Paul J. Howard’s EARLY FLOWERING BULBS 
California Flowerland 
RANUNCULUS 
Ranunculus require a sunny situation and good drainage. Plant 
bulbs after October first. Soak a few hours in water, or start in moist 
sand. Set bulbs with prongs down, in well prepared soil, 6 to 12 inches 
apart, and cover about one inch. 
RED SHADES, GOLDEN YELLOW, ORANGE SHADES, PINK 
SHADES, WHITE—Also CALIFORNIA FLOWERLAND MIXTURE of 
these shades. 
Jumbo Size: Dozen $1.50, 100 for $10.00 
Large Size: Dozen 75c, 100 for $5.00 
ANEMONES 
Culture same as for Ranunculus, setting bulbs pointed side down. 
HIS EXCELLENCY. Scarlet, black center on white base. 
BLUE POPPY. Violet blue, black center. 
THE BRIDE. White, greenish white center. 
ROSEA. Rose shades. 
CALIFORNIA FLOWERLAND MIXTURE. 
Extra Large Bulbs: Dozen $1.00, 100 for $8.00. 
BABY GLADIOLUS. Slender spikes of butterfly-like flowers. Plant 2 
inches in sandy loam, in sun. 
Peach Blossom, pink; Spitfire, scarlet; The Bride, white; California 
Flowerland Mixed Baby Gladiolus. Dozen $1.25, 100 for $9.00. 
CROCUS. For early spring bloom, easily grown in pots or borders. 
Purple, White, Yellow, Striped. Dozen 75c, 100 for $5.00. 
IXIAS. Like Freesias in habit and culture, clusters of striking flowers, 
star or cup shaped. Plant in sun or half-shade, in well drained 
soil, cover one inch. 
Afterglow, carmine and apricot orange; Bridesmaid, white with red 
eye; Englishton, carmine with darker center; Emperor of China, 
yellow, shaded purplish brown; Vulcan, crimson and orange. 
Dozen 75c, 100 for $5.00. 
GREEN IXIA. I. Viridiflora. Unique flowers of pale green with black 
throat, tall stemmed. Dozen $2.00, 100 for $15.00. 
LEUCOCORYNE. Ixioides odorata. Glory of the Sun. Fragrant blue star 
shaped flowers. Plant 3 inches deep, 4 to 6 inches apart. Dozen 
$2.00, 100 for $15.00. 
Paul J. Howard’s 
NEW GIANT FREESIAS 
Plant in full sun or partial shade, 5 or 6 inches apart, 2 inches 
deep. Keep soil moist but not too wet. 
PURE WHITE, BLUE, LAVENDER, PINK, BRIGHT RED, MAM- 
MOTH YELLOW, LIGHT YELLOW. Dozen $1.00, 100 for $7.50. 
CALIFORNIA FLOWERLAND GIANT FREESIAS in Mixture. Dozen 
90c, 100 for $6.00. 
NEW DOUBLE FREESIAS. Elder’s Judy, Double Yellow; and Double 
White. Dozen $1.00, 100 for $7.50. 
CALLA 
WHITE CALLA. For borders and cut -flowers. Plant in shade, in rich, 
well drained soil. Extra Large Bulbs: 2 for 75c, Dozen $3.75. 
Large Size: 3 for 75c, Dozen $2.50. 
BABY WHITE CALLA. Potted Plants only. Each 50c, Dozen $5.00. 
GOLDEN CALLA. Foliage marked with silver. Grow in pots or shady 
beds. Mammoth Bulbs: Each 75c, 3 for $2.00, Dozen $7.50. 
Extra Large: Each 45c, 3 for $1.25, Dozen $4.50. 
PINK CALLA. Each 75c, 3 for $2.00, Dozen $7.50. 
BLACK CALLA. (Arum Pictum). Maroon. Each 75c, 3 for $2.00, 
Dozen $7.50. 
LEUCOJUM VERNUM. Spring Snowflakes. Spikes of small white bells, 
tipped green, for low edgings, massing. Set bulbs 3 inches deep, 
3 to 8 inches apart. Dozen $1.35, 100 for $9.00. 
ORNITHOGALUM Arabicum. Star of Bethlehem. Clusters of starry white 
flowers, black centered, long keeping. Extra large bulbs: Dozen 
$1.35, 100 for $8.00. 
MUSCARI. Grape Hyacinth (M. conicum). Spikes of violet blue flowers 
in spring. Dozen 75c, 100 for $5.00. 
Feather Hyacinth. (M. Plumosus). Large broad spikes of lovely 
deep blue feathery flowers. Dozen 75c, 100 for $5.00. 
SCILLA Campanulata. Wood Hyacinth. Small spikes of brilliant blue, 
for borders, rock gardens. Dozen 75c, 100 for $5.00. 
WATSONIA. Tall flower spikes and gladiolus-like foliage, for per- 
manent planting. Clunmes, pearl lavender; Lara,:fuchsia red; Lu- 
cille, pink; Malvern, orchid; Mrs. Bullard’s White; Edward Sturte- 
vant, scarlet; J. J. Dean, rose; Dazzler, scarlet, blooms in winter 
and early spring. Dozen $1.50, 100 for $10.00. 
CHOICE GLADIOLUS 
By making plantings monthly from December to April, showy 
blooms may be had all spring and summer. Gladiolus Bulbs will be 
ready in November. 
ABU HASSAN. Deep violet blue. 
BEACON. Scarlet, white throat. 
BLUE BEAUTY. Violet blue, early. 
CHAMOUNY. Deep rose, silvery edge. 
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN. Ruffled lavender. 
ETHEL CAVE COLE. Giant pink. 
GREEN LIGHT. Ruffled chartreuse green. 
GRETA GARBO. Cream pink, yellow throat. 
KING LEAR. Giant ruffled maroon purple. 
MARGARET BEATON. White, crimson blotch. 
PARADISE. Tall apricot. 
PICARDY. Salmon pink. 
ROYAL GOLD. Light yellow, golden throat. 
SNOW PRINCESS. Pure white. 
SPOTLIGHT. Yellow, red blotch. 
VALERIE. Large new salmon scarlet. 
CALIFORNIA FLOWERLAND MIXTURE OF NAMED GLADIOLUS 
PRICE of All Gladiolus: Dozen $1.50, 25 for $2.50, 
100 for $10.00 
SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS 
AMARYLLIS 
California Flowerland Giant Hybrids. Crimson Shades, Scarlet 
Shades, White with stripes of pink and crimson, Mixed Colors. 
Each 75c, 3 for $2.00, Dozen $7.50. 
CULTURE: Plant Amaryllis in rich soil, with neck of bulb just 
above the surface. (Bulbs planted too deep will not bloom.) Outdoors, 
they require a sunny exposure. For pot culture, use a 7 or 8-inch pot, 
with light friable soil mixture. Keep in cool shade until roots develop, 
then remove to sunny situation or to living room window. Bulbs ready 
in November, may be planted until April first. 
AGAPANTHUS Umbellatus. Blue Lily of the Nile. Handsome summer 
flowering perennial, bearing long stemmed clusters of lovely bright 
blue flowers. Large plants: Each 50c, Dozen $5.00. Strong Divi- 
sions: 3 for $1.00, Dozen $3.50. 
TIGRIDIA. Mexican Shell Flower. Striking large brilliant flowers with 
three petals, spotted and marked, shades of orange, yellow, rose, 
scarlet, white, wine red, peach. Long blooming season. Bulbs ready 
in February. Dozen $1.50, 100 for $10.00. 
TUBEROSE. Mexican Single. Spikes of fragrant waxy white flowers. 
Bulbs ready in February. Dozen $1.00, 100 for $8.00. 
TUBEROSE. Double Pearl. Dozen $2.50, 100 for $18.00. 
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