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Leucocoryne 
(Glory of the Sun) 
IXIOIDES ODORATA Top size 30c ea.; 3 for 75c 
New—This Chilian native produces large clusters of 
sweet-scented starry blue flowers with white centers and 
golden stamens. The wiry stems, 15 to 18 inches long, and 
the excellent keeping qualities of these blossoms make 
them especially desirable for interior decoration. Plant 
in sunny spot or in deep pots. Flowers in March and 
April. Bulbs, though very small, must be covered about 
4 inches. Under favorable conditions they often bloom 
the first year. 
Lily of the Valley Pips 
Outdoor type, 3 for 22c; 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.00; Pot¬ 
ting and Forcing type, 3 for 28c; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $8.00. 
December delivery. 
Essentially a shade loving plant. Give northern or 
northwestern exposure with rich, sandy loam. Slender 
stems of frosted, scented bells hide among bright green 
leaves. Try the Potting or Forcing Pips in a pot of Bulb 
Fibre indoors. They are extremely simple of culture. Al¬ 
ways set so the tips of pips are above ground. 
Montbretia 
(Earlham Large-Flowered Hybrids) 
A completely new race of flowers. The richly colored 
blooms often 3 to 4 inches in diameter are borne on 
graceful stems and continue in flower over a long period 
from mid-summer until frost. They make excellent garden 
plants and are valued for cutting. Plant 4 inches deep, 
about 6 inches apart in loamy soil enriched with peat. 
HIS MAJESTY 30c ea.; 3 for 75c; 12 for $3.00 
Flowers 4 or more inches across. Deep velvety 
scarlet shading down to gold, reverse of petals crimson 
shading to gold. 3 feet tall. 
NEW VARIETIES MIXED 3 for 50c; 12 for $2.00 
A splendid assortment of varieties in a full range 
of colors. A certain supply of flowers for cutting. 
Muscari 
(Grape Hyacinths) 
Charming spring-flowering subjects. They can grow 
under trees and shrubs and also do well in full sun in 
the border of a sunny spot in the rockery without special 
attention. They will yield rich dividends of pleasure as 
they increase in beauty and numbers from year to year. 
Plant about 2 inches deep where they are intended to 
remain. 
ARMENIACUM (Early Giant) 12 for 50c; 25 for 90c 
Deep cobalt-blue flowers, producing many spikes 
with larger flowers later than Heavenly Blue. Excellent for 
pot culture and massing outdoors. Wonderfully fragrant. 
HEAVENLY BLUE 12 for 40c; 25 for 75c 
The best for mass planting. Flowers open just 
about the time the Crocuses are going off. 
Omithogalum 
(Star of Bethlehem) 
Very easily grown bulbs which multiply rapidly under 
any condition. 
ARABICUM 3 for 18c; 12 for 65c; 25 for $1.15 
Large umbel of white flowers with black boss and 
yellow anthers on tall spikes. Splendid for cutting. They 
will keep 7 to 8 days when cut. 
SAN JOSE —SAN FRANCISCO — OAKLAND. 
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LILY OF THE VALLEY 
Omithogalum (Cont'd) 
AUREUM 20c ea.; 3 for 55c; 12 for $2.00 
New. Umbels of rich apricot-orange flowers on 8- 
inch stems. A charming pot plant and a valuable addi¬ 
tion to the garden bed. Keeps as a cut flower for sev¬ 
eral weeks. Plant the small bulbs about 3 inches deep in 
any loamy soil. Under favorable conditions they often 
bloom the first year. Known also as Golden Chinkerichee. 
THYRSOIDES 3 for 20c; 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.50 
Cape Chinkerichee. Beautiful satiny white flowers 
with brown eye. Tall, stout stems 3 feet high. Cut flowers 
last for six weeks. A very desirable garden plant 
Peonies 
(Herbaceous) 
50c ea.; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $5.00 
Large, double blooms of satiny texture. They require 
deep, rich soil, slightly alkaline, but the crowns or eyes 
of roots must be exposed, otherwise they will not bloom 
for several years. They must be watered copiously during 
the dry spells of winter. Choice of: 
Lovely pale pink; 
Intense garnet-red; 
Snowy-white. 
Ranunculus 
Brilliant, lovely globular-shaped flowers. They require, a 
thoroughly well-drained soil with sufficient.humus to in¬ 
sure even moisture. Protect from the burning hot after¬ 
noon sun. Soak roots in water until they swell; cover them 
about I inch deep and be sure to plant with claws point¬ 
ing down. 
TECOLOTE GOLD 12 for 70c; 25 for $1.25; 100 for $5.00 
Giant, fully double pure golden yellow shades. 
TECOLOTE RED 12 for 70c; 25 for $1.25; 100 for $5.00 
Magnificent, stiff stemmed, giant, double red shades. 
TECOLOTE MIXED 12 for 60c; 25 for $1.00; 100 for $4.00 
By far the largest and most magnificent strain ever 
offered. Flowers are very double, blended with giant 
semi-double. Colors of orange, red, yellow, pink, and 
every desirable shade of these. 
Sparaxis 
TRI-COLOR FINEST MIXED 12 for 40c; 25 for 75c; 100 for $3 
Delightful spring-blooming Cape bulbs of the Ixia 
group, their beautiful flowers being borne on graceful 
spikes' about 6 to 8 inches high and the colors of the 
brightest, and all shades. They are tigered, blotched, 
spotted, streaked and flushed. 
