
Azalea Occidentalis 


VERY SPECIAL 
AZALEA OCCIDENTALIS. Our lovely Pacific Coast 
native with trusses of large flowers which vary 
from white to creamy white with some rose tinted 
on reverse; all with a yellow or apricot throat. Give 
light to moderate shade, a deep loamy soil rich in 
humus, liberal moisture and a surface mulch of leaf- 
mold or peat moss to keep the tender surface roots 
cool. Hardy throughout the U. S. but we cannot ship 
later than March 1. 
Bushy Plants, well branched and compact and 
with full root system. 24” to 30” tall. $3 each; 3 for 
$7.50. 15” to 18” tall. $2.25 each; 3 for $6. 

AMARYLLIS Belladona (Resurrection Lily). Of habit sim- 
ilar to Lycoris and likewise tender but stems are 2 to 8 ft. 
tall and bear umbels of many huge pink lilies in Aug.-Sept. 
Large bulbs (Sept. to Jan.), 40 cts. each; 3 for 90 cts. 
Customers East of Rockies add postage, 10 cts. per bulb. 
ALSTROEMERIA, Peruvian Lily. 2 to 3 ft. tall with many 
stems bearing clusters of really lovely flowers. Showy in 
garden, excellent cut. Require deep rich soil. In East pot 
in fall and store indoors. Plant tubers 4 to 6 in. deep. 
Shipped Sept. 15 to Jan. 1 only. 
Aurantiaca. Brilliant orange, spotted brown. 30 cts. each; 
3 for 75 cts.; $2.50 per doz. 
Chilensis Pink Hybrids. A new strain in lovely shades of pink 
of surpassing loveliness. Each 40 cts.; 3 for $1. 
WHITE LILY OF THE NILE. (Agapanthus umbellatus 
f albus.) From an avalanche of graceful ornamental foliage 
the stems rise to 2-3 ft. crowned with large clusters of pure 
white lily-like flowers. June to October, Elegant subjects 
for pots or tubs or in sun or light shade in border, Give a 
rich soil. Hardy to 15 degrees. Where colder must be 
stored indoors. Strong plants, $1.15 each; 3 for $3.00. 

Pansy ~ Iceland Poppy, Imperial Jewels 

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VERY SPECIAL 
RHODODENDRON CALIFORNICUM. Luxuriant 
evergreen foliage; flowers in huge clusters, carmine 
in bud, rose-pink when open. For this season, the 
finest plants we have ever had; bushy and compact, 
24” to 30” tall, balled with full root system and will 
grow right on in all situations adapted to rhododen- 
drons. May not flower until established and mature. 
(Shipped on Pacific Coast only.) $3 each; 3 for $7.50; 
$28.00 per doz. by express collect. (If you must 
have by post we will estimate postage on request.) 

BLUE LILY OF THE NILE. Identical with the white in all 
characteristics except the color is a most divine porcelain- 
blue. Very showy, large plants. $1.35 each. 
AUBRETIA Purdy’s Brilliant is by far the finest variety 
I have seen. Large flowers are stunning bright rose-pink 
and best of all it has been in full bloom from early Feb. to 
date, May 1, and bids fair to continue for weeks while 
there was some bloom all last summer. Each 40 cts.; 3 
for $1.10. 
*GOLDEN DROPS (Onosma tauricum). From the compact 
masses of rough hairy greyish foliage 12-18 in. across 
come the many 12 to 15 in. stems bearing clusters of won- 
derfully fragrant soft yellow bells. Likes full sun; a light 
soil. Lovely and entirely unique. Each 50 cts. 
FLOWER SEED SPECIALTIES 
(Countless customers say these strains surpass all others.) 
SNAPDRAGON, Super Majestic Mixture (Rust Resistant). 
The finest strain for gardens with huge spikes in all colors 
known to Snapdragon. Sow Sept. for early bloom, spring 
for summer bloom. Pkt. 25 cts.; 1/16 oz. 50 cts. 
CARNATION Chaubauds Giants. 18 in. As large as a Car- 
nation, given a rich soil and disbudded, they bloom in 
five months from seed sown in Fall or early Spring and 
continuously all Summer. Hardy. Supreme Mixture of 
roses, reds, white and yellows. Pkt. 15 cts.; 1/8 oz. 75 cts. 
ICELAND POPPIES. 3 ft. Vibrant airy flowers on wiry 
stems, marvelous in garden and cut. Seeds sown Fall 
or early Spring flower first summer and continuously. 
(Perennial.) 
Imperial Jewels Mixture. Oranges, pinks, salmons, cream, 
rose, reds, apricots, buff in scintillating array of color. 
Finest strain yet produced. Pkt. 25 cts.; 1/16 oz. 65 cts. 
Supreme Formula Mixture. A blend of gay colors, bright 
reds, yellows, blues and apricot with many unusual 
shades makes this truly a supreme mixture. Pkt. 25 cts. 
PANSY. Perhaps the best known and most universally 
loved flower in all the world. For superb Pansies: rich 
soil, constant moisture and close picking. Sow early 
Spring in boxes or best August-October to produce vig- 
orous plants for Spring bloom. Best sown in boxes and 
transplanted. 
“My Choice” Supreme Swiss Giants. This I consider the 
finest strain for all localities. Color range is superb, 
flowers are large and mostly beautifully frilled. Longest 
and freest flowering strain I know and customers say 
they have found no strain so fine. Pkt. 40 cts.; 1/32 oz. $1. 
Gorgeous Tigridias. We cannot offer bulbs for lack of help 
but have seed of finest hybrids. Pkt. 25 cts. 

In California give Ladyslippers a cool, moist situation in deep shade. 
