Summer-Blooming Bulbs 
Easily grown in full sun in good garden soil, unless otherwise noted. 
ACIDANTHERA bicolor Murieliae 
New. Stems to 3 feet and taller, with very sweetly scented, white flowers with crimson- 
maroon blotch, Excellent for cutting. Mid-August, September. 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25; 12 for 
$2.25, 
MAMMOTH ROYAL DUTCH HYBRID AMARYLLIS 
This is the finest strain available. The flowers are superbly shaped and of mammoth size and 
pure colors, Only a very limited number of this genuine type is available. 
Dark Red Shades White with Pink Stripes 
Pink and Rose Shades Pure White 
Orange-Red Shades 
Any of the above, $3.25 each; any 3 for $9.00; any 6 for $17.00 
GLORIOSA LILY, a Rare Beauty 
A splendid low climber, easy to grow in the garden; it does wellin sheltered spots Bb,” 
out-of-doors, in sun or partial shade. Grows 2 to 3 feet high, producing a dozen : : 
or more gorgeous lily-like flowers of bright yellow and red. Blooms in late summer >. 
and autumn. Store tubers in winter like Gladiolus. 3 for $4,00; 12 for $15.00; 7 a 
$1.50 each. eee 
GLOXINIA 7 
A very fine summer-blooming plant for pot culture. Large, open, inverted bell- 
shaped flowers are freely borne above the velvety foliage. Mixed or Separate a 
Colors: white, blue, rose, purple, red. 3 for $1.35; 6 for $2.50. 
TIGRIDIA 5 
A continuous display of beautiful colors in mid- MONTBRETIA, New Hybrids 
summer. Each 2-foot stalk produces several flowers. ‘An profass al Anaiheeantae he min : 
x Cae eg iees eae profusion of bloom ranging in color from golden yellow to brilliant scarlet, 
3 for 65c; 6 for $1.10; 12 for $2.00; 25 for $3.85. from July to frost. 2 ft. A very desirable cut flower. 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50; 
25 for $2.85. 
TUBEROSE, Double 
DWARF SUMMER DAHLIAS, Unwin’s Strain 
Lovely flowers of thick, wax-like texture set close to the 2-foot spike. A fine Graceful, semi-double flowers in a wide range of colors, 
summer-blooming plant in the garden and for cutting. Rich, exotic fragrance. starting to bloom in early summer and continuing until 
6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.75; 25 for $5.25, frost. Many blooms on bushy, compact plants 18 to 24 
inches tall. Strong plants, mixed colors. 3 for $1.09; 6 for 
$1.75; 12 for $3.25; 25 for $6.00. 
HARDY LILIES 
See our Fall 1950 Catalog for four full pages of Lilies. Most varieties 
are still available for spring planting. 
Finest California-Grown Bulbs 
Among the showiest of summer-flowering bulbs, lasting into the fall. Any ’ 
% good light soil with plenty of humus, in a fairly shaded location, will grow good 
Begonias. Mix a liberal amount of woods soil, well-rotted manure, compost % 
or peat moss with garden soil to make it light in texture. Water often during : 
dry seasons. These bulbs may be grown in window-boxes or large pots on shaded = 
porches, or in any good selected spot in the garden that is fairly shaded and 
away from roots of trees that might rob them of all moisture and food. Such 
places as the north side of a wall or foundation are ideal, The blooms are per- 
es ISMENE pone eeruvien yy ; fect for cutting, particularly to float in water. ‘ GLORIOSA LILY 
10OWy sweet-scented, pearly white trumpet Mowers borne DOUBLE CAMELLIA-FLOWERED i 
three on a stem, similar to the amaryllis. Prefers a sunny 
location, Planted in May, they will commence flowering in Very showy, camellia-like flowers 4 to 6 inches across. White, Pink, Red, 
July. 65c each; 3 for $1.65; 6 for $3.00; 12 for $5.50. Orange, Yellow, Salmon and Scarlet. 
DOUBLE CARNATION-FLOWERED 
Large, frilled, carnation-like flowers. White, Pink, Red, Orange, Yellow and 
Salmon. 
GIANT SINGLE FRILLED 
Very large, single, frilled flowers. White, Pink, Red, Orange, Yellow and 
Salmon. 
DOUBLE-FLOWERED HANGING BEGONIA 
Flowers like the Double Camellia type but somewhat smaller, 
produced in great quantities on a weeping plant. Fine for window- 
boxes, hanging baskets and charming in rock gardens. White, Pink, 
Red, Orange, Yellow, and Salmon. 
PRICES ON ALL BEGONIAS OFFERED: 
Top-size bulbs, each color and type separately labeled and 
packed, any 3 for $1.25; any 6 for $2.25; any 12 for $4.25; any 25 
for $8.00; any 50 for $15.00. 
Special Mixture. Includes all types listed here except the Hang- 
ing Begonia. 12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.50; 50 for $11.50. 
GLADIOLUS 
The finest top-quality bulbs, clean and free from 
disease. Here are twelve of the nicest varieties; 
each one distinct and attractive. 
Elizabeth the Queen. Lavender. 
General Eisenhower. [lydrangea-pink. 
Gold Dust. Deep yellow. 
June Bells. Cream-white. 
Leeuwenhorst. Begonia-pink. 
Mansoer. Blood-red. 
New Europe. Bright orange-scarlet, 
Paul Rubens. Purple. 
Picardy. The popular salmon. 
Rose of Lima. Light rose. 
Salmon’s Glory. White with red spots, 
Spot Light. Yellow with red spots, 
Any of above Gladiolus, 3 of any one variety for 40c; 6 of any 
one variety for 70c; 12 for $1.10; 25 or more of one variety, 
8c each. 
Pisa ge. SPECIAL COLLECTION OFFER S$1-120: 36 bulbs, 3 each 
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS, DOUBLE CAMELLIA-FLOWERED of the 12, for $4.00; 72 bulbs, 6 of each for $7.50. 
OFFER S1-118: 6 bulbs, 1 each of the 6 colors, White, Red, Pink, CARROLL GARDENS’ SPECIAL BLEND MIXTURE. 
Yellow, Orange and Scarlet, separately labeled, for $2.00. Many varieties in mixed colors. 25 for $1.75; 50 for ze 
OFFER S1-119: 18 bulbs, 3 of each, for $5.50. $3.25; 100 for $5.95. 
