FOREWORD 
For several years we have been collecting and 
testing scarce and little known bulbous plants from 
both hemispheres and from every continent and have 
sent out to the trade a selected list of those varieties 
which we were willing to offer on their merits. The 
lists have been received with interest and the material 
delivered in response to orders has aroused favorable 
comment. We are therefore handing you this, our 
fifth list, which contains several new items, with 
greater confidence in our unusual and attractive stock 
than we have felt before. 
All of our bulbs have been grown under ideal 
soil and climatic conditions and have received care¬ 
ful and expert cultivation. We have grown our own 
stock and nothing is offered that has not been under 
our own observation for several years. 
Wherever our flowers have been exhibited their 
novelty and beauty have so interested the public that 
a rapidly increasing demand for our material has 
been aroused among garden lovers. 
In reading our suggestions as to culture, use, 
hardiness, etc., it should be remembered that, unless 
otherwise definitely stated, we refer to climatic con¬ 
ditions similar to those of Southern California. 
This year, as heretofore, our stock of some varie¬ 
ties is very limited. The demand for a number of 
items has increased more rapidly than our stock and 
in consequence we are obliged to withdraw them 
entirely from the market this year. As to some other 
items our available stock will doubtless, as in previous 
years, be inadequate to supply the demand, so we 
suggest booking your orders as early as possible. We 
will gladly furnish any additional information you 
may wish to assist you in presenting these bulbs to 
your customers. 
It is our policy to offer bulbs at a price that is 
consistent with the cost of producing them. We 
have tried to price our material fairly. In case, 
however, our prices are thought to be out of line in 
any instance, we should be glad to be advised and 
given an opportunity to meet the market price. 
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