their culture requirements. 
In a cool climate like that around San Francisco Bay, the bulbs may be 
planted almost anytime of year. In the north they may be planted as early in the 
spring as the ground may be worked. They are not hurt by temperatures con- 
siderably under 32°. We have had them keep on blooming and growing when our 
night temperatures reach 20°. Too much rain after planting may rot bulbs. 
For Potting. Ranunculus and Anemones do well and bloom beautifully in 
pots in a sunny window or a green house, They require a very cool room and a 
hot room will often result in failure to flower or even to grow well just as the 
same results may follow for Freesias, Lachenalias, Veltheimias and all bulbs 
that grow and flower in the winter in California. But our spring blooming bulbs 
like Amaryllis, Lilies, ete., like more warmth. 
It is advisable to use the larger sizes for potting. A Jumbo bulb will make 
a large plant and give many flower spikes. Three will nicely fill a 6” to 8” pot. 
Sizes No. 1 and 2 also force well in pots. 
Don’t fertilize before planting. Use light applications when 38” tall. 
Use the regular potting soil advised and be sure of perfect drainage. 
For outside planting, we advise size No. 8 for economy. However larger 
bulbs will produce specimen plants, with more flowers. They will also bloom a 
little earlier than No. 3 bulbs and are slightly easier to grow. 
Special Prices. We are offering these at especially low prices this spring, be- 
low the pre-war levels, (altho they costs us 33 1/3% more) for two reasons. 
First, we expected a much heavier demand than usual last fall and bot up to this 
expectation, raising our prices in proportion to our increased cost. Now we have 
an unusually large number on hand for this time of year. We wish to close 
these all out, altho two and even three year old bulbs will grow. This is a frank 
explanation of our prices. Second. We want you to have the benefit of our over- 
optimism of last fall. You can try out growing them at less cost than ever be- 
fore. They are not likely to be cffered at these prices ever again. 7 
Prices Ranunculus and Anemones. 
Size No. 3 15¢ doz. $1.00 per 100. $1.75 per 200. $8.75 per 500 $6.50 per 1000 
Size No. 2 30c doz. $1.75 per.100 $3.25 per 200 $7.00 per 500 $12.00 per 1000 
Size No. 1 45c doz. $2.75 per 100. $5.00 per 200 $11.50 per 500 $20.00 per 1000 
Ranunculus only. 
Tep size, 2 for 15c. 50c doz. $3.75 per 100. 
Jumbo, 10c ea. 75c doz. $5.00 per 100. 
MISCELLANEOUS: BULBS, PLANTS, SEED, etc. 
Commelina coelestris. (Commelinaceae.) Day Flower. The most intense, blu- 
est blue flower. Flowers open about noon in greatest profusion. Plants are almost 
perpetual bloomers. Plant tubers 2” or 3” deep. Full sun. Easy culture. Three 
for 20c. 50c doz. Extra large tubers, 15c ea. $1.00 doz. 
New Violet,Royal Robe. Large lustrous flowers of deepest violet-blue on long 
stems. Intensely fragrant wide open flowers. You can grow these outside like any 
other violets or in pots in the house. They will be best suited in a temperature 
of about 50° F. They do not like heat, and do not bloom if much warmer. They 
grow well in any good garden soil, like plenty of moisture but should not be ov- 
erwatered. Price 40c ea., or 3 for $1.00. 
Shasta Daises. These should be ordered quite early as our winter is the 
best time to move them. Our winter is likely to end by late Feb. If you order 
late, we will send them and they will be likely to grow with proper care but 
We assume no responsibility for the care you give them or the results of late 
planting. If too cold to plant outside, start in pots and shift later. Daises like 
slight shade in very hot inland climates. Very easy to grow. 
Chiffon Daisies. Beautifully twisted and curled, narrow petals in an almost - 
full double flower. Single division, 15c, 2 for 25c. $1.00 per doz. : 
Esther Reed. The favorite, fully double daisy. No hard center. Single divi- 
sion, 25¢ ea. 
BILLBERGIAS. Bromeliaceae 
Billbergias have a rich, tropical appearance with the showiest inflorescense. 
In both foliage and flowers they are most unusual and most lovely. The foliage 
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