
Brodiaea Ixioides Splendens 
ALLIUM GIGANTEUM 
Alliums are very attractive bulbous plants, producing erect bare stems 
with globular heads of flowers, resembling the Blue Lace Flower or Bunch 
Primrose. Perfectly hardy, easily grown, and well adapted to rock gardens. 
Thrive in almost any soil in sunny situations. 
Atropurpureum Three 70c, Doz. $2.50, 100 $17.00 
Is very similar to Albo-Pilosum, producing claret-red flowers, not quite 
as large as that variety. The stems are about 31% feet tall. Excellent 
for cutting, very effective with other flowers. Just as hardy and perma- 
nent and an exceptionally fine bulb for planting between fall-flowering 
perennials. 
Giganteum Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Early in April broad and curving blue-green leaves of artistic shape and 
form make an attractive display. These later are followed by rigid, 
thin and perfectly bare 3 to 5 foot high flower stalks topped by a round 
ball-shaped cluster of small starlike. flowers, 5 inches in diameter. The 
color is a deep lavender-purple. The effect of the tall bare stem with 
a ball-like bloom poking high above surrounding flowers is quite unique 
and interesting. This is a very scarce as well as rare bulb. 
Neapolitanum Doz. $1.10, 100 $7.25 
Producing in May to June numerous heads of graceful white flowers, 
prized for cutting; it is also a charming plant to naturalize in shady 
woods, assorted with the blue Wood Scilla. Height 15 inches. 
ANEMONE 
These popular flowers of French origin are exceedingly brilliant when in 
flower and excellent for cutting. They like to be planted about 6 inches 
deep in a cool, moist but well-drained soil. Will establish without any 
trouble and remain for years. For northern states we advocate early spring 
planting, for the southern section of the country, fall planting is best. Cover 
in winter with strawy manure. 
Blue Poppy : Six 75c, Doz. $1.40, 100 $9.00 
Large, single blue flowers on long stems, resembling a Blue Poppy. 
De Caen Six 60c, Doz. $1.10, 100 $7.25 
Taller in growth than the St. Brigid and more single. They contain many 
fine shades of blue, white and scarlet. (Color illustration, page 22.) 
His Excellency Six 75c, Doz. $1.40, 100 $9.00 
A grand variety bearing flowers measuring as much as 3 inches across, 
of the most vivid velvety vermilion, with glistening silvery white base 
and a handsome blue-black central boss. Height 1 foot. 
St. Brigid Six 75c, Doz. $1.40, 100 $9.00 
These are the popular Anemone so frequently seen in the florists’ shops 
in the early spring. The flowers are unusually large, with a wide range 
of rich and brilliant colors. 
White Poppy Six 75c, Doz. $1.40, 100 $9.00 
Large, single white flowers on long stems, resembling a White Poppy. 
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lowering Bulbs for 
BABIANA .- Balloon Flower 
Stricta, Mixed Shades Six 45c, Doz. 85c, 100 $5.25 
The colors vary from gentian-blue to wine-purple. They reach a height 
of about 8 to 10 inches. For northern climates they should be grown 
like the Freesia for conservatory decorations, but in mild climates they 
may be used in the rockery or border, where they make magnificent 
brilliant masses of color. 
BLETILLA - Hardy Orchid 
Terrestrial Orchid from China and Japan. Easily grown_in ordinary gar- 
den soil with plenty of moisture. Prefers half shade. Blooms in spring. 
Hardy under all conditions. 
Hyacinthina Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $5.00, 100 $35.00 
A beautiful small Orchid anyone can grow in the garden or in the 
house in a small pot filled with ordinary garden soil. Planted in Novem- 
ber it will bloom for you early in March. The plant may be removed to 
the garden where it will grow freely or can be forced into bloom again 
the following winter. Six to eight dainty Cattleya-colored flowers grow 
on a stem about 12 to 15 inches tall. These last from 6 to 8 weeks. 
Grows as easily as Paper-White Narcissi and certainly more beautiful. 
(Color illustration, page 22.) 
BRODIAEA 
They are easily naturalized in almost any soil. Plant them about three 
inches deep and leave them alone. They are especially happy under de- 
ciduous trees, in the rock garden, or in rough, gritty soils. 
Coccinea (Floral Firecracker) Six 80c, Doz. $1.45, 100 $9.50 
Tall, slender stem capped with dazzling crimson flowers. Prefer a loose, 
gritty soil. Beautiful for the rockery. Height 1 to 2 feet. 
Grandiflora Six 55c, Doz. $1.00, 100 $6.75 
Its large, glossy purple flowers are very beautiful and have great lasting 
qualities. The bulbs can be naturalized in any clay soil, especially if 
moist. 
Ixioides splendens Six 70c, Doz. $1.20, 100 $8.00 
Called ‘‘Golden Star.’’ Has an umbellate cluster with flowers of a fine 
golden yellow on stems 6 to 8 inches high. 
Mixed Six 55c, Doz. $1.00, 100 $6.75 
This mixture contains the following colors: blue, red, yellow, white, and 
is good for naturalizing. Bulbs self-sow and increase quite rapidly. 
COLCHICUM - Meadow Saffron 
(Giant Autumn-Flowering Crocus) 
Colchicum are autumn-flowering bulbs with large Crocus-like blossoms 
which appear during the months of September and October, without foliage. 
The foliage, however, appears early in the spring about the same time the 
Tulips and Hyacinths are in bloom and disappears in June. They are espe- 
cially recommended for planting between the taller growing rock plants 
such as Cerastium, Vinca, Pachysandra, and the various Sedums, where 
their bold, checkered Crocus-like blossoms are seen to the best advantage. 
Blooming in September and October when flowers in the rockery are scarce, 
they are especially valuable. They may also be planted in the open woods 
or in naturalistic plantings of any sort. The bulbs, if kept indoors, will 
bloom during September and October in the window without any earth or 
water and after blooming, the bulbs may be planted in early November 
outdoors, and will not suffer in the least. 
Agrippinum (Parkinsoni) 
Each 60c, Three $1.60, Doz. $5.75, 100 $40.00 
Checkered rosy purple. 
Autumnale Each 40c, Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
commonly called the Autumn Crocus; very free-flowering; of easy 
culture. 
Autumnale alba Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $5.00, 100 $35.00 
Pure white, increasing fast; free flowering. 
Autumnale alba plena Each $1.30, Three $3.80, Doz. $13.00, 100 $95.00 
Large, double white flowers. 
Autumnale major Each 45c, Three, $1.25, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
A large variety with massive flowers of rosy purple. 
Bornmuelleri Each 55c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.59, 100 $37.50 
Fine cup-shaped, long-tubed flowers of rosy lilac coloring; one of the 
finest species; early flowering. 
Giganteum Each 60c, Three $1.60, Doz. $5.75, 100 $40.00 
Large, soft violet, white center, late flowering. 
Speciosum Each 40c, Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Deep rose-purple; very large, stout and fine. 
Speciosum, Autumn Queen 
Each 60c, Three $1.60, Doz. $5.75, 100 $40.00 
An outstanding large flowered hybrid, gives huge clusters of flowers of 
deepest rose-purple. 
Speciosum, The Giant Each 60c, Three $1.60, Doz. $5.75, 100 $40.00 
Truly a giant, makes a fine show growing in a ground cover such as 
Vinca. The immense flowers are pure lilac. 
