multitude of lavendar flowers resembling gay butterflies on branching wiry 
stems. Flower a few weeks from planting. This species can be stored until late 
winter and therefore can be planted as late as Mar. 1 in the north. But plant 
as early as possible. They can be started in pots or they will do quite well 
as pot plants and bloom profusely. In the south plant at once. L. 10c. $1.00 
doz. $7.50 per 100. S. 60c doz. 
Marica gracilis. Walking Iris or Apostle Plant. Beautiful 2” flowers of 
white and blue with yellow and brown marking in center. The flowers are 
followed by a small plant. The leaf-like stem bends over and the plant takes 
root, thus walking away from the mother plant. Requires half shade and 
plenty of water.. 50c. 
Marica grandiflora coerulea. Collected in Costa Rica. Probably should be 
M. coerulea, var. grandiflora. Leaves 2 or 3 ft. tall. Large flower, lavendar 
and white. Half shade, abundant moisture. Very rare. Maricas are hardy only 
in the far south. Price, $7.50. 
Tigridia pavonia hybrids. Large, vividly colored flowers on 18” stems. 
They are produced freely for three months or more. We plant in sandy soil, 
half shade and they must be watered often after rains cease. A fine large Rose, 
or Assorted Colors. 20c ea. $1.50 per doz. Smaller bulbs, assorted colors only, 
$1.00 doz. 
LILY FAMILY. Liliaceae 
Many call any bulbous flower a Lily, which is incorrect. Callas are not 
Lilies, and do not even belong to the Lily Family. They are properly listed 
under the Arum Family. The following are true members of the Lilaceae. 
Lilium. This genus includes the true Lilies. Nearly all should be planted 
before Jan. 1. But a few stand storage well if properly packed and may be 
planted in late winter or very early in spring. But plant at the very earliest 
date possible. None are likely to be available after Mar. 1. 
Plant 4” to 6” deep, depending on size of bulbs and your climate. Deep 
sandy loam is best and must have peat or leaf mould to make the soil acid. 
Must have good under drainage and a pocket containing a handful of sand 
under each bulb, with sand around sides and above it is very helpful. The ideal 
situation is among shrubs or plants that shade the ground and permit Lily 
tops to have the sun. Plant bulbs as soon as received. 
Lilium harrisii. Bermuda Haster Lily. Purest white Lily, most refined in 
form. Do well in the garden in the south. Order before Mar. 1 only. S. 15c. 
L. Regale. The hardiest and most useful garden lily. Once planted it be- 
comes better, taller, more stems and more flowers every year. Very large white 
flowers with creamy throat. Orchid tints on back of petals. L. 6” bulbs, 35c. 
Gloriosa rothschildiana. The climbing Lily. Deserve their name, Glory Lily. 
Not many even of the true Lilies are as gorgeous. Flowers very similar in form 
to Liliums. Vividly colored, red with yellow markings, later turning deeper 
pure red. Height 4’ or more. 
Plant Jan. to March in S. Calif. and in mild climates. In the north they may 
be started in a pot and shifted when warm. Or they may be grown in a large 
pot and started early in a warm room. We have planted successfully later but 
early is better. Gloriosas do not succeed well in heavy soil. They must have 
well drained porous, sandy or sandy loam soil. If you do not have it, excavate 
to a depth of 1%’ or 2’ and fill in with proper soil. They are acid loving and 
must have plenty of leaf mould or peat added. The stems should have a sup- 
port to which the plant will cling by the tendrils at apex of each leaf. Plant 
about 4” deep, 6” apart, horizontal position. Good blooming size tubers, 50c 
ea., 6 for $2.50. Large, extra large and jumbo tubers make larger plants and 
more flowers. Price 75c, $1.00 to $1.50. Order at once. 
G. superba. The plant grows to a much greater height, sometimes climbing 
10 ft. or more. Thus more flowers are produced. Flowers are smaller and 
lighter in color, less striking. The tubers are slow to start and sometimes may 
not appear until the following year, tho that will not happen often if planted 
early under correct conditions. We have only large tubers for $1.50 ea. 
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