SATEX SEED COMPANY — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 11 

GLOXINIAS 
What we commonly call Gloxinias are Sin- 
ningias from Brazil, raised in the tropical rain 
forests. The name Gloxinia is probably more 
familiar to the grower. These colorful house 
plants have tuberous rhizomes and are easily 
grown in pots and transplanted to a garden 
bed, preferably in a semi-shaded place. Colors— 
EMPEROR FREDERICK — Searlet with 
white band. 
EMPEROR WILLIAM — Deep violet with 
whit band. 
ROI DES ROUGES — 
ruffled edges. 
PRINCESS ELIZABETH — Blue 
white throat. 
PRINCE ALBERT — Dark Violet. 
BLANCHE DE MERU — Deep rose, white 
throat. 
MONT BLANC — Dazzling pure white. 
LARGE 2” BULBS — Each 50c. 
Gloxinias are very deservedly coming into 
great popularity in this locale, due to their 
ease of culture, and their unsurpassed bril- 
liance of colors. This Regal Flower does best 
as a pot plant grown in partial shade. The 
tubers should be planted in a rich sandy loam 
containing generous amounts of leaf mold, 
rotted manure, or compost. The top of the 
tuber should be placed just level (or slightly 
higher) than the top of the soil. In watering, 
always place the pot in another receptacle and 
let the water be absorbed from below. The 
plants should be in full flower about two 
months from planting. 
Deep crimson-red, 
with 

GLO XINIA 
LYCORIS—(Pink Spider Lilly) (July de- 
livery)—Radiata. Planted in July and August, 
these beautiful flowers will appear in late 
September before ever producing foliage. Some- 
times known as Guernsey Lilly and erroneous- 
ly called Nerine, the cirise blooms radiate 
from an 18 inch reedlike stem. After blooming 
the green foliage appears and continues growth 
until the following summer when dormancy 
sets in. Plant outdoors in a partial shade; 
or in pots, either with soil or in a bowl with 
gravel and water just as Narcissi are some- 
times grown. Large blooming size bulbs. 
Prices: 10c each; $1.00 doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
TIGRIDIA 
“CALIFLORA”’ HYBRIDS, commonly called 
Mexican Shell Flower. The curious. three- 
petaled flowers are large and wonderfully 
marked and spotted. Plant 2 inches deep in 
sandy loam, 4 to 6 inches apart in shade or 
partial shade. Largest size bulbs, 1 in.-up in 
diameter: 10c each; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
TUBEROSES 
MEXICAN EVERBLOOMING — The most 
beautiful Tuberose that was ever brought to 
our attention; it begins to produce its fra- 
grant flowers in June and blooms continually 
until frost. Plant in good soil, and water 
occasionally during extzeme warm _ weather, 
and an abundance of lovely flowers will be 
the reward. In the southern part of the State 
the bulbs may be left in the ground all winter. 
Doz. 50c; 100, $3.50, post-paid. 

FLORIST’S & 
COMMERCIAL GROWERS! 
We will be pleased to quote our 
wholesale prices on seeds and bulbs in 
bulk and quantities. Your inquiries 
will be appreciated and will receive 
our most careful attention. 


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Sizes for Women (small, medium, large) for Men 
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Small sizes, $1.25 pair; Large sizes, $1.35. 

For the JOY of 
ORGANIC 
GARDENING 

To make the most of your garden 
—to build rich, virile soil that 
will grow prettier flowers, 
ger and better and more health- 
big- 
ful vegetables and fruits, hand- 
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inatron Gerkign, 
No. 2 size, for up to 425 Ibs. 
IWastone. = ee $1.00 
No. 7 size, for up to 1350 Ibs. 
NU SCG phen a we, see _$2.00 
No. 25 size, ‘for up to 3 tons 
NWRSUG Pattee esse $6.99 
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Terra-Lite’ 
Terra-Lite_ is. a 
brand of vermicu- 
lite specially re- 
fined for  horti- 
cultural use. 
VERMICULITE * 
PLANT AID 

SEED GERMINATION — Seeds planted in 
Terra-Lite germinate more quickly and in bet- 
ter percentage than those planted in any other 
medium. This is particularly true of small 
seeds and those especially susceptible to pre- 
emergence damping-off. The mass of hair 
roots produced by seedlings grown in Terra- 
Lite is much denser than that produced by any 
other medium. 
ROOT CUTTINGS—Roots 
are better when using Terrase 
Lite, and they emerge from 
three days to three weeks 
sooner. Three cutttings can 
be taken off in the time 
usually required for two. 
VERMICULITE 
SOIL AMENDMENT—As PLANT ALD 
a soil amendment, Terra-Lite 
lightens and aerates the hea- 
vy clay type soil and also 
aids a sandy soil by retain- 
ing moisture otherwise lost. 
Even a small amount of Terra-Lite added to 
a soil will make a noticeable difference. 

MULCH — Terra-Lite meets all the require- 
ments of a winter garden mulch. It never 
mats down or becomes soggy. Because of 
its high insulating factor, it prevents wide 
fluctuation in winter soil temperature. 2 to 
3 inches of Terra-Lite is quite as effective as 
several inches of less efficient material. 
STORING ROOT CROPS AND BULBS — 
Terra-Lite is probably the finest medium for 
storing root crops and bulbs. It acts as an 
almost perfect moisture control. Does not ab- 
sorb the moisture from the inside of a tuber, 
but it does take up the free water from the 
outside. 
4¥ot; bas (approx. wt-o2 1bs.)) -ooe see 40 
Y bu. bag (approx. wt. 5 Ibs.) pete es 3 90 
2 bu. bag (approx. wt. 18 Ibs.) ---~--- 2.25 
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SUDBURY’S SOIL TEST KIT 

NEW TWO-MINUTE SOIL TEST KIT 
farmer needs the soil 
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Test. No knowledge of chemistry needed. 
This $1.00 model tests for acidity only. Tells 
whether soil is sweet or acid and to what 
degree. Complete with full instructions, $1.00. 
HOME GARDENERS SOIL TEST KIT 
A $2.50 test kit. Tests for nitrogen, phos- 
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with irstructions and data on plant needs, 
$2.50. 
Every gardener and 
NEW JUNIOR PROFESSIONAL MODEL 
Tests for nitrogen, phosphorous, potash 
and acidity. Indicates the soils needs of plant 
food and denotes proper fertilizer formulae 
for individual soils. Complete instructions. 
Helpful charts, showing preferences of 75 
flowers, 50 vegetables, and of lawn grasses, 
enabling the grower to choose the varieties 
that will thrive in his soil. $4.75. 
