
Ranunculus, New Giant Claremont Hybrids 
HAEMANTHUS 
Coccineus Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
“Blood flower.” One of a large group of tropical and sub-tropical bulbs 
of the Amaryllis family all of which are interesting and curious and 
some very showy. This variety has two bright green opposite leaves 3 to 
5 inches wide and 1 to 2 feet long, lying flat on the ground, growing in 
the winter. The single bright red flower appears in the fall before the 
leaves. It is a large cluster or umbel 2 to 4 inches across comrosed of 
many small flowers closely placed. Stem 6 to 9 inches high, green 
heavily spotted with red. General appearance striking and curious. 
HELLEBORUS (Christmas Rose). See page 68. 
ROMAN HYACINTHS 
The early Roman Hyacinth, with its graceful spike of fragrant bells, is 
one of the earliest of all winter-flowering bulbs. 
Bulbs will be ready in September, when they may be planted in pots or 
pans. They may also be placed in the more artistic ornamental bowls, 
pebbles or fiber as a filler, which only needs to be kept continually moist. 
Bulbs planted in September bloom in December. 
White Three 65c, Doz. $2.30, 100 $15.00 
Extra large bulbs. 
IXIA - Corn Lilies 
Bloem Erf Six 70c, Doz. $1.20, 100 $8.00 
Recently introduced hybrid from South Africa, quite different from other 
Ixias. Blooms in late spring. Wiry stems 4 to 5 feet tall with 20 to 40 
open flowers in a raceme at the top with several smaller flowering 
branches below. Color varies from pure white through shades of pink 
overlaid with a biuish tinge. Excellent for cutting. 
Mixed Six 70c, Doz. $1.20, 100 $8.00 
These beautiful bulbs from the Cape Colony (South Africa) are far too 
little known; they should be planted in late autumn and in cold dis- 
tricts they must be covered with a thick layer of straw or leaves. They 
are splendid for southern states. There are few bulbs so lovely and 
graceful and those fortunate enough to live where the climate is mild 
should plant them by the hundreds. 
LACHENALIA 
These bulbs are especially useful for forcing as they can be grown in 
flats or in pots. Do well out-of-doors in milder climates and are showy in 
beds, borders, and rock gardens. They have from one to two dozen gen- 
erally pendulous, fire-cracker-like flowers, three-quarters to one inch in 
length on stems six to nine inches and bloom from late November to Feb- 
ruary, depending on the time of planting and the temperature in which 
they are grown. 
Cultural directions: Same as Freesias. May be had in bloom at Christmas. 
Bulbs multiply freely and may be used from year to year. 
Pendula superba Six $1.35, Doz. $2.50, 100 $17.00 
Flowers brilliant coral-red tipped green and purple. Two or three Tulip- 
like green leaves. One of the best and earliest. Excellent for indoor 
growing. Easily in bloom by Christmas. 
LEUCOCORYNE .- Glory-of-the-Sun 
Ixioides odorata Six $1.25, Doz. $2.25, 100 $14.00 
Flowers exquisite light blue on tall, wiry stems and of very long-lasting 
quality, with faint heliotrope fragrance; for greenhouse culture or out- 
doors in warm states. March and April flowering. Unquestionably one 
of the loveliest new bulbs introduced. We predict it to be as much used 
as Freesias as soon as the price permits its free planting. 
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Lachenalia Pendula Superba 
LEUCOJUM - Snowflake 
Aestivum (Summer Snowflake) Six 85c, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
A very handsome, hardy, robust growing plant, producing spikes of 
elegant drooping white flowers in May. Greatly prized for cutting, on 
stems about 14 to 18 inches high. Same culture as for Narcissi. 
Gravetye Six $1.00, Doz. $1.85, 100 $12.00 
This large-flowered Snowflake produces in April and May gracefully 
drooping white bell-like flowers. Does best when growing in a shady 
situation and should be left alone as much as possible because the 
flowers become larger when the bulbs are not disturbed. Particularly 
fine for cutting. 
Vernum (Spring Snowflake) Six 70c, Doz. $1.20, 100 $8.00 
This is one of the earliest and most attractive soring flowers. Growing 
from 6 to 8 inches high they bear dainty nodding flowers which are 
white, tipped with green. Plant in early fall in a good, light, well- 
drained soil 4 or 5 inches apart in masses or bold clumps, 2 inches deep. 
If left alone will bloom year after year. 
MORAEA 
An interesting group most of which are natives of South Africa, many 
being new to cultivation. Some are useful for cutting, others for the peren- 
nial garden and others still for pot culture and rock gardens. All listed 
below flower in spring. They show a wide range of colors and vary in height 
from 6 inches to 3 feet. On most of them the foliage is not important. 
Same culture as for Freesias. 
Glaucopis (Iris pavonia) Six $1.10, Doz. $1.75, 100 $11.25 
Often called Peacock Iris. Flowers white or light blue with peacock eye 
at base of outer segments. Stems 10 to 15 inches high. Excellent for 
cutting, forcing, rock gardens and pots. 
Polystachya Six $1.10, Doz. $1.75, 100 $11.25 
Slender plant 18 to 24 inches high with many wiry branches. Well cov- 
ered with flowers looking at a distance like a close group of butterflies. 
The outer segments of the flowers are light mauve, penciled with Parma 
violet, with a bright yellow spot at the base, inner segments light mauve 
with little pencilings. Starts flowering 6 weeks after planting and keeps 
on 3 to 4 months. Corms can be had in cold place at 40 degrees to 
make successive plantings over a long period. 
MUSCARI - Grape Hyacinths 
Muscari are charming spring-flowering subjects. They can grow under 
trees and shrubs and also do well in full sun in the border or at a sunny 
spot of the rockery, without any special attention. They are best planted 
immediately on receipt and can remain undisturbed for years. They are 
absolutely hardy and some varieties are delicately fragrant. Botryoides, 
Azureum and Armeniacum_ are beautiful when forced in the house, same 
culture as Freesias; while Plumosum is always a source of great interest. 
All are about five inches high. Owing to war, Botryoides and Azureum not 
available this year. 
Armeniacum (Heavenly Blue) Doz. $1.20, 100 $8.00, 1000 $70.00 
Deep cobalt-b'ue flowers, producing many spikes with large flowers. 
Wonderfully fragrant. While there are several kinds of Muscari, we 
consider this variety the best for mass planting. Their flowers open 
just about the time that the Crocuses are going. They do well in the 
wild garden and also in grass not too rank. They are nice under trees 
and along borders where they may be left undisturbed. 
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