HARDY LILY BULBS 
PHILIPPINENSE FORMOSANUM 
This new lily cannot fail to become a 
favorite with all who love lilies. In shape 
and habit it resembles the Easter lily; its 
color is white with a pinkish tinge on the 
outside of the trumpet. Its most valu¬ 
able characteristic from a cut flower 
standpoint is its very long flowering sea¬ 
son; beginning in June it sends up new 
flower shoots constantly through the sea¬ 
son. Two for 35c; $1.75 per dozen. 
SPECIAL LILY OFFER 
Germain’s Special Collection of Hardy 
Garden Lilies. Ten selected fine varieties 
but not individually labeled for $1.75. 
LILY OF THE VALLEY 
Imported Forcing Pips 
These beautiful, fragrant flowers may 
be brought to flower in 18 to 21 days. 
They are easily forced in a bowl, if planted 
in bulb fibre and kept well watered. Place 
in a temperature of 65 degrees and shade 
from light. After ten days admit light 
gradually and increase temperature to 75 or 
80 degrees if possible. 
3 Forcing Pips for 60c; 12 Forcing Pips 
for $1.15; 50 Forcing Pips for $4.50; 
100 Forcing Pips for $8.50. 
PREPARED BULB FIBRE 
All bulbs suitable for indoor blooming 
may be grown in bulb fibre. 
Package Bulb Fibre (sufficient for 6 or 
7 in. bowl), 15c; 1 lb. 25c; 5 lb. for $1.00. 
MONTBRETIA 
New Hybrids Mixed 
The tall, 3 to 4 ft. spikes bearing large 
flowers in various shades of orange, red and 
yellow, are a noted improvement on the older 
forms previously offered. 2 for 35c; $2.00 
doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Auratum. “Golden Banded Lily.” Flowers 
white, spotted crimson with a distinct golden 
stripe running through each petal. 2 for 
35c; $1.85 doz. 
Giganteum. Large flowering, pure white lily 
of strong, healthy growth, can be forced into 
bloom for Easter. 20c each; $2.25 per dozen. 
Rubrum. “The Red Lily of Japan.” Carmine 
rose on white ground, spotted with crimson. 
The most showy of Japanese lilies for the 
garden and an excellent cut flower. 2 for 
35c; $1.85 doz. 
Tigrinum. “Tiger Lily,” orange, spotted 
black, very showy. 2 for 35c; $1.75 doz. 
Elegans Orange. An attractive, easily man¬ 
aged lily and handsome border plant. Flow¬ 
ers orange red spotted. 20c each; $2.00 doz. 
Elegans Mixed. A very beautiful group of 
showy Japanese lilies flowering in June and 
July. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. 
Japonicum (Krameri). Color a beautiful 
clear pink, often shaded blush. Prefers a 
light loamy soil, containing some peat if 
possible. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. 
Henryi. A very beautiful lily from central 
China often carrying as many as twenty 
bright orange-yellow, slightly spotted red¬ 
dish brown flowers in August. 2 for 35c; 
$1.85 doz. 
Tenulfolium (Siberian Coral Lily). Highly 
recommended for massing, rock gardens, etc. 
The flowers deep scarlet and of a waxy 
texture. 2 for 35c; $1.85 doz. 
Lily of the Valley in Fibre 
TIGRIDIA 
BIG SHELL TIGERFLOWER 
Tigridia Pavonia Grandiflora — A splendid 
strain of this showy garden plant. The curi¬ 
ous three-petaled flowers are very large and 
are wonderfully marked and spotted. Plant 
2 in. deep and 4 to 6 in. apart in shade or 
half shade. 
Four Bulbs 50c; $1.50 per dozen; 
$11.00 per 100. 
BLETIA (Bletilla) 
The Rare Chinese Garden Orchid 
From China comes this fascinating and exotic gem among flowers. A true orchid, 
yet perfectly at home in the soil of our California gardens. Not all Orchids require 
the moss and peat usually associated with their culture, a few naturally grow in the 
soil and the Chinese Garden Orchid is one of the most charming among them. Planted 
in good loamy soil they quickly establish themselves and soon make large clumps, 
blooming freely in spring and early summer. They do well in sun or partial shade. 
The orchid shaped flowers are an exquisite mauve-violet in color and are lovely 
in corsages, small vases or table decorations. 
First Size.50c each; 3 for $ 1.25; $5.00 per dozen 
Second Size.35c each; 3 for 90c; $3.50 per dozen 
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Ranunculus Sunset 
NEW CALIFORNIA GIANT 
RANUNCULUS 
Uniformly of the largest size in full-petaled 
doubles, with a majority of the Camellia- 
flowered type now so much preferred. The 
colors are magnificent in their gay profusion 
of reds, orange, apricot and gold shades and 
picotee-edge whites and yellows. 
Soak the roots in water for two hours be¬ 
fore planting and cover with two inches of 
soil. They should be planted rather closely 
for the best garden display, 4 to 6 inches 
being an average distance apart. 
Extra Large Size—50c doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
Large Size—35c doz.; $2.50 per 100. 
Good Bedding Size—25c doz.; $1.65 per 100. 
TUBEROSE 
Double Pearl. Large individual double white 
florets. Useful for cut flower purposes. 
Large bulbs. Three for 25c; $1.00 per dozen; 
$7.50 per 100. 
Mexican Everblooming Single. Delightfully 
fragrant, very free flowering and of the 
easiest culture. Three for 20c; 75c per dozen; 
$5.50 per 100. 
Tigridia 
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