Bulbs; Roots for Summer Bloom 
Chas. C. Navlf.t Co 
All orices include posiaqe to fourth zone. 
BEGONIA (Tuberous Rooted) 
(Plant January to April) 
We take pride in the fact that ours is the prized V & R 
strain of Begonias, pre-eminent for superiority. 
The finest display of Begonias at the Hall of Flowers, 
Treasure Island, were grown from this famous strain. 
Ev<'»'a large, firm hnlhs. 7" a«^d un in size, from Hand 
PoHenized stock: 
2.Sc each; for fiSc: 12 for S2.S0: 25 for 54,50 
Special—Choice Select, individually marked hulhs. 
above avera<<e in size, form and color: 
.50c each: 3 for 51.25: 12 for 55.00: 25 for 59 40 
Double Camellia-flowered. The largest and most popu¬ 
lar of the double types, individual flowers from 5 to 8 
inches in diameter resembling camellias and roses in all 
forms and variations of color. 
American Beauty Dark Red Rose 
Cardinal Red Pink Yellow 
Orange Dark Salmon Rose White 
Scarlet Salmon Shades 
Double Carnation or Frilled—Enormously improved in 
size and refinement of form. Petals deeply serrated or 
laciniated. Fluffy, frilly appearance. 
Rose Cardinal Red Dark Salmon 
Double Hanging Basket—The New Large-flowered hy¬ 
brids, a cross between the Camellia type with small flow¬ 
ered hanging type. Pinch when first flowers appear toi 
induce side branching. Very beautiful sprays of large 
double flowers. We offer in shades of: 
Crimson Orange Dark Salmon 
BLEEIDING HEART (Page 10) (Plant Sept, to March ) 
CALLA LILIES 
(Plant November to March) 
ELLIOTTIANA—The large golden-yellow sort with 
white spotted, dark green foliage. Splendid for pot and 
garden culture. 20 c each; 12 for $ 2.00 
AETHIOPICA MINOR (Baby Calla Lily). A “must 
have” for the rock garden and for growing in pots for the 
house. Dainty miniature form of the white. Bulbs, 35c ea.; 
12 for $3.50. Plants ready in February, 50c ea.; 6 for 
$2.75; 12 for $5.00. 
GANNAS 
(Plant January to April) 
Very effective and satisfactory when grouped in a sunny, 
well enriched, deeply dug bed. Water maturing plants 
generously. 
Alphonse Bouvier 5 ft. Deep, rich velvety red. 
Ambassador 4 ft. Bright poppy red. Bronze foliage. 
Apricot 4 ft. Very attractive rich golden apricot. 
City of Portland 3 ft. Rich deep pink. Green leaves. 
Eureka 4 ft. Cream to white flowers. Green foliage. 
Yellow King Humbert 4 ft. Deep rich yellow, spotted and 
blotched with bright red. Dark green foliage. 
COLCHICUM 
(Plant July to October) 
GIANT AUTU.MN CROCUS—The sensational bulb 
that produces blooms without soil or water. Large, cro¬ 
cus-like blossoms of lovely orchid shade. Seven and eight 
flowers to the bulb not uncommon. Thrives in the garden 
bed as well. Flowers in September and October. May be 
held in the Refrigerator for later blooming. Supply lim¬ 
ited. Order early. 25c each; 12 for $2.50 
CROCUS 
(Plant July to October) 
ZONATUS—Dainty, easily grown Autumn flowering 
Crocus that establish themselves and come into bloom in 
three or four weeks after planting. Prized in the rock 
garden, window box, pot or bowl. May be grown in Bulb 
Fibre. Order early. 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.25 
IRIS (Bearded) 
(Plant June to October) 
The most popular class. They are variously known as 
German Iris, Flags, Fleur-de-lis, etc. The beautiful or¬ 
chid-like flowers and broad, evergreen foliage now run 
through an almost unbelievable range of color. They 
are sun lovers; they insist upon good drainage. 
ANNA-MARIE CAYEUX—Pigeon throat or Chinese 
V^iolet. Distinct French origination. 25c ea.; 3 for 50c 
BRUNHILDE—Rich cobalt blue enhanced by blue 
beard. $1.00 ea.; 3 for $2.50. 
DARK KNIGHT—Richest mahogany red iris in its 
class. Has rich, ruby glow. 60c ea.; 3 for $1.35. 
EL CAPITAN—Grand light violet blue. One of the 
largest grown. Fine cut 25c ea.; 3 for 60c. 
INDIAN CHIEF^—Without a peer among medium tall 
reds. Bronzy violet standards. 25c; 3 for 50c. 
PURISSIMA—Pure white with great poise, fine form 
and heavy substance. 25c ea.; 3 for 60c. 
SAN DIEGO—Huge, dark, rich velvety blue purple bi¬ 
color. Fragrant and early. 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
SAN FRANCISCO—Large white flowers distinctly 
edged lavender. 25c; 3 for 60c. 
SANTA BARBARA—Finest low-priced lavender blue. 
Rated highly, on its good qualities. 25c; 3 for 50c. 
SUNOL—Iridescent golden bronze with flush of laven¬ 
der in center of falls. 35c ea.; 3 for $1.00. 
IRIS (Butterfly) 
(Plant July to November) 
OCHROLEUCA GIGANTEA 20c ea.; 3 for 50c 
Flowers similar to Dutch Iris, but much larger, 
coming foiir to the stalk and very long stemmed, 3 to 4 
ft. Blooms last 10 days after cutting. Pure Canary 
Yellow. 
LYCORIS (Guernsey Lily) 
(Plant July to October) 
RADIATA—This beautiful, exotic bulb has been of¬ 
fered heretofore as Nerine Sarniensis. Umbel of 10 to 12 
bright coral-red flowers with long filaments borne on tall 
stiff stems. Unique—easy-to-grow—perfect for bowl ar¬ 
rangements. 15c each; 12 for $1.50 
PEONY (Page 14) (Plant Sept, to February) 
STERNBERGIA 
(Plant from July to September) 
LUTEA.—Thought by some to have been the Biblical 
“lilies of the field.” Golden-yellow, crocus-like, funnel- 
shaped flowers. Flowers in 3 weeks. Grows 8" tall. Nat¬ 
uralizes readily. Dandy for growing indoors in pots. 
i5c each; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.50 
TIGRIDIA (Tiger Flower) 
(Plant December to March) 
Sacred Flower of the Aztecs—P'or sheer, dazzling 
beauty and brilliance in the summer garden, nothing can 
surpass these “Captive Spirits of Aztec Sun Dancers.” 
A mature plant will throw as many as a hundred blos¬ 
soms during the summer months. 
Happy in full sun, in deep, well-drained, porous soil. 
Plant 4 inches deep. Provide ample moisture during the 
blooming period. 
Note: Our Bulbs are extra large Jumbo size. 
Pavonia—-A select strain of brilliant orange scarlet with 
chocolate red spots on canary yellow throat. 
15c ea.; 6 for 65c; 12 for $1.25 
Mixed Hybrids—A mixture consisting principally of 
red and yellow shades. Makes a brilliant bed. 
3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.50 
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