M. ramosissima. Much like polystachya but has amber yellow flowers with markings. 
About 4 ft. tall. Can also be planted in spring in the north. 15c ea. $1.25 doz. 
M. tristis. Rare and desirable for the unusual color of flowers which are a combi- 
nation of olive green and grey with a small yellow, violet bordered eye. About 1 ft. tall. 
Spring blooming. 20c ea. 
Dietes. This genus only recently has been removed from Moraea and given a new 
generic name. Dietes differ from Moraea in having a rhizome, similar to the Bearded 
Iris, and sword-like leaves. Flowers are very much like those of Moraea, borne on long 
wiry stems thruout summer into winter. Culture like Iris. Dietes are evergreen and 
they cannot be dried off. Plant at once and keep them wet or they will not start. The 
flower stems are perennial and should not be cut off as they flower year after year. 
They are not hardy where temperatures go below about 15°. 
Dietes catanulata. Low growing species with waxy white flowers on a tall stem. 
50c ea. 
D. iridioides. White with yellow and blue markings. 25c ea. 
D. iridioides Johnsonii. Flowers are about twice the diameter of the type variety 
above. Plant more robust. True variety. 50c. 
D. Oakhurst Hybrids. New hybrids that soon make large clumps that are very 
ornamental in the garden. Flowers freely in summer with a few most of the time in 
winter. 2” flowers on 4’ stems. 75c-ea. 
HOW YOU CAN HELP US 
. .. to ship your orders more promptly. Like everyone else, we are short of labor. But 
we have plenty of bulbs of nearly all items and we think enough labor to dig and ship 
them. We may not be quite as prompt as usual but we will get the bulbs to you within 
the correct planting season. 
Help us by not requiring us to write letters. Read first, “Terms and Instructions 
for Ordering,’ and comply. Order only bulbs as listed in this catalog, and only as 
specified in description. Use an itemized form for bulbs ordered. Be patient, if 
necessary. Do not inquire for bulbs not listed. 
LILY FAMILY—Liliaceae 
The type species is Lilium, or true Lily. Many call Crinums, Callas, Cannas or 
any bulbs, “Lilies,” but this is an error. 
Lilium. This genus includes all true Lilies. Culture. It is better to plant all true 
Lilies in the fall altho one can plant the stem rooting sorts in the spring but with results 
not quite as satisfactory. They should be planted 4” to 6” deep in a good sandy loam. 
If underdrainage is not perfect, place a handful of coarse sand under each bulb and 
another around them. The soil should be mildly acid. There is only one species that 
will endure alkali and we do not list it. A great deal of humus, as leaf mould or peat 
should be mixed with soil. Lilies must have their feet cool and their head warm. 
Therefore planted among low shrubs or plants where tops are in the sun is ideal. They 
do very well in the half shade of trees or a lath house. 
Lilium pardalinum giganteum. Sunset Lily. A very robust, easily grown Lily 
from Calif. Bright red with brown dots and yellow throat. Large bulbs, 60c ea. 
L. regale. White with cream throat. Pink markings on reverse of petals. The 
standard garden lily. 20c and 30c ea. 
L. Shuksan. Yellow background with maroon spots. 3 to 5 ft. tall. July-Aug. 
One of David Griffith’s best hybrids. Plant 6” to 8” deep. Large bulbs. 75c ea. 
L. Willmottiae. 5 ft. Orange-red, spotted brown. Medium size. 60c ea. 
Roman Hyacinths. We have been lucky enough to have a few of our own and 
to be able to buy a few. Most of America’s stock has previously come from Holland 
and France. American sources have become depleted. 
Culture. Plant in full sun or slight shade in sandy loam They are difficult to 
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