Beautiful and fragrant hardy Lilies 
for outdoor planting are now available in 
a wide range of colors and forms. They are generally easy 
to grow and excellent effects can be gained by planting them in 
separate borders, in rock gardens, or around informal pools. 
Lilium Regale (Royal Lily of 
China). Blooms freely, producing 
large, trumpet-shaped, delicately scent¬ 
ed white flowers, slightly suffused 
with pink, with a beautiful shade of 
canary-yellow at center. Extra large 
bulbs: Each 25c; 6 for $1.25: 13 
for $2.25; 100 for $16.00. 
LlllUm CandldurrifMadonna Lily). 
Popular old-fashioned Lily with beau¬ 
tiful, delicately fragrant blooms of 
pure waxy white color, with heavy 
yellow stamens. Prefer sandy soil and 
a sunny location. Especially showy 
planted in • clumps in mixed borders. 
Large bulbs: Each 25c ; 6 for $ I .35; 
13 for $2.50; 100 for $17.50. 
Lilium Tenuifolium (CoraiLiiy). 
Dainty Lily about 1 x k feet high, car¬ 
rying numerous, tiny, waxy blooms of 
delightful coral-red color. Exceedingly 
graceful species for well-drained loca¬ 
tions and borders. Each 15c; 6 for 
70c ; 13 for $ 1.25; 100 for $9.00. 
Lilium Philippinense. Fi ne hardy 
Lily for your garden. The immense 
pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers, 
occasionally tinted reddish purple, are 
delightfully fragrant. Each 20 c; 6 
for $ I .00; 13 for $ 1.85. 
Lilium Aura+um (Golden - banded 
Lily of Japan). Large white flowers 
beautifully dotted crimson, with gold¬ 
en yellow band through center of 
each petal. Strong bulbs: Each 35c; 
6 for $1.85; 13 for $3.50. 
Lilium Spec. Magnificum 
Large, showy white flowers suffused 
rosy red and profusely spotted blood- 
red. Large bulbs: Each 35c; 6 for 
$ 1.85; 13 for $3.50. 
Lilium Tigrinum (T iger Lily). 
Showy, giant flowers; bright orange- 
red, spotted black. Thrives especially 
well in the South. Strong bulbs: 
Each 25c; 6 for $1.35; 13 for 
$2.50. 
f Reuter's Creole Easter Lily 
This majestic and charming Lily is a 
product of Louisiana. It is a strong grower, 
with gigantic, pure white flowers of un¬ 
usual heavy texture. Bulbs may be planted 
during the months of October, November, 
and December. Well-grown plants produce 
10 to 15 snow-white flowers to the stalk. 
For best results protect plants during freez¬ 
ing weather. Good blooming-size bulbs: 
Each I 5c ; G for 75C ; 13 for $ 1.35; 100 
for $10.00. Mammoth bulbs: Each 25c; 
6 for $1.25; 13 for $2.25; 100 for 
$ I 6.00. 
ANEMONES 
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HYACINTHS 
CROCUS 
St. Brigid. Lovely spring-flower¬ 
ing plants with large, beautiful 
semi-double blooms in richest 
colors. Soak the roots over night 
in lukewarm water before planting, 
and when plants are ready to 
bloom keep well watered. Prefer 
partial shade. G for 30 c; 13 for 
55c ; 100 for $3.75. 
GRAPE HYACINTHS 
Heavenly Blue. Charming 
dwarf-growing plants with Hya¬ 
cinth-like heads of droopy bell¬ 
shaped clear blue flowers. Fine 
for semi-shaded borders and for 
naturalizing. 6 for 25 c; 13 for 
40c; 100 for $2,50. 
FREESIAS 
Admired for their delightful 
spikes of bell-shaped, delicately 
perfumed flowers. Well adapted 
for planting in mixed borders and 
for indoor pot culture. For best 
results they should be planted in 
a sandy, well-drained soil. 
Purity Superflora. An improved 
type with immense flowers of the 
purest white color. 6 for 15c; 
13 for 25c; 100 for $1.85. 
Improved Rainbow Mixture. 
Fine blend in shades of yellow, 
lavender, pink, and purple. 6 for 
25 c ; 13 for 40 c ; 100 for $2.50. 
Freesias Purity 
Due to the war conditions in 
Europe, we were not prepared, 
when this catalog went to press to 
definitely offer Imported Hyacinth 
bulbs, because two invaded coun¬ 
tries (Holland and France) are the 
principal sources of supply. Should 
conditions permit shipments to this 
country, we will be able to take 
care of your orders. 
A 
Earliest of all spring-flowering 
bulbs. The dainty plants produce 
showy, cup-shaped flowers in 
bright colors. 
Mixture. 6 for 25c; 13 for 
40c; 100 for $2.50. 
LEUCOJUM. Snowflake 
Attractive spring flowers pro¬ 
ducing clusters of bell-shaped 
■white blooms tipped with green. 
Fine for rock-gardens. 3 for 
20c; 6 for 35c; 13 for 65c; 
100 for $5.00. 
Dutch Iris Yellow Queen 
NATIVE LOUISIANA IRIS 
Grow in full sun or partial shade 
and succeed in almost any garden soil 
kept properly moist. 
Carolina. Large, light lavender. 
Fulva. Brick and orange red. 
Gigantea Coerulea. Delicate blue. 
Impcrialis. Rich royal purple. 
Vjnicolor. Magnificent wine red. 
Yiridivlnea. Velvety purple. 
Violilutea. Large, soft violet. 
Strong roots: Each 20c ; 6 for 90c; 
12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.50. 
Mixed: Each, 15c; 6 for 80c ; 13 
for $1.50; 100 for $1 1.25. 
IRIS 
vricaiiy acimiroci for their delicacy of tex¬ 
ture, beauty of form and exquisite colorings. 
DUTCH IRIS 
Grow in any well-drained garden soil. 
Bloom prolifically during the early spring 
months. 
Blue Horizon. Very fine light blue. 
Indian Chief. Standards violet, tinged 
bronze, falls bronze. 
Leonardo da Vinci. Creamy white with 
canary yellow falls. 
Yellow Queen. Standards and falls of clear 
golden yellow color. 
Wedge wood. Very large, dark blue with 
pale blue falls blotched yellow. 
White Excelsior. Large uniform pure white 
Each: 3 for 20C ; 6 for 35C ; 13 for 65 c ; 
100 for $4.75. 
Mixture. Fine blend. 6 for 30 c; 13 for 
50c ; 100 for $3.50. 
GERMAN IRIS 
German Iris are sun-lovers and require a 
well-drained soil for best results. They are 
well adapted for rock-gardens and terraces. 
Ambassadeur. Deep lavender, suffused 
bronze, falls purplish crimson. 
Blue Monarch. Elegant large soft blue. 
Frieda Mohr. Gigantic lilac-pink of per¬ 
fect form and good texture. 
Gold Imperial. Chrome yellow with 
orange beard. 
Southland. Deep chrome yellow. 
Grace Sturtevant. Fine reddish purple. 
Lord Lambourne. Soft rose-fawn stand¬ 
ards, and rich crimson falls. 
Midgard. Yellow and pink blend. 
Shiwassee. Dark red with orange beard. 
True Delight. White with pink border. 
All above: Each, 20c; 3 for 50c; 6 for 
85c ; 13 for $ I .50. 
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