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 
ove i idl 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 spring only, 12 inches apart. Coming chiefly from South Africa, they must be protected 
in cold districts. 
Pfitzeri Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
The most prolific, giving often 5 to 10 spikes per plant. In bloom from August to October, 
with spikes 3 to 4 feet high, and heads of bloom of a rich vermilion-red. 
Uvaria Grandiflora. (June flowering.) Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Hardy. In bloom from June to August, with spikes 3 to 4 feet high, and heads of bloom of a 
rich Orange-scarlet top and yellow base. Prolific blooms and stately plant. 
| ONew Carly lowering 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 lack- 
ing 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 exceptionally 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 
or color in the summer 
border and are a superb 
foil for tall blue Del- 
phininums. 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. 
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Primrose Beauty 

Springtime 
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 fault- 
lessly shaped, and slightly arched, creating a charming effect. Primrose 
Beauty blooms in early summer. 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 perfectly 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-yellow. 
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- 
phiniums 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. 
Summer Sunshine Each 65c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.50 
Strong, bold, flame-red flower heads on 3-foot spikes in July make this a bright 
summer spot in the garden. The plant is bushy and clean. Attractive when not in 
bloom. It is very prolific and produces an unusual amount of flowers which also 
are exceptionally fine as cut flowers. Like all our other new Tritomas, this variety 
is thoroughly hardy in Mentor, and with some protection should survive winters in 
the coldest parts of this country. i 
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. It is perfectly 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 arasslike 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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