISSIMA 25c ea.; 3 for 65c 
Grown for the striking large pods that open in autumn 
and display the many scarlet globular seeds. The decora¬ 
tive, dried pods keep indefinitely. The inconspicuous 
flower is purplish-gray. 
Ixias 
(Corn Lilies) 
CHOICE MIXED 12 for 50c; 25 for 90c; 100 for $3.50 
Long, slender, graceful spikes of bloom in shades of 
yellow, white, pink, scarlet and crimson, the center always 
differing in color from the outer parts. The effect is very 
striking. 
Chas. C.NAVLET Co., Inc. 
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