
AZTEC LILY, from Mexico. 
Aztec Lily 
The gorgeous red orchid-shaped flowers 
of this plant from Mexico, are among the 
most striking of all bulbous blossoms. Of 
graceful appearance, with narrow recurving 
petals, they are produced in late spring and 
summer on plants resembling Amaryllis, to 
which the culture is very similar. They grow 
equally well in pots or in the garden. Strong 
divisions, in October and November, 3 for 
65c; dozen, $2.25. Potted plants, 3 for 
$1.00; dozen, $3.50. 
CHLIDANTHUS FRAGRANS, from the Andes, 

Hardy Orchids 
For Your Garden 
CYMBIDIUM 
Easily grown, they will pro- 
duce great sprays of real corsage 
size orchids in many lovely 
hues of pink, claret, amber, 
chartreuse, bronze. 
Flowers are in great demand 
by florists for making corsages, 
especially for daytime wear; last 
many days in floral decorations. 
What a delight to grow your 
own orchids! No glass house 
needed. Plant them in well- 
drained soil in partial shade, or 
grow in pots. No cultural diffi- 
culties. Directions for growing 
with each order. We have a 
wonderful selection of strong 
potted clumps. 
$5.00; $7.50; $10.00; $15.00 
to $35.00. In bloom (Jan. to 
April) $10.00 up. 
Tuberoses 
Bulbs ready in January 
The most exquisitely fragrant waxy white 
flowers are borne in long spikes, making 
them ideal for cutting. They are lovely 
planted with other flowers or in fern beds, 
growing either in the sun or shade. 
The Pearl. Individual flowers are very double, 
reminding one of a gardenia. Dozen, 
$1.00; $7.50 per 100. 
Mexican Everblooming Tuberose. Fine spikes 
of single flowers. Doz. 75c; 100, $5.00. 
Chlidanthus 
A RARE BULB FROM THE ANDES 
Chlidanthus fragrans. The bright 
golden yellow trumpet-shaped 
flowers are borne 3 or 4 to each 
stem, 12 to 15 inches high. You 
will not only admire their unusual 
beauty but enjoy the pleasant 
spicy fragrance. They are hardy in 
the East if well mulched. Plant 
them in any good soil about 3 
inches deep. Bulbs should be kept 
dry in fall. 3 for 50c; dozen, 
$1.50. 
Moraea 
See the effectiveness of 
this lovely plant in the pic- 
ture on the back cover. 
Moraea iridioides. One of 
our most charming garden 
subjects, either in groups, 
around a pool, or in individ- 
ual clumps. - Also a splendid 
tub plant. They burst into 
bloom intermittently from 
very early spring until win- 
ter. The foliage, too, is or- 
namental, adding to the 
value of this splendid plant. 
Each, 50c; 3 for $1.25; 
dozen, $4.50. Not Postpaid. 
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RARE BULBS and 


CYMBIDIUM ORCHIDS 
Day Lilies 
Easily grown perennials, with evergreen 
grass-like foliage forming attractive large 
clumps. They bear lily-like flowers on tall, 
branching stems. They should be freely used 
for garden decoration for their beauty, ease 
of culture, and long blooming season. 
Lemon Lily. (Hemerocallis flava). Bright lemon 
yellow, lemon scented. 
Tawny Day Lily (H. fulva). Showy coppery burnt 
orange flowers. 
Double Day Lily (H. Kwanso). Large, double 
flowers of rich golden bronze. 
Hemerocallis Middendorffi. Very early, dwarf 
bright yellow. 
Divisions: Each, 15c; dozen, $1.50. 
Large Clumps: Each, 45c; 3 for $1.25; 
dozen, $4.50. 
The above prices are not postpaid. 
Peruvian Hyacinth 
Scilla peruviana. Unusual bulbous plant, 
bearing large spikes of magnificent deep 
blue flowers, like an enormous hyacinth. 
Foliage and culture similar to Agapanthus. 
Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00; dozen, $3.50. 
Not Postpaid. 
MORAEA IRIDIOIDES. 

