10 
M. OLIVER FLOWER FARMS 
BULBS 

Agapanthus 
AGAPANTHUS. (Blue Lily of the Nile.) A 
most desirable lily-like plant for decorating 
the terrace or formal pool. It has graceful 
ornamental foliage from the base of which 
spring straight stems topped with clusters 
of blue lily-like flowers. Will thrive in any 
good garden soil in full sun or very light 
shade. Planted in large pots or tubs they 
make a very fine picture. They must be 
stored inside in cold sections of the country, 
as they are not hardy in the extreme north. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00. 
AMARYLLIS HYBRIDS. All colors. Magnifi- 
cent blossoms for the house and garden 
with the least possible care and trouble. 
Planted in the fall in a pot or tub, they will 
bloom in about six to eight weeks. Bulbs 
may be kept dormant and planted a week or 
ten days apart for a succession of bloom the 
entire winter. Completely hardy in warmer 
climates and may be left outdoors all winter. 
Planted outside during March, April, and 
May, depending upon the locality, they will 
bloom in June and July as easily as gladiolus. 
The bulbs are self-multiplying and throw a 
vigorous stem with four to six gigantic 
blooms, ranging in color from a pure white 
ground with varied markings of rose, red 
and crimson to the richest self colors such 
as scarlet, crimson and bright red. Can 
supply bulbs from November until April. 
$1.00 each; 6 for $5.00. 
A. aureum. A lovely yellow form of the 
Amaryllis Hybrids. When planted in a 
dark corner of the border, it seems like a 
ray of sunshine. 45c each; 3 for $1.25. 
A. Johnsoni. The more common form of 
Amaryllis seen in our mother’s and grand- 
mother’s gardens. A _ flame-orange color. 
45c each; 3 for $1.25. 

CANNAS. 20c each; 3 for 50c (3 to 5 eyes 
per bulb). 
Copper King. A giant apricot-colored Canna 
with bright green foliage. 
Florence Vaughn. Yellow flowers with red 
throat. Bright green foliage; medium height. 
Very prolific. 
Hungaria. Probably the best known of the 
rosy pink Cannas. This is a low-growing 
variety and combines beautifully with pink 
geraniums. 
The President. The outstanding Canna. It 
has immense trusses of fiery red_ flowers, 
produced in great profusion. The foliage Is 
very bright green, contrasting with the 
brilliant flowers and making a most 1m- 
pressive display of medium height. 
CHINESE SACRED LILY. (Polyanthus Nar- 
cissus.) Large clusters of white flowers 
with yellow cups. Heavily scented. Very 
easily grown in bowls or in the garden. 
15c each; $1.50 per doz. 
CRINUM FIMBRIATUM. (Milk and Wine 
Lily.) Flowers of pure white with streak of 
delicate pink down the center of petals; de- 
lightfully fragrant. Blooms throughout the 
spring, summer, and fall. 35c each; 3 for 
$1.00. 
DUTCH IRIS. 75c per doz.; 50 for $3.00 
Early Snow. Standards and falls are pure 
white, with the usual narrow yellow stripe 
in the falls. While it is not quite so large a 
flower as White Excelsior, it is taller and 
earlier. Height 26 inches. 
Imperator. The most popular Dutch Iris. 
Very large flowers of uniform rich dark blue. 
A strong grower, highly recommended. 
Height 27 inches. 
Leonardo da Vinci. One of the strongest of 
the Dutch Iris, a beautiful combination of 
yellow and white. The falls are white and 
the standards yellow. A’ most fascinating 
flower. 
Violet Queen. This unusual variety ts dis- 
tinctive in color. Both standards and falls 
are uniform light bluish violet. A _ large 
flower of good proportions. Height 20 
inches. 
Wedgwood. A very early, beautiful and 
tender Iris which can be grown out-of-doors 
only in the South and along the Pacific 
Coast. Standards are of a pale wedgwood- 
blue with rather deeper-colored falls. 
Height 24 inches. 
White Excelsior. A very fine uniform pure 
white Iris of good form and _ substance. 
Falls broad. Earlier than the white Iris 
D. Haring. Height 22 inches. 
Yellow Queen. The best early yellow Iris. 
Standards and falls uniform bright yellow; 
very attractive. Height 28 inches. 
Mixed. 50 for $2.50. 

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