WILSON’S IMPROVED TIGRIDIAS 
NTRODUCING new varieties is a happy occasion for every pro- 
eressive grower. Many years of trial and error are behind each new 
flower. Words cannot express the sensation of offering to gardeners 
“something new”. Three Tigridias—Dawn, Rosita and Caballero—all 
equally exquisite, are offered in this list. Exclusive? Yes, absolutely. 
Since every variety of Tigridia listed here was developed and named 
by us, so these three sparkling beauties are from our own trial gardens, 
offered for the very first time. 
The acceptance of all varieties of our Improved strain has been very 
gratifying. Gardeners realize that in buying Tigridias they must have 
plump, fresh bulbs, ready to grow immediately after planting. We take 
particular care in the production, grading and storing of these bulbs. 
Moisture content so vitally necessary 1s maintained at all times, insur- 
ing vitality and liveability. Bulbs are inspected twice: once in the fall 
at storing time and again just before shipment to customers. Sizes vary 
to some extent, but all bulbs sent out should bloom under favorable 
growing conditions. 
We handle each bulb, from seedling stage to maturity, as carefully 
as though it were a choice apple. All broken or injured bulbs are dis- 
carded before storage. Bulbs are never forcibly broken apart. but are 
shipped as is, whether one, two or three-bulb clusters. 
PEELE AVA REEALLE Sie 
A noted writer once named Tigridia “The Garden Gypsy” because 
of its evanescent tendencies. It seemed to us such an appropriate de- 
scription that we adopted gypsy titles for the varieties, old and new, 
as they made their appearance. 
We offer only the best varieties, carefully selected, with others to 
follow as they are considered worthy of introduction: 
BUCCANEER—The title fits the blossom exactly. Strong, sinewy 
stems, flashing scarlet petals, deep orange cup filled with maroon 
spots. The flowers are of heavy texture, beautifully shaped, and 
stand face-up to the sun like a huge Oriental iris. ; 
Each 15c, Six 75c, Dozen $1.50 
GYPSY MAID—Clear, shining chrome yellow petals, maroon spotted 
cup. Large flower. Those who are fond of yellow should surely be 
delighted with this gem. Each 13c, Six 70c, Dozen $1.30 
SUNSET GLOW—This hybrid resembled the setting sun so closely 
that a gypsy name could not be found to describe it. Petals orange, 
with streaks of warm scarlet from cup to very edge of petals. Cup 
blotched deep red. Each 13c, Six 70c, Dozen $1.30 
