FRASER & SON, California Seed Growers 
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HARDY OR GERMAN IRIS 
This class of Iris, sometimes known as "Bearded" Iris, has 
justly come into popular favor and is the crowning glory of 
the spring garden. In planting a selection of these perennials 
a magnificent range of color is assured, seldom obtained in 
other subjects. The plants should be set out in a sunny 
situation from June to December. It is a good plan to work 
a small quantity of Gypsum into the soil, which is both bene¬ 
ficial to growth and a preventative of Iris rot. 
New and Outstanding Varieties 
Eleanor Roosevelt. Giant flowered, deep purple. 35c. 
Shining Waters. Giant flowered. Clear metallic blue. 35c. 
San Francisco. Beautiful white giant flowered, distinctively 
edged with lavender blue. 35c. 
Sierra Blue. Giant flowered. True blue. 35c. 
Pink Satin. Giant flowered. True pink. 35c. 
Alta California. Giant flowered. True yellow. 35c. 
Mouna Loa. Giant flowered. Reddish gold. 35c. 
Blue and Gold. Giant flowered. Beautiful shade of blue set 
off by golden beards. 35c. 
San Gabriel. Giant flowered. True lavender. 35c. 
Collection of the above nine rare varieties, $3.00 postpaid. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS 
This is an interesting section, valuable as pot plants and for 
garden beds. The flowers vary considerably as to form and 
size, ranging from 4 and even 6 inches across. While some 
of the single ones are perfectly smooth, others are fluted or 
distinctly fringed. The colors are delightfully vivid and dis¬ 
tinct. California grown. 
When grown outside, should be taken up before cold weather, 
spread out to dry, and be packed away in boxes of dry sand 
and stored through winter in some cool place, yet not where 
frost can reach them. Some little time before planting outside 
in spring they should be potted and kept inside until well 
started. They delight in a partially shaded location in soil 
composed of leaf mold, sand and well rotted manure. 
Single Flowered. Separate colors—white, pink, scarlet, crim¬ 
son, salmon and yellow. 25c each; 3 for 70c; $2.50 per doz.; 
$18.00 per 100. Mixed: $2.20 per doz.; $16.50 per 100. 
Double Flowered. Varieties in separate colors—-white, pink, 
scarlet, crimson, salmon and yellow. 30c each; 3 for 85c; 
$3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Mixed: $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 
per 100. 
Fringed and Ruffled. Flowers of immense size with beautifully 
frilled, fringed and wavy petals, in a waxen more dignified 
way creating an effect like the finest ruffled Petunias. Ours 
is a choice strain. Separate colors—red, rose, pink, salmon, 
orange and white. 30c each; 3 for 85c; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 
per 100. Mixed: $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
GORGEOUS CHINESE OUTDOOR ORCHID 
Bletia (Bletilla) 
From China comes this fascinating and exotic gem among 
flowers. A true orchid, yet perfectly at home in the soil of 
your 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 quick¬ 
ly establish themselves and soon make large clumps, bloom¬ 
ing freely in spring and early summer. They do well in sun 
or partial shade, and make very attractive pot plants. The 
orchid shaped flowers are an exquisite mauve violet in color 
and are lovely in corsages, small vases or table decorations. 
First Size: 75c each; 3 for $2.00; $7.50 per dozen. 
BULB NOVELTY—MORAEA, AFRICAN IRIS 
OAKHURST HYBRIDS—Grandiflora, New Colors 
For Tub in Cold Climate—Outdoor in Warm Climate 
Moraeas are African representatives of Iris with large blooms 
of white with yellow and blue markings. Blooms every two 
weeks from late spring to early fall. Very hardy. Culture: 
Full sun, or partial shade. 75c each; 6 for $4.00; $7.50 per doz. 
CALIFORNIA DAHLIAS 
Easy-to-Grow Aut umn Flowers 
Spring is beautified by the Peony, summer would seem barren 
without the Zinnia; in like manner we have come to expect of 
autumn—the Dahlia. From the great number of more or less 
distinct varieties which cumber the Dahlia catalogs, we are 
trying to keep our own list down to a reasonable selection 
from the established varieties we know, and the best intro¬ 
ductions. 
Culture, Etc. Dahlias are not particular as to the soil or loca¬ 
tion. Although maximum growth and bloom reward the full 
sun, some of the stronger sorts develop most perfect speci¬ 
mens in partial shade; and localities with a moist atmosphere 
or dewy nights are apt to give better results than a drier air. 
Frequent cultivation prior to their blooming season is abso¬ 
lutely essential to real success. Time for planting varies ac¬ 
cording to climate, but is safe after all danger of late frosts 
is past. Tubers should be planted about 6 inches deep, laid 
flat, eyes or sprout up. 
PRIZE DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 
Tubers from selected stock—strong, clean, vigorous branch¬ 
ing, 4 feet tall, flowers 6 to 8 inches across. 
Chemar's Eureka. A superb large white, slightly tinted. Long 
stems. 35c. 
George Burns. Giant flowered, clear pink. 35c. 
Jersey Beauty. Giant flowered. The most popular pink. 35c. 
Jane Cowl. Giant flowered. Blooms of bronze and old gold. 
35c. 
Mrs. J. D. Verner. Large mauve pink. 35c. 
Mary I. Reeser. Giant flowered. Orchid. Perfect stems. 50c. 
Nancy Bell. Giant flowered. Lovely rose-pink. 35c. 
Margaret Cole. Giant buff yellow, white tips. 35c. 
Rose Glory. Lovely rose pink. Strong stems. 35c. 
Tommy Atkins. Giant flowered. Brilliant flaming scarlet. 35c. 
Salsbach's White. Giant flowered. Popular pure white. 50c. 
Fifty Dollar Gold. Giant, pure gold. Never out of bloom. $1.00. 
Irene Anderson. Giant deep maroon petals, tipped with white. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
CACTUS AND HYBRID CACTUS DAHLIAS 
Branching 3V2 feet tall, flowers 5 to 7 inches across. 
Gold Standard. Giant, light buff. Strong stems. $1.00. 
Inkyo. Handsome velvety blackish red. 35c. 
Visible. Giant bright lemon yellow. Perfect stems. $1.00. 
California Beauty. Giant flowered. Pure copper. 75c. 
Gertrude Ederle. A lovely Daffodil yellow cactus. $1.00. 
Bette Davis. Giant flowered, deep violet rose. $1.00. 
OLD FAVORITE BALL DAHLIAS 
Branching, height 4 feet. Flowers 4 in. across, 4 in. deep. 
Fraser's New Yellow. Very double. Perfect yellow ball. 50c. 
Fraser's New Lavender. Very double. The most perfect lav¬ 
ender. 50c. 
Radiant Midget. Orange fame. Long stems. 50c. 
Snow Queen. Large ball. Very fine pure ivory white. 50c. 
MINIATURE DAHLIAS 
Larger and less formal than the Pompon. Ideal for cutting. 
Height 3 ft., flowers 3V2 inches across. 
Baby Royal. Salmon shaded old gold. 50c. 
Beatrice Valkenburg. Orchid lavender. Very beautiful. 50c. 
Corona Gardenia. Pure waxy white, resembling a gardenia. 
50c. 
Elizabeth Pape. Rosy salmon pink. 50c. 
Orchid Lady. Soft orchid pink. Very prolific. 50c. 
Susana Gilbert. Ivory white. Fine keeper. 50c. 
Little Jewel. Clear delicate pink. Very small. 50c. 
PRIZE POMPON DAHLIAS 
Branching 2 to 3 feet tall. Small ball-like flowers seldom 
exceeding two inches in diameter. 
Anna von Schwerin. Delicate pink. Small perfect blooms. 50c. 
Gene. New yellow with brownish eye. Very prolific. 50c. 
Isabel. Vivid scarlet. Best red known. 50c. 
Joe Fette. Pure white. The best. 50c. 
Fascination. Satiny pink. A very generous bloomer. 35c. 
Mary Munns. Fuchsia red with orchid sheen. 35c. 
Peggy Anne. Brownish red bronze, yellow edged. 35c. 
Fraser’s Yellow Gem. Best yellow pompon known. 50c. 
