The WAYSIDE GARDENS CO. 
MENTOR, OHIO 
Sritillaria • Guinea S(en Slower 
Fritillorias ore lovely bulbous plants for rock garden or indoor 
culture. The stems are leafy and most graceful, with many pen¬ 
dent, bell-like flowers. One species found in Southern California 
is called "Mission Bells," while in other places local species are 
called Brown or Chocolate Lilies. 
^Meleagris $0.65 per 12; $3.75 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 
Bronze-purple. These produce in early April dwarf, pendent, 
reddish brown and purple bell-shaped flowers in curiously 
checkered shades, on stems 12 inches high. They are very 
effective in colonies, requiring a somewhat dry situation. 
Invaluable for the rockery, for naturalizing and very lovely 
grown in pans indoors; use same culture as for Freesia. 
(Color illustration, page T). 
«“Meleagris olba $0.75 per 12; $4.50 per 100; $42.50 per 1000 
This is the pure white form of this interesting type described 
above. Twelve inches high. 
Meleagris, Aphrodite $1.25 per 12; $8.50 per 100 
A very fine strong growing variety with large white flowers 
quite a little better than the common alba. 14 inches high. 
Meleagris, Artemis $1.25 per 12; $8.50 per 100 
Flowers greyish purplish checkered, very fine variety. 14 
inches high. 
Sritillaria Gniperia It's 
(Crown Imperials) 
The Crown Imperials with their stately gracefully drooping 
flowers should not be missed in any garden. They want a good 
soil, much sun, and can be left undisturbed for years. Must be 
planted as early as possible and have to be carefully protected 
against sharp winds, as the tall plants grow 4 feet and more 
high. They are real "grandmother's favorites" and should be 
in every hardy border or old-fashioned flower garden. (Color 
illustration, page R). 
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reesias 
Without doubt the most sweetly scented flower grown; a 
single bloom permeates the living-room with its delicate per¬ 
fume. Although they are quite popular and very easily raised, 
we suggest the following treatment: Procure the bulbs as early 
as possible and plant them in August, 6 to 25 bulbs for a single 
pan. The soil should be a mixture of good loam. The bulbs 
planted early, say August and September, must be placed out¬ 
doors until cold weather sets in; must be regularly watered and 
kept growing all the time. In November, before frosts appear, 
the pots should be placed in the window ef a cool room. 
‘(“Elder's Giant White $1.45 per 12; $9.75 per 100 
Giant pure white flower on long stem. The largest white 
Freesia. 
•(‘Golden Daffodil $0.70 per 12; $4.25 per 100 
A rich daffodil-yellow color, such as is seen in the popular 
Daffodil, King Alfred. The flowers are large, well formed. 
•(“Mrs. More Peters $1.05 per 12; $7.25 per 100 
Very attractive deep rosy salmon with splendid clear color. 
Extra strong, vigorous growth and long, sturdy stems make 
it a valuable cut flower. 
•(“Purity Superflora $0.70 per 12; $4.25 per 100 
A magnificent, snowy white; of very large size and great 
length of stem. A truss bearing from 8 to 10 buds, of which 
six are often open at one time. 
*Pink Beauty $0.75 per 12; $4.75 per 100 
A giant rose-pink Freesia with broad petals forming a flat, 
open flower. Greatly admired; it is like an orchid spray. 
Ruth Chatterton $1.45 per 12; $9.75 per 100 
The upper portion of the petals both inside and outside, is 
Tyrian rose, shading down the petals to Tyrian pink. These 
colors are shot with delicate streaks of cadmium-vellow, be¬ 
coming solid yellow down into the perianth. The flowers are 
large, four and five open at one time, supported by long, 
heavy stems with two and three long laterals. 
s-Wisteria $0.85 per 12; $5.75 per 100 
A fine, large flowering variety in the blue shades. Blooms of 
good size and deep bluish lavender in color. One of the best, 
if not the best, blue-lavender. 
•(“Mixed Colors $0.75 per 12; $4.50 per 10® 
A lovely mixture made up out of many varieties. All the 
shades of the rainbow. (Color illustration, page S). 
•(‘Aurora $0.40 each; $3.75 per 12; $25.00 per 100 
Red-orange. This is the common Kaiser Crown. Height 30 
inches. 
Foliis argenteis vittatis $0.50 each 
Beautifully silvery striped leaves with orange-red flowers. 
Height 30 inches. 
*‘Maxima, Red $0.35 each 
Robust and strong growing variety with large, orange-red 
flowers. Height 34 inches. 
•(‘Maxima, Yellow $0.70 each 
Large yellow flowers of robust growth and a fine garden 
plant. Height 34 inches. 
Orange Brilliant $0.40 each 
Orange-brown, heads with large flowers, very fine, strong 
and robust growing variety which we can recommend as one 
of the best. Height 36 inches. 
Salem th us ° Snowdrops 
Snowdrops belong to the most beloved early flowering spring 
bulbs. They require very little attention, and can remain un¬ 
disturbed for years and years. They like rather moist and cool 
soil. To get a lovely effect they must be planted thickly, while 
they can be grown under trees and shrubs, in woodlands and in 
lawns. In the latter case, the lawn should not be mown before 
the leaves are withered, or next year's blooms may be spoiled. 
*Nivalis $0.60 per 12; $3.50 per 100; $32.50 per 1000 
This is the old-fashioned favorite. Its lovely white nodding 
blooms are out before the frost is out of the ground; ®ne of 
the lovely bulbs that tell us spring is almost here. A group 
naturalized in the shade of shrubs or under trees is worth 
while. Once planted they remain for a lifetime. (Color 
illustration, page Q). 
•(•Nivalis fiore pleno $0.70 per 12; $4.25 per 100; $40.00 per 1000 
Double form of the common Snowdrop, requiring same care. 
®Elwesi $0.60 per 12; $3.50 per 100; $32.50 per 1000 
This is a larger type than the old-fashioned Galanthus Nivalis 
and comes from Southern Europe. It is a very fine kind for 
the warm parts of the United States where the common 
Snowdrop does not do so well. 
Sritillaria - >~/f£ission Shells 
The true Mission Bells do better in a clay soil in full sun. The 
woodland Fritillarias like woodland soils and conditions, and in 
cultivation some shade and a free soil. They are hardy as far 
north as Wisconsin. 
SLanceolata $1.25 per 12; $8.25 per 100 
Grows from 1 Vi to 3 feet high. The flowers are green and 
brown mottled prettily, produced on top of the stem, a most 
attractive variety. 
<“Recurva $1.60 per 12; $11.00 per 100 
Is as beautiful, and much resembles a Lily. In size and habit 
like Lanceolata with orange-scarlet flowers of a lovely clear 
brilliant coloring. 
•(“Pudico $1.50 per 12; $10.00 per 100 
Of still a different habit. A low plant about 6 inches high 
with a single clear bright yellow bell. Likes sandy or loose 
soils and a warm spot in the rockery where you will enjoy it 
immensely. 
cMixed Varieties $105 per 12; $7.25 per 100 
This mixture is made up of Mission Bells and varieties of 
Meleagris, and would be very interesting in the rockery. 
Byzantinus $1.35 per 12; $9.00 per 100 
The Byzantine Giant Snowdrop, broad shiny leaves Hfke Galan¬ 
thus Plicatus and large snow-white globular flowers. Very 
early flowers; in mild winters we often have flowers here in 
January. It requires a somewhat sheltered position. May be 
gently forced in pots. 
Gladiolus Gs^einus 
New Teeolote Hybrids 
They can be forced by the end of March, and come in very 
useful when most of the other bulbs have gone. In moderate 
climates these bulbs are planted outdoors. They multiply rapidly 
and are splendid cut flowers. They should be planted in the 
fall and protected with straw to prevent damage from frost. 
Slender stems and dainty orchid-like flowers. 
"Teeolote" Hybrid Mixture $0.85 per 12; $5.75 per 100 
Beautiful new strain, early flowering, with dainty flowers 
carrying the characteristic diamond-shaped markings on the 
lower petals. Long, strong stems. New pastel shades of lav¬ 
ender-blue, orchid, salmon, pink, rose, scarlet, orange and 
many others. 
Tristis Concolor $1.45 per 12; $9.75 per 100 
A most unusual species and one of the few fragrant Gladioli 
available. The flowers are white to pale yellow and in the 
evening especially, exhale a delightful lemon perfume. 
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