FRITILLARIA - Imperialis 
_ (Crown Imperial) 
The Crown Imperials with their stately gracefully drooping 
flowers should not be missed in any garden. They want a good 
soil, much sun, and can be left undisturbed for years. Must be 
planted as early as possible and have to be carefully protected 
against sharp winds, as the tall plants grow 4 feet or more high. 
They are real ‘’grandmother’s favorites” and should be in every 
hardy border or old-fashioned flower garden. 
Aurora Each 70c, Three $2.00, Doz. $7.00 
Red-orange. This is the common Kaiser Crown. Height 30 
inches. 
Maxima, Red Each 70c, Three $2.00, Doz. $7.00 
Robust and strong growing variety with large, orange-red 
flowers. Height 34 inches. 
Sulphurion Each $1.00, Three $2.85, Doz. $11.00 
Large yellow flowers of robust growth and a fine garden 
plant. Height 34 inches. 
FRITILLARIA 
Guinea Hen Flower 
Fritillarias are lovely bulbous plants for 
rock garden or indoor culture. The stems 
are leafy and most graceful, with many 
pendent, bell-like flowers. One species 
found in Southern California is called 
“Mission Bells,’ while in other places local 
species are called Brown or Chocolate Lilies. 
Meleagris Six 65¢, 
Doz. $1.10, 25 $1.90, 100 $7.50 
These produce in early April dwarf, 
pendent, reddish brown and purple, bell- 
shaped flowers in curiously checkered 
shades, on stems 12 inches high. They 
are very effective in colonies, requiring 
a somewhat dry situation. Invaluable 
for the rockery, for naturalizing and 
very lovely grown in pans indoors; use 
same culture as for Freesia. 
Giant Desert Candles From Tibet 
Cremurus- GFoxtail Lilies 
They are among the finest of hardy bulbous plants. Striking, sensational and dignified, are extremely effective 
in hardy plant borders where they form early, colorful groups. Absolutely hardy, they grow giant flower spikes 
that reach a height from five to eight feet. They should be planted in autumn, from September until De- 
cember, and they flourish in any sunny, well drained border. After blooming, the plant disappears above ground. 
Arnuals may be planted right over them to fill the vacant space. Many of our customers fill such spaces with 
Gypsophila. Eremurus roots are persistent and once planted will last for ten or fifteen years or more without 
resetting or dividing, growing stronger and better from year to year. In the very colaest regions a light mulch- 
ing is advised for their protection. 
PASTEL SHADED SHELFORD EREMURUS 
Stately—Daintily Graceful—Charmingly Dignified 
That is the impression these tall flower spikes make on one. These hardy hybrids are truly lovely. Their 
inflorescence is three feet long, containing great numbers of coppery pink, orange, pale yellow and pink flow- 
ers. Attaining an average height of four to five feet, these rich and rare blooms are excellent for cutting as well 
as garden planting. They create a most fascinating impression in the garden. They last three weeks or more 
indoors when kept in water. After many years of patient growing, our supply is now such that we can offer them 
at low cost, enabling you to plant them in groups of three, six or twelve, for it is when they are planted in 
units of three or more that they show to best advantage. Once planted, the roots will last for ten years or more. 
Shelford Pastel Hybrids Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
Eremurus Robustus 
SHELFORD HYBRIDS, 
NAMED VARIETIES 
Isobel. Coppery orange. Each $3.25 
Moonlight. Pale yellow. Each $3.25 
Rosalind. — Bright pink. Each $3.25 
White Beauty. Pure white. Each $3.25 
Eremurus, Shelford Hybrids 
GIANT EREMURUS 
Spectacular and Rare Garden Plants 
Elwesianus albus Each $2.50, Three $5.50, Doz. $25.00 
Pure white flowers similar in form and height to Robustus. A magnificent species 
growing easily 7 feet tall. This, as well as all other Eremurus, is produced from 
seed which results in slight variation of tints and shadings. 
Mammoth roots, Each $3.50, Three $9.50, Doz. $35.00 
Giant roots, Each $2.50, Three $7.00, Doz. $25.00 
Flowering roots, Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
Robustus 
Light rosy pink flowers grow on stems 6 to 8 feet tall. One-third to one-half 
of the stem is covered with sparkling, small cuplike flowers. This is one of the 
giants of the family, easily grown and lasts from year to year. Giant roots pro- 
duce one or more spikes. 
Himalaicus Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
A veritable giant. It is a simple matter to grow flower stalks 7 to 9 feet tall on 
this variety. The rigid spikes are covered with waxy white, cuplike flowers with 
golden anthers and remain in bloom four weeks or more. We have withheld 
Himalaicus from sale for several years because we wanted to sell this plant in 
quantity and at a popular price. With reasonable care they will flower for you ten 
years or more without need of transplanting. 
Him-Rob Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
This tremendous flower is the result of a cross between Himalaicus and Robustus. 
Its 7- to 9-foot flower spikes are studded with shiny cuplike flowers which vary 
from pale to deep pink, the flowers lasting four weeks and longer. As in the case 
of Himalaicus we did not offer this variety for sale until a large stock was first 
available. Here really is something outstanding for your garden at a price never 
before possible. 
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