TRITOMA .- Torch Lily; Flame Flower; Red Hot Poker 
Also known under the name of Kniphofia. A very popular plant for garden decoration. They 
are of stately growth, have long, narrow, grassy leaves, and bear their drooping, tubular 
Hever a ones spikes on long, naked stems well above the foliage. They are ideal to grow 
in the border. 
Culture. Any good, ordinary, well-drained soil and a sunny position will suit Tritomas. Plant 
in Spree 12 inches apart. Coming chiefly from South Africa, they must be protected 
in co istricts. 
Pfitzeri , -. Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
The most prolific, giving often 5 to 10 spikes per plant. Wayside Gardens special variety. 
In bloom from August to October, with spikes 3 to 4 feet high, and heads of bloom of a 
rich orange-scarlet. 
New Carly-Flowering Hybrid Sritomas 
Heretofore the Red Hot Poker has been known generally as a brilliant orange-red, fall- 
flowering plant. There are species, however, which are early blooming and quite hardy. 
These have been successfully crossed and recrossed so that now we can offer a collection of 
hardy, early flowering kinds. In selecting the new colors, naturally white, ivory, and pale 
yellow shades were given preference because they were in the first place totally lacking and 
secondly they are the most desirable tints for early and midsummer gardens. Every plant 
we send out will produce numerous flowers, but not until the second year do they come to 
perfection. Highlight your garden with these novel flowers, and use them freely for cutting, 
for which they are so perfectly suited because the flowers are graceful, lasting exception- 
ally well in water. 
Golden Scepter Each 65c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.50 
This is an excellent companion for Tritoma Springtime, blooming at the same time, late June 
and early July. The 8 to 10 fine saffron-yellow, three-foot spikes create a fine mass of 
color in the summer border and are a superb foil for tall blue Delphiniums. This variety is 
very hardy. It has survived our coldest weather for several years without a trace of damage. 
It grows vigorously and when not in bloom makes a fine ornamental plant. 
Primrose Beauty 

Hardy Tritoma, Springtime 
Goldmine Sold out for this season 
Soft amber-tinted gold describes the color of this fine hybrid but poorly. The flower 
spikes are about 30 inches high, 10 or more on one plant. The blooming season is 
over a long period throughout the summer. Everyone who sees a clump of Gold- 
mine in bloom enthuses over its impressive beauty. Its stateliness and fine coppery 
color effect makes it one of the outstanding subjects of the garden. 
Primrose Beauty Each 65c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.50 
The beautiful spotless primrose-yellow spikes produced by this plant are unique for 
their grace as well as their delightful color. They are faultlessly shaped, and 
sightly arched, creating a charming effect. Primrose Beauty blooms in early sum- 
mer. The spikes are about 30 inches tall, lending a charm to the flower border 
few other plants can. We consider it far superior to Towers of Gold. It is per- 
fectly hardy as well as free of bloom. 
Springtime Each 65c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.50 
(Plant Patent No. 318.) A fascinating new hardy Tritoma which flowers in early 
July. The upper part of the flower is rich coral-red, the lower half ivory- ellow. 
These sparkling and clear contrasting colors hold one’s attention in a pleasing 
manner. Springtime has been tested for hardiness for five winters in all kinds of 
soil and has weathered these conditions without any protection. We heartily rec- 
ommend this novelty. It combines beautifully in the garden with pale blue Del- 
phinium or pure white Regale Lilies in flower at the same time. A well-established 
plant will produce as many as 10 to 15 flower spikes about 3 feet tall. They are 
very graceful and superb for cutting. 
Vanilla Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
A dainty exceedingly free flowering small Tritoma. The open flowers are clear pale 
yellow on stems about 24 inches tall. Foliage is grasslike and a fine base for the 
great number of flowers produced. It is not at all unusual to count 25 or more 
flower spikes on a single plant. At its best throughout June. Vanilla is a fine 
variety for garden decoration as well as for cutting. Last but not least, it is per- 
fectly hardy and in most extreme cold sections will winter over with very little 
protection. 
White Fairy Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
A very dainty and very free flowering small Tritoma. The pure white blossoms are 
open and graceful on thin stems about 24 inches tall. Foliage is grasslike and 
ornamental throughout the summer. A good companion to the variety Vanilla. 
In full. bloom in June with 15 or 20 dainty spikes on each plant. Lovely ‘‘cool”’ 
flower in the garden and exceptionally good for cutting. It is perfectly hardy but 
advise a slight protection where temperatures go far below zero. 
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