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A noble family of hardy plants, most delightful and desirable for stately 
and colorful groups in large plant borders and shrubberies. They are per¬ 
fectly hardy, and when well established, produce dozens of giant flower 
spikes, like huge Hyacinths, attaining a height of from 6 to 10 feet, the 
flower spike (comprising several hundred flowers) being from 2 to 3 feet 
long. They thrive in any sunny, well-drained border. They should be planted 
in early fall only. These wonderful, gigantic flowering plants do not re¬ 
quire a great depth of soil, as the fleshy roots spread outwards. The plant 
disappears above ground after flowering and annuals may be planted close 
to them to fill the vacant space. A light mulching is advised as a winter 
protection. 
The following list includes some of the finest and rarest in commerce, 
all flowering in July. No. 1 and No. 2 size roots not guaranteed to bloom 
first year. 
*Bungei Each $0.75 
Vigorous, enormous spikes of widely expanded flowers of clear yellow. 
Six feet high. 
*Elwesianus Each $1.50 
Beautiful, delicate pink flowers, thickly set in tall, noble and stately 
spikes, 8 to 10 feet high. 
^’Elwesianus albus Each $1.50 
Pure white flowers similar in form and height to the preceding. A mag¬ 
nificent novelty. 
::: Himalaicus Each $1.00 
Waxv white flowers with golden anthers, developing huge stems and 
flower spikes. 8 to 10 feet. 
:;: Robustus Each $1.50 
Rosy pink flowers in a spike 3 to 4 feet long, standing on an 8- to 10- 
foot stem. One of the finest in the group. 
Shelford Hybrids Each $0.60, Doz. $6.00 
Grand, tall hardy hybrids, the inflorescence 3 feet long, studded with 
myriads of coppery pink, orange, pale yellow, and pink flowers, shot 
with delicate bronze. Rare and richly colored. They grow to an average 
height of 7 feet. For garden planting as well as for cutting we believe 
these hybrids to be the best. They make a stunning show in the garden 
as well as indoors. For several years we have been increasing our stock 
so we could offer roots at a popular price. We suggest that they be 
planted in groups of not less than 3, better effects are created if planted 
in masses of six or a dozen. We have made our price low to enable you 
to do this. All plants we send out are flowering size. 
SHELFORD HYBRIDS NAMED VARIETIES 
Isobel. Orange with pink shading. 
Moonlight. Pale yellow. 
Rosalind. Bright pink. 
White Beauty. Pure white 
Each $1.25 
Each $1.25 
Each $1.25 
Each $1.25 
(i re mu r US 3-Year-Old Seedlings. 
During the past few years there have been many requests for Eremurus 
seed and young plants. The seed of Eremurus is difficult to germinate; we, 
therefore, never offered it because it was bound to lead to disappointment. 
Seedling roots, one or two years old, are too small for the average person 
to care for, but we are now able to offer some fine roots which are three 
years old. We know these will grow without trouble and surely are the 
same varieties as offered above. It will be well worth your while to plant 
a few of these healthy young roots for growing on. 
^'Eremurus Seedlings Doz. $4.25, 100 $30.00 
Plant Bulbs Immediately Upon Receipt 
These produce about two weeks before the Crocus are in bloom, little 
yellow flowers like Buttercups about 3 inches above the ground, with set¬ 
tings of fine green, frilled collars which never seem to mind the worst of 
weather conditions. Will thrive under trees where few other plants can hold 
their own. They seed themselves freely and colonies from self-sown seed 
are soon formed. Plant at once upon receipt, firmly, 2 inches deep in shade 
or full sun, about 18 bulbs to a square foot. 
Cilicia Doz. $0.50, 100 $3.25, 1000 $27.50 
Deep yellow flower, foliage bronzy and finely cut; lovely rock garden 
variety. 
-Hyemalis Doz. $0.45, 100 $3.00, 1000 $25.00 
The common Winter Aconite, clear yellow, very early. Good for the 
rock garden, under Sedums or under trees. Plant bulbs at once when 
received. 
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These are charming woodland plants, producing in early April, small lily¬ 
like flowers of which the colors run in delicate tints of white, pink, cream, 
bright yellow and rose. They thrive in wooded places under shrubs and in 
shaded corners or crevices of the rockery. 
Their beauty is enhanced by their richly mottled leaves. All grow about 
6 to 7 inches high. 
:;: Californicum Doz. $0.65, 100 $4.50, 1000 $40.00 
Cream colored, often with 4 or 5 flowers on the stem. Leaves richly 
mottled. A large colony is a beautiful sight. 
:;: Californicum bicolor Doz. $0.70, 100 $5.25 
The flowers open upwards showing the inner half to be rich chrome- 
yellow, the outer half pure white, and are deliciously fragrant. It grows 
easily and flowers freely. 
::: Citrinum Doz. $0.70, 100 $5.25 
A native of Southwestern Oregon; is rather stouter in habit than the 
last; flowers creamy at the outside, citron center. 
;:: Grandiflorum robustum Doz. $0.95, 100 $7.00 
A most distinct species, usually found in the mountains of the West. 
The leaves are not mottled but a plain green. The flowers are of the 
brightest buttercup-yellow. 
:;: Hendersoni Doz. $0.70, 100 $5.25 
Like Californicum but the flowers are a lovely light purple, with the 
centers a deep maroon, almost black. 
*Hartwegi Doz. $0.70, 100 $5.25 
A lovely Erythronium. With the stout habit of this group, it has ex¬ 
quisite bright yellow flowers, orange at center. 
SRevolutum Johnsoni Doz. $0.90, 100 $6.75 
The most beautiful of all the Erythroniums. A stout plant producing 
exquisite rose-pink flowers. 
Tuofumnensis Doz. $0.80, 100 $6.25 
Glacier Lily, Mountain Lily, or Golden Easter Lily. One of the most 
beautiful and rarest of Dog Tooth Violets. Do best in shady woodland 
places, well drained soil. Not unusual to see stem with ten to twelve 
golden flowers, the flowers often being three inches across. Excellent 
for cutting. Plant in colonies. 
"Mixed Doz. $0.70, 100 $5.25 
This mixture is made up of the above named varieties and many others. 
Splendid for naturalizing and for rock garden in light shade. 
