be grown in pots but L. Harrisii is preferred. Lilies should be well protected 
by a mulch over winter in the north to protect the bulb from freezing. 
Lilium formosanum. Large white flowers. Very hardy and easy to grow. 
Bulbs small. 20c ea. 3 for 50c. 
L. Harrisii. The true Bermuda Easter Lily. These do well in S. California 
and other mild climates, in the garden. The flowers are the purest white of any 
and they. are the most refined in outline and form. L. 25¢ ea. 
L. regale. Large, fragrant white flowers tinted pink, creamy throat. 
Bulbs increase and get better every year. Small bulbs usually give only one 
to three flowers but we offer large bulbs that will make tall many flowered 
stem. 25c ea. Small bulbs 15c ea., 8 for $1.00. 
Gloriosas are very close to the true lilies. They have a tuber instead of a 
bulb and the plants are climbing. They must be supported by stakes and will 
cling to a support by tendrils at the apex of the leaves. The flowers are more 
gorgeous even than the Liliums, vividly colored, red with yellow markings, 
later turning deep pure red. They are equal to orchids in a corsage. The 
species vary somewhat in color and size of flowers and form of plant. G. 
superba is much the taller, producing more but smaller flowers. It is also the 
latest to come up and flowers later. G. rothschildiana is the earliest, G. vire- 
scens, next. 
Culture. They must have sandy, well drained soil. Incorporate plenty of 
well rotted leaf mold. They do quite well in either full sun or half shade. In 
California and the south plant from early January to March. Since our seasons 
are long they may even be planted in May or June but earlier is advisable. In the 
north, with a short season of growth, start the tubers about March 1 in a warm 
sunny window, watering little until they come up. Shift to garden when warm. 
Plant the tubers horizontally about 3” or 4” deep and 6” apart. They need 
much water. 
Gloriosa rothschildiana. Very vividly colored and an outstanding plant. 
We sell 3 sizes. All bloom well but the larger tubers make a larger plant and 
many more flowers. .Prices, 50c, $1.00 and $1.50 each. 
G. virescens. A more rare species. The flowers are slightly rose tinted, 
and tho it closely resembled Rothschildiana the general effect of the plant is a 
little superior to it. Price $2.00 ea. 
G. superba. Though the individual flowers are smaller and less vivid 
there are many more of them and the plant will grow (from large tubers) 
several feet taller. Price $1.25 ea. 
Tulips 
Our Tulips are grown in America by an imported Dutchman, in Washing- 
ton. This is the best climate and soil in the world for Tulips and the Dutch 
are the best growers. We believe our bulbs are sounder and better than im- 
ported bulbs. We do not offer top size bulbs. They are twice as expensive and 
break up into small bulbs the first year. Ours are 7 - 9 cm. or about 1” in diam. 
and they grow larger the first year, making a few offsets, instead of breaking 
up into many small bulbs. 
We consider it advisable to use this size for bedding because of relative 
cost, second year performance and because this size with proper culture pro- 
duces excellent flowers the first year. Our customers report 2’ stems and good 
medium size flowers. The flowers are saleable in the wholesale flower market. 
But late planted Tulips from any size bulb do not flower satisfactorily. Bulbs 
planted in October to November do well. Those planted in early December do 
fairly well. Last year we planted left over bulbs in late February. Most of 
them grew. Practically all the Clara Butt flowered and possibly half of the 
others. But flowers were small and on stems only about 1’ long. 
Don’t forget that Tulips grow underground all winter. If rains are not 
sufficient keep the soil moist by irrigation. Tulips kept on dry side all winter 
will be very poor. 
Tulip Prices. Assorted Darwin, Cottage, Breeder and Triumph, all late 
single Tulips, the sorts that do well in the south and better anywhere. For the 
sake of brevity in advertising we call them simply, Darwin Tulips. Size 7 em— 
9 cm, approximately 1” diameter. You may have assorted varieties or all Clara 
