Montbretias 
Flowers and spikes resemble 
Hardy in the West and South also in the North 
if given some protection with leaves or strawy 
manure. The bulbs increase rapidly and make 
good cut flowers. Hardy perennials which can 
be sent in the fall or early spring. They grow 
from 2 to 4 feet tall and bloom freely. Fine for 
borders along fences and for naturalizing. Flow- 
ers range according to varieties one-half to two 
inches in diameter. We offer some fine new 
named varieties. Prices on new varieties: 3 for 30c; 
doz. $1.00; 100 for $6.50. Postpaid. 
NEW MONTBRETIAS 
WESTWICK — Deep orange and gold 
center circled with a red line. 1% inches. 
KATHLEEN—Gold and orange, mark- 
ed and suffused red. Very vigorous. 
1%4 inches in diameter. 
LADY WILSON — Large, rich, deep 
gold self blooms. 1% inches in diameter. 
ROSEA—The pink Montbretia. Dainty, 
light rose pink. Medium sized blooms on 
stems often 3 feet tall. 
NICKOLAS MAES—Very free flower- 
ing. Blooms rather early. Good foliage. 
Flowers reddish yellow. 1 inch. 
LADY HAMILTON — Light orange, 
suffused with soft red shadings. 1% 
inches in diameter. 
VESUVIUS—Very vigorous and free 
flowering. Many small flowers to the 
tall stems. The deepest red. 
SIR MATHEW WILSON—tThe largest, 
often 2 inches across. Tall stems. Deep 
orange red, marked and tipped deep red. 
BRIGHTEST AND BEST — Brilliant 
large flowers often 2 inches across. Outer 
half of petals orange red zoned at center 
of bloom with deep gold. 
FINE MIXED—We offer a mixture 
containing many varieties and shades. 
They are not named in the mixture. 
Doz. 60c; 100 for $4.00. 
Muscari (Grape Hyacinths) 
A splendid spring flower. Very hardy 
and will grow under almost all condi- 
tions. Ideal for borders and naturalizing. 
BLUE—A popular color. 3 for 20c; 
doz. 50c; 100 for $3.75. 
ALBA—White flowers. 3 for 25c; doz. 
70c; 100 for $5.00. 
PLUMOSUM (Plume Hyacinths) — 
Feathery plumes of delicate violet; very 
attractive. They last exceptionally well 
when cut. Very hardy. Prices: 3 for 25c; 
doz. 60c; 100 for $4.50. Postpaid. 
small gladioli. 
Poppies, Oriental 
GRAND MIXTURE—Around 30 vari- 
eties have been put into mixture, giving 
a fine range of colors. Plant in the fall 
or early Spring. Strong roots. 30e each; 
3 for 85c; doz. $3.00. 

Estate Lily, Page 17 
Milla Biflora 
White, wax-like flowers, about 2 inch- 
es in diameter. Wiry stems, 12 to 18 
inches tall, bearing 2 to 7 flowers each. 
Free blooming from July to September. 
Flowers cut well and have slght fra- 
grance. January to February delivery. 
3 for 35c; doz. $1.25. 
Ornithogalum 
ARABICUM (Star of Bethlehem) — 
Tall spikes bearing numerous large, milk 
white, star-shaped flowers with black 
centers and having a distinct aromatic 
perfume. Very easy culture. This flower 
is very unusual and is little known. It 
makes a very good cut flower. 3 for 25c; 
doz. 90c; 100 for $5.50. Postpaid. 
UMBELLATUM—tThis variety is very 
hardy with narrow, upright foliage, 
striped white. Flowers white on 10 inch 
stems. 3 for 25c; doz. 85c; 100 for $4.50. 
Postpaid. 
Oxalis 
It can be grown in pots inside or plant- 
ed in open ground in the early spring. It 
blooms from early summer until frost 
and grows 8 to 10 inches tall. Ideal for 
beds and borders. If planted outside they 
should be dug and stored in the fall like 
gladiolus. See next page. 
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