46 TIGRIDIA—A FRESH FLOWER TO GREET YOU EVERY MORNING 


Perennial Phlox 
HARDY PHLOX 
Clumps of three or more hardy phlox make an 
attractive. group in a border and in masses 
they produce brilliant summer color. The vari- 
eties listed here will withstand freezing winter 
weather. In the warmer sections of California, 
best results will be obtained by surface mulch- 
ing to keep the soil cool and moist. 
Prices: 50c each; 12 for $5.00. 
AUGUSTA—Large heads of brilliant cherry-red 
florets on vigorous plants about 24% feet high. 
B. COMPTE — Rich satiny amaranth flowers, 
very brilliant; tall growing. 
CAROLINE VANDENBURG—A true lavender- 
blue; very large individual florets. 
CHARLES CURTIS—Glowing sunset colcring; 
strong grower 2!2 to 3 feet tall. Brilliant and 
beautiful. 
CHEERFULNESS — Salmon-orange flowers 
which hold their color well even in the hot 
sun. Height 3 feet, late blooming. 
COUNT ZEPPELIN—Pure white with vermilion- 
red eye. Free flowering and beautiful. 
DAILY SKETCH — Large individual florets of 
light, salmon-pink with vermilion-red eye. 
GEORGE STIPP—Deep glowing salmon with 
shaded lighter eye. Does not fade. 
JULES SANDEAU—Very large heads of brilliant 
rose pink flowers. Rather dwarf but free flow- 
ering. 
LEO SCHLAGETER — Brilliant scarlet flowers 
with a slight orange shading; three feet. 
MRS. JENKINS—A very free flowering pure 
white; robust habit of growth and a very de- 
sirable phlox. 
WIDAR—The violet florets have a clear white 
eye, an unusual color combination. 
CALADIUM 
Fancy Leaved for Pots 
There are many interesting color combinations 
in these easily grown plants. They are color- 
ful in pots and are very effective in conserva- 
tory or shaded sun porch. They are excellent 
window box subjects provided they are pro- 
tected from wind and strong sunlight. 
PLACE YOUR ORDER EARLY FOR THESE 
COLLECTIONS 
1 each of 3 colorful varieties (labeled) 
$2.00 
1 each of 5 colorful varieties (labeled) 
$3.25. 12 assorted $7.50 
CANNA 
Cannas thrive in a hot sunny climate; they 
grow easily, require a minimum of care and 
flower continuously throughout the summer. 
These improved varieties have large trusses 
of very attractive flowers and clean decorative 
foliage. Set the roots about 1 foot apart and 
cover 3 inches. Each 35c; $3.50 per 12. 
AUSTRIA—4 feet. Yellow, green foliage. 
CALIENTE—5 feet. Bright scarlet; bronze foli- 
age. 
COPPER GIANT—5 feet. Copper rose; green 
foliage. 
EUREKA—4 feet. Large white trusses; green 
foliage. 
GOLDEN WEDDING—4 feet. Bright canary yel- 
low; green foliage. 
INDIANA—6 feet. Vivid orange flowers; green 
foliage. 
LOUIS CAYEUX—4 feet. 
green foliage. 
THE PRESIDENT—4'2 feet. Immense flaming 
scarlet; rich green foliage. 
UNCLE SAM—6 feet. Vivid crimson; green fo- 
liage. 
WYOMING—6 feet. Large trusses of deep or- 
ange flowers; bronze foliage. 
Bright scarlet-rose; 
TIGRIDIA—SHELL FLOWER 
A new and interesting flower to greet you 
every morning; tigridias last only one day, but 
each morning there are fresh new flowers to 
succeed those of the day before. Day after 
day for weeks, they pop out of the long bud 
sheath, like rockets, and in most fascinating 
color combinations. They thrive in soil con- 
taining considerable humus such as peat moss, 
leaf mold or well rotted manure. In San Fran- 
cisco give them full sun; in warm climates, par- 
tial shade. Plant the bulbs 6 inches apart and 
cover 4 to 6 inches deep. 
ANGELITA — Silky white blades; white cup 
spotted purple. 
BOLIVER — Rose-red blades; 
spotted carmine. 
FRANCISCO—Lilac blades; white cup spotted 
purple. 
MEXICO — Brilliant red blades; 
spotless cup. 
MONTEZUMA—Wine-red blades; 
spotted carmine. 
yellow cup 
harmonizing 
yellow cup 
ORO—Fntire flower is golden yellow. 
PAN AMERICA—Golden yellow blades; yel- 
low cup spotted carmine. 
TERESA—Rose-pink blades, spotless cup. 
NOTE: Three or more of one variety will be 
labeled. Less than 3 of a kind will be 
sent mixed. 
PRICES—Any of above: . 
12 for $2.00; 50 for $7.50. 
MIXED—A splendid assortment of many inter- 
esting color combinations. 
12 for $1.50; 50 for $5.00. 
BABY CALLA HYBRIDS 
From the test garden of a California hybridizer, 
come these fascinating miniature callas. They 
vary in color from yellow through cream to 
white, and pink to deep rose, many with a 
deep claret blotch in throat. Height 6 to 18 
inches. Succeed in pots or garden. 
6 for $3.00; 12 for $5.00, postpaid. 

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IVY GERANIUMS 
For a cheery display all summer, plant 3 or 4 
ivy geraniums in a hanging basket. They also 
make a fine display in a window box, bloom 
continuously and profusely. Ready to bloom 
plants from 4-inch pots. 
Any 4,$ 5.00, postpaid. 
Any 6,$ 7.00, postpaid. 
Any 12, $13.50, postpaid. 
CITY ORDERS — Orders placed at our San 
Francisco Store or Nursery Gardens, and NOT 
for shipping. 65c each; 12 for $6.50. 
65c each; 12 for $6.50. 
BRIDESMAID—Double; considered by many to 
be the finest of all ivy geraniums. It is cattleya- 
pink with faint rose-red veining and a tiny 
spot in the upper petals. Grow it in partial 
shade for best results. Vigorous long growth. 
CHARLES MONSELET—Double; lovely cerise- 
rose; buds are rose type, flowers are large and 
showy. 
JESTER—Double; deep lavender rose; flowers 
2¥2 inches across. A very fine flower. 
JOSEPH WARREN—Double; a very rich shade 
of rosy violet purple, our deepest color in ivy 
geraniums; bushy growth and may be kept 
compact. 
LAVENDER GEM—Double; small flowers and 
many of them; fine clear lavender; plant 
branches freely. 
LUCKY STRIKE—Double; deep rose pink, upper 
petals marked deep red near base. Medium 
large flowers; vigorous medium growth. 
NEON—Double; brilliant cerise-rose with violet 
undertone; tiny marks in upper petals. Flowers 
are very large; growth is long. 
ORCHID TRIUMPH—Double; a very pleasing 
shade of orchid. Plants are of medium growth 
habit and very free flowering. 
PINK ALLIANCE — Semi-double. 
pink, almost rose, irregular form. 
RED MAJESTY—Semi-double, bright scarlet; 
with a few short petals in the center. Medium 
long growth. 
SNOWDRIFT—Double; our best pure white. 
THE DUCHESS — Semi-double; white with a 
faint orchid flush; top petals cerise near base. 
WILLY—Double; one of the best reds. 
Very deep 
