Baby Gladiolus 
(Gladiolus nanus) 
A new race of dainty dwarf varieties that completely charm every- 
one who grows them. Though small and slender, the spikes are 
robust and free flowering, and the color range is most varied and 
delightful. In mild climates they are reliably hardy, while in the 
north they are extensively used for winter forcing and can be brought 
into flower as early as March. Plant about 3 inches deep and 4 
inches apart. Under good conditions they multiply rapidly. Flowering 
time outdoors is May or June. 
Those marked with an * are new varieties raised by us and great 
improvements over older varieties. 
ACKERMAN. A warm orange-scarlet with dark flakes. 6 $.75, 
12 $12.0, 25 $2.95, 100 $8.95. 
AMANDA MAHY. Bright salmon red with small violet flakes. 
One of the best. Very large flowers on fine spikes. 6 $.70, 12 $1.05, 
25 $1.90, 100 $6.90. 
*BLOODSTONE. A very pretty dainty variety. Deep red flowers. 
6 $.95, 12 $1.60, 25 $3.00, 100 $11.00. 
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BLUSHING BRIDE. White with pink and carmine flakes. 6 $.70, 
12 $1.05, 25 $1.90, 100 $6.90. 
*BRIGITTA. An extra fine variety with taller spikes of free flowering 
soft flesh pink. 6 $.95, 12 $1.60, 25 $3.00, 100 $11.00. 
*NYMPH. Large pure white, crimson flakes. Strong grower. Extra 
choice. 6 $.85, 12 $1.40, 25 $2.65, 100 $9.65. 
PEACH BLOSSOM. A clear delicate pink of exquisite beauty. 
6 $.70, 12 $1.05, 25 $1.90, 100 $6.90. 
*SPITFIRE. Brilliant scarlet, small violet flakes. Very free. Best of its 
color. 6 $.70, 12 $1.05, 25 $1.90, 100 $6.90. 
SELECTED MIXTURE. All of above varieties. 12 $1.30, 25 $2.35, 
100 $8.95. 
BABY GLAD COLLECTION. 6 each of all the above named 
varieties, separately labeled. (48 corms) $4.90. 
Gladiolus primulinus hybrids—the beautiful ‘‘ Waterfall Gladiolus,”’ 
will be found listed in our spring catalogue. 

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Amaryllis 
Amaryllis Belladonna is the original true Amaryllis, blooming in late 
summer only, but popular usage had given the name to the Winter 
and spring-blooming Hippeastrums as well. The deliciously sweet 
scented flowers are indeed a lovely sight, often measuring three and 
one-half inches long, and borne in striking terminal clusters. In Cali- 
fornia and the South it is a popular outdoor plant and best succeeds 
where it can remain outdoors the year round. In the North it is 
popular as a pot plant. 
This graceful “Belladonna Lily’’ was named for a beautiful shep- 
herdess mentioned in Virgil, no doubt because of the exquisite 
beauty of its blossoms. Plant deeply in rich sandy soil, in a warm 
sheltered spot. 
Amaryllis Belladonna Hybrids 
All except A. Belladonna Parkeri were originated by us. They 
are most free flowering and great improvements over older varieties. 
BARBERTON. Large umbels of uniform deep rose-pink. Each $4.85. 
JAGERSFONTEIN. Rich deep pink, yellow tinted interior. Large 
flowered. Each $3.15. 
JOHANNESBURG. Soft rose pink with a white throat and yellow 
tinted base. Very free flowering; as many as 15 flowers on each tall 
spike. Each $3.75. 
LEYDENBURG. An early variety of clear pink with distinctive white 
anthers. Each $4.85. 
PARKERI (A. belladonna x Brunsvigia Josephinae). Beautiful rose 
on a base of creamy yellow-white. 12 to 16 flowers on each spike. 
Each $2.50. 
PARKERI ALBA. Pure white with a golden amber throat. Extra 
choice; very free flowering large clusters. Each $4.85. 
PRETORIA. Deep pink on a creamy yellow base. 15 flowers on a 
spike. Each $3.75. 
WINDHOEK. Refreshing rose, offset by a pure white center. Each 
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MIXED SEEDLINGS. The majority are varieties with deep rose-pink 
and rose-red flowers. Each $1.45, 3 for $3.75. 
Hippeastrum—Large Flowered 
Hybrid Amaryllis 
For colorful flowers of striking beauty in the home there are few 
plants that can compare with the Amaryllis. The brilliant clusters of 
great trumpet-shaped flowers are frequently seen in windows and 
small greenhouses of indoor garden enthusiasts during the winter 
months, but the plant is not as well-known as it deserves to be. If 
more beginners knew how easy of culture it is when a few funda- 
mental rules are followed it would become one of the most popular 
of indoor house plants. Individual flowers are often 3 to 3% inches 
long and sweet-scented. Because of their sparse foliage it is wise to 
place the pot among interesting foliage plants. 
SUPERB DUTCH HYBRIDS. This strain is exceptional and should 
not be confused with ordinary ones. Colors are very clear and true, 
and the large finely-shaped flowers are distinguished by wide over- 
lapping petals which give them a more luxurious appearance than 
where they are more widely spaced. Our bulbs will usually bloom 4 
flowers on a spike and many bulbs will produce 2 spikes. All are 
produced from offsets and not from seed. Though this is a slow and 
expensive process it enables us to offer the very choicest of hybrids 
certified true to color. We sincerely believe our collection to be the 
finest available. 
Strong Select Bulbs Good Flowering Size 
99/94 cm. 90/22 cm. 
Solid Scarlet $3.40 $2.75 
White, Lined Pink 3.40 9.75 
Pure White (Very Choice) 5.40 4.35 
Salmon Orange 5.40 4.35 
Orange 6.75 5.40 
Pure Pink (Very Choice) 6.75 5.40 
AMARYLLIS SEED 
Good flowering size bulbs may be raised from seed in two to 
three years, even by the average gardener. So we list herewith 
excellent strains that reproduce remarkably true to color. Fresh crop 
is harvested in May and available continuously thereafter. Cultural 
directions are included. 
Solid Scarlet 10 for $1.00 
White, Lined Pink 12 for 1.00 
Pure White 110) [tere 4-25 
Salmon Orange 10 for 1.00 
Orange 10 for 1.25 
Pure Pink 10 for 1.60 
Splendid Mixture 12 for 1.00 
HIPPEASTRUM SPECIES 
ACKERMANNI (H. Aulicum x Johnsoni). Deep crimson-red flow- 
ers of graceful funnel-shape. Mid-summer. Nearly hardy. Each $3.75. 
AULICUM (robustum, Tettaui). A beautiful scarlet-red flowering 
species for the cold house. Each $2.50. 
BIFIDUM,. An elegant species of striking orange scarlet. Nearly 
hardy, or same culture as Nerines. Each $3.75. 
RETUCULATUM STRIATIFOLIUM. Tender. A fine pink autumn 
flowering species. Each $4.85. 
RUTILUM. This charming rare little species is a pleasing variation 
from the large flowered hybrids. The orange scarlet flowers are borne 
in great profusion. Very pretty for table decorations. Each $2.75. 
