Wislaneas Flower 
Ismene Calathina 
(Peruvian Daffodil) 
The increased popularity of the lovely Peruvian 
Daffodil has made them a scarce item in the past 
several years. Of easiest culture, they will bloom six 
weeks after planting. The flowers resemble clusters of 
pure white Amaryllis. Bulbs are tender and should be 
dug and stored the same as Gladiolus. 
Large Jumbo Bulbs of unequalled quality. 3 for $1.75; 
$6.00 per doz. 
Named Varieties of Ismene 
An Outstanding Novelty 
Advance. A great improvement over the regular form 
of Ismene Calathina. Flowers twice the size, plants 
6 to 8 inches taller. $1.00 each; $11.00 per doz. 
La Vestale. Dwarfer variety with immense, more 
spidery flowers of the purest white of any flower. 
$1.00 each; $11.00 per doz. 
Outstanding Yellow Ismene 
Sulphur Queen. Lovely huge Ismene blossoms, pale 
sulphur-yellow. $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 
Amancaes. A very rare garden novelty. Beautiful 

Ismene blossoms of deep golden yellow. Supply very 
limited. $3.00 each. 
Hlontbretias 
A Fine New Collection of the Best Varieties 
Bulbs Shipped Direct From Farm in Fresh Planting Condition 
New White Ismene, Advance 
Montbretias are one of the least appreciated garden flowers and deserve much greater recognition. They 
are half hardy and can be considered hardy with protection north of New York. South of Philadelphia they 
are most generally hardy. 
Montbretias produce spikes of exquisitely formed flowers which Get 
acquainted with this beautiful garden flower. 
LADY WILSON. Glittering deep yellow; enormous 
last two weeks after cutting. 
Lord Nelson. Deep orange-scarlet, goiden center; very 
flower. One of the best. $2.75 per doz.; $20.00 tall. $1.75 per doz.; $13.50 per 100. 
per 100 Princess. Brilliant ruby-scarlet, center yellow. $1.75 
QUEEN BOADICEA. Large deep golden orange; per doz.; $13.50 per 100. 
ver’ doz: $22.50 ee foe Pe BOs Red Knight. Rich vermilion shading to golden at cen- 
Me : ; ter. A vigorous flower. $2.25 per doz.; $17.50 
Geo. Davison. Rich deep apricot; reverse deep per 100. 
orange with pointed petals. 2'4 ft. $1.50 per 
; Una. Rich apricot with carmine blotches. $1.75 per 
; ae peer 100. ‘ ae Meee SIBc DaRAOG 
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cranceniinen velowicentan G0.28 panos ner nok Hybrids Mixed. $1.35 per doz.; $10.00 per 
$17.50 per 100. 
before June. Order early. 
and sink the boxes in the pond. 
TROPICAL WATER LILIES 

DAY BLOOMERS Each 
Blue: Blue ‘Beauty..c5 3. ce ok eo ae aie $4.00 
Henry? SHOW ifcerays o ceetiote a eeenenet ns 3250) 
Pink: Mrs:sG2 Ws Ward: sjscerrs gare tisee ts SEO) 
Castaliflora yf iscok cca dtetcters ccc iehe's 3.25 
White: Mrs. George H. Pring ........... 3.00 
Purples “Jupiter: ia icore clots ets pista edeus busine stone 325; 
Panama-Pacific ..............- Sin lhs) 
NIGHT BLOOMERS 
Red: H.C Hadrstick oa. ies ates chee 4.00 
Pink: Mrs. George C. Hitchcock ....... 3.75 
White? Juno! 8 sek.a acs aide Cease Seen BIO 
HARDY WATER LILIES 
Pink: Marliac Flesh ............ Pus be) 
Pink: Opal ete eee oe Ze 
Rose ‘Arey >s.i aerate omens 3.00 
Yellow: Sunrise isan. oas Roe ee eae 4.25 
Chromoatellaz>. 74. 245 
Sunset Shades: Comanche .>............. 3.00 
Aurora, (small): 462:2.). cites os 2575 
Paul \Horio€@.5 saistr ee 3.75 
White: Marliac’ White) .). 07.3 2s 08 2.50 
Gonnere:% py ate ghee a Les es 4.00 
Gladstone ti.54. 2 o's. «ct kie ne 3.00 
Red: Gloriosa) Uc 4 foe 4.50 
Attraction) \.,4.'03. shee 4.50 
Bulbs 
loxintas . 
See page 43 for color illustration and full de- 
scription. We are offering a wide selection of 
named varieties. 
Emperor Frederick. Red. 
Emperor William. Rich blue. 
Mont Blanc. Pure white. 
Roi des Rouges. Rich pink. 
Tigrinum. White around mottled colors. 
Large Flowering Bulbs: 50¢ each; $5.25 per doz. 
Lily : of - the -Valley Clump ’ 
etd freshly dug clumps ae 10 to fh 
flowering pips. 60c each; $6.00 per doz. 
Lily- of - the - Valley Pips 
(For Outdoor Planting) 
These pips differ from the clumps in that they 
can be planted separately. Each pip will flower Hod 
year after it is planted, and are desired by some 
more than the clumps because they can be placed 
in locations between rocks, cracks in flagstones 
etc. Most practical for planting in rock gardens. 
Sold in lots of 25 or more only. 25 for $1.75; 
$6.00 per 100, postpaid 
Hilla Biflora, Starlight 
One of the loveliest novelties in bulbous plants 
that we have. Originating in Mexico, it is known 
as the Mexican Star. Blooms approximately 2% 
inches across, resembling waxy white stars, of 
flowers appearing on 18-inch stems. Bulbs. mee 
in the spring will begin blooming in July and con- 
tinue through October. Exquisitely fragrant and 
of excellent keeping quality when cut. $1.75 per 
doz.; $13.50 per 100. 
Cigridia 
(Mexican Day Lily) 
Showy flowers of rare charm throughout the 
summer. Bulbs are best planted about May Ist. 
Mixed Colors Only. $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Cuberoses 
Double Pearl 
An old favorite that has retained its popularity 
down through the years. Selected bulbs: $3.25 per 
doz.; $24.00 per 100. 
Single Mexican 
While not as showy as the Double Pearl, the 
old-fashioned single variety is prized for its ex- 
quisite perfume. $2.25 per doz.; $16.50 per 100. 
Oe. Lilies and Other Ag uatics 
Hardy Water Lilies can be sent any time from May Ist until the’ end of August, but tender Lilies not 
A simple way to plant Water Lilies is on rich soil in boxes 2 feet! square and 1 foot deep. Cow manure 
is the best fertilizer, but commercial fertilizers can be used. Place one Water Lily) root in each box, cover 
the crown of the plant, then cover with an inch of sand or gravel, 
to prevent discoloration of the ‘water, 
LOTUS 
Each 
Pink: Egyptian:.\. 2: eee $3.00 
White: Japanese 2.0.3. Weis 3.00 
Cream: Flavescens! ...% .. {Sate B25 
Double White: Shiroman ................ S75) 
Double Fink: Roseum plenum .......... 4.00 
FLOATING PLANTS 
Shell Flower 73.05.50... sc due aly ovebeie see et a eee 50 
Water Hyacinths® .).). 50.2 ue sc ere eee sa) 
SHALLOW WATER OR BOG PLANTS 
HARDY Each Doz. 
Giant Arrowhead ~..225... Je 50- $0.60 $6.50 
GracefulsCattail. 12st eee 60760 
Hardy: Callao. 25 sec ace .60 6.50 
Iris Pseudacorus: {322.0 eee .60 6.50 
Pickerel Rush .G.2 i: .60 6.50 
Variegated Sweet Flag’ 0 saan .60 6.50 
TROPICAL 
Imperial: Taro’ 9s... scien .60 6.50 
Papyrus.) eriehe eke ee .60 6.50 
Parrot: Feather: :. cRtis.ee ae wee .60 6.50 
Primrose, Willow © vj.ds\haue is ee .60 6.50 
Umbrella Palme. > as. eee .60 6.50 
Waters Poppy..456.44b eee 60'4416.50 

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Montbretias Make Gorgeous Table Arrangements 
Max Schling Seedsmen, Inc. 

