BULBS FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CULTURE 
BABY GLADIOLUS 
For Forcing 
An extremely popular flower of marve- 
lous grace and beauty. Wonderful for 
forcing. Doz. 190 
CHARM. Lavender ....... $1.00 $7.00 
ST BY S casta ihe > 9 DR 1.25 9.00 
SPITFIRE. Deep 
Salin Of dee een ac See 1.00 7.00 
THE BRIDE. Pure white .. 1.00 7.00 
Tristis Supreme 
(Baby Gladiolus) 
The flowers are creamy white and are 
carried on tall, graceful stems. Delightful 
spicy fragrance. Recommended for indoor 
culture only and grown in the same man- 
ner as Freesias. Doz., $1.75; 25 for $3.25; 
100, $12.00. 
GLORIOSA SUPERBA 
(Rothschildiana) 
Handsome tuberous-rooted plant known 
as “Climbing Speciosa African Lily,” ‘can 
be grown successfully outdoors in a warm, 
sunny location. May be grown on a trellis, 
where it finds support. Grows 6 to 8 feet 
and produces large, gorgeous, lily-like 
flowers which open bright yellow, chang- 
ing to deep scarlet. Strong tubers. Each, 
$1.25; 3 for $3.50; doz., $12.00. 
GLOXINIAS 
Ready in January and February 
Gorgeous plant for either the conserva- 
tory or garden. They prefer a moist soil 
and a shady situation. Bulbs may be start- 
ed. as early as January, but should not be 
set oudoors until May 15. 
BLANCHE DE MERN. Rose-pink. 
eae FREDERICK. Red, striped 
white. 
EMPEROR WILLIAM. Purple, striped 
white. 
ETOILE DE FEU. Scarlet. 
MOUNT BLANC. White. 
ROI DES ROUGES. Dark crimson. 
TIGRINA. Spotted. 
VIOLACEA. Light purple. 
Prices of above varieties: 
First-size bulbs, each 45; 3 for $1.25; 
doz., $4.75. 
Top-size bulbs, each 55c; 3 for $1.50; 
doz., $5.75. 
GRAPE HYACINTHS 
(Muscari) 
Beautiful early spring-flowering bulbs 
for planting in masses or in the rock gar- 
den, in either shade or sun. Once planted 
they multiply rapidly and send up flower 
spikes by the score each year. Perfectly 
hardy. Height 6 to 8 inches. 
BOTRYOIDES ALBA. White. Doz., 75c; 
100, $5.00. 
HEAVENLY BLUE. Sky-blue. Doz., 75c; 
100,. $5.00. 
DARK BLUE. Doz., 75c; 100, $5.00. 
PLUMOSUM (Feathered Hyacinth). 
Handsome, feathery plumes of violet- 
colored flowers. Doz., 75c; 100, $5.00. 
DUTCH IRIS 
(Iris Xiphium Hybridum) 
WHITE EXCELSIOR. Immense flowers 
of purest white. Very early. Doz., $1.50; 
100, $10.00. 
YELLOW QUEEN. Standards and falls 
golden yellow. Thin wiry stems. Doz., 
$1.25; 100, $9.00. 
IRIS FILIFOLIA 
IMPERATOR. Clear deep blue, large, 
elegant flowers. Top size bulbs, doz., 
$1.25; 100, $9.00. 
IRIS TINGITANA 
WEDGEWOOD. Enormous deep blue 
flowers on long, strong stems. Very early. 
Top size bulbs, doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 
Jumbo bulbs, doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00. 
(Ges: 
English Iris 
ENGLISH IRIS (Hardy) 
KING OF THE BLUES. Brilliant deep 
purple-blue of striking effect. Doz., $1.75; 
25 for $3.25; 100, $12.50. 
OTHELLO. A beautiful shade of rich 
wine-red. Doz., $1.75; 25 for $3.25; 100, 
$12.50. 
PRINCE ALBERT. Bright lavender- 
blue, very delicate and effective. Doz., 
$1.75; 25 for $3.25; 100, $12.50. 
SUNSET. Soft lavender-pink. Doz., $1.75; 
25 for $3.25; 100, $12.50. 
TRICOLOR. Standards purple; falls 
white overlaid with bright blue. Doz., 
$1.75; 25 for $3.25; 100, $12.50. 
MIXED. Doz., $1.65; 25 for $3.20; 100, 
$12.00. 
IXIA 
A charming little conservatory bulb, but 
may also be planted outdoors in a pro- 
tected location in well-drained soil with 
plenty of covering during the winter. This 
bulb produces long, slender, graceful 
spikes of beautiful blooms. Its colors are 
rich, varied, and beautiful, the center al- 
ways differing in color from the other 
parts of the flower. Doz., 65c; 100, $4.00. 
LACHENALIA 
(Cape Cowslip.) Produces spikes of 12 to 
18 slender tubular flowers about 1 inch 
long, resembling a French Roman Hya- 
cinth. Average length of stem 12 to 15 
inches. An excellent pot plant, fine for 
cutting. Culture same as for Freesia. 
AUREA. Beautiful large, golden yellow, 
pendulous flowers, about 25 to a stem. 
Very bright and attractive pot plant. 
Doz., $2.00; 25 for $3.75; 100, $14.00. 
LEUCOCORYNE 
IXIOIDES (Glory-of-the-Sun). Requires 
the same culture as Freesias and blooms 
during February and March. Its wiry 
stems, 114 to 2 feet long, carry clusters of 
beautiful lavender, phlox-like flowers. 
Doz., $1.75; 25 for $3.25; 100, $12.00. 
LEUCOJUM 
VERNUM (Spring Snowflake). Pretty 
bulbous plant similar to the Snowdrop 
but larger and stronger growth. Beauti- 
ful white flowers, tipped green. Height 
8 to 10 inches. Doz., $1.00; 100, $6.50. 
ORNITHOGALUM 
ARABICUM (Star of Bethlehem). An at- 
tractive flowering bulb for indoor or 
outdoor culture. Petals pure white, 
streaked light green with a black cen- 
ter. Very fragrant. Height 2 feet. 3, 50c; 
doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 
OXALIS 
Doz. 100 
BOWEI. (Pinkie. oe ee $0.50 $3.50 
BUTTERCUP. Yellow .... 50 3.50 
LAVENDER (Grand 
Duchess)As serge, eee ee 50). 3.50 
(Squills; Wood Hyacinths; Bluebells) 
CAMPANULATA ALBA. White. Doz., 
75c; 100, $5.00. 
CAMPANULATA, BLUE. Doz., 75c; 
100, $5.00. 
CAMPANULATA ROSEA. Pink. Doz., 
75c; 100, $5.00. 
SIBIRICA. Blue. Doz., 85c; 100, $6.00. 
SPRING BEAUTY. Light blue. Very 
large and free flowering. Doz., $1.00; 
100, $6.50. 
SNOWDROPS - Galanthus 
One of the earliest bulbs to bloom in 
the spring. Thrives in both sun and shade 
and in almost any situation or soil. Ex- 
cellent for banks, edgings, or the rockery. 
Perfectly hardy. Height 6 to 8 inches. 
DOUBLE. Pure white. Doz., 85c; 100, 
SINGLE. Pure white. Doz., 75c; 100, 
$5.00. 
SPARAXIS 
FINEST MIXED. Delightful spring- 
blooming Cape bulbs of the Ixia group, 
their beautiful flowers being borne on 
graceful spikes about 6 to 8 inches high. 
They are tigered, blotched, spotted, 
streaked and flushed, a complete riot of 
color. Also excellent for conservatory 
and indoor treatment. Protect in cold 
climates. Doz., 50c; 100, $3.50. 
SPIRAEA - Astilbe 
Ready in December 
DEUTSCHLAND. Purest white. Strong 
grower and good forcer. Each, $1.00; 
doz., $10.00. 
GLADSTONE. Popular variety. Im- 
mense trusses of snow-white flowers in 
abundance. Each, $1.00; doz., $10.00. 
GLORIA SUPERBA. Dense, feathery 
plumes of a lovely brilliant dark pink 
shaded soft lilac. Each, 75c; doz., $8.00. 
PEACH BLOSSOM. A very lovely 
peach-blossom-pink. Free flowering. 
Each, 75c; doz., $8.00. 
QUEEN ALEXANDRA. Beautiful pink. 
Very desirable. Each, 75c; doz., $8.00. 
RHINELAND. A very fine forcing va- 
riety. Flowers bright crimson, shading 
to salmon. Each, 75c; doz., $8.00. 
STERNBERGIA 
Ready August 
LUTEA MAJOR. Crocus-like flowers of 
rich golden yellow. Make a charming 
decoration if planted in bowls or pots; 
they bloom a few weeks after planting. 
Outdoors Sternbergia likes a warm, well- 
drained situation where it should be un- 
disturbed. Fine for the rock garden. 
Doz., $1.75; 25, $3.25; 100, $12.50. 
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