
This is the most popular and no doubt as 
satisfactory a hardy Lily as we have. 
called Regale cr Royal Lily. 
Otten called the Mexican Shell Flower. 
Its real name is Tigridia Pavonia. 
Oxalis should be better known for it really 
is a most useful flower 

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Iismene Calathina - Peruvian Daffodil 
Handsome clusters of large, very striking, fragrant, pearl-white flowers on 30-inch 
stems, somewhat resembling the Amaryllis. Plant the bulbs when the ground is warm 
late in the spring, 3 inches deep and 18 inches apart. In our own garden we have 
been very successful growing Ismene in a rather difficult spot shaded half the day by 
tall growing shrubs. They commence flowering in July. 
Top size bulbs, postpaid: 65¢c each; $1.85 for 3; $6.75 for 
Madeira Vine - Climbing Mignonette 
A splendid vine for covering porches, pergolas, fences, etc., where its thick, heart- 
shaped, glossy, light green leaves and long, hanging stems of fragrant, white flowers 
are very effective. Plant outdoors in May in fairly good soil and water regularly for 
best results. Not entirely hardy but must be protected by a mulch in freezing weather 
Strong tubers, 20c each; 2 for 35c; 12 for $1.85, postpaid to you 
Montbretia 
A very free-blooming summer-flowering bulb, producing in great numbers gracetul 
spikes, 8 to 10 inches long, each spike bearing from 18 to 30 exceedingly showy, star- 
shaped flowers, 11% to 2 inches across. Plant Montbretia bulbs the same as you would 
Gladiolus, 2 inches deep and 6 inches apart, and care for them in the winter the same 
as you would for Gladiolus. We offer Mixed Hybrids, an assortment of yellow, orange, 
and scarlet shades. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.50 
Oxalis - American Shamrock 
A splendid little plant for beds, borders, pot growing, and for baskets. The plants 
grow about 12 inches high, are compact, bushy growing, full of bright green foliage 
that makes an excellent background for the bright colored flowers that cover the plant 
the entire season. Plant the bulbs outdoors after danger of frost is over, 1 inch deep 
and 6 inches apart, or in pots indoors as soon as you receive them from us. These 
bulbs are not hardy, they must be taken up and stored during the winter. 
Deppei. Small white flower. Excellent for borders. Blooms all summer. 
Lasiandra. Large deep crimson flowers are carried in clusters on 16-inch stems above 
bright green, decorative foliage. Blooms from spring until late fall. 
Shamrock. Large pink blooms; rich green, Shamrock-like foliage. 
Any of the above kinds: 12 for 45c; 25 for 85c; 100 for $3.00 
Tigridia - Shell Flower of Mexico 
Pavonia. Brilliant, colorful blooms in scarlet, orange, yellow and rose. The huge 
triangular shaped flowers have six petals, the three smaller ones being blotched with 
carmine, purple or mahogany. The plant grows 2 feet tall and bears these brilliantly 
colored flowers from July until frost. Plant and care for the bulbs as you would 
Gladiolus. We offer a splendid mixture of colors. 
Top size bulbs—postpaid to you: 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.55; 25 for $3.00 
Double Tuberose 
Excelsior, Dwarf Pearl. Delightfully fragrant, double waxlike flowers on long spikes 
carried on 2-foot stems that make it a very desirable cut flower. If you want early 
bloom start the bulbs growing in pots in February or March and transplant in the 
garden in May. For late flowering, plant outdoors in May and June, 4 inches deep 
and 12 inches apart. Unusually large bulbs, 25c each; 12 for $2.75; 25 for $5.45; 
100 for $20.00. 
Hardy Garden Lilies 
Regale or Royal Lily 
Large and fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers with pure 
white centers, canary-yellow in the throat; outside of 
petals white with a shading of lilac-pink. Stems grow 
4 to 6 feet high and a single plant will often bear from 
15 to 20 blossoms. Blooms June and July. One of the 
most beautiful and easiest grown of all Lilies, individual 
blooms are 6 inches in length and 4 to 5 inches across the 
mouth. Plant 5 inches deep in good, well-drained soil. 
Large bulbs, 50c each; 3 for $1.35; 12 for $5.00 
Speciosum Rubrum 
The best known and best liked of the recurved type of 
garden Lilies. The tall, sturdy, 4- to 5-ft. plants carry 
well-branched sprays of delicately scented flowers of 
cream-pink with a light edge and vivid crimson speckles. 
They flower in August and September. 
Speciosum Lilies are stem rooting and therefore should 
be planted 9 inches or more deep in soil of good drainage. 
Each $1.00; 12 for $10.00 
Henryi 
A beautiful stately Lily growing from 4 to 6 feet in 
height. The strong stems carry six or more nodding flow- 
ers of recurving shape, of soft orange with emerald-green 
hearts (often called the Orange Speciosum). Should be 
planted in a partially shaded location about 10 inches 
deep. A very dependable, healthy Lily, blooming in Au- 
gust. 75¢ each; 12 for $7.50 
Auratum 
Gold-Banded Lily of Japan 
Stately Lilies growing 3 to 6 feet high. White spotted 
deep red, with a bright yellow band running through the 
center of each petal. Blooms in August. Plant 9 to 12 
inches dep. Stem rooting. $1.25 each Double Tubeross 
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