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 regale. Large fragrant, white flowers, tinted pink with cream throat. This 
is one of the hardiest and is easy to grow. It increases in size and number every year 
and becomes permanently established in the garden. It belongs in the perennial border 
along with Daylilies, Shasta Daisies, shrubs, etc. They prefer mildly acid soil and the 
addition of leaf mould and sand to your soil will give improved results. Mulch the 
ground or plant among shrubs or other plants that shade the soil surface but allows the 
plant to rise into the sunlight. Keep their feet cool and their heads warm. Large, 
over 2” diam. 30c ea. 
Gloriosa. Climbing Lily. The flowers resemble true lilies but surpass most of 
them in their gorgeous beauty and high coloring. They propagate by tubers instead of 
bulbs. The stem is branching and heavy and must be supported. 
Culture. They must have sandy soil with leaf mould and peat added, acid (about 
pH 6.5), full sun or slight shade, plenty of water, perfect drainage. We usually plant 
before Mar. 1, but sometimes as late as May. They need a long season. Plant 4” deep. 
In the north they may be started early in pots and shifted. 
Gloriosa rothschildiana. It deserves the name, Glory Lily. Very vivid colors, red 
with yellow markings, turning later to deep red and then deep rose. 4 to 6 ft. tall. We 
have no small tubers this year. Large, $1.00 ea. Extra large or jumbo tubers, $2.00. 
No G. superba or G. virescens this year. 
Galtonia candicans. Summer Hyacinth. Belongs in the group with Hyacinths and 
Scillas. 4 ft. scape with many white, bell shaped flowers. For landscape use in back- 
grounds and for cutting. Plant early, 4” deep in any good soil. Hardy in north if 
well protected, better to dig and store bulbs. 10c ea., 2 for 15c. 60c doz. 
OXALIS FAMILY—Oxalidaceae 
No bulbs have increased more rapidly in public favor in recent years. This probably 
results from magazine and radio publicity, and their more frequent appearance in gardens 
or as house plants. Plants and flowers are variable in form and color and are most 
attractive and dainty. Culture. Plant in full sun exposure in any good soil. All make 
lovely pot plants and should be grown freely in the garden. The flowers open only in 
the sunlight. 
See the Fall Catalog for the winter growing types. The following are summer 
growers. In the north they may be potted now. Start slowly. Do not over water. 
Oxalis Bowiei (Hort. Bowieiana.) Altho this species grows quite well in the winter, 
it can be potted at this time or planted in the garden in early spring. It seems to be the 
most popular Oxalis. Large bright green leaves and large bright rose red flowers on a 
tall scape. 3 bulbs to a 5” pot. 3 for 20c. 60c doz. 
O. crassipes. Flowers bright rose. Evergreen and everblooming. Increases by 
tubers and can be moved at any time. Plant at once. Large tubers, 25c ea. 
O. Deppei alba. Very pretty clover-like leaves. Small white’ flowers abundantly 
produced. 4 bulbs for 15c. 40c doz. 
O. lasiandra. The prettiest summer Oxalis. Tall plant with 7-10 leaflets. Rosy 
carmine flowers. 5c ea. 6 for 25c. Jumbo bulbs, 10c. 75c doz. 
O. tetraphylla. Four large leaflets. Deep rose pink flowers on a tall stem. A fine 
species. 3 for 20c. 50c doz. 
THE ORCHID FAMILY 
The word Orchid is the synonym of floral beauty. The Lily, the Rose and the 
Amaryllis all have their devotees, but all admit that nothing in floral beauty can surpass 
that of Orchids. But the growing of most Orchids is an expensive luxury. The Cattleyas 
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