Improved LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY 
LILY OF THE VALLEY 
For growing lily of the valley in outdoor 
beds you should plant out-door-grown pips. 
Put plenty of icai mold or peat moss in the 
soil mixture and plant s:.allow. They pre er 
all shade. Order early. Outdoor clumps 
ready December, January and February. 
$1.50 per clump; 12 clumps $15.00 
MUSCARI 
ARMENIACUM—5 to 6 inch siems of deep 
blue flowers; the largest and most de- 
sirable Muscari. Hasy to grow in any good 
garden soil. they multiply rapidly and 
may be establisned permanently under 
trees or shrubs. 
12 ‘or 75¢c; 100 for $5.00 
ORNITHOGALUM 
Star of Bethlehem 
ARABICUM—Wazxy, white star-shaped flow- 
ers with a glistening jet-black pistil and 
yellow stamens. They are in large ciusters 
at the top of stems 15 to 18 inches long. 
Very desirable for display in large vases. 
They are easily grown and will thrive in 
any reasonably good soil where they get 
sunlight at least one-half time. Large 
bulbs to flower next Spring. 
3 for 50c; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $10.00 
PEONIES 
The following peonies are offered especially 
for medium-mild or cold ciimates. We do 
not recommend them for planting in cli- 
mates where the winters are warm. Please 
state if we may substitute. 
Price: Each $1.25, postpaid 
EDULIS SUPERBA—A very lovely peony of 
bright mauve-pink with a narrow edging 
of delicate lilac. 
DUCHESS D’ORLEANS—Dark pink to rose. 
FELIX CROUSSE—PBrilliant ruby-red. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA—Pure white. 
MARIE STUART—A charming light pink 
peony which is rapidly becoming a favor- 
ite cut flower variely. Has good substance 
and keeps well. 
RACHAEL—Bright garnet red. shaded ruby. 
Bulbs and Plants for House and Garden 
Aallawells 
BEGONIA FLOWERED 
RANUNCULUS 
(Illustrated on center pages, 12-13) 
The finest strain of Ranunculus in existence. 
Large wavy petaled flowers with perfect 
form, developed in the most desirable 
shades of red through yellow, orange, and 
pink to white. 
The branching plants grow 18 to 24 inches 
high producing a succession of fine long 
stemmed flowers for colorful garden dis- 
play and for cutting. : 
In mild climates plant during fall and win- 
ter months; cold climates in the spring. Set 
Jumbo bulbs one foot apart each way and 
2 inches deep, claws pointed downward. Set 
large and medium bulbs 6 to 8 inches apart. 
In heavy soils add sand and peat moss or 
leaf mold; keep thoroughly moist but not 
soggy wet. 
HYBRID MIXTURE—Jumbo bulbs for ex- 
hibition flowers. ‘ 
12 for $1.50; 50 for $6.00; 100 for $11.00 
HYBRID MIXTURE—Medium size bulbs. 
12 for 85c; 50 for $3.25; 100 for $6.00 
SEPARATE COLORS—Large size bulbs for 
exquisite flowers in separate shades of 
Gold, Orange, Pink, Red, White. Six or 
more of one color will be labeled. Less 
than six of a color will be sent mixed. 
6 for 85e; 12 for $1.50; 50 for $5.25; 
100 for $10.00 
PERENNIAL PHLOX 
Perennial phlox is easy to grow and will 
give abundant bloom throughout the sum- 
mer months. Set the plants about 1 ft. apart 
each way in well enriched soil and water by 
irrigation rather than by overhead sprin- 
kling. They prefer more sun than shade 
and a moist cool soil which may be obtained 
by a heavy mulch of peat moss or well 
rotted manure. Lift and divide every 3 or 4 
years. 
APOLLO WHITE—A beautiful pure white 
phlox, large trusses, tall and graceful. 
CAROLINE VANDE BERG—Large lilac-blue 
florets, a shade distinctly different from 
any of the blues. 
COLONIAL—Clear light blue florets, tall, 
long blooming season. 
COMUS—Bright cherry-red with an over- 
spread of scarlet. A medium dwarf plant 
bearing large trusses. 
FLASH—Glowing scarlet-red large florets 
and long stems. 
GEORGE STIPP—Sparkling deep salmon 
with a lighter shaded eye. Tall grower. 
MRS. HARDING —Bright scarlet with a 
lovely orange shading, medium tall. 
PAINTED LADY — Blush to silver pink, 
cherry-red eye, tall early bloomer. 
ROSEA SUPERBA—Soft pink with a deeper 
shaded eye, very large trusses on long 
stems. 
ROSY BLUE W— Soft lavender blue with a 
pink undertone. Tall growing. 
STARLIGHT—Rich purplish violet with a 
well defined white star in the center. 
SWEETHEART — Clear salmon-pink with 
contrasting red center. 
PRICES OF ABOVE PHLOX 
Each 75c; any 3 for $1.75; 12 for $5.50 
PHLOX COLLECTION 
An assortment of many colors of named 
varieties, our selection, but not labeled. 
5 for $2.00; 10 for $3.60 
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ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM 
SCILLA 
Wood Hyacinth 
Long stems of drooping bell-like flowers. 
They thrive in the sun or in partial shade, 
under trees or in the open border, where 
they may be left undisturbed to produce 
great numbers of fine stems for cutting in 
the very early spring. 
BLUE, ROSE, WHITE 
12 for 85c; 100 for $6.00 
SNOWDROP 
Galanthus Elwesii 
Plant these under shrubs, along the wood- 
land path or in the rock garden where they 
may be left alone to naturalize. They are 
among the first to bloom in the spring and 
are nice for cutting. Plant 2 or 3 inches deep. 
12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75; 100 for $10.00 
SPARAXIS 
Bright colored flowers of pleasing color 
combinations and throat markings of con- 
trasting colors. They grow about 9 inches 
high, keep well when cut and are exquisite 
in bowl arrangements. Plant the bulbs about 
2 inches deep and 3 or 4 inches apart. They 
may also be grown in pots, about six bulbs 
for a six-inch pot. 
12 for $1.00; 100 for $7.50 
TIGRIDIA 
Shell Flower 
A new and interesting flower to greet you 
every morning; tigridias last only one day, 
but each morning there are fresh new flow- 
ers to succeed those of the day before. Day 
after day for weeks, they pop out of the 
long bud sheath, like rockets, and in most 
fascinating color combinations. They thrive 
in soil containing considerable humus such 
as peat moss, leaf mold or well rotted ma- 
nure. In San Francisco give them full sun; 
in warm climates, partial shade. Plant the 
bulbs 6 inches apart and cover 4 to 6 inches 
deep. Shipment in February. 
MIXED—A splendid assortment of many in- 
teresting color combinations. 
12 for $2.00; 25 for $3.85; 100 for $15.00 
WATSONIA 
Slender spikes 2 to 3 ft. tall, each with a 
dozen or more medium sized trumpet- 
shaped flowers. Intended only tor tropical 
or sub-tropical climates. Bulbs ready in Oc- 
tober, November and should be planted not 
later than December Ist. Order early. Mixed 
colors. 
3 for 50c; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $10.00 
