% WHAT DO WE MEAN “IMPROVED”? 
{n using the term “Improved”, full realization is given to the meaning 
of the word. Careful selection as to shape and size of blossom has been 
our constant aim. Seed from only the largest and shapeliest of flowers 
is saved for planting. Particular attention is given to the selection of 
bulbs offered for sale; even though it is an established fact that sizes 
and shapes vary considerably in Tigridias. Our methods of storing are 
improved to such an extent that loss to our customers is at a minimum. 
Strict rules are followed in the segregation of colors, and while natur- 
ally there can be no warranty given that all will be the color named, the 
percentage of off-colors is very small. 
sc HOW LONG WILL THEY BLOOM? 
This is the question most frequently asked by prospective customers. 
While the individual bloom of Tigridia lasts but one day, the number 
of blossoms per plant far exceeds any known bulbous plant. Number of 
blooms naturally depends upon the size of bulb planted, and the care 
given during ieeenra ats season. Our average Commercial size bulb 
should produce from nine to fifteen blooms (sometimes many, many 
more) under favorable conditions. 
The blooming period is usually from mid-July until after frost, a 
period when color is most needed in the average flower garden. 
Blossoms are so arranged by nature that a new one appears about 
every second or third dat each bloom-sheath containing {from three to 
seven buds. Stalks sometimes produce three or four ‘bloom- sheaths, 
which means that there is at least one flower per stalk in bloom each 
day. 
One of its desirable features is that should the blossom be blown by 
wind or spoiled by rain er hail, a fresh new blossom appears soon to 
take its place. What is more enjoyable than a bright, fresh bouquet in 
the garden every morning of the summer? 
% WILL THEY GROW IN THE SHADE? 
In sections where it gets hot and dry during summer months, it 1s well 
to plant in partial shade, giving water enough to keep the soil moist at 
all times—not soaked. In cool sections of the Northwest, Tigridia 
erows best in full sunlight. 
% IS IT A FLOWER FOR BOUQUETS? 
Tigridias can be beautifully arranged in bouquets. Cut the stalks show- 
ing buds the evening previous to blooming ; ; arrange them while in bud, 
and next morning brings a gorgeous bouquet unfolding before your 
eyes. Flowers remain open ‘almost abbeda vias When At the bouquet is 
allowed to remain, new blossoms will appear about the second day. Cut 
Tigridias have been known to blossom four times after placing in the 
bouquet. 
