LILY OF THE VALLEY 
For growing lily of the valley in outdoor 
beds you should plant out-door-grown pips. 
Put plenty of leaf mold or peat moss in the 
soil mixture and plant shallow. They prefer 
all shade. Order early. Outdoor clumps 
ready December, January and February. 
$1.25 per clump; 12 clumps $12.00 

LILIES OF THE VALLEY 
MUSCARI 
ARMENIACUM—5 to 6 inch stems of deep 
blue flowers; the largest and most de- 
sirable Muscari. Easy to grow in any 
good garden soil. They multiply rapidly 
and may be established permanently un- 
der trees or shrubs. 
12 for 75e; 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 10c; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $7.50 
PEONIES 
The following peonies are offered especially 
for medium-mild or cold climates. We do 
not recommend them for planting in eli- 
mates 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. 
FELIX CROUSSE—Brilliant ruby-red. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA—Pure white. 
MARIE STUART—A charming light pink 
peony which is rapidly becoming a favor- 
ite cut flower variety. Has good sub- 
stance and keeps well. 
RACHAEL — Bright 
ruby. 
pink to 
garnet red, shaded 
HAallawells 
BEGONIA FLOWERED 
RANUNCULUS 
(Illustrated on Front Cover) 
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 18 to 24 inches 
high producing a succession 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 
PERENNIAL PHLOX 
Perennial phlox is easy to grow and will 
give abundant bloom throughout the sum- 
mer months. Set the plants about 1 ft. 
apart each way in well enriched soil and 
water by irrigation rather than by over- 
head sprinkling. They prefer more sun 
than shade and a moist cool soil which may 
be obtained by a heavy mulch of peat 
moss or well rotted manure, Lift and di- 
vide every 3 or 4 years. 
BRIGHT EYES—vVery large florets, bril- 
liant red with well defined dark centers. 
Outstanding for its size and brilliance. 
CHARLES CURTIS—Glowing sunset red, 
huge flower clusters on tall, strong 
stems. Bright and beautiful. 
DR. KLEMM—Silvery lavender blue with 
violet eye. The florets are large and grow 
into fine big clusters. 
HARVEST FIRE —Fiery salmon-orange 
flowers 2 inches across. Grows tall, has 
clean healthy foliage. 
LEO SCHLAGETER—Rich scarlet blooms 
with a glow of orange. Grows tall, blooms 
early, 
MARY LOUISE — This is the best 
White phlox. Very large florets, 
white clusters, medium tall. 
PAINTED LADY—An unusual color com- 
bination of peach and pink with con- 
trasting deeper eyes. A charming phlox, 
PINKETTE—Lovely, soft, delicate pink 
florets with deeper rosy-pink tube. Flow- 
er clusters are large and beautiful. 
PROGRESS—Two-inch, light blue florets 
with contrasting deep purple blue eyes. 
Flower clusters are extremely large. 
SALMON BEAUTY — Rich salmon pink 
with clean well defined white eye. The 
most attractive in this color combination. 
SONJA—Pale blue florets with pale yellow 
pure 
pure 
eye which shades into the blue in an 
enlarged circle or halo, Plant in the 
foreground, it doesn’t grow very tall, 
but is very lovely. 
STARLIGHT—Rich violet with a well de- 
fined white star in the center. Combines 
beautifully with Mary Louise. 
Price of Above: 75¢c each; 3 for $1.75; 
12 for $5.50 
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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 $5.50 
SNOWDROPS 
Galanthus Elwesii 
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 deep. 
12 for $1.00; 
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 85e; 100 for $6.50 
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 $11.00 
WATSONIA 
Slender spikes 2 to 8 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. 
3 for 50c; 
100 for $7.50 
12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 

SPARAXIS 
