bulbs for Indoor Winter Hlowering 
The bulbs offered on this and the next page are easily grown for winter 
blooming in the greenhouse, the conservatory, or in any room where temperature 
and moisture can be controlled to suit the plants. They are not hardy so must 
be grown indoors except in frost-free locations. In addition to those listed on 
these pages, the following hardy bulbs are also fine for winter blooming: Nar- 
cissus, Tulips, Scilla, Grape Hyacinths, Bulbous Iris and Chionodoxa. 
Other varieties not hardy in cold sections are fine for indoor growing: 
Anemones, Ixias, Ornithogalums, Ranunculus, Sparaxis and Polyan- 
thus Narcissus are beautiful and desirable. Paper White Narcissus are easily 
grown in water and pebbles. For index, see page 32. 
Amaryllis 
8907 Giant American Hybrids Easily grown, showy plants with 
beautifully formed lily-like flowers of immense size and the most perfect form. 
Colors range from the richest self-colors, as scarlet, crimson and bright red, to 
rose, red and crimson markings on pure white grounds. Several flowers are 
usually produced on each spike. Never fails to attract attention. Plant one 
bulb to a pot. Mixed colors. Large bulbs: 55¢ each; 3 for $1.50; 12 for $5.50. 
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Sparaxis | 
9097 Mixed Colors Charming little flowers of the brightest colors and 


Amaryllis, shades—orange, yellow, pink, red, purple, etc., tigered, streaked and flushed —a 
Giant A % Hybrid: riot of color. Thin, strong, graceful stems, 6 to 8 in. high. Excellent for indoor 
tan merican fFiybrids winter flowering. Plant 12 bulbs, 1 in. deep, in a 6-in. pot. Indispensable for 
55¢ each; 3 for $1.50. southern gardens, especially in rock gardens. 12 for 65¢; 100 for $4.50. 
Callas 
Callas have always been popular and easily raised plants for winter flowering in- 
doors. They should have good, rich soil for best results. 
8919 White (Erhiopica) The well-known White Calla or Lily-of-the-Nile, which has 
large, beautiful, trumpet-shaped white flowers and rich green foliage. Plant the roots in 
6-inch or, if extra large, 7-inch pots so that the crown comes just above the soil level. 
Easy to grow. Makes a handsome plant. 35¢ each; 3 for 95¢; 12 for $3.50. 
8918 Golden Yellow (Elliottiana) Most attractive rich golden yellow flowers in 
lovely contrast to the green leaves, which are spotted white. The tubers are quite 
ditterent in shape from the White Calla and should be barely covered with soil. They 
are ready for delivery in November. 30¢ each; 3 for 85¢; 12 for $3.00. 
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___ Tritonia crocata 
9098 New Hybrids Mixed (Shown in color on second cover.) The flowers resemble 
Freesias, but grow much larger and come in shades of blue, pink, orange, and red. 
Plant bulbs with the tops slightly protruding, 6 to 8 in a 6-in. pot or pan; keep in a 
cool, dark place for several weeks to root before bringing to the light; grow on ina 
moderate temperature. About 10 in. high. Nice in mild, frost-free locations, es- 
pecially in rock gardens. 12 for 60¢; 100 for $4.00; 250 for $7.75. 
Oxalis, Winter Flowering 
An unrivalled indoor winter-blooming plant most suitable for growing in pots, pans 
or hanging baskets. _ Plant 6 to 8 bulbs in a 6-in. container; cover bulbs with 1 in. of 
soil. Keep close to light to prevent foliage growing spindly. 
White Calla 8971 Bermuda Buttercup Bright Buttercup-yellow flowers. Effective. 
35¢ each; 3 for 95¢. 8999 Bowiei Deep pink flowers in profusion for many weeks. Attractive. 
Everything is Sent Prepaid GRAND DUCHESS iants are of dwarf, sturdy growth, producing, for many 
except large quantities of weeks, an abundance of large flowers well above the foliage. 
Seats Peepeldtinen “Not 8974 Lavender 3973 Pink s996 White 
Any of the above Oxalis: 12 for 45¢; 100 for $3.00. 





Sparax’s, Mixed Colors . 
12 for 65¢; 100 for $4.50. : 
a asa eee OUXGUS, Grand) Duchess <Pink Tritonia crocata, Hybrids Mixed 
18 W. Atlee Burpee Co. 12 for 45¢; 100 for $3.00. 12 for 60¢; 100 roe $4.00. 

