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First Class Permit No. 47266, Sec. 510, P.L.&R., N. Y., N. Y. 
JOHN SCHEEPERS, Ine. 
37 Wall Street 
New York 5, N. Y. 
Scheepers Vow Lbifey for 1950 
It is our pleasure to introduce these new varieties which have received Highest Honors at 
all shows. They represent the results of many years of breeding and crossbreeding by leading 
specialists and of our own checking in the field for habit of growth and perfection. It is, there- 
fore, our pleasure to introduce them to our select clientele. 
(For other varieties of Lilies—please consult our Fall 1950 Edition 
of “Beauty from Bulbs” and Color Guide recently mailed to you.) 
BARBARA. The large flowers, six inches in diameter are blood red, outward facing, and held 
in pyramid form on strong stems two to three feet tall. Flowers in late June. Award of Merit by 
Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Extra selected bulbs, $3.00 each. 
DAURICUM HYBRIDS. This group of Lilies are earliest flowering of all, producing their 
lovely blooms with the Tulips in May. The cup-shaped flowers are held upright on strong stems 
one to two feet tall. The colors range from light pinkish orange to clear yellow with brown spots, 
clear and distinct. Beautiful combinations can be made planting them in the Tulip Garden for 
accent. Offered at a reasonable price to permit planting in quantity. Extra Selected bulbs, $.75 
each; $7.00 for 10; $65.00 per 100. 
DAVIDII HYBRIDS. The flower stems from three to six feet high are literally covered with 
blooms, forty are not unusual. The deep orange-red flowers are reflexed and carried on vigorous 
stems that withstand wind and rain. Early July flowering. $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10; $85.00 
per 100. 
MOLLY STARK. This is a lily of exceptional vigor and hardiness. It increases in beauty each 
year. The flowers are up to four inches in diameter and are carried on strong stems in a pyramid 
form. The tangerine coloring of the blooms is very outstanding. Four feet tall, flowering in 
early July. Received a speciai award at the Lily Association show in 1950. Extra selected buibs, 
$1.50 each; $12.50 for 10. 
PINK SEEDLINGS. The lovely fragrant trumpet blossoms are a rose pink on the outside, 
inside of the trumpet ranging from light pink to pure white. Culture is the same as for the 
famous Regale Lily which it resembles in plant structure. Very robust. The finest Pink Trumpet 
Lily to tals award of merit 1950. Extra selected bulbs, $2.25 each; $21.00 for 10. 
TERRESTRIAL HYBRIDS. These are the forerunners of a group of Lilies that are lovely and 
different, many will be offered as named varieties just as soon as we have built up sufficient 
stocks. The flowers have a great range of shapes and colorings, ranging from flesh pink to dark 
red, either upright or outward facing blooms. They flower in July over a long period and are 
from two to four feet tall. Extra elected bulbs, $1.25 each; $11.00 for 10. 
PLANT SOME OF THESE LOVELY LILIES IN YOUR GARDEN THIS FALL AND ENJOY 
THE NEW SHAPES, COLORINGS AND FRAGRANCE NEXT SUMMER. 
Full planting and cultural instructions with each order. 

FERNS, WILD FLOWERS AND VINES 
We ask you to consult our 1950 Spring Edition of “Beauty from Bulbs” for our 
listing of superior varieties. All can be supplied for fall planting at no increase in 
prices. (Pages 41 through 48.) 



P rotect the SS ienfinaa ff Your Garden 
wn SCHEEPERS BULB FOOD 
For LILIES, DELPHINIUM, EREMURI, TULIPS, NARCISSI, IRISES, 
PEONIES, and all other bulbous plants 
E have been asked by many friends to tell them what sort of plant food we use in growing our choice bulbs. 
We told them we had a special formula that gave health and long life to these plants. A few prevailed 
upon us to make up a quantity and let them try it in their own gardens. We did. 
The extraordinary success that these gardeners met with and the enthusiasm re ssulting from it have encour- 
aged us to offer all our friends and patrons a chance to use the very same plant food in their attempts at 
producing healthy, luxuriant flowers with strong stems and exquisite colorings. 
And so we present this opportunity for you to order some of SCHEEPERS’ BULB FOOD and we recommend 
It is almost entirely composed of organic matter and may be used with 
that you try it with your next planting. 
in any soil or with any other plants, It is 
absolute safety in connection with the planting of bulbs at any time, 
also economical—as a teaspoonful for each bulb is the average requirement. 
We are sure that if you take advantage of this offer you will find it a very happy investment. 
5 lb. cans, Each, $1.85 
25 lb. bags, Each, 3.50 
100 lb. bags, Each, 9.50 
Full instructions for proper use contained in each package. 
