


SOMETHING ABOUT SOILS 
THE BEST TREES AND PLANTS cannot be ex- 
pected to develop into beautiful, mature specimens 
unless they are given a reasonable opportunity to make 
good. They will respond to good soil and good care by 
making a quicker and better growth. They will pro- 
duce more flowers and fruit and will better withstand 
disease and pests if they are planted in happy sur- 
roundings. 
This means primarily, good soil, and soil can be 
improved if good soil is not already available to you. 
Here in California we have many types and kinds 
of soils, from light sandy loam to heavy clay adobe 
All of these soils contain a certain amount of food, 
but unless the soils also contain bacteria that is con- 
stantly working to make the plant food available, plants 
will not thrive. For this reason, most soils can and 
should be improved. 
The addition of humus, in the form of “well-rotted’ 
manures will greatly aid bacterial action. Heavy soils 
are lightened by the addition of humus and in reverse, 
light soils are made more suitable for plant life and 
increase the moisture retention qualities by the addition 
of manure, peat moss, leaf mold and other organic mat- 
ter. We consider the matter of soil the number one item 
of importance prior to the planting of any nursery 
stock, and suggest that you consult us as to how to best 
improve the condition of your soil before you begin to 
plant. $ 
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NEWER GLADIOLUS 
BEACON. Bright, rosy-scarlet, with a highlight 
of cream in the throat; spike very tall and 
straight. Doz. 75¢; 100 $5.50. 
BLUE BEAUTY. Best light violet-blue, a color 
that should be in every Gladiolus collection. 
Doz. $1.00; 100 $7.50. 
CHAMOUNY. Beautiful, deep rose-pink, edged 
with silver; many flowers out at once. Doz. 
$1.00; 100 $7.50. 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. New, clear lavender 
with a golden throat; many ruffled flowers 
out at once. Doz. $1.00; 100 $7.50. 
ETHEL CAVE COLE. Extra large, clear rose-pink 
on tall stalks. Doz. 75¢; 100 $5.50. 
LADY JANE. New, soft yellow, shading deeper 
on the lower petals; an outstanding exhibi- 
tion variety. Doz. $1.00; 100 $7.50. 
MARGARET BEATON. One of the most beau- 
tiful of all varieties, the large, pure white 
flowers feathered in the throat with scarlet. 
Doz. 75c; 100 $5.50. 
MARGUERITE. Glorious new, ruffled, deep 
salmon-pink with a creamy throat; tall and 
distinguished. Doz. $1.00; 100 $7.50. 
MINUET. Clear lavender, with 6 or 7 wide- 
open blooms at a time, perfectly arranged on a 
tall, straight spike. Doz. $1.00; i100 $7.50. 
MOTHER KADEL. Outstanding new, deep yel- 
low for cutting and exhibition. Doz. $1.00; 
100 $7.50. 
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 
The breath-takingly beautiful blossoms of 
Tuberous Begonias are first choice for color and 
show in shade each summer and early fall, and 
indeed are one of the most magnificent of all 
flowers. They are easily grown in pots or out- 
of-doors in a rich, light, well-drained soil con- 
taining a high percentage of leaf mold. Full 
directions for their culture with every order. 
Camellia-Flowered Doubles. The huge flowers 
(4 to 6 inches in diameter) resemble Camel- 
lias. Choose from the following separate 
colors: Pink, Rose, Salmon, Apricot, Scarlet, 
Dark Red, Yellow, and White; also Mixed 
Giant Frilled Singles. The beautifully ruffled 
flowers hold their heads well for bedding 
Choose from all above separate colors, or 
mixed. 

at Lower Prices 
PARADISE. Extra large, apricot-salmon flowers. 
Doz. 75c; 100 $5.50. 
PURPLE SUPREME. New, rich purple, each petal 
edged with silver. Doz. $1.00; 100 $7.50. 
SNOW PRINCESS. Pure white flowers for ex- 
hibition or cutting; tall, vigorous grower. Doz. 
75c; 100 $5.50. 
SPOTLIGHT. Great, new, dark yellow, with a 
scarlet blotch in each large flower’s throat 
Doz. $1.00; 100 $7.50. 
RED CHARM. The best new, dark velvety-red. 
Doz. $1.00; 100 $7.50. 
ROSA VAN LIMA. Light rose, with a few darker 
lines in the throat; 7 to 8 flowers at once ona 
tall, strong spike. Doz. 75c; 100 $5.50. 
VALERIA. Beautiful, new, ruffled, bright red 
throughout. Doz. $1.00; 100 $7.50. 
WHITE GOLD. Large, clear, light cream; tall, 
early-flowering exhibition variety. Doz. 75c; 
100 $5.50. 
RAINBOW MIXTURE. Contains these and other 
choice varieties. Doz. 75¢; 100 $5.50. 

Postage Prepaid on All Seed and Bulb Orders 
Quantity Prices: 50 bulbs of a single variety 
take the 1C0 rate; 6 take the dozen rate. 
All Prices: are subject to change without 
notice; better order early. 
Carnation-Flowered Doubles. The giant flower 
have fimbriated petals, resembling those of 
Carnations. Choose from the following sep- 
arate colors: Rose, Salmon t, Yellow 
or All-Coiors Mixed 
Hanging-Basket Type. Lovely, large, pendt 
double flowers for pots, window-box« i 
hanging-Baskets. Choose from the following 
colors: Rose. Salm 
All-Colors Mixed 
Prices of All Colors and Varieties of Tuberous 
Begonias: Large Tubers (11/2 to 2 inches in 
diameter), each 35c¢; dozen $3.50 
