PAPER-WHITE 
NARCISSUS 
Flame Freesia 
Tritonia Crocata. (See illustration 
below.) An interesting and color- 
ful bulbous plant sometimes called 
the Orange Ixia, which it resem- 
bles. Produces star-shaped flow- 
ers similar to Freesia with petals 
reflexed and flaring. Attractive 
and showy in bright solid colors. 
Very effective in the rockery, or 
massed in front of shrubbery. 
(See page eleven for culture.) 
Height about 10 inches, in the 
new large hybrid strains: 
Prince of Orange. A deep, glow- 
ing, pure orange-red. 
Lago Flame Freesia Mixture. A 
choice selection of the best shades 
of Blue, Pink, Red, and Orange. 
12 for 60c, 25 $1.10, 100 $4.00. 

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Above: FLAME FREESIA 

Right: AFRICAN STAR FLOWER 

FOR INDOOR AND 
OUTDOOR NOOKS 
Polyanthus 
Narcissus 
The 3 varieties listed below are the 
Narcissi most frequently used for in- 
door winter culture in pebbles (or 
fibre) and water. Here they produce 
clusters of fragrant flowers and are 
very satisfactory in growth and ap- 
pearance. They are suitable for out- 
door culture only in very mild cli- 
mates. 
The bulbs may be forced to bloom 
from Christmas until Easter. For 
quickest results, plant the bulbs as 
soon as received and store the bowls 
in a damp cool place free from frost. 
Leave them there until the plants are 
well rooted. For a_ succession of 
blooms, plant at intervals of 2 weeks, 
keeping unplanted bulbs dry and at 
room temperature. Early planted 
bulbs take longer to root than those 
planted after December. The water 
requires only occasional changing. 
A little charcoal added to the water 
helps keep it fresh. 
Paper-White Grandiflora. This is the 
most popular variety for forcing in 
water. (See illustration above,. left.) 
It is a cluster-flowering, pure white 
Narcissus that produces up to 30 
blooms from a single bulb. The foli- 
age is rich and very decorative. Very 
easy to grow. 3 for 25c, 12 for 85c, 
100 for $6.50. 
Soleil d’Or. Often called the “Yellow 
Paper-White,’” Soleil d’Or closely re- 
sembles this variety but is of an ex- 
quisite deep yellow color with a red- 
orange cup. Very free-flowering, tall- 
growing and vigorous. Excellent for 
forcina. 3 for 40c, 12 for $1.25, 100 
for $8.50. at} 
Chinese Sacred Lily. (See illustration 
at right.) A favorite Narcissus for 
indoor forcing, Chinese Sacred Lily 
Produces numerous spikes which bloom 
in clusters of pure white flowers cen- 
tered with bright yellow cups. The 
blossoms emit a rich fragarnce. 3 for 
40c, 12 for $1.25, 100 for $8.50. 
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African Corn Lily 
Ixias. (See illustration at right.) These 
beautiful little bulbs, originally imported 
from Cape Colony in South Africa find en- 
thusiastic growers wherever they become 
known. They put forth delightful little 
star-shaped flowers brightly colored and 
with contrasting dark splotch in the cen- 
ter. They are low growing, hardy peren- 
nial, excellent for borders. For culture, see 
page eleven. 
Red, Cerise, 
also Mixed. 
for $4.00. 
African Star 
Flower 
Ornithogalum. (See illustration below.) A 
flowering bulb of unusual qualities, flower- 
ing in May and June in elegant spikes of 
silvery gray flowers, pendulant and flaring. 
Shaded pale sea-green on the _ outside 
and covered with an unusual silken 
sheen. The stems, which reach a 
height of 1 to 2 feet, may be topped 
by as many as a dozen blooms. 
Ornithogalum is hardy, easy to 
grow, and increases rapidly. Thrives 
in shade and is a valuable addition 
to the shaded border. Naturalizes 
well. For culture, see page eleven. 
Arabian Star (Arabicum). Has 
large clusters of white flowers with 
deep black center, spicy perfume. 
Gold Star (Aureum). Has large 
flowers of deep gold. Very long 
lasting. 
12 for 80c, 25 for $1.50, 
100 for $5.50. 
Orange, Yellow and Purple, 
12 for 60c, 25 for $1.10, 100 
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Ixiolirion 
Pallasi (Siberian Blue Bells). This 
interesting bulb, originally imported 
from Western and Central Asia is a 
newcomer on the American garden- 
ing scene, and a charming novelty 
that has delighted growers. Blooms 
in May and June, producing many 
deep blue 6-lobed flowers on slen- 
der stems. Height 12 to 18 inches. 
Perfectly hardy in any climate and 
flowers from May to June. Ideal 
for cutting. 6 for 50c, 12 for 90c, 
100 for $7.00. 







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IXIOLIRION PALLASI 
