FREESIAS (Large Flowered) 
Without doubt the most sweetly scented flower grown; a single bloom 
permeates the living-room with its delicate perfume. Although they are quite 
popular and very easily raised, we suggest the following treatment: procure 
the bulbs as early as possib.e and plant them in August, 6 to 25 bulbs for 
a single pan. The soil should be a mixture of good loam. The bulbs planted 
early, say August and September, must be placed outdoors until cold weath- 
er sets in; must be regularly watered and kept arowing ali the time. In 
November, before frosts appear, the pots should be placed in the window of 
a cool room. 
HARDY GLADIOLUS 
BYZANTINUS 
This hardy European Gladiolus 
has a rigid stem about 24 to 30 
inches tall, covered with nice 
plum-purple flowers. Blooms late 
May to early June. Bulbs are 
perfectly hardy and can remain 
in the ground over winter. They 
Golden Giant S16 ier Doz. Glave. 25 $2.50, 100 $9.00 multiply rapidly and produce 
A yellow Freesia of unusually sturdy arowth; tall, straight stems. Flowers larger clusters of flowers each 
large and wide open. Great lasting qualities. Very prolific producer season. It likes a warm, sunny, 
with several laterals. 
White Giant Six foc, Doz. $1.35, 25 $2.50, 100 $9.00 
A new giant white, stems average 18 to 20 inches long. Single flowers 
2 inches long; early blaomer. 
Mixed Colors Six 75c, Doz. $1.35, 25 $2.50, 100 $9.00 
A lovely mixture made up out of many varieties. All the shades of the 
rainbow, 
well drained location. 
Six 65c, Doz. $1.10, 25 $1.90, 
100 $7.50 
Giant Desert Candles From Tibet 
CHEM Goxtail Lilie 
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. 
Annuals 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 coldest 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 ccppery pink, crange, 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. $17.59 
Eremurus Robustus 
SHELFORD HYBRIDS, 
NAMED VARIETIES 
Isobel. Coppery orange. Each $3.25 
Moonlight. Pale yellow.  Kach $3.25 
Rosalind. Bright pink. Each $3.25 
White Beauty. Pure white. Fach $3.25 
Eremurus, Shelford Hybrids 
GIANT EREMURUS 
Spectacular and Rare Garden Plants 
Elwesianus albus 
Each $2.50, Three $7.00, 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. 
Robustus Mammoth roots, Each $3.50, Three $9.59, 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 
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 
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. 
Each $1.75, Three $4.75. Doz. $17.50 
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 
ef 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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