OXALIS FOR THE CARDEN 
There is an elfin daintiness about the exquisitely formed 
blossoms of Oxalis, and an unrestrained prodigality of color¬ 
ful blooming, that gives them an appeal beyond that of 
many a more ambitious flower. Beside their value for edg¬ 
ings, to which, by the way, the rich beauty of their lush 
foliage recommends them, as well as their spendthrift flow¬ 
ering, they are particularly intriguing when clumped in the 
rock garden. Then those who like bedding effects will like¬ 
wise find them surprisingly good material. They are in 
flower for months. Dig in late autumn, giving frostproof 
winter storage. Illustrated, page 65. 
OXALIS LATIFOLIA—Rather rare summer-flowering Ox¬ 
alis of high merit for edgings, rock gardens, bedding, or 
window boxes. Ever-blooming. Clover-like foliage. Pretty 
blossoms of violet-lavender in great profusion. 8 for 25c; 
25 for 50c; 50 for $1.00. 
OXALIS DIEPPI ALBA—Another excellent summer Ox¬ 
alis, this time with flowers of diaphanous white. 10 for 25c ; 
25 for 50c ; 60 for $1.00. 
OXALIS TETRAPHYLLA—Clustered blossoms of soft old 
rose, above brown-banded foliage in four-leaf-clover effect. 
Splendid edger. 7 for 25c; 15 for 50c. 
OXALIS LASIANDRA—Rather large blossoms of deep pink, 
clustered on sixteen-inch stems. Radiating leaflets in odd 
effect. Vigorous, 6 for 25c ; 12 for 45c. 
OXALIS MIXED—The above in blend. Note that bulb size 
will be widely variable, according to kind. 10 for 25c; 
25 for 50c; 60 for $1.00 ; 100 for $1.50 ; 500 for $6.50. 
OXALIS VARIABILIS — Here is a splendid flower for 
autumn rock garden bloom, or for the early winter window. 
The bulbs may be planted in spring, but it will be late 
August before the pretty little foliage cushions appear, 
these set closely with short-stemmed blossoms of really 
immense size for an Oxalis, undulate, and of a clear and 
pure rich pink, deep-center^ with creamy primrose. The 
blossoms come in long succession, plants bloom-full until 
hard freezes compel digging of the bulbs. If potted, they 
will flower well into winter. Bulbs available. May to 
September. 6 for 30c ; 12 for 50c ; 25 for $1.00. 
RARE HARDY PERENNIALS 
Here are eight unusual kinds, species for the garden 
connoisseur, that we can supply only in plant form. Either 
spring or fall delivery. 
ERODIUM CHAMAEDRYOIDES—Close little cushions of 
plants, set from mid-spring to latest autumn with a con¬ 
tinuous jeweling of pink flower-cups, these veined with 
rose. Each 30c; 3 for 86c. 
PULMONARIA AZUREA—Sprays of blossoms in the most 
intense of gentian blues, open from rose-colored buds. 
Masses of bloom through April and May. Fully hardy, and 
perhaps the earliest of good perennials in its flowering 
season. Makes wide plants, and to ten inches of height- 
Each 25c; 3 for 65c. 
PULMONARIA SACCHARATA MRS. MOON—Here the fo¬ 
liage is white-marbled, and the flowers, instead of blue, 
are of a charming soft rose. Otherwise like last. Each 
30c ,* 3 for 85c, 
DORONICUM EXCELSUM — Massive magnificent golden 
orange daisies on long stems in early spring. Each 35c; 
3 for $1.00. 
TUNICA ROSE DOUBLE—In this dainty exquisite, the 
blossoms are lovely deep pink, fully double, like midget 
roses. Airy in effect. 6 inches. A non-seeding mutation 
of Tunica saxifraga. A gem. Each 30c; 3 for 85c. 
VIOLET DOUBLE SWEET RUSSIAN—Flowers of dark, 
rich violet, fully double, sweetly perfumed. It’s getting 
scarce everywhere, but it is really an alluring and satisfy¬ 
ing little flower. Each COc; 3 for 85c. 
NIEREMBERGIA RIVULARIS—It makes wide mats of 
close packed foliage, the low leafage filled with big crinkly 
upfacing cup-blossoms in Convolvulus reminder. 5 inches. 
In bloom all spring and summer. Not at all like other 
Nierembergias. Highest recommendation. Each 35c; 3 for 
$ 1 . 00 . 
CYNANCHIUM ACUMINATIFOLIUM—Sprays of cream- 
colored star-flowers in profuse mantling; thick, crisp petals 
that might have been cast in wax. 20 inches, sheaf- 
bouquets of plants. Each 40c. 
EIGHT HARDY RARITIES—One plant each of above eight 
unusual hardy perennials, spring or fall delivery, for $2.30. 
(Postage extra, see page 66.) 
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CERTAIN AUTUMN BULBS 
Here are bulbs that are available only for autumn plant* 
ing, being kinds that should be put out at no other season 
of the year. We deliver them during September’and October, 
but of course orders will be booked at any time, now or 
later, for shipment then. 
CALOCHORTUS EL DORADO—It is the Butterfly Tulip. 
Though not a Tulip, and quite surely not a Butterfly, it is 
yet a gloriously beautiful bulb-flower. There will be big 
three-petal blossoms, often four inches across, never less 
than two, in hues of the rainbow, laid on in contrasts of 
zoning and patching. The stems are slender, but rise to 
20 inches or more. Illustrated, page 20. Of reasonable 
winter-hardiness, given good drainage, but it will be wise 
to mulch with straw or loose litter in exposed northern 
locations. Please note that the bulbs are always tiny, but 
that’s the way the Lord made them, so don’t blame US. 
We send out only first-size stock. 4 for 25c ; 10 for 50c; 
25 for $1.00 ; 100 for $3.50. 
BRODIAEA BLEND—The rather tall and slender stems 
bear clusters of waxen flowers that vary from close trump¬ 
ets to wide stars according to species; and in color run 
from tinted white, to lilac, lavender and rich glossy purple. 
Then there are others that are close to blue, rose, or ^ yel¬ 
low, the last with salmon tintings and chocolate shadings. 
Excitingly variable, and as hardy and easy as Calochortua, 
given like handling. The bulbs are tiny, particularly of 
certain kinds, smaller even than those of Calochortus, but 
natural size of the bulb has little to do with natural size 
of the flowers. Yo'U will like it, but plant enough of it so 
that you can see the rather amazing contrasts. 4 for 25c; 
10 for 50c; 21 for $1.00; 45 for $2.00. 
THE PLUME HYACINTH—Great fluffy plumes of lilac to 
violet; as though Hyacinth spikes were in transformation 
to ostrich feathera. A highly decorative hardy bulb for 
unique garden effects. Botanically it is Muscari comosum 
plumosum. Our plantings of it at Old Orchard attract al¬ 
ways much attention. 3 for 25c; 10 for 70c; 25 for $1.60. 
ERYTHRONIUMS MIXED—Charming flowers, like very 
dwarf Lilies, for woodland, shady corner, or not too sunny 
rock garden. The color variations are remarkable, cream, 
deep yellow, purple, lavender or rosy pink. Illustrated, 
page 20. Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival. 4 for 25c; 
9 for 50c ; 19 for $1.00. 
CAMASSIA LEICHTLINI—The flowers are wide and sym¬ 
metrical stars, an inch and a half across, and each tall, 
airy, loosely formed spike carries many of them open at 
once. They will often reach four feet or more of height. 
The bulbs are of fullest winter hardiness. We recommend 
Camassia Leichtlini most heartily; it is a splendid thing. 
We can supply it in two mixtures, “A”, white to cream, 
and “B”, lavender to blue-violet. 2 for 25c ; 12 for $1.00 ; 
25 for $2.00. 
MUSCARI ARMENIACUM—A dwarf hardy bulb that will 
give you far-flung, long-beautiful spreads of brilliant blue 
violet in mid-spring, and the cost is low enough so that 
you can have great splashes of sky-rivaling color. 10 for 
30c ; 25 for 80c ; 100 for $2.25. Small size offsets that will 
need a year or two more to bloom, 750 for $1.00, (less not 
sold). 
TRITONIA HYALINA—Exquisite salmon pink. Winter pot- 
bulb. Freesia handling. 3 for 40c; 9 for $1.00. 
MOREA POLYSTACHYA—Blossoms like clear lavender 
butterflies, on many wiry branches. For the sunny winter 
window. 3 for 40c ; 9 for $1.00. 
SPARAXIS BLEND—No better bulb for winter window 
forcing than Sparaxis, for it flowers easily and surely, 
given any fair sort of chance to do so. To that, add beauty 
and variety of bloom ; big flowers, several open at once, in 
colors brilliant and far-ranging. Often the throat show^ 
a contrasting hue, or there may be bright zonings. 
Illustrated, page 3. 4 for 25c ; 10 for 50c ; 22 for $1.00. 
TRITELEIA COERULEA—Blossoms of softest blue suf¬ 
fusions, varying to indigo, wide up-looking stars. For 
winter bloom it is even easier and surer than Sparaxis, 
and it flowers for a full two months. You will like it; 
everyone does. It’s winter-hardy too, and you can save the 
bulbs if you wish, by planting them out in the garden in 
spring. 4 for 25c ; 9 for 50c ; 20 for $1.00. 
