
Cactus, Son of Satan 
GIANT CACTUS DAHLIAS 
This is a distinctly beautiful class, the most 
graceful of all Dahlias. The petals are curled 
and twisted to give a star-like or fluffy effect. The 
fiowers are of large size, often grow to 10 inches 
or more in diameter when properly cared for 
and disbudded. 
B40—AMELIA EARHARDT. This grand fluffy 
petaled giant is of great beauty. The blending 
colors are apricot, buff, salmon and soft yellow 
$1.00 ea.; 3 for $2.50. 
B41—JERSEY’S DAINTY. White, faintly tinged 
lavender. Healthy fine plant. Dainty and sweet. 
Fine cut flowers. 65c ea.; 3 for $1.65. 
B42—JERSEY’S MELODY. Deep bright pink. A 
very lovely airy bloom of fine texture for cut- 
ting. 75c ea.; 3 for $2.00. 
B48—LIBELLE. Deep shining royal purple. 35c 
each; 3 for 95c. 
B47—MELODY. Glowing yellow, each petal 
tipped white. A beautiful and graceful flower. 
35c each; 3 for 95c. 
B43—SON OF SATAN. Immense show flower of 
intense bright scarlet making a dashing effect in 
the garden or in bouquets. 85c ea.; 3 for $2.25. 
B45—STAR OF BETHLEHEM. Delightfully 
curled petals of pure white create a pure star- 
like effect. Large flowers, good stems. Strong 
growing plant. 50c each; 3 for $1.35. 
042—ONE OF EACH (7 Giant Cactus Dahlias) 
$3.75. 
THE GIANT BASKET FLOWER 
B470—ISMENE CALATHINA or Peruvian Daf- 
fodil. Four to five Giant funnel shaped flowers 
are borne on each two foot stem. The flowers are 
richly and delightfully perfumed, and uniaue in 
shape having a delicately fringed cup framed by 
five long white sepals. Color: Pure white with 
green striped throat. Attractive foliage is deep 
green and sword-shaped. Of easiest culture as 
pot plant or in the open ground. Choose a sunny 
spot, plant in May for blooms in July. Bulbs must 
be stored over winter in frost proof place. 
Jumbo bulbs 35c ea.; 3 for 95c; 6 for $1.75. 
OXALIS BULBS 
For a choice border or hanging basket, a planting 
of Oxalis will give you pleasure and satisfaction. 
The plants bear a mass of pretty clover-shaped 
foliage and a constant supply of small attractive 
flowers all summer. B495—Deppei White, B496 
—Loisandra Rose. 6 for 25c; 12 for 45c; 100 for 
$2.90. 
B520—RED HOT POKER 
Tritoma Pfitzers Hybrids Roots will develop into 
strong plants. Striking flame-like flower spikes 
bloom in August and September. Roots: 30c each; 
10c pkt. 
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IMPROVED PEARL TUBEROSE 
Most fragrant of flowers 
The stems grow two feet high terminating in a 
compact spike of waxy double flowers nearly two 
inches across, richly scented and showy in beds 
as well as for cutting. An individual flower is 
fine for the button hole. Set in a rich sunny bed 
in May the bulbs bloom in Autumn. A group of 
blooming plants makes the air redolent with rich 
perfume, and the spikes are exquisite in a vase. 
FIRST SIZE BULBS 
B525—Jumbo Double Pearl: 20c ea.; 6 for 70c; 
12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.75. 
B526—Single Mexican: lic ea.; 12 for $1.10; 100 
for $7.95. 

Enhance the beauty of your garden with these aristocrats of the flower world 

The Lovely Bouquet Dahlias 
The smaller Dahlias have ever been popular, for 
they combine so many desirable features that onc 
known they become almost indispensable. The) 
keep well when cut and have long wiry stems 
Flowers 2” or less in diameter. 
Pompon—Excellent Keepers 
35c ea.; 3 for 95c; 6 for $1.75. 
Bx0O—AMBER QUEEN. Apricot and Amber. Au- 
tumn colors. 
B86—CARDINAL. Bright red. 
B87—EDITH MUELLER. Shining two 
gold edged orange. 
B82—MARY MUNNS. Delicate, lovely lavender. 
B88—ROSA WILMOUTH. Popular, rose pink. 
B88—PHYLLIS. Bright and shining purple. 
B84—YELLOW GEM. Shining yellow. Cheerful. 
B85—JOE FETTE. Compact and pretty. White. 
045—ALL 8 Pompon Dahlias above for $1.95. 
BALL or SHOW DAHLIAS 
Flowers fully double, ball-shaped, petals in regu- 
lar spiral arrangement, more than 3% inches in 
diameter. Excellent for cut flowers, good keepers. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; 6 for $1.75. 
B90—A. D. LIVONI. Clear and beautiful pink. 
B91—RED CHIEF. Bright red. A lively color. 
B92—STORM KING. Fine white. 
B83—YELLOW DUKE. Beautiful yellow. 
044—One of each (4 above) for $1.15. 
Mr. Park Aug. 7, 1947 
[ am writing to tell you how lovely the Pure 
white Cactus Dahlia you sent me has been. The 
bloom is over 8 in. across, and nearly 24 in. 
around. It lasted over a week, just like wax. I] 
allowed it to have only one blossom as I wish 
to make it tops. Sincerely yours, 
Mrs. E. J. E., Seaford, Delaware. 
B317—BELLADONNA LILY. (Am- 
aryllis Belladonna.) 
Known as “Resurrection Lily’, with large 
fragrant rose-pink flowers borne in summer. 
Treat as pot plant. 50c each; 3 for $1.35. 
BLETILLA MHyancinthina (Hardy 
Chinese Orchid.) 
Very choice plant which is perfectly hardy. 
12 inch stems bear 7 to 8 large, orchid-shaped 
flowers. May be planted in the open or in 
pots. ‘ 
B350—Lavender. 70c ea.; 3 for $2.00. 
B351—Pure White. 75c ea.; 3 for $2.10. 
B499—RANUNCULUS (Buttercup) 
Glorious, brilliant, colorful, this cheerful mixture 
of yellow, red, orange, crimson, scarlet. Giant 
3 in. flowers are double and semi-double. Hardy 
South, they are fine pot plants North. Sturdy 12 
in. stems for cutting. Set roots claws down, 2 
in deep. Roots: 3 for 15¢ 12 for 50c; 100 for 
$3.40. Seed: Pkt. 10c; Giant Pkt. 25c. 
TIGRIDIA 
MEXICAN FLAME FLOWER 
Distinctive, these brilliant Flame Flowers from 
Mexico. Unique and bright are the triangular 
shaped flowers which are spotted and blotched to 
perfection. Foliage is pretty and sabre-like. We 
offer the finest Top Quality Bulbs, 1 in. in diam. 
Guaranteed to bloom. 
B510—ALBA GRANDIFLORA (White). Glisten- 
ing white blades. Throat snow white spotted with 
red markings. Beautiful contrast, hard to forget. 
B511—GRANDIFLORA RED. Vivid China-red 
blades; yellow cup background. 
B512—ROSEA. Rich silken rose blades; 
cup. 
B513—AUREA. Golden yellow blades; yellow cup. 
B514—VIOLACEA. Lilac or deep lavender flowers 
having a variety of lovely center markings. 
Above Varieties 15c ea.; 6 for 75c; 12 for 
$1.35; 100 for $10.00. 
085—THREE OF EACH Tigridia variety (15 
bulbs) for $1.55. 
B515—TIGRIDIA MIXED COLORS. Taken from 
above named stock which we have in surplus at 
the time you order. 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00. 
SEEDS—Fresh Tigridia Seeds. 2023—Mixed Pac- 
ket 10c; Giant Packet 25c. Containing a mixture 
toned, 


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of seeds from fiowers of white, red, rose, yellow. 

Dahlia Miniature Fairy 
MINIATURE DECORATIVE 
SWEETHEART DAHLIAS 
The miniatures have the same form as the large 
decorative dahlias but their small size (less than 
3% in. in diam.) and good stems make them dis- 
tinctly suitable, attractive table decorations. 
40c each; 3 for $1.05: 6 for $1.95. 
B70—BLUE EYES. A miniature Blue River. 
B60—BUCKEYE BABY. Bronzy buff. Dainty. 
B61—CORINNA. Bright and cheerful yellow. 
B62—FAIRY. Miniature Jersey’s Beauty. Very 
early and continuous bloomer. Lasts well. 
B63—ORCHID LADY. Lovely lavender. 
B64—PRINCESS ALBA. Pure snow white. 
B65—SYLVIA. Bright red. 
B66—BISHOP OF LLANDAFF. Rich scarlet du- 
plex with Peony-like flowers and bronzy red foli- 
age. 60c ea.; 3 for $1.50. 
0483—ONE OF EACH Miniature Decorative listed 
above. 8 Roots for $2.35. 
MINIATURE CACTUS 
4c each; 3 for $1.05; 6 for $1.95. 
B68—GRACE O’NEIL. True pink, fluffy cactus. 
B67—EASTER GREETING. Pure white. 
B69—GRETEL, Bright orange red. 

RANUNCULUS, Tecolote Hyb. 

