Other Bulbs of Iris Family 
Marico gracillis. Walking Iris or Apostle Plant. The fugitive 2” flowers, white and 
blue with yellow and brown markings in center, are lovely. The flowers are followed 
by a small plant at end of scape. These become heavy and bend over to ground and 
take root, thus walking away from mother plant. Culture. Give nearly full shade, 
plenty of water, never drying out. Tender tropical but grown in pots in north. 50c ea. 
Tigridia pavonia hybrids. Tiger Flower or Shell Flower. Large, very showy flowers 
of yellow, orange to rose and red. Plant as soon as weather is settled and frost danger 
is past, in good soil, 3” deep, 5” apart. We give a little shade as our sun is very hot. 
Along coast or in the north it may not be necessary. Water well when rains fail. They 
can be grown in a greenhouse. In the north, dig like Glads and store dry. We offer a 
special low price. Assorted colors, 4 bulbs for 35c. Per doz., $1.00. 
LILY FAMILY—Liliaceae 
The type species is Lilium, or true Lily. Many call Crinums, Callas, Cannas, or 
any bulbs “Lilies,” but this is an error. 
Lilium regale. Large fragrant, white flowers, tinted pink with cream throat. This 
is one of the hardiest and is easy to grow. It increases in size and number every year 
and becomes permanently established in the garden. It belongs in the perennial border 
along with Daylilies, Crinums, Shrubs, etc. They prefer mildly acid soil and the addition 
of leaf mould and sand to your soil will give improved results. Mulch the ground or 
plant among shrubs or other plants that shade the soil surface but allow the plant to 
rise into the sunlight. Keep their feet cool and their heads warm. Large bulbs, 35c ea. 
Other Lilies. Order the following during Jan. or Feb. By Mar. 1, they are likely to 
start growing and not be in condition to move. L. pardalinum, orange and red fls., 
Calif. native and easy in partial shade, 25c. Croft Easter Lilies. It is not too late to pot 
these or plant in garden. 35c ea. You should have and save our Fall 1947 Catalog which 
contains over one page about these lilies and how to force them. We may never publish 
it again. Send 6c for first class postage or 10c for air mail for this catalog. 
Gloriosa Climbing Lily. The flowers resemble true lilies but surpass most of them 
in their gorgeous beauty and high coloring. They propagate by tubers instead of bulbs. 
The stem is branching and heavy and must be supported. 
Culture. They must have sandy soil with leaf mould and peat added, acid (about 
pH 6.5), full sun or slight shade, plenty of water, perfect drainage. We usually plant 
before March 1, but sometimes as late as May. They need a long season. Plant 4” deep. 
Horizontal position. In the north they may be started early in pots and shifted. Do not 
break earth ball when shifting. 
Gloriosa rothschildiana. It deserves the name Glory Lily. Very vivid colors, red with 
yellow markings, turning later to deep red and then deep rose. 4 to 6 ft. tall. Large 
tubers at $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. 
Urginea maritima. This curious bulb comes from N. Africa. It is hardy only in 
mild climates but can be grown as far north as N. Carolina or state of Washington 
along the coasts. Probably hardy to 10° F. A 3 to 5 ft. spike of densely placed white 
flowers appears about Aug. The foliage starts later and grows until spring. In Italy, 
small shop keepers place a dry bulb in the window where it will bloom without soil or 
water. It will do the same for you or will attract attention as an ornamental curiosity 
in the southern garden. The bulbs grow up to 18” circum. or more. $2.00 ea. 
Tulips. Another left over from fall. We have perhaps 3 or 4 bushels of small bulbs. 
We have planted Tulips as late as Mar. 1 and saved them. It’s a shame to throw these 
away and as we lost the lease of a few adjacent acres we have no place to plant them. 
Price, $1.00 per qt., postpaid. One peck (8 quarts) for $5.00. 1 bushel, $17.50 f.o.b. 
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