Winsel-Gibbs Seed Co. 
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Winsel-Gibbs Re-selected Bulbs for Fall Planting 
The bulbs we offer in this list are grown for us by one of the most reliable bulb growers in the Netherlands. 
We pay these growers a high price for these bulbs in order to have first choice from their fields. If in some instances 
the prices seem a trifle high, we invite you to compare our bulbs with those afforded by other firms. We are satis¬ 
fied that there are no larger bulbs imported into the United States than those we offer. We can assure our customers 
that they will give good results as we have been acquainted with these growers for more than thirty-five years. Last 
season we received many favorable comments from our customers as to the results obtained from our bulbs, and 
especially on the Ranunculus and the Giant King Alfred Narcissus. Grown in United States. 
Our books show that we have as customers some of the most critical buyers in this part of the state. 
CROCUS. The earliest of all flowering 
bulbs. Can be grown in almost any kind 
of garden soil. Plant during November 
and December, 3 or 4 inches deep, and 
about 4 inches apart. SOc per dozen. 
HYACINTHS. Plant beginning the first of 
October and continue during - November and 
December. Hyacinths are unsurpassed for 
beauty, variety and coloring of the flowers, 
of easy culture. Plant the bulbs in pots 
filled with rich sandy soil; bury them in 
the ground to a depth of 12 inches on the 
north side of the building or in a cellar for 
about one month; then bring to gradually 
and rather carefully. If for bedding in the 
open ground remove the bulbs from the 
pots, taking care not to disturb the roots. 
This is done by turning the pots wrong 
side up holding the earth in the hand as it 
slides out of the pot. For open ground 
blooming, Hyacinths may be planted right 
out in the open beds, cover the ground 
with white sand or boards to prevent the 
bulbs from making their flower stalks be¬ 
fore they are well rooted. It is not neces¬ 
sary to remove the bulbs and store them 
away when they are through 
HYACINTHS. Single, separate colors, 25c 
each; $2.50 per dozen. 
Double. Separate colors. Pink, red, white, 
blue or yellow. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen. 
Mixed Colors. All shades and colors. Single 
only. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen. 
Hyacinth 
NARCISSUS. One of the hardiest and ear¬ 
liest growing of ali bulbs. Can be planted 
from November to February in any good 
soil; they need to be dug every two years 
in order to divide the bulbs and give the 
ground a thorough spading and fertilizing. 
Double Von Sion. The big, double golden 
yellow daffodil. Extra select strong bulbs. 
15c each; $1.50 per dozen. 
Empress Daffodil 
Bicolor Daffodil. White petal, yellow trumpet. 
A striking flower recommended for outdoor 
growing. 15c each; $1.50 dozen. 
Emperor. One of the largest and most 
beautiful of all Narcissus. We have made 
a specialty of this variety for the last ten 
years and have imported the largest bulbs 
ever seen in Los Angeles. We furnish 
only three-year-old, double nosed bulbs. 
Produces an abundance of flowers with a 
deep full yellow trumpet. Price, 15c each; 
$1.50 per dozen. 
NARCISSUS—KING ALFRED 
The most beautiful and largest of all 
Daffodils. Introduced in California by 
us a couple of years ago, and has proven 
one of the most satisfactory of all bulb¬ 
ous plants. 
Immense flowers, golden yellow, borne 
on long stems. Good for bedding and 
cut flowers. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen. 
CHINESE NARCISSUS. The genuine Chi¬ 
nese Sacred Lily. Immense bulbs, sur¬ 
rounded by a number of small bulblets. 
Each, 15c. 
Set SPECIAL OFFERS—Pages 61 and 62 
TULIPS. Plant in the open ground during 
November and December. Give same care 
as Hyacinths. Can be grown in pots, 
which should be plunged in a cool place to 
a depth of 12 inches, until the bulbs are 
well rooted. 
To grow tulips successfully, it is necessary 
to have a rich sandy soil, mixed thoroughly 
with sheep manure or old cow manure. 
The soil should be well drained, and kept 
well watered during the coming season. If 
tulips are planted in heavy soil, sand should 
be used to pack around the bulbs, and at 
least an inch of it to be spread on top of 
the ground. This has a tendency to keep 
the ground cold and under these conditions 
tulips will produce large flowers on long 
stems, especially if the bulbs are planted 
on the shady side of the house or under 
trees. 
Single, Large Flowering. All colors, mixed. 
10c each; 75c per dozen. 
Double Flowering. All colors, mixed. 10c 
each; 75c per dozen. 
Single, in Separate Colors. 10c each; 75c per 
dozen. 
Among the single tulips we recommend 
Darwin. They are about the most satis¬ 
factory of all tulips for outdoor planting. 
10c each; 75c per dozen. 
BEARDED IRIS 
$2.00 COLLECTION 
3 Pallida, Lavender .$ .50 
3 Queen Caterina, Violet.50 
3 Mady Carriere, Yellow and 
lavender .50 
3 Camelot, White and rose.50 
3 Helge, Yellow.50 
$3.50 COLLECTION 
3 Arsace, Pinkish-lilac .$ .75 
3 Soledad, Yellow .75 
3 Souvenir de Mme. Gaudichau 
Bradley’s violet.75 
3 Rosalba, Red . 1.00 
3 Leverrier, Mauve and violet. 1.00 
3 J. B. Dumas, Pink. 1.00 
IXIA. Dainty little bulbous plants bearing 
flowers of all colors on very thin, wiry, 
straight aigrettes. Fine for decorating. 50c 
dozen. 
TRITONIA. Resembling the Freesia; grow¬ 
ing about the same height, but colors run¬ 
ning more in shades of red and orange. 
50c dozen. 
SPARAXIS. One of the most striking of the 
small bulbous plants. Flower stems about 
a foot long; flowers large, open bell-shaped; 
all colors. Especially dark shades; yellow 
throat Per dozen, 50c. 
ANEMONES or wind flowers, resembling pop¬ 
pies. The double and semi-double are par¬ 
ticularly desirable. They come in all colors. 
Double Caen Anemones, 50c dozen. 
St Brigide. Semi-double flowers on long 
stem. This variety is especially good for 
cut flowers. Per dozen 50c. 
RANUNCULUS. We have a mixture of French 
Turban and Persian Ranunculus, grown 
locally by the best growers in Southern 
California. It is a well known fact that 
local grown Ranunculus will give better 
results than imported ones. All shades and 
colors mixed; first size, 50c dozen; second 
size, 35c dozen. 
