1885-1939 
Ghas. G. Navlet Go. 
BULBS AND ROOTS FOR EVERY GARDEN 
All prices include postage to fourth zone. 
(See "How to Raise Tuberous-rooted Begonias" on Page 2 of the Planter's Guide. Send 10c for a Copy.) 
BEGONIA (Tuberous Rooted) 
(Plant January to April) 
We take pride in the fact that ours is the prized V & R 
strain of Begonias, pre-eminent for superiority. 
Double Camellia-flowered. The largest and most popu¬ 
lar of the double types, individual flowers from 5_ to 8 
inches in diameter resembling camellias and roses in all 
forms and variations of color. 
American Beauty Dark Red Rose 
Cardinal Red Pink Yellow 
Orange Dark Salmon Rose White 
Scarlet Salmon Shades 
Large size tubers (2" and over); 25c ea.; 12 for 
$2.50; 100 for $18.00. 
Double Camellia Picotee shades. Two-tone combina¬ 
tions of color with definite contrasting edge. 
Red Shades, Rose Pink Shades, New Apricot Shades 
Large size tubers (2" and over) : 50c ea.; 12 for $5.00. 
Double Carnation or Frilled—Enormously improved in 
size and refinement of form. Petals deeply serrated or 
laciniated. Fluffy, frilly appearance. 
Apricot Scarlet White 
Rose Crimson Rose Dark Salmon 
Yellow 
Large size tubers (2" and over): 25c ea.; 12 for 
$2.50; 100 for $18.00. 
Double Hanging Basket—The New Large-flowered hy¬ 
brids, a cross between the Camellia type with small flow¬ 
ered hanging type. Pinch when first flowers appear to 
induce side branching. Very beautiful sprays of large 
double flowers. We offer in shades of: 
Dark Red Orange Rose Salmon 
Large size tubers (2" and over): 25c ea.; 12 for 
$2.50; 100 for $18.00. 
BLEEDING HEART 
(,Plant from September to March) 
Dielytra spectabilis—Graceful, heart-shaped, pink flow¬ 
ers ; one of the choicest memories of old-fashioned gar¬ 
dens. Especially valuable for planting in shady spots. 
Large clumps, many eyes. 50c ea.; 6 for $2.50. 
TIGRIDIA (Tiger Flower) 
(Plant December to March) 
Sacred Flower of the Aztecs—For sheer, dazzling 
beauty and brilliance in the summer garden, nothing can 
surpass these “Captive Spirits of Aztec Sun Dancers." 
A mature plant will throw as many as a hundred blos¬ 
soms during the summer months. 
Happy in full sun, in deep, well-drained, porous soil. 
Plant 4 inches deep. Provide ample moisture during the 
blooming period. 
Lily-like, three petalled blooms mostly with tiger- 
sjiotted contrasting cup-shaped throat and three small 
overlapping petals colored and spotted like the cup. 
Note: Our Bulbs are extra large Jumbo size. 
alba 20c ea.; 6 for $1.10; 12 for $2.00 
One of the finest. Magnificent large white flowers 
heavily spotted with carmine in the cup. 
CANARIENSE 20c ea.; 6 for $1.10; 12 for $2.00 
A beautiful tone of clear yellow with crimson mot¬ 
tled cup. V’^ery attractive. 
PAVONIA 15c ea.; 6 for 65c; 12 for $1.25 
A select strain of brilliant orange scarlet with choc¬ 
olate red spots on canary yellow’ throat. 
MIXED HYBRIDS 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.50 
A mixture consisting principally of red and yellow 
shades. Makes a brilliant bed. 
IRIS (Bearded) 
(Plant June to October) 
The most popular class. They are variously known as 
German Iris, Flags, Fleur-de-lis, etc. The beautiful or¬ 
chid-like flowers and broad, evergreen foliage now run 
through an almost unbelievable range of color. They 
are sun lovers; they insist upon good drainage. 
ANNA-MARIE CAYEUX—Pigeon throat or Chinese 
V'iolet. Distinct French origination. 35c; 3 for 75c. 
BRUNHILDE—Rich cobalt blue enhanced by blue 
beard. Every good quality to commend it. $2.00 ea. 
BRUNO—Fragrant, rich velvety bronze. 25c; 3 for 50c 
CALIFORNIA GOLD—A super iris of brightest, deep 
yellow. Largest and best yet. $1.50; 3 for $4.00. 
CARDINAL—Velvety crimson purple. 25c; 3 for 50c 
CRYSORO—Early, light, brassy-gold color. 40c ea. 
DARK KNIGHT—Richest mahogany red iris in its 
class. Has rich, ruby glow. $1.00; 3 for $2.50. 
EL CAPITAN—Grand light violet blue. One of the 
largest grown. Fine cut. 35c; 3 for 75c. 
GOLD TOP—Old gold and red violet. 25c; 3 for 60c 
HELIOS—Luminous pale yellow. Delicate light brown 
lining to falls. Free blooming. 25c; 3 for 50c. 
INDIAN CHIEF—Without a peer among medium tall 
reds. Bronzy violet standards. 25c; 3 for 50c. 
MOONLIGHT—Creamy amber, greenish gold. 
35c; 3 for 75c 
MRS. VALERIE WEST—Bronze, maroon purple. 
25c; 3 for 60c 
PURISSIMA—Pure white with great poise, fine form 
and heavy substance. 35c; 3 for 75c. 
RLJBEO—Standards deep glistening rose; falls of deep 
maroon. Huge flowers. 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
SACRAMENTO—Large flow’ers with white ground 
edged red purple. Entirely distinct. 35c; 3 for 75c. 
SAN DIEGO—Huge, dark, rich velvety blue purple bi¬ 
color. Fragrant and early. 40c; 3 for $1.00. 
SAN FRANCISCO—Large w’hite flowers distinctly 
edged lavender. Nothing to approach it. 25c; 3 for 
60c. 
SAN GABRIEL—Large pinkish lavender. 25c; 3 for 50c 
SANTA BARBARA—Finest low-priced lavender blue. 
Rated highly, on its good qualities. 25c; 3 for 50c. 
SOUV. DE LOETITIA MICHAUD—Lobelia-blue. 
35c; 3 for 75c 
SUNOL—Iridescent golden bronze w’ith flush of laven¬ 
der in center of falls. A grand stalk. 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
BEARDED IRIS COLLECTION 
Relatively few flower lovers have the slightest con¬ 
cept of their exquisite beauty and charm. This offer of 
healthy, unlabeled rhizomes is sure to please the most 
fastidious. 12 for 97c; 25 for $1.85 
IRIS (Butterfly) 
(Plant July to November) 
OCHROLEUCA GIGANTEA 20c ea.; 3 for 50c 
Flowers similar to Dutch Iris, but much larger, 
coming four to the stalk and very long stemmed, 3 to 4 
ft. Blooms last 10 days after cutting. Pure Canary 
Yellow. 
PEONY 
(Plant September to February) 
Large, double blooms of satiny texture. Require 
deep, rich soil, slightly alkaline. Crowns or eyes must be 
near surface, otherwise plants will not bloom for sev¬ 
eral years. Water copiously during the dry spells of 
winter. 50c ea.; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $5.00. 
Due de Wellington—Early white. 
Edulis superba—Early rose pink. 
La Sublime—Mid-season red. 
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