GALANTHUS - Snowdrops 
Snowdrops belong to the most beloved early flowering spring bulbs. They 
require very little attention, and can remain undisturbed for years and 
years. They like rattier moist and cool soil. To get a lovely effect they 
must be planted thickly, while they can be grown under trees and shrubs, 
in woodlands and in lawns. In the latter case, the lawn should not be mown 
before the leaves are withered, or next year’s blooms may be spoiled. 
Nivalis Six 85c, Doz. $1.30, 25 $2.40, 100 $8.75 
This is. the old-fashioned favorite. Its lovely white nodding blooms are 
out before the frost is out of the ground; one of the lovely bulbs that 
tell us spring is almost here. A group naturalized in the shade of shrubs 
or under trees is worth while. Once planted they remain for a lifetime. 
(Color illustration, page 8.) 
Nivalis flore pleno Six 90c, Doz. $1.40, 25 $2.60, 100 $9.50 
Double form of the common Snowdrop, requiring same care. 
GLADIOLUS NANUS .- Early Flowering 
These Baby Gladiolus are extensively used for winter forcing, can be 
forced by the end of March, and come in very useful when most bulbs have 
gone. Noted for their lasting qualities, slender stems and dainty, Orchid- 
like flowers. 
Mixture of Gladiolus Nanus 
Six $1.05, Doz. $1.65, 25 $3.00, 100 $10.75 
Beautiful new strain, early flowering, with dainty flowers carrying the 
characteristic diamond-shaped markings on the lower petals. Long, 
strong stems. New pastel shades of lavender-blue, orchid, salmon, pink, 
rose, scarlet, orange, and many others. 
IXIA - Corn Lilies 
Bloem Erf Six 95c, Doz. $1.45, 25 $2.70, 100 $9.75 
Recently introduced hybrid from South Africa, quite different from other 
Ixias. Blooms in late spring. Wiry stems 4 to 5 feet tall with 20 to 40 
open flowers in a raceme at the top with several smaller flowering 
branches below. Color varies from pure white through shades of pink 
overlaid with a bluish tinge. Excellent for cutting. 
Rosea Plena Six $1.10, Doz. $1.80, 25 $3.25, 100 $11.50 
Fully double, rose-pink flowers on wiry 12-inch stems. Charming cut 
flower, as well as dainty garden flower. 
Viridiflora Six $1.45, Doz. $2.50, 25 $4.50, 100 $14.50 
A dainty flower of most unusual coloring. The thin wiry stem, about 
14 inches tall, carries from 12 to 15 charming, emerald-green flowers 
with pitch black center. No color like it is found in any other flower. 
Mixed Viridiflora Six 60c, Doz. 75c, 25 $1.35, 100 $4.75 
These beautiful bulbs from the Cape Colony (South Africa) are far too 
little known; they should be planted in late autumn and in cold dis- 
tricts they must be covered with a thick layer of straw or leaves. They 
are splendid for southern states. There are few bulbs so lovely and 
graceful and those fortunate enough to live where the climate is mild 
should plant them by the hundreds. 
LACHENALIA 
These bulbs are especially useful for forcing as they can be grown in flats 
or in pots. Do well out-of-doors in milder climates and are showy in beds, 
borders, and rock gardens. They have from one to two dozen generally 
pendulous, fire-cracker-like flowers, three-quarters to one inch in length 
on stems six to nine inches and bloom from late November to February, 
depending on the time of planting and the temperature in which they are 
grown. 
Cultural Directions: Scme as Freesias. May be had in bloom at Christmas. 
Bulbs multiply freely and may be used from year to year. 
Aurea Six $1.45, Doz. $2.50, 25 $4.65, 100 $17.00 
A beautiful variety producing 8- to 10-inch spikes of golden yellow 
flowers; very easily grown in the house. Like Pendula, it can be had in 
bloom for Christmas by simply growing it on the window sill in full sun. 
Pendula superba Six $1.95, Doz. $3.50, 25 $6.50, 100 $23.00 
Flowers brilliant coral-red tipped green and purple. Two or three Tulip- 
like green leaves. One of the best and earliest. Excellent for indoor 
growing. Easily in bloom by Christmas. 
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GLORIOSA - Climbing Lily 
Superba Rothschildiana Each 95c, Three $2.75, Doz. $9.50 
A splendid low climber, easy to grow in the garden; it does well in 
sheltered spots out-of-doors. Grows 2 to 3 feet high, producing a dozen 
Or more gorgeous lily-like flowers which open a bright yellow and red, 
but change to a deep scarlet. In bloom through the summer and 
autumn months. Most unusual and rare garden bulbs. Store tubers in 
winter like Gladioli; may be used season after season. (Color illustra- 
tion, page 7.) 
IXIOLIRION 
Pallasi (Tataricum) Six 60c, Doz. 75c, 25 $1.30, 100 $4.50 
A little Known but choice hardy bulb which in early June produces 
several deep blue tubular flowers on slender stems. One of the last of 
the small “spring’’ bulbs to flower. Supply very limited. (Color illus- 
tration, page 7.) 
LEUCOCORYNE - Glory-of-the-Sun 
Ixioides odorata Six $1.30, Doz. $2.15, 25 $3.75, 100 $13.00 
Flowers exquisite light blue on tall, wiry stems and of very long-lasting 
quality, with faint Heliotrope fragrance; for greenhouse culture or out- 
doors in warm states. March and April flowering. Unquestionably one 
of the loveliest new bulbs introduced. We predict it to be as much used 
‘as Freesias as soon as the price permits its free planting. 
LEUCOJUM - Snowflake 
Aestivum (Summer Snowflake) 
Six 90c, Doz. $1.40, 25 $2.60, 100 $9.50 
A very handsome, hardy, robust growing plant, producing spikes of 
elegant drooping white flowers in May. Greatly prized for cutting, on 
stems about 14 to 18 inches high. Same culture as for Narcissi. (Color 
illustration, page 7.) 
Gravetye Giant Six $1.30, Doz. $2.15, 25 $3.75. 100 $13.00 
This large-flowered Snowflake produces in April and May gracefully 
drooping white bell-like flowers. Does best when growing in a shady 
situation and should be left alone as much as possible because the 
flowers become larger when the bulbs are not disturbed. Particularly 
fine for cutting. 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY - Convallaria 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY FOR GARDEN PLANTING 
Majalis Doz. $1.25, 100 $9.00 
Fortin variety. This popular and fragrant subject repays for being well 
treated. Grand for massing near shrubs or along shaded borders. 
Clumps Three $2.75, Doz. $7.50, 100 $50.00 
Our clumps are grown from the finest type of imported Fortin stock 
and are far superior to the common native sort. 
MORAEA 
An interesting group most of which are natives of South Africa, many 
being new to cultivation. Some are useful for cutting, others for the peren- 
nial garden and others still for pot culture and rock gardens. All listed 
below flower in spring. They show a wide range of colors and vary in height 
from 6 inches to 3 feet. On most of them the foliage is not important. 
Same culture as for Freesias. 
Glaucopis (Iris pavonia) Six $1.20, Doz. $1.85, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.00 
Often called Peacock Iris. Flowers white or light blue with peacock eye 
at base of outér segments. Stems 10 to 15 inches high. Excellent for 
cutting, forcing, rock gardens and pots. 
Polystachya Six $1.20, Doz. $1.85, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.00 
Slender plant 18 to 24 inches high with many wiry branches. Well cov- 
ered with flowers looking at a distance like a close group of butterflies. 
The outer segments of the flowers are light mauve, penciled with parma 
violet, with a bright yellow spot at the base, inner segments light mauve 
with little pencilings. Starts flowering six weeks after planting and 
keeps on three to four months. Corms can be had in cold place at 40 
degrees to make successive plantings over a long period. 
Leucojum Gravetye Giant 

