TIGRIDIAS 
One of the most interesting 
members of the bulb family, is a 
species of Iris, producing the most 
gorgeous and brilliantly colored 
flowers of Many shades of scarlet, 
cream, rose, yellow and orange. 
These are grown from _ seed, 
which seldom produces the same 
flower as the parent; therefore, no 
assurance can be given as to the 
colors contained in any particular 
order filled. 
TIGRIDIA HYBRIDS, MIXED 
COLORS, TOP SIZE BULBS 
Per Doz., $1.25 
Per 100, $8.50 

TIGRIDIAS 
TIGRIDIA CULTURE 
Tigridias require a cool, moist spot in the garden. They may be grown 
in almost any section of the United States, in any good garden soil. 
They require an abundance of moisture but must have good drainage. 
Plant bulbs four to six inches deep after ground becomes warm in the 
spring. In mild climates they may be left in the ground all winter but 
this is not recommended as they are a tasty morsel for moles, mice, 
etc. It is safer to dig them in the fall and bury them deeply in a box 
of damp sand or peat moss, dividing the bulbs at planting time the follow- 
ing spring. A storage temperature of 40 to 50 degrees is recommended. 
While the individual bloom lasts but one day, the blooms continue to 
come; a top size bulb producing from nine to fifteen blooms under favor- 
able conditions, a new one appearing every second or third day. 
In hot, dry areas they are best planted in partial shade while in cool 
sections, such as the Northwest, they are best planted in full sunlight. 
When used as cut flowers the stalks shouid be cut the evening before 
blooming. If they are allowed to remain in water new blooms will appear 
at intervals of two or three days. 
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