DODECATHEON 
HYACINTHUS 
AZUREUS 
SAUROMATUM EREMURUS CALLA 
(IN FLOWER) 
LEWISIA 
REDIVIVA . 
BABIANA 
LEWISIA REDIVIVA 
“The most beautiful flower of its season”, so we would 
estimate Lewisia rediviva, and even though you might, in¬ 
conceivably to us, make other choice, we know that at 
least you must rank Lewisia very close to the top. Big 
blossoms like feathery waterlilies in exquisite pink tint- 
ings, from softest blush to a shade so deep and rich that 
it approaches rose Petals with the sheen and texture of 
silk. Of fullest winter-hardiness, and of rather easy culture 
in rock garden or border. For a wonder-display, plant it 
in quantity in slightly raised beds to insure good drainage, 
preferably in a soil not too heavy, mixing a proportion of 
peat-moss with the soil to act as a constant moisture-feed¬ 
ing sponge. The beds may be so shaped and placed as not 
to appear beds at all, but natural colonies, if thought in 
the planning be used. Keep them hidden though, from the 
casual passer’s view, else they will bring to inquiry many 
a flower-loving stranger; but perhaps you may not mind 
that. This Lewisia is very dwarf, but with flowers of sur¬ 
prising size and number. Plants supplied will be dormant, 
roots a bit flabby, but that’s their nature, just the way 
they should be at planting time, and this is the time to 
plant. Only point you have to watch is to push the tubers 
down in the soil again if frost should heave them out 
during the winter. Lewisia blooms during May and June. 
Illustrated, front cover. 7 for 50c; 15 for $1.00 ; 100 for 
$ 6 . 00 . 
EREMURUS OR FOXTAIL LILY 
The majestic Desert Lily, with magnificent flower spikes, 
that bear hundreds of bright star-shaped blossoms, pink, 
rose, primrose, orange, yellow or copper. Will reach five 
to eight or more feet or height, according to kind; alto¬ 
gether spectacular in the border. Naught else can take its 
place. We offer this year only roots of full blooming size, 
but please note that, like Peony, Eremurus sometimes takes 
a year to settle itself in a new location before making a 
fair showing. In the matter of hardiness, Eremurus is pretty 
safe when established, but better mulch with straw or lit¬ 
ter the first winter. The species are natives of Turkestan, 
northern Persia, Siberia and like strenuous climates. Give 
full sun and good drainage always, with a measure of 
patience added. Then there will be rich reward. Here is 
the list of available kinds: Bungei, rich yellow, 75c; El- 
wesianus, early soft pink, $1.85 ; Himalaicus, fine creamy 
white, hardy and sure, $1.00 ; Robustus, splendid pink, $1.90 ; 
Shelfordi. coppery tones, 75c; Isobel, melting apricot, late, 
$1.50 ; Moonlight, pale yellow, $1.90 ; Rosalind, delightful 
pink tintings, $1.90 ; White Beauty, spectacular white, $1.90. 
REMEMBER. Postage extra on all bulbs and plants, un¬ 
less desired by express. See note, top page four. 
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