Fritillaria Imperial is 
(Crown Imperials) 
The Crown Imperials with their stately gracefully drooping flowers should 
not be missed in any garden. They want a good soil, much sun, and can 
be left undisturbed for years. Must be planted as early as possible and 
have to be carefully protected aaginst sharp winds, as the tall plants grow 
4 feet and more high. They are real ‘’grandmother’s favorites’’ and should 
be in avery hardy border or old-fashioned flower garden. (Color illustration 
at right.) 
Aurora Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $7.50 
Red-orange. This is the common Kaiser Crown. Height 30 inches. 
Maxima, Red Each 95c, Three $2.75, Doz. $9.50 
Robust and strong growing variety with large, orange-red flowers. Height 
34 inches. 
Sulphurion Each $1.00, Three $2.85, Doz. $10.00 
mage yellow flowers of robust growth and a fine garden plant. Height 
inches. 
Fritillaria _ Mission Bells 
The true Mission Bells do better in a clay soil in full sun. The woodland 
Fritillarias like woodland soils and conditions, and in cultivation some shade 
and a free soil. They are hardy as far north as Wisconsin. 
Lanceolata Six $1.25, Doz. $2.00, 25 $3.50, 100 $12.50 
Grows from 11% to 3 feet high. The flowers are green and brown 
mottled prettily, produced on top of the stem, a most attractive variety. 
Recurva Six $1.30, Doz. $2.15, 25 $3.75, 100 $13.00 
Is as beautiful, and much resembles a Lily. In size and habit like Lan- 
ceolata with orange-scarlet flowers of a lovely clear brilliant coloring. 
Pudica Six $1.25, Doz. $2.00, 25 $3.50, 100 $12.50 
Of still a different habit. A low plant about 6 inches high with a single 
clear bright yetlow bell. Likes sandy or loose soils and a warm spot in 
the rockery where you will enjoy it immensely. 
Thunbergi Six $1.35, Doz. $2.30, 25 $4.20, 100 $15.00 
Bronze-purple. These produce in early April dwarf, pendent, reddish 
brown and purple bell-shaped flowers in curiously checkered shades, on 
stems 12 inches high. They are very effective in colonies, requiring a 
somewhat dry situation. Invaluable for the rockery, for naturalizing 
and very lovely grown in pans indoors; use same culture as for Freesia. 
Fritillaria- Guinea Fen Slower 
Fritillarias are lovely bulbous plants for rock garden or indoor culture. 
The stems are leafy and most graceful, with many pendent, bell-like flowers. 
One species found in Southern California is called “KAission Bedls,’’ while in 
other places local species are called Brown or Chocolate Lilies. 
Meleagris Doz. 70c, 25 $1.25, 100 $4.25 
Bronze-purple. These produce in early April dwarf, pendent, reddish 
brown and purple bell-shaped flowers in curiously checkered shades, on 
stems 12 inches high. They are very effective in colonies, requiring a 
somewhat dry situation. Invaluable for the rockery, for naturalizing 
and very lovely grown in pans indoors; use same culture as for Freesia. 
(Color illustration at right.) 
Meleagris alba Doz. 75c, 25 $1.30, 100 $4.50 
This is the pure white form of this interesting type described above. 
Twelve inches high. 
Meleagris, Aphrodite Six 85c, Doz. $1.30, 25 $2.40, 100 $8.75 
A very fine strong growing variety with large white flowers quite a little 
better than the common alba. 14 inches high. 
Meleagris, Artemis Six 85c, Doz. $1.30, 25 $2.40, 100 $8.75 
Flowers grayish purple checkered, very fine variety. 14 inches high. 
Celecote Freesias (Large Flowered 
Without doubt the most sweetly scented flower grown; a single bloom 
permeates the living-room with its delicate perfume. Although they are 
quite popular and very easily raised, we suggest the following treatment: 
Procure the bulbs as early as possible and plant them in August, 6 to 25 
bulbs for a single pan. The soil should be a mixture of good loam. The 
bulbs planted early, say August and September, must be placed outdoors 
until cold weather sets in; must be regularly watered and kept growing all 
the time. In November, before frosts appear, the pots should be placed 
in the window of a cool room. 
Tecolote Blue Six 90c, Doz. $1.35, 25 $2.50, 100 $9.00 
Deep violet-blue. Large flowers and one of the best of its color. Won- 
derful for cutting; stems are quite long and rigid. 
Golden Giant Six 90c, Doz. $1.35, 25 $2.50, 100 $9.00 
A yellow Freesia of unusually sturdy growth; tall, straight stems. Flowers 
large and wide open. Great lasting qualities. Very prolific producer 
with several laterals. 
Tecolote Lavender Six 90c, Doz. $1.35, 25 $2.50, 100 $9.00 
A very attractive lavender-blue. Large open flowers and good long 
stems. A strong grower with plenty of laterals. We believe the finest 
lavender to be put on the market. 
Tecolote Pink Six 90c, Doz. $1.35, 25 $2.50, 100 $9.00 
Immense flowers of a clear, bright rose-pink. Stems are tall and strong. 
Tecolote White Six 90c, Doz. $1.35, 25 $2.50, 100 $9.00 
A new giant white, stems average 18 to 20 inches long. Single flowers 
2 inches long; early bloomer. 
Mixed Colors Six 90c, Doz. $1.35, 25 $2.50, 100 $9.00 
aR AY) mixture made up out of many varieties. All the shades of the 
rainbow. 
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Fritillaria Imperialis, Aurora 
Fritillaria Meleagris Varieties 

