a few varieties. Some are very new and not even yet in the hands of large commercial 
growers. So, if you name some substitutes or state that you will wait for delivery on any 
we are out of, (in case you want just that one only) it will aid us in making prompt 
delivery. On most of those listed, we believe our stock will be sufficient to meet demands. 
Shipping Saintpaulias. Our packers are expert and long experienced. We have sent 
plants to Kodiak and Fairbanks, Alaska, near arctic circle, and they arrived in perfect 
condition, still in bloom. We have shipped to Cuba, Dominica, Costa Rica and to every 
state. 
We guarantee delivery in a growing condition. But you must send us the extra fee 
for Special Handling. This speeds delivery and more careful handling. 
Since the plants are killed by temperatures under 40°, we cannot ship by mail during 
cold weather. They will go safely by express to a little later date than by mail. Perhaps 
safest way, when cold, is to have them shipped by air express. In this case one should 
_ arrange to receive them at the airport and transport in a heated car. Air Express is less 
expensive than you think. 2 lbs. for 2,350 miles costs only $1.55 and 5 Ibs. costs $3.68. 
If it is important that you get plants after it becomes too cold to ship by mail it is best 
to have them come by air express at your expense for the charges. In mid-winter or during 
your coldest weather it is better to wait. 
RANUNCULUS AND ANEMONES — Ranunculaceae 
Ranunculus range in color from red, pink, yellow to white. This strain if well grown 
produces giant double flowers on tall stems. 
Anemones are red, pink, white and blue but blue predominate. The flowers of this 
strain are mostly single which we prefer in Anemones. 
Culture. They are hardy only in the deep south. The best planting time is Sept.-Oct., 
in So. Calif. Bulbs start better in a medium temperature. In hot weather, start them in 
a flat in the cool shade of a tree. In cold weather start them in a moderately warm room. 
When not over 1” high transfer to garden. For pots, place pots when starting the bulbs 
as directed for the flats. The best soil is rich sandy loam. To heavier soils add much leaf 
mould. Do not water much when sprouting as the best bulbs will rot if too wet. 
We offer only the large size. They cost much more per bulb but each bulb gives so 
many flowers that your flowers cost no more and are earlier, larger, better and more sure. 
Tecolote Giant Double Ranunculus. 2 for 15c. 50c a doz. 
Anemones, large size bulbs, same price as Ranunculus. 
THE ORCHID FAMILY — Orchidaceae 
Until recently, it was not believed that orchids could be grown by amateurs or as 
house plants. Now we know that Cymbidiums and Cypripediums are easily grown in 
living rooms if humidity is increased by a method as we advise for African Violets. Some - 
are even able to grow Cattleyas as house plants but minimum temperatures should be 50°. 
Cymbidiums are very useful for corsage flowers. We can supply the following, But- 
terfly, cream to tan; Doreen, greenish bronze; Giganiteum, red-brown; Insigne, light rose 
on white; Moira, greenish bronze, barred rose; Winter Cheer, bronze and deep rose; Zebra, 
lavender pink. Price $2.50 per front bulb with foliage. Madeline, deep pink, $5.00 per 
bulb with foliage. Hookerianum, olive green, $7.50 per bulb with foliage. Assorted vari- 
eties, unlabelled, $2.00. 
We ship Cymbidiums, loose roots, by mail, postpaid. We do not ship them in pots. 
It is expensive and unnecessary. These one-bulb plants should flower in 2 or 3 years, in 
pots with correct culture. Only a very few flower the first year and not many the second. 
Clumps of two, three or four bulbs have a correspondingly better chance to flower early. 
They cost 2, 3 or 4 times the price of one bulb. 
Culture. They may be grown in pots or in the ground under trees or lath house 
where winter temperatures never go below 24°. Establish a bulb in a 5” to 7” pot in = 
a compost of leaf mould and/or peat. To this add about 25% sand or rich sandy soil. 
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