
AN INVESTMENT THAT 
PAYS GOOD DIVIDENDS 
Few garden flowers pay such high 
dividends as bulbs and tubers! 
Lasting for years . , ,. they return 
your investment over and over... 
by giving so much beauty for such 
little care, or cost, or effort, 
WHEN IS A “BULB” 
NOT A “BULB”? 
Do you know the difference hbe- 
tween true bulbs, corms and _ tu- 
bers? A true bulb is a _ bud, 
wrapped with fleshy scales which 
are the bases of leaves. Each bulb 
must have a period of dormancy, 
during whic. time the new plant— 
in all its details of leaves, petals, 
stamens, and pistols is formed. 
CORMS resemble true bulbs in ap- 
pearance, but the embryo flowers 
are not formed within the heart of 
the corm itself. They are developed 
rather by the corm’s hoarded sup- 
ply of nourishment. The corm dif- 
fers also from the true bulb, in 
that its life is for one season. 
TUBERS differ from true bulbs in 
that they are underground stems 
with eyes or buds on the surface. 
While some tuberous roots exhaust 
their energy in one season, and 
leave the newly developed roots to 
carry on, others rebuild their ener- 
gy, increase in size, and give bloom 
the next season. 
PROPER BULB PLANTING 
Take special care to plant your 
bulbs the right depth, as shallow 
planting causes much failure in suc- 
cessful bulb growth. While proper 
planting depth varies with soil con- 
ditions, you'll be safe in following 
the rule of covering the top of the 
bulb with soil equalling three times 
its greatest diameter. In preparing 
the planting pocket for your bulbs, 
be sure the bottom is broad enough 
to permit the bulb base to rest on 
the soil. If an air pocket is left, the 
roots are quite likely to dry out 
before the bulb has had a chance 
to start its growth. 
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BULBS AND TUBERS 
FOR SPRING PLANTING 
Clidiole 
ALL THRIP-TREATED LARGE CLEAN BULBS 
Varieties below are priced 2 for 15e; 
doz. 70c; 100, $5.50. 
Bagdad—Smoky old rose, deeper at 
edge of throat, lighter in throat, 6 to 8 
immense blooms open at one time. 
Barcarolle—Large ruffled orange; many 
open, good spikes; late but good, 
Beacon—Clear scarlet, with large 
creamy throat blotch. 8 to 10 florets. 
Dream o’ Beauty—Large rose red. A 
very popular shade. Tall strong grower. 
Gold Dust—Good deep yellow, early. 
Medium sized blooms on tall spikes. 
Golden Dream—Clear deep yellow. Mid- 
season. Very tall spike with many flow- 
ers open at one time. Distinctive. 
King Lear—Clear deep reddish purple 
with silver line on edge of petals. Ex- 
tremely large, heavily ruffled, Early. 
Phyllis McQuiston—Large glowing pink 
shading a little lighter in throat; 5 or 
more open on long spike, 
Picardy—Soft shrimp pink without fleck- 
ing. Soft inconspicuous feathering of 
rose. Very large. 
Snow Princess—Fine white of good 
size and form. Many open blooms, per- 
fectly placed. Stems never crook, 
Vagabond Prince—An unusual irrides- 
cent garnet brown color, lighter in up- 
per throat and with small blotch of 
glowing flame scarlet on lip petal, 
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Varieties below are priced: 2 for 25c: 
doz. $1.25: 100 $9.75, 
Big Top—New huge light pink, rose 
throat blotch; tall spikes. A “must 
have.” 
Burma—Deep rose, intensely ruffled. 
Large florets, good spikes, Don't over- 
look it! 
Elizabeth the Queen—Clear mauve-ruf- 
fled flowers with dark lines in the 
throat. Large, fine form and opens 7 to 8 
blooms at a time. 
Leading Lady—A winner of top honors 
in shows the past 5 years. Cream-white 
self, large flowers on strong spikes. 

Varieties below are priced: 3 for 25e; 
doz. 85e; 100 $6.50. 
Anna Mae—New pure white, very early. 
4 to 6 large florets open; good spike. 
Badger Beauty—Distinct lavender, neat 
form; good dependable grower. 
Black Opal—The most satisfactory dark 
red, Rich in color, large, well-placed 
florets on large flower head. 
Blue Beauty—Light blue, edges of pet- 
als lined with violet-blue. Throat some- 
what lighter on upper petals, darker on 
lower, ; 
Corona—Large cream, rose. picotee 
edge, Consistently good and popular 
show flower. 
Ethel Cave Cole—Large, wide-open flor- 
ets of clear, light pink, soft, rosy tone in 
throat. A must in any collection, 
Purple Supreme—Fine shade of purple 
enhanced by a line of silver around 
each petal. Tall strong grower, show 
flower. 
Rosa Van Lima—Light rose pink. Up to 
8 large blooms on strong spike. 
Silentitum—A tall white, with carmine 
throat, Large florets, fine spikes. Early 
and quite superior to others in its class. 
Stoplight—New brilliant red, lightly ruf- 
fled blooms, flat and wide open, Con- 
sistent performer and heat resistant. 
Valeria—Clear, bright scarlet with silky 
sheen. Very satisfactory in every way. 
Large florets, tall flower heads, 
White Gold—Enormous, slightly ruffled 
cream flowers with yellow throat. Well 
liked by all who have grown it, 
RAINBOW 
MIXED GLADIOLUS 
This is a fine hand made mixture, 
composed of varieties selected for 
harmonious coloring. All are tall, 
large flowered varieties. Select 
No. 1 size, disease-free bulbs 
only. Dozen 65e; 100 $5.00. 

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BEGONIAS 
(Tuberous Rooted) 
Camellia-flowered double varieties in 
top-size bulbs only. Order by color; 
dark red, scarlet, rose, orange, white 
and yellow. Each 25e¢; doz, $2.50. 
CALADIUM 
Elephant Ear—Each 30c; doz. $3.30. 
Fancy Leaved—Colorful foliage in con- 
trasting hues. Nice pot subjects or for 
outdoors. Jumbo bulbs: assorted colors. 
3 for $1.25: dozen $4.50. 
CANNAS 
Ask us for varieties and prices. 
DAHLIAS 
Boxed assortment of 6 roots, all differ- 
ent, large flowering, each individually 
labelled. Guaranteed to grow. Planting 
instructions included, Per box of 6 roots 
$1.35, 
LILIES 
For Spring Planting 
Available in March and April. All lilies 
offered here are large 8-9n circumfer- 
ence bulbs and will bloom this season. 
Auratum (Gold-banded) ..Ea. 69c; 3 for 
$1.90 
Henry ieee Ea. 59c; 3 for $1.65 
Regale.S) 2 7e ae Ea. 29c: 3 for $0.75 
Rubrumene eee Ea. 75e: 3 for $2.00 
OXALIS 
Deppei 
Flowers deep rose. Useful for border 
or as pot subjects. Doz. 50c; 100 for 
$3.50. 
PEONIES 
Available in September. 
varieties and prices. 
TUBEROSES 
Double Pearl. Top size bulbs. Each 22c; 
doz. $2.20. 
Ask us for 
