Waxahachie, Texas 
WAXAHACHIE NURSERY COMPANY 
Fall 1939 and Spring 1940 
MISCELLANEOUS BULBS 
No. 162 Chionodoxa (Glory of the Snow)—Blue flowers of all shades. A 
mass planting forms one of the most sumptuous displays of floral 
beauty. 10 for 19c; 100 for $1.65. 
No. 167 Muscari (Grape Hyacinth)—Bright blue flowers in January. Grow 
under trees, shrubs, or in full sun. Price 10 for 25c. 
No. 170 Scilla Nutans (Scotch Bluebell or Wood Hyacinth)—Price 10 for 
35c. 
No. 171 Anemones (Wind Flowers)—One of the most showy flowers. 
Gorgeous assortment of colors. Each 5c; 10 for 39c; 100 for $3.00. 
No. 172 White Calla—Beautiful, large white calla. Contrary to general 
opinion, these may be grown successfully outdoors. Price each 19c; 
10 for $1.50. 
No. 173 Yellow Calla—Deep, pure yellow. Does well outdoors. Price each 
25c; 10 for $2.25. 
No. 176 Ranunculus—Splendid cut flowers, in variety of lovely colors. 
Plant with claws of bulbs down. Price 8c each; 10 for 70c; 100 for 
$6.25. 
No. 177 English Iris—These lovely Iris flowers after the German Iris, and 
are very useful in any garden. Colors, white, blue or purple. Price 
each 19c; 10 for $1.60. 
No. 178 Dutch Iris—Superior in substance, brilliancy and purity of color 
above all other iris. Mixed colors, purple, yellow, blue, two tones. 
Price each 10c; 10 for 85c. 
No. 179 Japanese Iris—Easily grown, used extensively by florists because 
of their beauty and lasting qualities. We furnish mixed colors of 
rare beauty. Each 25c; 10 for $1.75. 
No. 180 Giant Hybrid Amaryllis—One of the finest strains of Amaryllis 
in America. Flowers immense, of most perfect form, rose, red, crim¬ 
son, solid colors, and same colors striped white. A real floral treat. 
Large bulbs. Each 39c; 10 for $3.25. 
No. 181 Tube Rose—We offer the genuine Mexican Tube Rose, blooming 
size bulbs. Each 4c; 3 for 10c; 10 for 29c; 100 for $2.35. 
HARDY GARDEN LILIES 
Considered by many the most beautiful of all flowers, the lily is 
not difficult to grow, if planted at the proper time, and protected from 
high winds and mid-day summer sun. The lilies we list below are best 
suited for the South, but for best results should be planted in Novem¬ 
ber and December. 
No. 182 Lilium Auratum (Gold Banded Japan Lily)—Undoubtedly one of 
the finest. Large flowers, ivory white ground, thickly studded with 
chocolate-brown spots, with golden band through center. Large 
bulbs, each 35c; 10 for $3.50. 
No. 183 Lilium Speciosum Rubrum—Very large blossoms, rich ruby- 
carmine of good texture that lasts long time after cutting. Large 
bulbs each 39c; 10 for $3.50. 
No. 184 Lilium Batemanniae—Clear, glowing apricot flowers 3 to 4 inches 
in diameter, very free flowering, and a very fine lily. Price each 
29c; 10 for $2.50. 
No. 185 Lilium Candidiun (Madonna Lily)—Loveliest of white lilies, 
thoroughly at home in South; thrive for years in same spot. Price 
each 29c; 10 for $2.50. 
* No. 186 Lilium Canadense (Meadow Lily)—Funnel shaped flowers, vary¬ 
ing from yellow to orange, spotted inside. Price each 25c; 10 for $2.00. 
No. 187 Lilium Superbum—Flowers bright orange-red, spotted purple. 
Price each 25c; 10 for $2.00. 
No. 188 Lilium Tenuifilium (Coral Lily of Siberia)—Brightest of all lilies, 
. coral-red on long stems. Splendid for cutting. Each 20c; 10 for $1.80. 
No. 189 Lilium Tigrinum (Tiger Lily)—Double rich, dark salmon orange, 
spotted black. Very hardy and productive. Price 19c each; 10 for 
$1.80. 
GLADIOLUS 
Nothing you can plant will give you more satisfaction, or more beau¬ 
tiful flowers for the money paid out, than Gadiola. Of the very simplest 
culture, they grow anywhere, for anybody, and are sure to bloom. 
Throughout the South the very best results are obtained by planting in 
fall. A bed of Picardy gladiola is a sight never to be forgotten, and it 
is one of the loveliest and most lasting of all cut flowers. We sell only 
extra large bulbs, 1 1/2 inch and up, strictly Number One. 
No. 190 Alice Tiplady—Golden orange. 
No. 191 A. B. Kunderd—Creamy buff, ruffled. 
No. 192 America—Light pink. 
No. 193 Blue Lily—Violet blue. 
No. 194 Betty Nuthall—Coral pink, very large. 
No. 195 Black Pansy—Dark red. 
No. 196 Capt. Boynton—Large lavender. 
No. 197 Crinkles—Peach blossom, pink, ruffled. 
No. 198 Chicago White—A fine early white. 
No. 199 E. J. Shaylor—Deep rose, ruffled, early. 
No. 200 Lullaby—Orange, lemon-yellow. 
No. 201 Halley—Deep salmon orange. 
No. 202 Los Angeles—Salmon pink. 
No. 203 Mr. Mark—Light blue. 
No. 204 Mrs. F. Pendleton—Pink and red. 
No. 205 Panama—Deep pink. 
No. 206 Picardy—Sensational new shrimp pink. 
No. 207 Schwaben—Sulphur yellow. 
No. 208 Souvenir—Lovely pure deep yellow. 
No. 209 Purple Pansy—Violet purple. 
No. 210 Red Charm—Velvety blood red. 
No. 211 Red Cloud—Very bright red. 
No. 212 Mixed—All colors and varieties, many fine ruffled ones. 
Prices on all above Gladiola: Each 4c; 3 for 10c; 10 for 29c; 25 for 69c. 
100 for $2.45. Write for special quotation on large quantities. 
PEONIES 
Peonies will grow and do well in the South. Success depends upon 
selection of proper varieties, and buying strong roots. The varieties we 
offer are especially adapted to growing in the South, and they will bloom 
for you, if planted before February 15th. 
No. 250 Mme. Bucquet—Red, large semi-rose, blooms freely. 
No. 251 American Beauty Red—Very lovely. 
No. 252 Felix Crousse—Large, rich ruby red; bomb type. 
No. 253 Fragrans—Dark pink, almost red, very fragrant. 
No. 254 Duchess de Nemours—Sulphur yellow, crown type. 
No. 255 Couronne d’Or—White, flecked carmine, fragrant. 
No. 256 Floral Treasure—Clear pink, lighter center. 
No. 257 Golden Harvest—Golden salmon, pink center. 
No. 258 Jenny Lind—Shining silvery pink. 
No. 4610 White Cloud—A startingly beautiful pure white peony; fully 
double; strong bloomer. 
Price on Peonies: Each 29c; 3 for 69c; 10 for $2.15. All above Peonies 
3 to 5 eye strong divisions. 
No. 259 Red Rain Lily (Guernsey Lily)—Strictly at home in the South' 
in early fall throw tall spikes of bright red flowers resembling giant 
spiders. Price each 19c; 3 for 47c; 10 for $1.50. 
DAHLIAS 
Dahlias are as easily grown as potatoes. Simply plant the strong 
tubers we offer. Give them plenty of fertilizer and water, and cut 
beautiful blooms through the spring, summer and fall. The named varie¬ 
ties listed below represent practically all of the best Dahlias grown, many 
of them retailing from 50c to $1.50 each. 
No. 213 A. D. Livona—Shell pink. 
No. 214 American Beauty—Large, fine American Beauty red. 
No. 215 Bertha Bernsten—Lovely soft pink. 
No. 216 Blue Stocking—Cactus type, purple blue. 
No. 217 Barbara Redfem—Blends of old rose and orange. 
No. 218 Calvin Coolidge, Jr.—Rose, pink and salmon. 
No. 219 Commodore—Clear yellow, immense size. 
No. 220 Charm—Burnt orange, very handsome. 
No. 223 Etend. De Lyon—Clear, purple, informal decorative. 
No. 22* Gloriana—Pure gold decorative. 
No. 225 Jean Kerr—The best white Dahlia. 
No. 226 Jersey Beauty—Pure clear pink, the best Dahlia grown. 
No. 227 Jersey Beacon—Chinese scarlet, very large blooms. 
No. 228 Jane Cowl—Large golden bronze, decorative. 
No. 229 Joppa—Salmon rose of exquisite beauty. 
No. 230 Judge Parker—Golden buff, decorative type. 
No. 231 Kitty Dunlop—Lavender rose, good stem. 
No. 232 Masterpiece—Amber and orange, decorative type. 
No. 233 Melody—Soft light yellow. 
No. 234 Mildred Slocomb—Light orchid, formal decorative type. 
No. 235 Mrs. Carl Salbach—Large, lavender pink, decorative type. 
No. 236 Mrs. Idever Warner—Very large orchid, decorative. 
No. 241 Pride of California—Deep red, decorative type. 
No. 242 Pink Flamingo—Intense rose pink. 
No. 243 Queen Mary—Soft pink. 
No. 244 True Yellow—Ball type. 
No. 245 Rose Fallen—Amber bronze, tinted salmon. 
No. 247 Sanhican’s Beauty—Light mulberry pink. 
No. 248 Vivian—Two-tone lavender, show type. 
No. 249 William H. Hogan—Large red, white tips. 
PRICES ON ALL DAHLIAS SHOWN ABOVE AS FOLLOWS: 
Each 19c; 3 for 52c; 10 for $1.55; 25 for $3.19 
CANNAS 
Nothing adds more color to a planting than a choice bed of Cannas, 
and they come back year after year, getting better all the time. The 
varieties we offer are the best and the most handsome in commerce today. 
No. 260 Alphonse Bouvier—Rich red, green foliage, height 5 ft. 
No. 261 Fiery Cross—Large flower heads of bright scarlet. 
No. 262 Italia—Crimson flowers, light yellow border. 
No. 263 King Humbert—Coppery scarlet flowers, bronze foliage. 
No. 264 Yellow King Humbert—Deep yellow flowers flecked red. 
No. 265 The President—Rich glowing scarlet, the best red. 
No. 266 Richard Wallace—Canary yellow flowers, green foliage. 
No. 267 Eureka—Creamy white flowers, green foliage. 
No. 268 Rosae Giantae—Large soft rose, very popular. 
No. 269 Florence Vaughn—Large pure yellow flowers, lovely. 
No. 270 City of Portland—Light pink flowers, green foliage. 
No. 271 Ambassador—Large heads of orange flowers, bronze foliage. 
No. 272 King Midas—Heavy heads of light gold; green foliage. 
No. 273 The Gem—Creamy white flowers, bright pink dots. 
No. 274 Madam Crozy—Red flowers tipped with gold; striking. 
No. 275 Hungaria—Heavy heads of pure pink flowers. 
No. 276 Mrs. Alfred Conrad—Salmon pink of rare beauty. 
No. 277 Apricot—Lovely heads of true apricot flowers. 
Price on all Cannas: Each 9c; 3 for 25c; 10 for 73c; 25 for $1.69; 
100 for $6.25. 
A bed of 10 King Midas, surrounded by 10 Mrs. Alfred Conrad makes 
a striking combination of light gold and pink. 
IRIS, BEARDED OR GERMAN 
When you think of Iris, probably you think of the old Flags you 
have seen growing for years in your grandmother’s garden, for which 
you never cared for particularly. Well, these new Bearded Iris we offer 
are as different from the old flags, of childhood memory, as daylight 
is from dark. A delightful surprise awaits you. (In descriptions below, 
S is for Standard or upper petals, and F is for Falls, or drooping petals. 
No. 278 Albert Victor—S soft blue, F light lavender. 
No. 279 Alcazar—S light bluish-violet, F red-purple. 
No. 280 A. E. Kunderd—S bronze yellow, F magenta red. 
No. 281 Afterglow—Tall soft pink, shading to rich yellow. 
No. 282 Black Prince—S purple lilac, F velvet red. 
No. 283 Canary Bird—Lovely soft yellow throughout. 
No. 284 Caprice—Raspberry red, very beautiful. 
No. 285 Celeste—S sky blue, F deeper blue. 
No. 286 Crimson King—Rich claret purple throughout. 
No. 287 Darius—S canary yellow, F lilac. 
No. 288 Dawn—Sulphur yellow throughout. 
No. 289 Dr. Bernice—S bronze-yellow; F rich crimson. 
No. 290 Flavescens—A delicate shade; F soft yellow. 
No. 291 F. C. Shaw—S light claret; F claret shaded black. 
No. 292 Gertrude—Rare violet-blue, very large. 
No. 293 Her Majesty—S rose pink; F light crimson. 
No. 294 Iris King—S deep gold; F maroon. 
No. 295 Isolene—S silvery rose and bronze; F mauve. 
No. 296 Josephine—Pure white throughout. 
No. 297 Kochi—Fragrant rich red purple; a favorite. 
No. 298 Leda—White frilled, and dotted rose. 
No. 299 Lohengrin—Rich silvery lilac, toned pink. 
No. 300 Lent A. Williamson—S deep lavender; F purple. 
No. 301 Lavender Queen—Pure lavender throughout. 
No. 302 Mme. Pacquette—Deep rose throughout. 
No. 303 Mme. Chereau—S and F pure white, lavender edge. 
No. 304 Maori King—Rich golden yellow throughout. 
No. 305 Orchid & Gold—A blend of orchid, gold and purple. 
No. 306 Parisiana—S lilac; F creamy white. 
No. 307 Perfection—Rich violet-blue, fine form. 
No. 308 Purple King—S light purple; F deep purple. 
No. 309 Pallida Dalmatica—S lavender blue; F deeper. 
No. 310 Rev. Smith—Crimson red throughout. 
No. 311 Queen of May—Large lilac-pink to orchid pink. 
No. 312 Seminole—S violet-red; F mahogany red. 
Price on above Iris: Each 11c; 3 for 29c; 10 for 95c 
25 for $2.15; 100 for $6.95 
