light green, almost white. No bad odor. Flower very odd ivory white. Hardy. 
Plant in fall or early spring. S. 15c. Blooming size 25c. Very large 50c. 
A. palaestinum. Solomon’s Lily or Black Callai. Winter growing and the 
only Arum fit for pots. Plant and flower looks like a Calla but the flower is 
really black. It has no disagreeable odor like some Arums. Blooming size 35c, 
very large 75c. Must be ordered early as they cannot be held back very long. 
Dracunculus vulgaris. A gorgeous tropical appearing plant and flower. 
The flower has very disagreeable odor when first open. May be planted in the 
spring in the east to a depth of 8" or more and will live over winter safely. 
S. 25c. M. 50c. L. 75c ea. 
Sauromatum venosum. Rich tropical foliage. Leaf petioles spotted. The 
spathe of the flower is 16" long, one inch wide, yellow with purple-black spots. 
Lies on the ground, hence the name “lizard.” Hardy. Plant large bulbs 6" 
deep. S. 15c. M. 30c. L. 50c. 
RANUNCULACEAE 
This family includes Ranunculus and Anemones. They are both very use¬ 
ful for cutting, a standard in flower shops, and give a riot of color in the garden. 
Ranunculus range in color from red through pink to white, tones of yellow to 
deepest gold. But no blue. The flowers are very double when well grown. 
Some are shaped like roses others like camellias or round as a ball. 
Anemones are richest in blues and reds to white, but no yellow. The best 
are semi-double, though sometimes fully double. 
One can get more beauty and more rich colors for the money from these 
bulbs than from any other source. See the letter from Arizona Temple under 
“Alibis.” 
Culture. They may be planted the year around except those flowering 
from July to September in Southern California are likely to meet weather too 
hot. They like cool weather and are ideal winter bloomers here. Bloom in 1C 
or 12 weeks from' planting. Plant in September for Christmas flowers. He,i 
one can plant in succession from August to April 1. A little shade when hof 
full sun in winter is best. 
The best soil is a rich sandy loam. Use no fresh manure, only rotted an, 
screened or leaf mold should be spaded in. Plant one inch deep, 3" apart, i 
rows 12" apart. 
We do not list large bulbs. Size #3 are preferable. The #1 bulbs mak' 
several stems per bulb that are too close to give as good flowers as the single 
stems from a #3 bulb. The latter make as long stems and better flowers. Since 
they cost only one-fourth as much, they are best for outside planting. 
Ranunculus. Mixed colors. 15c doz. 100 for $1.00. 500 for $4.00. 
1,000 for $7.50. 
Ranunculus. “Gold,” all pure rich yellow colors. These are extra flne 
selected colors. The bulbs are smaller but bloom well. 15c doz. 100 for $1.00. 
500 for $4.00. 1,000 for $7.50. 
Anemones. Mixed colors. 15c doz. 100 for $1.00. 500 for $4.00. 1,000 
for $7.50. 
Anemones. His Majesty, red and Blue Poppy, blue, either variety, 25c doz. 
100 for $1.50. 
OXALIDACEAE 
Oxalis, to you and me. Bright cheerful flowers for the garden or pots, 
that close at night and on cloudy days. In the garden plant about 2" deep, in 
pots 1" and about 3 to 5" pot. Long season of bloom, early spring to mid¬ 
summer. 
Oxalis cernua, Bermuda Buttercup. Rich yellow flowers on tall stems. 
They make a rich display. 3 for 10c. 12 for 35c. $2.50 per 100. 
O. Grand Duchess. Lavender, white, pink or mixed. 3 for 10c. 12 for 35c. 
$2.50 per 100. 
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