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New Tecolote Hybrids 
They can be forced by the end of March, and come in very useful when 
most of the other bulbs have gone. In moderate climates these bulbs are 
planted outdoors. They multiply rapidly and are splendid cut flowers. They 
should be planted in the fall and protected with straw to prevent damage 
from frost. Slender stems and dainty orchid-like flowers. 
"Tecolote" Hybrid Mixture Doz. $0.70, 100 $5.00 
Beautiful new strain, early flowering, with dainty flowers carrying the 
characteristic diamond-shaped markings on the lower petals. Long, 
strong stems. New pastel shades of lavender-blue, orchid, salmon, pink, 
rose, scarlet, orange and many others. 
Gladiolus, Tristis Hybrids Doz. $1.30, 100 $9.50 
A decided improvement on Gladiolus tristis concolor. Flowers resemble 
them but slightly larger and many nearly white. Has the same pleasant 
spicy fragrance at night or when placed in a darkened room. Stems 
15 inches to 3 feet tall. Blooms earlier than Gladiolus tristis concolor. 
Very desirable for cutting and forcing. 
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Hocmonthus coccineus Each $1.00 
"Blood flower." One of a large group of tropical and sub-tropical bulbs 
of the Amaryllis family all of which are interesting and curious and 
some very showy. This variety has two bright green opposite leaves 3 to 
5 inches wide and 1 to 2 feet long lying flat on the ground, growing in 
the winter. The single bright red flower appears in the fall before the 
leaves. It is a large cluster or umbel 2 to 4 inches across composed 
of many small flowers closely placed. Stem 6 to 9 inches high, green 
heavily spotted with red. General appearance striking and curious. 
J/ris Species 
Danfordiae Doz. $2.50, 100 $19.00 
A beautiful little Iris from Eastern Asia Minor which was unobtainable 
for many years; bright golden flowers resembling in form Iris reticulata, 
produced in early February. Height 3 inches. 
Histrioides major Doz. $2.50, 100 $19.00 
A beautiful Iris having flowers varying from purple-blue to bright blue 
with white blotches on falls and a narrow orange crest. It is larger than 
I. reticulata and blooms earlier. Height 6 inches. First-Class Certificate 
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-Reticulata (Fragrant Iris) Doz. $1.30, 100 $9.50 
This lovely species is one of the treasures of the garden or rock garden. 
It can be described as a small form of the Spanish or Dutch Iris. Its 
main value lies in the fact that it may be forced into bloom in the 
house with the greatest ease. Six or eight bulbs put into a 4- or 5-inch 
pot when received will bloom about Christmas time. The fragrant blos¬ 
soms remind one of a bunch of fresh violets. Perfectly hardy with rea¬ 
sonable protection. It is one of the loveliest early flowering bulbs for 
the rockery. To show it off well, plant a number of bulbs under the 
white Arabis Alpina; you'll enjoy the results more than we can tell you. 
Iris Pavonia (Peacock Iris) Doz. $1.75, 100 $12.00 
A showy little South African Iris growing a foot tall. The lovely pure 
white flower petals are marked with a triangle of blue, giving a Peacock- 
eye effect. Fine for borders and rock garden planting. Perfectly hardy. 
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Golden Wonder Doz. $0.70, 100 $5.00 
Standards and falls golden yellow, both very much frilled. A very grace¬ 
ful and attractive flower and the only Spanish Iris really worth listina 
26 inches. 
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Improved Spanish Iris—For Garden Planting 
This very distinctive group is of recent origin and has in a few years 
won international recognition. The flowers are not only superor in sub¬ 
stance, brilliancy and purity of color but also earlier, larger and of greater 
refinement than the old Spanish Iris. The new hybrids we offer are readily 
distinguished by the narrow orange stripe on the falls, while the older va¬ 
rieties have a larger yellow blotch. These Iris are unsurpassed as cut flowers, 
since they will stand any amount of handling, lasting fully a week in water. 
Their hardiness and interesting color range have made them very popular 
for garden planting. In extreme climates they need some protection. The 
varieties we list have been carefully selected to give the full range of colors. 
*A. Bloemaard Doz. $0.50, 100 $3.50, 1000 $30.00 
Standards dark purplish blue; falls lighter blue; very large flower; early. 
20 inches. 
-Golden Bronze Doz. $0.95, 100 $7.00 
Standards dark violet edged bronze; falls attractive golden bronze, very 
beautiful. 22 inches. 
-Golden Glory Doz. $0.55, 100 $4.00, 1000 $35.00 
Standards golden yellow; falls darker; the dark Yellow Queen. 24 inches. 
-Jacob De Wit Doz. $0.45, 100 $3.00, 1000 $25.00 
Standards very dark blue; falls dark blue. A very early Iris of remark¬ 
able substance; the best medium priced blue. 22 inches. 
J. Mathan Doz. $0.55, 100 $4.00, 1000 $35.00 
Beautiful novelty; pale cornflower-blue self color. 24 inches. 
-Leonardo da Vinci Doz. $0.50, 100 $3.50, 1000 $30.00 
Standards creamy white; falls canary-yellow with orange stripe; very 
large flower; early. 28 inches. 
-Poggenbeek Doz. $0.45, 100 $3.00, 1000 $25.00 
Standards and falls uniform dark blue; great improvement on Impera- 
tor. 30 inches. 
*Therese Van Duyll-Schwartze Doz. $0.50, 100 $3.50, 1 000 $35.00 
Standards pale cornflower-blue; falls pure white, with very narrow 
orange stripe; excellent cut flower. 24 inches. 
-White Excelsior Doz. $0.55, 100 $4.00, 1000 $35.00 
Uniform pure white; falls very broad, very good form and substance; 
very early forcer; the best medium priced white. 22 inches. 
-W. Verschuur Doz. $0.75, 100 $5.50 
Standards violet, tinged bronze; falls bronze. Excellent novelty. 28 
inches. 
*Yellow Queen Doz. $0.75, 100 $5.50 
Standards and falls golden yellow. Thin wiry stems, excellent for forcing 
or outside, the best medium priced yellow. 28 inches. 
-Mixed Doz. $0.45, 100 $3.00, 1000 $25.00 
A lovely mixture made up of the above varieties. 
100 Bulbs in 5 Varieties for $3.50 
This collection will be made up of 5 distinct varieties of our selection, 
selected from the varieties offered above. They will be labeled and packed 
separately. Just the thing for the hardy border. 
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Especially Recommended for Early Forcing in Greenhouse 
Excellent in the Garden Also 
*Wedgewood Doz. $0.65, 100 $4.50, 1000 $40.00 
Standards blue; falls lighter blue; excellent forcer. Supplied in top size 
bulbs only; suitable for forcing. 24 inches. 
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