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IXIAS 
For growing indoors Not hardy 
Handsome little plants of the Gladiolus family bearing 
miniature spikes of dainty blooms. The colors range 
through blues, purples, and yellows to cerise and brilliant 
scarlet; often combined with contrasting shades. Plant 
SIX Or More in a pot and grow in a cool room following the 
same general plan suggested for Freesias. 
Splendid Mixture. 65 cts. per doz., $4.85 per 100 
- LACHENALIA 
For growing indoors Not hardy 
Pendula Superba. Very attractive and easily grown 
house plants which will bloom by midwinter if the bulbs 
are started in October. The pendulous tubular flowers, 
brilliant coral red tipped with green and purple, are 
arranged on 6 to 8 inch spikes which rise from broad 
ornamental leaves of a glossy dark green color. Six 
or more bulbs should be planted in a 5 inch pot and 
they should be grown in a cool place; not over 50° F. 
$1.85 per doz., $3.50 for 25 
LEUCOCOR YNE 
For growing indoors Not hardy 
Ixioides Odorata. (Glory of the Sun). Dainty light 
blue blooms with a delightful heliotrope fragrance borne 
in 4 to 6 flowered umbels on wiry 18-inch stems. Espe- 
cially fine and long lasting cut flowers. Grow them in 
just the same manner as suggested for Freesias. 
$1.60 per doz., $3.00 for 25 
MUSCARI - Grape-Hyacinth 
For growing outdoors Hardy bulbs 
Very hardy bulbs with graceful stems, bearing clusters 
o! bead-like flowers in late Spring. Excellent in grassy 
places or for the rockery, and for bordering Daffodils. 
They grow only a few inches high but will form a close 
mat in favorable locations, multiplying year after year. 
Armeniacum. 
Blue and blooming earlier. 
Snowdrops and Snowflakes. 
80 cts. per doz., $6.00 per 100 
Botryoides caeruleum. Rich blue. Flowers profusely. 
Excellent for naturalizing. 60 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100 
Heavenly Blue. Light blue, strong-growing variety with 
large flower-trusses. The finest Grape-Hyacinth for 
mass planting. 80 cts. per doz., $6.00 per 100 
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Deep cobalt-blue, larger than Heavenly 
A charming companion to 
ORNITHOGALUM 
For indoor growing Not hardy 
This group of Ornithogalums are particularly suited to 
growing in pots for early spring bloom. They should be 
grown in a cool temperature and never forced in a warm 
house. 
Arabicum (Star of Bethlehem.) A large, fragrant cluster 
of pure white blossoms with striking black pistils. Ex- 
cellent for pot-culture 75 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100 
Thyrsoides. Straw color, changing to pure white as the 
flowers age. 75 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100 
ORNITHOGALUM 
For growing outdoors Hardy bulb 
Umbellatum. Tufted, grassy plants with light green 
leaves striped with white. The starry flowers, borne 
in clusters, are striped with green on the outside and 
marked with a showy black center. They bloom in the 
early spring and will multiply rapidly if allowed to go 
to seed. 50 cts. per doz., $3.75 per 100 
SCILLAS - Squills 
For growing outdoors Hardy bulbs 
These are among the hardiest Spring-flowering bulbs 
and increase to a very gratifying extent when naturalized 
in suitable places. 
Campanulaia alba. A May-flowering variety growing 
1 to 1% feet tall. The long spike of drooping, pure white 
flowers somewhat resembles a Hyacinth. Effective with 
Darwin or Cottage Tulips. 
$1.00 per doz., $7.75 per 100 
Campanulata, Blue. Tall, graceful spikes of deep blue 
flowers of the type and habit as the above. 
$1.00 per doz., $7.50 per 100 
Campanulata, Pink. A lovely rosy pink variety of the 
same habit. 80 cts. per doz., $6.00 per 100 
Nutans caerulea. The traditional Blue Bell of the 
English countryside and woodlands. Deep indigo-blue 
bells on spikes a foot or more high. Fine for borders 
and naturalizing in wild gardens. 
85 cts. per doz., $6.50 per 100 
Nutans alba. A pure white form of the above. 
85 cts. per doz., $6.50 per 100 
Sibirica. Plant about 5 inches high, bearing clusters of 
brilliant indigo-blue flowers of nodding habit. The 
bluest of all blue flowers, and a most accommodating 
rock garden and naturalizing plant. 
$1.00 per doz., $7.50 per 100 
OXALIS 
For indoor growing Not hardy 
Very attractive hanging pot plants and easily grown in 
the home. The leaves, similar to those of clover together 
with the interesting colorful flowers are reason enough for 
their long lasting popularity. Plant about six bulbs in 
a pot and grow in a cool room. 
Bulbs—60 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100 
Bermuda Buttercup. Large, clear yellow. 
Grand Duchess, Lavender. 
Grand Duchess, Rosea. Deep pink. 
RANUNCULUS 
For growing indoors Not hardy 
These handsome and showy blooms are probably the 
most attractive of late winter and early spring florist 
flowers. They are comparatively easy to grow in a cool 
greenhouse but not in the warmth of the ordinary living 
room temperature. 
Tecolote Giants. A striking development. This strain 
produces flowers of enormous size on long, strong stalks 
far above the foliage. They are very attractive and come 
in many rare and entirely new shades, comprising reds, 
pinks, salmon, yellows, mauve, purples, white, etc. 
80 cts. per doz., $6.00 per 100 
SNOWFLAKE - Leucojum Aestivum 
For growing indoors Hardy bulbs 
Similar to but much larger than the Snowdrop. Six 
white petals tipped with green, instead of three. Blooms 
later. 30 cts. for 3, $1.10 per doz., $2.15 for 25 
SPARAXIS - Harlequin Flower 
For growing indoors Not hardy 
Breck’s Mixed. Beautiful starry flowers, resembling Ixias 
but somewhat larger, gracefully arranged on 8 to 12 
inch stems. They display a most extraordinary range of 
colors and throat markings. Grow in the same manner 
as Freesias. 75 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100 
TRITONIA 
For growing indoors Not hardy 
Crocata. Similar to Freesia in growth and habit. Very 
attractive, tawny yellow or orange-red flowers. Six or 
more bulbs should be planted in a pot and grown in 
the same manner as Freesias. 
60 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100 
