LILY OF THE VALLEY 
(DECEMBER DELIVERY) 
For outdoor culture they require a loose 
rich soil and a moist, shady position. Set 
so that the tips are slightly above the 
ground and at a distance of 3 or more 
inches apart. 
Clumps for outdoor growing: 
$1.25 each; 12 clumps for $12.00 
MUSCARI 
ARMENIACUM—-5 to 6 inch stems of deep 
blue flowers; the largest and most de- 
sirable Muscari. Hasy to grow in any 
good garden soil. They multiply rapidly 
and may be established permanently un- 
der trees or shrubs. 
12 for 75c; 100 for $5.50 
ORNITHOGALUM 
Star of Bethlehem 
ARABICUM — Waxy, white star-shaped 
flowers with a glistening jet-black pistil 
and yellow stamens. They are in large 
clusters at the top of stems 15 to 18 
inches long. Very desirable for display 
in large vases. They are easily grown 
and will thrive in any reasonably good 
soil where they get sunlight at least one- 
half time. Large bulbs to flower next 
Spring. 
Each 10e; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $7.50 
PEONIES 
Not all peonies will thrive in a climate 
where the winters are very mild. The fol- 
lowing varieties are offered especially for 
medium-mild or cold climates. We do not 
recommend them for planting in climates 
where the winters are warm. Please state 
if we may substitute. 

Price: 
Each $1.25, postpaid 
EDULIS SUPERBA—A very lovely peony 
of bright mauve-pink with a narrow edg- 
ing of delicate lilac. 
DUCHESS D’ORLEANS — Dark 
rose 
DUCHESS DE NEMOURS — 4 fine pure 
white 
FELIX CROUSSE—Brilliant ruby-red. 
MARIE STUART—A charming light pink 
peony which is rapidly becoming a favor- 
ite cut flower variety. Has good sub- 
stance and keeps well. 
PRINCESS MATHILDE — Bright China- 
pink, an early and free blooming peony 
of merit. 
MIKADO—Tufted 
with filament 
beautiful 
pink to 
form 
petals 
flower, 
edged 
crimson, 
gold. Very 
HARDY PHLOX 
Revel in Sunshine 
Clumps of three or more hardy phlox 
make an attractive group in a border and 
in masses they produce brilliant summer 
color. The varieties listed here will with- 
stand freezing winter weather. In the 
warmer sections of California, best results 
will be obtained by surface mulching to 
keep the soil cool and moist. 
AUGUSTA — Large heads 
cherry-red florets on vigorous 
about 2% feet high. 
of brilliant 
plants 
B. COMPTE—Rich satiny amaranth flow- 
ers, very brilliant; tall growing. 
CAROLINE VANDENBURG—A true lav- 
ender-blue; very large individual florets. 
CHARLES CURTIS—Glowing sunset col- 
oring; strong grower 2% to 3 feet tall. 
Brilliant and beautiful. 
CHEERFULNESS—Salmon-orange flow- 
ers which hold their color well even in 
the hot sun. Height 3 feet, late blooming. 
COUNT ZEPPELIN—Pure white with ver- 
milion-red eye. Free flowering and beau- 
tiful. 
DAILY SKETCH—Large individual 
rets of light, salmon-pink with 
milion-red eye. 
GEORGE STIPP—Deep glowing salmon 
with shaded lighter eye. Does not fade. 
JULES SANDEAU—Very large heads of 
brilliant rose pink flowers. Rather dwarf 
but free flowering. 
LEO SCHLAGETER — Brilliant scarlet 
flowers with a slight orange shading; 
three feet. 
MRS. JENKINS—A very free flowering 
pure white; robust habit of growth and 
a very desirable phlox. 
flo- 
ver- 
WIDAR—The violet florets have a clear 
white eye, an unusual color combination. 
Any of above: 
3 for $175: 12 for $5.50 
HALLAWELL'S 
BEGONIA FLOWERED 
RANUNCULUS 
The finest strain of Ranunculus in ex- 
istence. Large wavy petaled flowers with 
perfect form, developed in the most desira- 
ble shades of red through yellow, orange, 
and pink to white. 
The branching plants grow 12 to 15 inches 
high producing a suecession of fine long 
stemmed flowers for coiorful garden dis- 
play and for cutting. 
In mild climates plant during fall and win- 
ter months; cold climates in the spring. 
Set Jumbo bulbs one foot apart each way 
and 2 inches deep, claws pointed down- 
ward. Set large and medium bulbs 6 to 8 
inches apart. In heavy soils add sand and 
peat moss or leaf mold; keep thoroughly 
moist but not soggy wet. 
HYBRID MIXTURE—Jumbo bulbs for ex- 
hibition flowers. 
12 for $1.50; 50 for $5.50; 100 for $10.00 
HYBRID MIXTURE—Medium size bulbs. 
12 for 75c; 50 for $2.75; 100 for $5.00 
SEPARATE COLORS—Large size bulbs 
for exquisite flowers in separate shades 
of Gold, Orange, Pink, Red, White. Six or 
more of one color will be labeled. Less 
than six of a color will be sent mixed. 
12 for $1.25; 50 for $4.75; 100 for $9.00 
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SCILLA 
Wood Hyacinth 
Long stems of drooping bell-like flowers. 
They thrive in the sun or in partial shade, 
under trees or in the open border, where 
they may be left undisturbed to produce 
great numbers of fine stems for cutting in 
the very early spring. 
BLUE, ROSE, WHITE 
12 for 75c; 100 for $5.00; 1000 for $40.00 
SNOWDROPS 
Galanthus 
Plant these under shrubs, along the wood- 
land path or in the rock garden where 
they may be left alone to naturalize. They 
are among the first to bloom in the spring 
and are nice for cutting. Plant 2 or 3 
inches deen. 
12 for $1.00; 100 for $7.50; 1000 for $70.00 

SPARAXIS 
SPARAXIS 
Brightly colored flowers of pleasing color 
combinations and throat markings of con- 
trasting colors. They grow about 9 inches 
high, keep well when cut and are exquisite 
in bowl arrangements. Plant the bulbs 
about 2 inches deep and 8 or 4 inches apart. 
They may also be grown in pots, about six 
bulbs for a six-inch pot, 
12 for 75c; 100 for $5.50; 1000 for $45.00 
TIGRIDIA—Shell Flower 
A new and interesting flower to greet you 
every morning; tigridias last only one day, 
but each morning there are fresh new 
flowers to succeed those of the day before. 
Day after day for weeks, they pop out of 
the long bud sheath, like rockets, and in 
most fascinating color combinations. They 
thrive in soil containing considerable hu- 
mus such as peat moss, leaf mold or well 
rotted manure. In San Francisco give them 
full sun; in warm climates, partial shade. 
Plant the bulbs 6 inches apart and cover 
4 to 6 inches deep. Shipment in February. 
MIXED—A splendid assortment of many 
interesting color combinations. 
12 for $1.50; 100 for $10.00 
WATSONIA 
Slender spikes 2 to 3 ft. tall, each with a 
dozen or more medium sized trumpet- 
shaped flowers. Intended only for tropical 
or sub-tropical climates. Bulbs ready in 
October, November and should be planted 
not later than December Ist. Order early. 
Mixed colors. 
38 for 50c; 
12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 
