FOR 1951 WE OFFER 
BRAND NEW MID-CENTURY CREATIONS FOR GARDENS EVERYWHERE 
Our 1951 catalogue presents an exciting array of tested and proven new varieties for your considera 
tion. From these newcomers you can select plants and bulbs that will add beauty and additional 
interest to your garden. Many of the plants and bulbs we offer are exclusive with us and are not 
obtainable elsewhere. 
HiGO IRIS 
Several new varieties of this finest strain of Japanese Iris are offered to America for the first 
time. No matter what you now have, any of these glorious Higo iris will be a revelation to 
you and your gardening friends. ORDER EARLY to be sure to get the varieties you desire. 
Our stocks are limited and we were forced to refund money to many customers last year. For 
America’s most outstanding Japanese Iris collection please see pages 34 to 39. 
GIANT ONCOBRED IRIS 
We take real pride in offering the CAPITOL STRAIN of hybrid iris. Of colossal size and 
rare beauty resembling their oncocyclus forbears these exotic new hybrids are certain to 
delight all flower lovers and especially iris fanciers. Unlike the oncocyclus species, which are 
practically impossible under ordinary garden conditions, these iris are as easily grown as the 
tall bearded varieties. See page 21. 
NEW DWARF BEARDED IRIS 
Our fondness for all of the little irises dates back many years, and we are gratified to note 
the rapidly increasing demand for good dwarf iris. The hundreds of letters received from 
Our customers indicate that our 1947 and 1948 introductions have afforded greatest satisfac- 
tion and pleasure throughout the country. The 6 new varieties offered for the first time 
this year are distinct and possess those qualities necessary for maximum garden value. 
See page 1/7. 
NEW DE GRAAFF HYBRID LILIES 
These new hybrid lilies are making history in the world of floriculture. These are the new 
lilies thousands have already read about in such national magazines as Saturday Evening 
Post, Life, and Flower Grower. All have been developed at the neighboring Oregon Bulb 
Farm, largest Lily growers in the world. The hybrid strains including Mid-Century, Holly- 
wood, Olympic, Aurelian and others possess everything to recommend them to gardeners 
throughout the entire country. They are truly the greatest advancement in lily development 
since the dawn of gardening. For our complete listing and also 2 exclusive Walter Marx 
Gardens introductions for 1951 please turn to pages 54 to 58. 
NEW HEMEROCALLIS 
Our 1951 DAYLILY list has been enlarged considerably by the addition of new and most 
outstanding introductions from the leading hybridizers in America. We have tested hundreds 
of varieties and after eliminating scores that did not measure up we now confidently offer 
our customers a most distinctive and colorful collection. Your selection of any of these 
modern daylilies will add prestige and novel color to your garden. In fact there is a real treat 
awaiting those of you who have not yet seen the startling new reds and delicious pinks as 
well as the greatly improved yellows. See pages 40 to 43. 
NEW HARDY HYBRID TRITOMAS 
For our customers who want garden color from early summer until frost and ample flowers 
for cutting we especially recommend the new hybrid Torch Lilies or Red Hot Pokers. Unlike 
the old fashioned Red Hot Poker which is quite tender and blooms only once in late summer 
the new hybrids are quite hardy. The artistic flower spikes display a wide color range includ- 
ing delightful shades of ivory, yellow, red and pink. A judicious selection will provide blooms 
from June until frost. In fact some varieties are everblooming. Plant them in a sunny spot 
and forget them. They are just that easy. For the finest varieties see page 44. 
EARLY ENGLISH CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
This wonderful strain of early flowering chrysanthemums has swept the entire country by 
storm. Lovers of this popular perennial can now have exhibition flowers in a complete color 
range blooming throughout August, September and early October ahead of killing frosts and 
rains. They are just as hardy as the ordinary garden chrysanthemums. We have tested over 
100 new varieties during the past 2 years and are pleased to add to this year’s listing 20 of 
the most outstanding selections. See pages 50 to 53. 
NEW ORIENTAL POPPIES 
Every year we have received many inquiries regarding these giant showy perennials. Our 195] 
collection is one of the finest in America and those offered this year represent the best of 
over 100 varieties growing in our trial plots. Oriental Poppies are very hardy and so easily 
grown anywhere that every garden should contain at least a few. For the most outstanding 
varieties both old and new and also our beautiful 1951 introduction, PINK CORAL, please 
see pages 4/7 to 49. 
BARNHAVEN PRIMROSES 
Located as we are in the very heart of the Primrose growing business we believe we have had 
more opportunity than others outside of the Pacific Northwest to judge the merits of the 
best known strains of Polyanthus, Acaulis and Auriculas. We have tested all of these known 
strains during the past ten years and all points considered the Barnhaven Strain has no peer. 
About 15 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Levy, originators of this strain, dedicated their lives to one 
purpose, GROWING BETTER PRIMROSES. Today their primroses stand supreme. See 
pages 45, 46 and 49. 
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