Culture. They prefer deep well drained sandy soil, but do very well in 
heavy soil. In any soil add abundance of well rotted leaf mold, peat or humus. 
Fine for hillside planting where it may either climb or trail on ground. Can be 
grown in large pots or hanging basket. Start early as they need a long season. 
In north start in pots about March 1. Shift to garden. Dig, dry, pack in peat and 
store after first frost cuts foliage. Altho we dig every year it is said they may 
be left in ground in the south. Prices are for one eye tubers. Gloriosas start 
rather slowly, be patient. Don’t over water before they come up. 
Gloriosa rotlischildiana. Large and gorgeous crimson flowers on 3 to 4 
ft. stems. 50c ea. $5.00 per doz. 
G. superba. Climbs up to 10 ft. and produces more flowers that are ex¬ 
quisite, tho not quite as vivid. Starts later. 75c ea. 
Milla biflora. Called in Mexico Estrellitas or Little Stars. Two to 7 showy, 
waxy white flowers on a 12"^%$" stem. Green stripe on outside of petals adds 
striking contrast. Plant early in spring. In north dig and store bulbs over win¬ 
ter. Culture very easy. Plant 2" deep. 15c $1.35 per doz. 
Glatonia candicaris. Summer Hyacinth. The strong 4 ft. stem carries a 
loose raceme of 20 or more large white bell-shaped flowers. Effective in groups 
or singly. Useful for cutting. Culture easy. Plant very early. In north dig, dry 
and store bulbs like glads. 15c Doz. $1.25. Very small bulbs, 35c doz. $2.50 per 
100 . 
A NEW DEAL IN TULIPS 
It is better not to plant too early. November is best month to plant. De¬ 
cember very good and January planted bulbs will do well. In fact some advise 
January planting, but we think the stems will be slightly shorter. We did not 
plan to have bulbs this late but as a few are left over, we offer them at a bar¬ 
gain. Bulbs are in perfect condition, 1" to l x k" diam. Mixed Darwins, Cottage 
and Breeders, which do well south or north. Northwest (U.S.) grown. Assorted 
colors or you may state color preference. Per doz. 25c. Per 100, $1.75. Per 500, 
$7.50. Per 1000, $12.00. At the 500 and 1000 rate we ship postpaid only in Zone 
1 and 2 for 30c per 1000 extra. Farther away we ship 500 or 1000 lots by ex¬ 
press, charges collect. 
Plant a big bed. You will get good flowers and better bulbs for next year. 
Keep well watered after planting until foliage dies. Best to mulch the bed. 
Better order before February 1 as we have very few. 
ORCHID FAMILY. ORCHIDACEAE 
The Orchid is the synonym of floral beauty. Most orchids are too difficult 
for the average gardner but the Bletilla is one of the easiest flowers to grow. 
Perfectly hardy in the north, easy anywhere. Plant 3" deep in good garden soil 
with a lot of peat or leaf mould added. Prefer a moist acid soil, half shady place 
but do well in almost full sun if moisture constant. Order before April 1 for 
dormant bulbs. After that add 10c each extra for growing plants. 
Bletilla hyacintlia. Beautiful plaited bright green leaves. Genuine small 
aihethyst orchids in a raceme. Top size, 75c. $6.50 per doz. Small, 35c. $3.00 
doz. 
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