HARDY NEW TRITOMAS (Torch Lilies) 
Do you have a dry and sun baked spot in your garden that has proved unsuitable for what perennials you now have? Then 
try some of the colorful new tritomas. The hottest sun and any soil that has drainage will accommodate any of these hybrid 
Red Hot Pokers which are hardy almost anywhere. Some are in flower from June until frost. All are wonderful keepers as 
cut flowers and their graceful form in floral arrangements is most pleasing. A 3 or 4 year old clump will be one of the most 
Spectacular subjects in your garden. 
SPRINGTIME ... WHITE FAIRY .. . RED CORAL 
NEW HYBRIDS 6 all different $3.00. 12 all different 5.00 
Selected unnamed seedlings grown from the above varieties 
including creams, yellows, red and pink shades and also inter- 
esting bicolors. Any of these will be surprisingly lovely in 
your garden. Many are everblooming. 
CULTURE: TRITOMAS are SUN lovers so don’t try growing them 
in shade. Like the Hemerocallis they will thrive in any soil and are 
quite drouth resistant. In mild climates they are evergreen which 
makes them ornamental the year around. For the colder sections of 
the country spring planting is recommended. 
SHIPMENT: Spring or Fall. 
GOLDEN SCEPTRE Each .60 
The most vivid golden yellow we grow. Flower spikes are 
slender and the rich intense color is most striking in the gar- 
den. One of the first to bloom. 3 feet. 
GOLDMINE Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
A beautiful hybrid of soft golden amber on 30-inch stems. 
Also valuable for its long blooming season which extends from 
late July until killing frosts. Very popular. 
PRIMROSE BEAUTY Each .75; 3 for 2.00 
This charming Tritoma with its enchanting light primrose 
yellow spikes leaves nothing to be desired. Blooms in July 
and again in the fall. 36 inches. 
RED CORAL Each 1.00 
An enchanting color unlike any other variety. Densely flowered 
spikes of deep rosy coral that always attracts visitors. We 
recommend this beauty wholeheartedly. 21/2 feet 
ROBUSTUS Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
Heavy spikes producing thick round flowers. Top of spike 
light red, lower part light yellow. Strong grower. Blooms with 
Primrose Beauty. 26 inches. 
SPRINGTIME Each’.75; 3 for 1.75 
The earliest Tritoma and one of the most fascinating. Upper 
part is bright coral red and lower half is ivory white. A most 
pleasing combination that attracts all who see it. June-July. 
40 inches. 
SUMMERTIME Each 5 
Large fiery flame red that fairly blazes in the garden. Elegant 
foliage and spectacular in a clump. 31 feet. 
VANILLA Each .60; 3 for 1.50 
Dainty variety with narrow grassy foliage. Flowers are a uni- 
form light soft yellow on 30-inch stems. The most prolific 
bloomer of all and never without flowers from July to frost. 
COLCHICUMS 
Commonly called autumn Crocus. However, the colchicums are much larger in leaf and flower. They are lovely planted 
among shrubs or in the large rockery and if let alone increase into large colonies in a few years. If you like fall color in 
your garden try some this year. The bulbs are shipped during the late summer months only and will bloom shortly afte 
you receive them whether planted OR NOT! 
CULTURE: COLCHICUMS like other bulbs become dormant dur- 
ing summer months and are extraordinary in that the foliage is pro- 
duced tn spring but the flowers do not appear until fall. Plant the 
bulbs about 4 inches deep in any good garden soil where they may 
be left alone for years if desired. Heaviest bloom 1s produced in full 
sun, though we do get fair results here in one-half to full shade. 
If wanted in the rock garden do not plant them too near their 
neighbors as the leaves take up considerable space in spring. 
SHIPMENT: Late Summer and Early Fall. 
AUTUMNALE Each .20; 2.00 per doz. 
Rosy lilac flowers. Many produced from each bulb. 
AUTUMNALE ALBUM Each .25; 2.50 per doz. 
Pure white form. Strong grower and increases rapidly. 
BORNMUELLERI Each .50 
Beautiful species with giant flowers. Pinkish violet and pure 
white centers. 
VARIEGATUM Each .50 
The most attractive of the checkered kinds. Rosy violet and 
white flowers bloom almost on the ground. Lovely in the 
rockery. 
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COLCHICUM 
or 
AUTUMN 
CROCUS 
WALTER MARX GARDENS © BORING, OREGON 
