AMARYLLIS HYBRIDS 
These giant flowering hybrids will bloom for the rankest 
amateur. They can be grown either in the house or gar- 
den, but they are not hardy in our climate and if grown 
outdoors have to be dug before frost. Planted in a 
pot in winter they will bloom within six to eight weeks. 
(By keeping part of the bulbs dormant you can have a 
succession of bloom throughout the winter.) Plant them 
outdoors in March, April or May and they will bloom in 
July and August. Outdoor culture is easier than growing 
gladiolus. We can supply them from November through 
May but order early as the supply is limited. 
MAMMOTH DUTCH HYBRIDS 
Four to six tremendous blooms on a vigorous stem. Top 
size bulbs only. 
Pink and Rose Shades Each $3.50 
Dark Red Shades Each $3.50 
Salmon-Pink with White Stripes Each $3.50 
Violet and Violet-Rose Tints Each $3.50 
Pure White Each $4.50 
Royal Dutch 
Hybrid Amaryllis 
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This is the stuff perennial borders are made of. The word perennial, as 
applied to flowering plants like these, does not mean forever—it means these 
plants have a long life. Some, like an established peony, last for 25 years 
or more; others bloom their heads off for two or three years, get root bound 
and die. But in between these extremes you get lasting beauty if you pay 
any attention to a perennial border, and, if it’s properly planted, there will 
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be a succession of bloom from early spring to late fall. 
For those who prefer a white border we have a white variety of the species 
if it is available in a sturdy form. The range of colored varieties is tremendous 
—we have stayed away from only one color, magenta; it goes with nothing 
including itself. 
Soils for perennial plantings should be well drained, rich in phosphate and 
phosphorus (for root and strong stalk development), moderately rich in 
nitrogen (you want flowers, not great masses of over-grown green leaves). 
Our stock is all top-size and absolutely free from disease. 
DELPHINIUM 
(Perennial Larkspur) 
Pacific Coast Hybrids 
The California hybridizers, Vetterle & Reinelt, have 
walked away with the delphinium show—no one has 
come near equalling the spectacular beauty of their 
Round Table Series. These hybrids are not as long-lived 
as Belladonna and related varieties and many delphin- 
ium fanciers treat them as biennials. 
They require excellent drainage and a strongly 
alkaline soil—dry wood ashes worked into the area a 
few days before planting is best. Do not overfeed. And 
do not cover in winter—a thin layer of coal ashes will 
protect the crowns from slugs. Occasional dusting with 
sulphur controls leaf black spot. All clumps are strongly 
grown, two-year-old stock. Height: 4 to 7 feet. Protect 
flowering spikes from wind, or stake. (Maybe you had 
better stake anyway.) All bloom in late June or early July. 
Better plant 2 feet apart. 
Astolat Each 85c, Three $2.10, Doz. $6.25 
Shades of lavender-pink with black or gold bee. 
Black Knight Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $8.50 
Shades of darkest violet with black bee. 
Blue Bird Each 85c, Three $2.10, Doz. $6.25 
Shades of medium blue with white bee. 
Blue Jay Each 85c, Three $2.10, Doz. $6.25 
Shades from medium to dark blue with black bee. 
Chinese Delphinium 
Cameliard Each 85c, Three $2.10, Doz. $6.25 
Shades of clear lavender with white bee. 
Galahad Each 85c, Three $2.10, Doz. $6.25 
Purest white. Blooms about 10 days later than others. 
Guinevere Each 85c, Three $2.10, Doz. $6.25 
Shades of lavender-pink with white. 
King Arthur Each 85c, Three $2.10, Doz. $6.25 
Royal purple with white bee. 
Lancelot Each 85c, Three $2.10, Doz. $6.25 
Shades of lilac with a white bee. 
Percival Each 85c, Three $2.10, Doz. $6.25 
Purest white with black bee. (Flowers with Galahad.) 
Summer Skies Each 85c, Three $2.10, Doz. $6.25 
Shades of lightest blues with white bee. 
CHINESE DELPHINIUM 
The miniature or so-called dwarf varieties bloom all sum- 
mer if cut back. Flowers keep a week in water. Culture: 
same as for Pacifics. First blooms in late June or early July. 
Album Grandiflorum Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
Pure white. Height: 24 inches. 
Azure Fairy Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
Soft azure blue. Height: 18 inches. 
Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
Bright navy blue. Height: 24 inches. 
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