GERBERA (Transvaal Daisy)—From Far-Away Africa. 
Gerbera 
From far-off Soulh Africa comes this most unusual and very 
beautiful plant. The individual daisy-like blossoms measure 41/2 
to 6 inches across. This immense size of the flowers is the result 
of many years of careful selection on my part of breeding stock. 
Many of my flowers have an extra row of petals which gives 
them a semi-double appearance and adds tremendously to their 
beauty. The wonderful color range is so complete that it is next 
to impossible to do them justice by means of the written word. 
Beginning with pure white, they range through all the ramifica¬ 
tions of yellow, orange, copper, red and pink. The tone of the 
color is such that no matter what combinations you bring to¬ 
gether there is never a clash. As a cut flower they have no equal. 
Their long stiff stems and wonderful keeping qualities put them 
in a class far above any competition. 
BAAKE'S SELECT HARDY FERNS 
The proper placing of a few of these delicate though hardy 
beauties will add much to your garden picture. The following 
is a partial list of easy-to-grow varieties that we know you will 
like. 
CULTURE: While it is true some ferns will grow in any soil, 
all are benefited by the use of leafmold and light loamy soil 
as a growing medium. Grow them in the shade and protect 
them from drafts or heavy winds. 
Plants unless otherwise marked are: 
21/2 and 3-inch pots, each. .. .SO.25 
4-inch pots, each . .50 
G-inch pots, each . ..75 
ADIANTUM ALTADENA: Has smaller foliage than O'Brieni. 
It is fine for outside planting, standing the coldest weather 
in Southern California. This one is a favorite with all who 
know it. 3-inch pots, 30c each; 4-inch pots, 50c each 
ADIANTUM FORMOSUM: A most wonderful maiden hair with 
deep green fronds 18 to 24 inches long by 12 to 18 inches spread. 
It is a greenhouse or lathhouse fern of great beauty and is won¬ 
derful in a hanging basket. It is a native of Australia. $1.00 up. 
ADIANTUM GRACILLIMUM: Has very minute foliage. It 
should be grown in a pot or basket as it will not stand overhead 
watering. It is a favorite with everyone that knows it as it is 
fine for cutting for bouquets or corsages. 3-inch pots, 30c each; 
4-inch pots, 50c each; 5-inch pots, SI.00 each. 
ADIANTUM O'BRIENI: Our choice as the best hardy maiden¬ 
hair for rock gardens or walls. It is from South Africa, standing 
our coldest weather and some sun. 
ADIANTUM PEDATUM: Commonly called the five finger 
fern. This beautiful North American fern, though hardy, is often 
treated as a greenhouse fern, and when grown in pots should 
have protection in cold weather. It is a favorite for growing in 
a sheltered nook in the rockery. 3-inch pots, 30c each; 4-inch pots. 
50c each. 
ADIANTUM TRIUMPH: All that its name signifies. A beauti¬ 
ful small leaved variety of light green foliage. Should be grown 
in a pot or basket as its fronds are tall and drooping. 3-inch 
pots, 30c each; 4-inch pots, 50c each. 
ADIANTUM WESLEYIANUM: A rare, large leaved variety 
with foliage very lacy and reddish when young and deep green 
when mature. It is lovely in large pots or baskets. No collection 
should be without this one. 3-inch pots, 30c each; 4-inch pots, 
50c each. 
ASPLENIUM BULBIFERUM: Locally called the mother fern 
for the young ferns start on the old fronds which are 18 to 30 
inches in length. It is an outstanding fern in every planting. 
TO PLANT: Select a well drained sunny location, taking care 
not to cover the crown when you set your plants. Give water 
and fertilizer rather sparingly, unless your soil is very sandy and 
you will have no end of fine cut flowers. The plant is a per¬ 
ennial and may be divided every second or third year. 
Sturdy well rooted seedling plants, 8 months old, ready to 
bloom, 75c per dozen. 
Larger field clumps, 1 year to 2 years old, may be shipped 
bare root in February, March, April, May and June and with small 
ball of earth in July, August, September and October. 25c to 35c 
each. 
SEEDS. It is absolutely essential to have fresh seed for proper 
germination. This is available all months of the year except 
February, March, April and May. 
Trial Packet of Seed, 25c for 25 Seeds. 
Commercial Pkts. of Seed, 75c fcr 100 Seeds; S5 for 1000 Seeds. 
DOUBLE GERBERAS: This year we offer for the first time a 
complete assortment of fully double flowers in all colors includ¬ 
ing yellow, salmon, orange, scarlet, rose pink, light pink and 
crimson. Be sure to get a start this year of some of these wonder¬ 
ful new cut flowers. Field plants, 75c each. 
ADIANTUM PEDATUM 
Commonly called the five-finger fern. A favorite for sheltered, 
shady places. 
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