
Vitamin B-1, 100 tablets, 75c. 
Directions for use, applying only to our own tablets. In transplanting 
bulbs or any plants, loose roots, dissolve 5 tablets in 1 gal. of water. Soak 
roots in this 15 to 30 min. Pour solution around plant when set. To stimulate 
growing plants, for the first application, dissolve one tab. in 2 gal. water. For 
succeeding waterings, use 1 tab. to 4 gal. water once a week. Warning. Do not 
soak dormant bulbs in Vit. B-1. It rots them. 
Garden Hose are a prime necessity for gardens everywhere and for 
greenhouses. The most economical and the lightest weight hose is the Airlite 
brand of Resinite Plastic hose. The inside diameter of this hose is only %” 
yet because the surface is mirror smooth and frictionless it delivers as much 
water as rubber hose of a larger diameter. Nothing can injure this hose 
except fire and very hot water and it is claimed to last forever. However, no 
one has yet lived long enough to prove this claim. It is not damaged by sun, 
weather, being run over by auto or truck. No chemicals affect it. It has no 
cotton to rot nor rubber to disintegrate with age. It is like Cleopatra, “Age 
cannot wither her.” Price, 25 ft. length, which weighs less than 4 lbs., $5.10 
f.o.b. La Verne. Or by mail, postpaid zones 1 and 2, 35c extra. Zones 3 and 4, 
45e extra. Zones 5 and 6, 55c extra. Zones 7 and 8, 75c extra. 
Don’t forget 3% sales tax due from California customers. 
Wire Baskets. Our wire baskets are useful for growing many types of 
orchids and for all hanging basket plants. They are electrically welded, 
galvanized steel and polished to a silver brightness. The best obtainable. 
Prices: 8” 90c ea. or $10.50 per doz. 10” for $1.10 ea. or $12.75 per doz. All 
are prepaid prices. 
Snap On Pot Hangers, for hanging any size pot under trees, in lath house 
or greenhouse. Galvanized wire, non-rusting. 40c, $4.50 per doz., postpaid. 
Baffle Spray Fogger, No. 215A. For greenhouse, lath house or outside. 
Throws a fog spray 6 ft., increasing humidity and lowering temperature. 
Adjustable. Fits a %” pipe. Price, $1.36 (plus 4c tax in California). Send 30c 
extra if wanted by mail. 
Hose End Fogger, No. 217 AB. Useful for spraying Orchids, Tub. Begonias, 
ete., and for damping the greenhouse to increase humidity. Price $1.50 and 
35¢e extra by mail. . 
Supplies do not take quantity rates as applied to bulbs. Thus a dozen of 
an item costs 12 times as much as one unless a dozen rate is quoted. If quoted 
at a dozen rate, one-half dozen would take the single rate. 
BULBS AND ORCHIDS AS POT PLANTS 
Bulbs and orchids are most desirable as pot plants. They may be grown 
in the living room, kitchen, a light basement or in a small greenhouse quite 
as well as in a large commercial greenhouse. 
The following bulbs and plants are recommended for growing or forcing 
in pots. 
SAinaryilis Family: Agapanthus, Amarcrinum, Amaryllis, Clivias, Daffo- 
dils, Habranthus, Haemanthus (or Blood Lilies which include Katherinae, 
Coccineus, Albiflos, Carneus, etc.), Ismene, Nerine, Sprekelia, Tulbaghia, 
Zephyranthes, etc. Include Crinums if you have large space; Iris Family: 
Gladiolus nanus (Baby Glad), Dutch Iris, Freesia, Ixias, Sparaxis, Babiana, 
Tritonia, Marica, Moraea; Lily Family: most of the true lilies, Roman and 
Dutch MHyacinths, Muscari or Grape Hyacinths, Scilla, Ornithogalum, 
Veltheimia; Oxalis Family: both winter and summer growing species; Arum 
or Calla Lily Family includes White, Yellow and Pink Callas or Zantedeschias, 
botanically, the Black Calla, or Arum palaestinum, Fancy Leaf Caladiums 
(the most gorgeous pot plant in existence because every leaf is like a brilliant 
flower), Sauromatum venosum, Amorphophallus revieri; The Gesnaria Family 
including Gloxinia, Achimines and Saintpaulia; Orchids; Ranunculus and 
Anemones; Bromeliads or Pineapple Family including Billbergias. 
All of these are listed, either in our spring or fall catalog. Nearly all our 
bulbs and plants may be grown in pots but there are a very few exceptions 
and these are indicated in the listing. 
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