Various Summer lowering Bulbs 
ACHIMENES 
They love light shade and a reasonable amount of moisture. In fact, 
they respond perfectly to treatment given Tuberous Begonias. They 
make charming beds of flowers where because of shade, flowers hereto- 
fore could not be grown successfully. In window boxes, in pots in the 
house, or conservatory, they are a constant joy. 
Mixed Varieties Three 70c, Doz. $2.50, 100 $17.00 
This mixture includes some varieties not listed in shades of white, 
blue, pink, rose, crimson, and many others. Particularly well adapted 
for general use where a riot of color is required. 
ACIDANTHERA MURIELAE 
(Sweet Scented Gladiolus) 
A vigorously growing Gladiolus-like bulb which produces highly scented 
flowers in late summer. 
yet insistent. 
The fragrance is delightfully fresh and soft, 
A few spikes in a vase will make themselves pleasantly 
known throughout the living room. Flowers are white with brilliant and 
clear purple marking in centers, length of stem about 2 to 2145 
feet. In mild climates the bulbs may be left in the ground where they 
will soon form good sized clumps. In colder sections, dig and store as 
Gladiolus bulbs. 
Six $2.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
St. Brigid Anemones 


ANEMONE 
These popular flowers.of French origin are exceedingly brilliant when 
in flower and excellent for cutting. They like to be planted about 6 
inches deep in a cool, moist, but well drained soil. Will establish without 
any trouble and remain for years. For northern states we advocate’ 
early spring planting, for the southern section of the country, fall 
planting is best. Cover in winter with strawy manure. 
*St. Brigid Six 65c, Doz. 85c, 25 $1.55, 100 $5.50 
These are the popular Anemone so frequently seen in the florists’ shops 
in the early spring. The flowers are unusually large, with a wide range 
of rich and brilliant colors. 
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*His Excellency Six 70c, Doz. 95c, 25 $1.75, 100 $6.50 
A grand variety bearing flowers measuring as much as 3 inches across, 
of the most vivid velvety vermilion, with glistening silvery white base, 
and a handsome blue-black central boss. Height 1 foot. 
De Caen Six 65c, Doz. 85c, 25 $1.55, 100 $5.50 
The plants are taller in growth than the St. Brigid and more single. They 
contain many fine shades of blue, white and scarlet. 
Amaryllis Hybrids 
Whether you grow them in the house or in the garden, these Giant 
Flowering Amaryllis produce truly magnificent blossoms. Even the 
amateur gardener can confidently expect expert results and with the 
least possible care and attention. Planted in a pot in winter, they 
bloom about 6 or 8 weeks later. You will have a succession of blooms 
throughout the winter if the bulbs are kept dormant and planted ten 
days or two weeks apart. March, April and May are the months to 
plant them in your garden and they will bloom during July and 
August as easily as Gladioli. From these lovely bulbs a vigorous stem 
shoots out, carrying 4 to 6 very large blooms. The colors range all the 
way from pure white grounds with varied markings of rose, red and 
crimson to the richest main colors of scarlet, crimson and bright red. 
We can supply them from November until June, but place your order 
today. We guarantee them to bloom for you. 
GIANT CALIFORNIA HYBRIDS 
This is a fine strain of large-flowered California grown. Amaryllis Hybrids. 
The bulbs when potted from January to May will flower freely indoors. 
They may also be grown in the garden where they do beautifully. 
California Mixed Hybrids Each 85c, Three $2.25, Doz. $8.50 
MAMMOTH ROYAL DUTCH HYBRIDS 
This is the finest strain available. The flowers are extremely wide flaring, 
superbly shaped and of mammoth size. Only a very limited number of 
this genuine type is available and we believe we are the only source where 
they can be obtained. : 
Mixed Mammoth Royal Dutch Hybrids Each $2.25, Doz. $22.50 
Royal Dark Red Shades _ Each $2.50 
Royal Pink and Rose Shades Each $2.50 
Royal Orange-Red Shades Each $2.50 
Royal White with Pink Stripes Each $2.50 
Royal Salmon-Pink with White Stripes Each $2.50 
Royal Pure White Each $5.00 
ROYAL DUTCH NAMED VARIETIES 
The Amaryllis offered under this heading were reproduced from offsets. 
and not from seed, hence are true to kind as well as color. This method of 
reproduction is slow and applied only to a very few of the ultra ultra 
choicest, largely used by experts and hybridizers as mother stock. There 
is nothing finer available in Amaryllis than those offered here. All have 
wide flaring, perfectly formed blooms. 
Agata. Handsome sparkling red. Each $16.00 
Brilliant Star. Superb dark red. Each $16.00 
Irene Each $16.00 
Meee flowers, almost clear pink except for the delicate rose feath- 
Madame Curie. Giant flower; clear salmon. Each $16.00 
Mont Blanc. Sparkling, pure white. Each $16.00 
Orange Nassau. Giant flower of deep orange. Each $16.00 
HARDY AMARYLLIS. (See Lycoris squamigera, page 123.) 
AMARCRINUM 
The Amarcrinum, a cross between Amaryllis Belladonna and Crinum 
Moorei, has the appecrance of a mammoth Amaryllis, but its color is 
an even frosty pink. Great trusses of flowers are borne on 3-foot stems. 
This American creation won the coveted Cory Cup of the Royal Horti- 
cultural Society of Great Britain. This amazing flower has a scent 
similar to that of the famous Dutch Hyacinth. 
Big Bulbs Each $3.00, Doz. $30.00 
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