BULBS 
Quality. California 
garden conditions pre¬ 
sent a true test for 
Spring-flowering Bulbs. 
The top sizes and finest 
quality are necessary 
for maximum results. 
Extra quality is se¬ 
lected for our Califor¬ 
nia trade which as¬ 
sures you of the best 
wherever you are. 
Guarantee. While 
we guarantee all stock 
to be of the variety 
specified, and to arrive 
in good condition, and 
hold ourselves in readi¬ 
ness, on proper proof, 
to replace free of charge 
all that may prove un¬ 
true to label, or refund 
the money paid, it is 
mutually understood 
and agreed between 
the purchaser and our¬ 
selves that our guaran¬ 
tee of genuineness shall 
in no case make us 
liable for any sum 
greater than that ori¬ 
ginally received for 
said bulbs or other 
merchandise which may 
prove untrue. 
Please advise im¬ 
mediately of any com¬ 
plaints. We cannot 
assume responsibility unless we have a report from 
our customers as soon as they receive their shipments. 
Prices. Bulbs are sent postpaid to points as far east as 
the Rocky Mountains For greater distances, add 10 
per cent. Orders from California points, add 3 per cent 
State Sales Tax. 
Six bulbs of a single variety furnished at the dozen rate; 
50 at the 100 rate; 250 at the 1000 rate. 
Varieties. It is impossible to list all available sorts. 
Write for prices on others with which you may be familiar. 
Many of the varieties are novelties and limited in supply. 
Early orders will insure delivery. Substitutions will be 
made if we are sold out of the variety ordered, unless you 
specify “no substitutions.” 
Flowering Periods. Throughout the Catalog, figures 
show the relative flowering periods under normal condi¬ 
tions; the earliest designated as “1.” 
Flat of Begonia Plants. (See page 4) 
Begonia, Camellia-flowered 
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS 
The chart below shows the desirable depths and spacing 
under average conditions for the familiar garden bulbs. 
This is a safe planting-guide for the average amateur but 
should be varied according to special soil or temperature 
or where actual experience has convinced the planter 
otherwise. 
As an example, for California conditions, particularly in 
warmer climatic sections, we recommend planting much 
deeper. Where ideal soil and drainage prevail, our ex¬ 
perience has taught us that Tulips will produce the finest 
results if covered with 6 inches of soil. 
Many of our garden lilies require deeper planting than 
the 6 inches specified here. We state the recommended 
depths in our lily listing. 
Do not plant too early in California. For general condi¬ 
tions, we recommend the planting of Tulips, Narcissi, 
and most other fall bulbs during October, November, and 
early December. Where the stock has been properly 
stored in a cool, dry place, we find they succeed very well 
planted even as late as early January. This is not generally 
recommended, however. 
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