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Naegelias 

Lilium (Photographed in Our Garden) 
OXALIS 
ACHIMENES 
Charming summer-flowering bulbs for pots in house or greenhouse or in the 
open where light shade and plenty of moisture can be provided. They respond 
perfectly to the same treatment given Tuberous Begonias. Sometimes known 
as “Cupid’s Bower,” the newer hybrids are greatly improved in size and color 
range. Five to ten of the tiny, scaly tubers may be planted in a 4- or 5-inch pot. 
They multiply rapidly. Water sparingly at first and pinch when they reach a 
height of 6 inches to induce branching: Ultimate height is 12 inches, : 
AMBROISE VERSCHAFFELT. Beautifully veined violet-blue on white 
ground. A very choice variety. ; ’ ; 3 for 60c, Doz. $2.00 
LITTLE BEAUTY. Compact plants with bright cerise-pink flowers. One of 
the best for pots. 3 for 75c, Doz. $2.25 
LOVELINESS. A free-blooming dwarf type with many violet flowers. 
3 for 60c, Doz. $2.00 
LONGIFLORA MADUNA. A strong grower. Soft violet flowers with white 
throat, beautifully veined, dark leaves. 3 for 60c, Doz. $2.00 
LONGIFLORA MAJOR. Very large flowers of brilliant dark blue. Extra 
choice. 3 for 60c, Doz. $2.00 
MARGUERITAE. Large flowers of pure white. 3 for 60c, Doz. $2.00 
PATENS MAJOR. Reddish violet flowers with white throat, Compact plant. 
; 3 for 60c, Doz. $2.00 
PULCHELLA (coccinea). Small flowers but bright red, a rare color in Achi- 
menes. ; 3 for 75c, Doz. $2.25 
TUBIFLORA (Gloxinia tubiflora). A somewhat different type from the above. 
Long, fragrant, waxy white flowers on tall stems. Each 60c 
CRINUMS 
Crinums are rare and interesting bulbs producing in midsummer large umbels 
of fragrant Lily-like flowers on stout two-foot stems. They make fine accent 
points for terraces or borders, and an easy way to grow them outside is to sink 
the pots into the spaces where desired. They are good pot plants and the culture 
is the same as for Amaryllis. They increase freely by bulblets. 
MOOREI. A showy variety with long lasting pink blossoms and long, very 
wavy leaves. Bears seed if hand-pollenated or crossed with other species. It 
is said to be hardy in the latitude of New York City except that the bulbs 
grow so near the surface of the ground that the frost damages them. 
Each $1.50 
MOOREI ALBUM. A companion to the above with white flowers. Each $1.50 
POWELLI. A hybrid with deep pink flowers. Bailey says, “If the bulbs are 
planted 21% to 3 feet deep (to the bottom of the bulb) in well-drained soil, the 
plant stands without protection in the neighborhood of New York City.” 
Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
POWELLI ALBUM. Similar to the above with white flowers. 
Each 85c, 3 for $2.25 
POWELLI HARLEMENSE. Beautiful delicate pink blooms in large umbels. 
An improvement on Powelli. Each 75c, 3 for $2.00 
POWELLI KRELAGEI. Another improved hybrid having deep rose-pink 
curved flowers 4 inches long. Each $1.00, 3 for $2.65 
CRINO-DONNA CORSII (Amaracrinum Howardi). A cross between Am- 
aryllis belladonna and Crinum Moorei. Clear pink flowers borne on stout 
stems in September or October. Each $3.00 
GESNERIACEAE 
The Gesneria family consists of several species of tuberous-rooted plants hay- 
ing soft, heart-shaped leaves and brilliant tubular flowers in clusters. They have 
become an item much sought after by plant lovers who collect them, and there 
are several correspondence clubs devoted to a study and exchange of knowledge 
concerning them. The culture is exactly the same as for Tuberous begonias. Of 
this family we offer the 3 species listed below: Gesnerias, Naegelias and Tyd- 
aeas. Tubers of all 3 species should be stored in a warm place in the pots in 
which they have been grown and watered occasionally during the dormant 
season. i 
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SPECIAL OFFER. (A). 3 each of Gesnerias, Naegelias and Tydaeas, 9 in all, 
our selection ($6.25 value.) } $5.00 
Gesnerias 
CARDINALIS (macrantha). An attraktive variety having bright red flowers 
and large velvety green leaves. A fihe pot plant. 3 for $1.50 
UMBELLATA. The flowers are a deeper shade of red than those of cardinalis 
and they bloom much more freely. A new introduction whose specific name 
is subject to verification. 3 for $1.50 
Naegelias 
Although Naegelias are very desirable, the tubers are so perishable that they 
require very special packing and expensive insurance against frost in transit. 
GOLDEN KING. Beautiful, deep yellow flowers and fine marbled leaves. 
Each $1.25 
MONARCH. Large red flowers, very decorative bronze leaves. Each $1.25 
ORANGE DELIGHT. Orange-red with yellow outside and throat. Inside 
slightly speckled. Each $1.25 
ORANGE KING. A very fine uniform orange., Each $1.25 
ROSE QUEEN. An unusual color combination of carmine pink with a creamy 
interior speckled pink. Each $1.25 
SPECIAL OFFER (B). One each of the above Naegelias ($6.25 value) $5.00 
Tydaeas 
Formerly known as Isolomas, this handsome species resembles in flower Achi- 
mines and Gesnerias and comes in the same varied assortment of colors. 
SUPERFINE named varieties in mixture 3 for $1.50 
FINE MIXTURE 3 for $1.00 
CALADIUMS (American Grown) 
FANCY LEAVED. Strikingly veined and variegated-leaved plants in gorgeous 
reds, greens and whites. Easily grown as pot plants. Also increasingly used 
for effective displays in the shady portions of the garden. \ ery interesting in 
flower arrangements. Mixed colors. 3 for $1.00, Doz. $3.75 
GLOXINIAS 
Gloxinias are natives of Brazil with richly colored, velvety, bell-shaped flowers 
often marbled or spotted with darker shades. Not the least of their beauty is in 
the large downy, conspicuously veined leaves. The tubers should be started the 
e as Tuberous Begonias but are best used as house plants only, to insure 
eoyel | watering as wetting the leaves causes spotting. After they have finished 
careful wa a ie leaves have matureg, water is gradually withheld so the 
orn ee en after which they aréstored in sand in a temperature of 45 
seeceu, The Sore listed are fine hybrids very seldom found in American 
catalogues. 
(Gloxinias continued at top of next column) 
With the modern vogue for winter window gardening comes a renewed interest 
in this species which used to be as commonly grown years ago as geraniums. 
Many flower lovers are collecting them to grow and study for their bright cheer- 
ful flowers and interesting foliage. They are divided for convenience in two classes 
according to the ripening time of the bulb. Those priced are early ripening 
varieties for spring delivery. 
DEPPEI. (tetraphylla speciosa). A fine variety having coppery pink blossoms 
and leaves with purple bands. Doz. 75c 
ENNEAPHYLLA. This beautiful variety comes from the Falkland Islands 
and is hardy. The creeping, scaly bulbs send up frilly blue-green tufts. of 
rayed leaves from which in turn rise the pure, waxy-white flowers in June. 
Likes partial shade. Each $1.00 
FLORIBUNDA. Fine pink with deeper colored center. Free blooming. Nearly 
hardy. Each 50c, 3 for $1.00 
FLORIBUNDA ALBA. A white companion to the above. 
Each 50c, 3 for $1.00 
LASIANDRA. A distinct and beautiful kind with large dark green leaves and 
umbels of bright rose-colored flowers. 3 for 50c 
VESPERTILLIONIS. “Lilac-rose flowers” is all the description we have on 
this. Each $1.00 
The following late maturing varieties will be offered in our fall catalogue for 
fall delivery. 
ADENOPHYLLA BOWIANA BRASILIENSIS 
RANUNCULUS (Buttercup) 
PEON Y-FLOWERED. An excellent strain having highly colored flowers like 
small double peonies about 2 inches across. The shades run through prim- 
rose, golden yellow, white, pink, salmon, vermillion and other wanted colors. 
Lovely for cutting. Not hardy in the northern states except ih extremely 
sheltered positions. Plant outside as soon as the soil is warm placing the 
claws downward, 2 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart. 
6 for 85c, Doz. $1.25, 50 $3.50 

Ranunculus 

BLANCHE DE MERU. Rosy purple with white throat. 
EMPEROR FREDERIC. Attractive scarlet with broad white margin. 
EMPEROR WILLIAM. Deep pansy blue with broad white margin. 
ETOILE DE FEU. Striking carmine red. 
FIRE KING. Bright red and one of the best. 
MONTBLANC. Pure white. 
VIOLACEA. Deep velvety-bluc. 
WATERLOO. Bright scarlet, elegantly waved. 
MIXTURE OF FINE NAMED VARIETIES. Our selection. 
TIGRINA HYBRIDS. These are a new type having unusual netted and 
laced flowers which are considered by many to be superior to the more solid 
colors. Each of the above items of Gloxinias are sold 3 for $1.30, dozen $4.75 
AMARYLLIS (HIPPEASTRUMS) 
Our strain is exceptional and should not be confused with ordinary ones. The 
colors are very clear and true and the large, finely-shaped flowers are distin- 
guished by wide, overlapping petals which give them a more luxurious appear- 
ance than where they are more widely spaced. Our bulbs will usually bloom 4 
flowers on a spike and many bulbs will produce 2 spikes. 
Solid scarlet, each $3.75 Orange, each $7.50 
White, lined pink, each $3.75 Pure pink 
(very choice), each $9.00 
Salmon-orange, each $6.00 Pure white (rare), each $6.00 
Splendid Mixture, each $3.50, 3 for $10.00 
Amaryllis Seed (Ready in April) 
Solid scarlet, 10 for $1.00 Salmon-orange, 10 for $1.00 
Pure white, 10 for $1.25 Orange, 10 for $1.25 
White, lined pink, 12 for $1.00 Pure pink, 10 for $1.60 
Splendid Mixture, 12 for $1.00 
ISMENES 
The fragrant “Sea Daffodil” of Peru. Large Lily-like flowers similar to Amaryl- 
lis except that the petals are notched and fringed giving them a glamorous 
and fantastic effect quite different from anything else. Of easy culture as a pot 
plant or for the garden, blooming soon after planting. A group of these hand- 
some plants is always a center of interest. We supply large bulbs which should 
be planted in late spring in rich, sandy soil in a warm, sunny place. When pot- 
ted early, they may be forced into bloom with excellent results in May. The 
bulbs should be stored warm and dry over the winter. 
AMANCAES. A very rare species with beautiful, deep yellow flowers. 
Each $2.00 
CALANTHINA ADVANCE. A splendid improvement on the well-known I. 
calathi. It grows 2 feet tall with large, pure white flowers having green 
stripes in the throat. 3 for $1.30, Doz. $4.75 
FESTALIS. A free flowering sort having pure white flowers with elegant 
curved petals. 3 for $1.30, Doz. $4.75 
HARRISIANA. Small white flowers, not as tall as others. 
3 for $1.00, Doz. $3.75 
SULPHUR QUEEN. A very fine early blooming hybrid. Primrose yellow, 
throat light yellow with green stripes. 3 for $1.30, Doz. $4.75 
LILIES 
While the best time to plant most lilies is in the fall, those listed here may be 
planted equally well in spring. Many others will be offered in our fall catalogue. 
CROCEUM. We offer the true variety. Many orange-red upright flowers 
slightly purple spotted. Easily established. Each 60c, 6 for $2.85 
HANSONT. The Golden Turk’s Cap. Handsome orange-yellow flowers flecked 
with black. Flowers in June on S-foot stems. An easy doer. 
Each $1.50, 6 for $7.50 
HENR YI. Sometimes called The Orange Speciosum. A lovely shade of orange, 
more like apricot, strong grower, blooms in August and early September. 
Each 45c, 6 for $2.20 
‘PUMILUM. (tenuifolium), The Siberian Coral Lily. A beautiful little lily with 
deep scarlet, wax-like flowers, recurving petals. Fine for the rock garden. 
Each 20c, 6 for 90c 
REGALE. The most popular of all garden lilies and one of the easiest and most 
satisfactory to grow. Pure white trumpets with lemon throat outside flushed 
purplish rose. Exquisite fragrance. Monster bulbs. Each 65c, 6 for $3.15 
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM. Now that we may import freely, we may again 
have the lovely speciosums for our gardens. No collection should be without 
this desirable variety which by spring planting gives a fine display of flowers 
late in the season. Deep crimson with attractive black spots. 22-24 cms. 
Each $1.25, 6 for $6.25 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM. The white counterpart of the above. 
Each $1.50, 6 for $7.50 
MONTBRETIAS 
Montbretias are natives of South Africa from whence come so many of our 
most attractive flowering bulbs. They somewhat resemble miniature gladioli 
and are just as bright and varied in their colors. They may be grown in rows 
for cutting purposes for which they are valuable or used as points of interest in 
the border. While hardy in milder sections of the east, most gardeners prefer 
to harvest and store the corms in the same manner as is used for gladioli. 
AURORA. Very large flowers, pure orange, tall grower with good branching. 
3 for 45c, Doz. $1.50 
COMET. A most beautiful new variety. Very large, open flowers of bronze 
gold with rich maroon center, tall dark-colored stems. Long lasting. 
3 for 85c, Doz. $3.00 
FIERY CROSS. Intense glowing fiery orange, reverse red. Tall, erect stems. 
3 for 85c, Doz. $3.00 
HIS MAJESTY. Orange-yellow center, tips and reverse orange-scarlet. F. C, 
C. Haarlem, 1926. 3 for 45c, Doz. $1.50 
LADY WILSON. Very large, rich orange-yellow flowers, strong, rigid stems. 
3 for 45c, Doz. $1.50 
STAR OF THE EAST. Beautiful orange-red flowers of immense size. 
3 for 85c, Doz. $3.00 
MIXED SHADES AND COLORS. A planting of these mixed colors is very 
pleasing for the shades all blend together nicely. A row in the cutting garden 
would yield many beautiful bouquets. Doz. $1.50, 50 $4.50 
TIGRIDIAS (Shell Flower of Mexico) 
PAVONIA MIXED. Another nice species for the sunny border or cutting 
garden. These charming flowers come in gorgeous shades of carmine, yellow, 
scarlet, pink and white with various colored spots. The culture is the same as 
for gladioli. Doz. $1.25, 50 $3.75 
Gesneria 
