ly BETTER BULBS FOR SPRING PLANTING 
TUBEROSE 
These waxy-white, intensely fragrant flowers in spikes are 
old-time favorites for the garden, potting, and cutting, enjoying 
a new wave of popularity. 
Double Pearl. Double white. Each 20c; doz. $2.00. 
Single Mexican. Single white. 2 for 25c; doz. $1.25. 
GLOXINIA 
Gorgeous shade-loving pot plants with large, open red, blue, 
violet, and white flowers above the huge soft leaves. 
Start on moist peat or leaf mold January to March and pot 
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 
The breath-takingly beautiful blossoms of Tuberous Begonias are first 
choice for color and show in shade each summer and early fall. They are 
easily grown in pots or out-of-doors in a rich, light, well drained soil contain- 
Y/ NEWER GLADIOLUS 
7 PF PORTTN Beautiful deep rose-pink, attractively edged 
J 4 ‘if with silver; many flowers out at once. 
: S Bhisy Mae. Beautiful, tall salmon orange. 
Ls ing a high percentage of leaf mold. Full directions for culture with every order. 
abeth the Queen. Lovely clear lavender with a golden 
. = ~ throat; many ruffled flowers out at once. Camellia-Flowered Doubles. The huge flowers (4 to 6 inches in diameter) 
= resemble Camellias. Choose from the following separate colors: Pink, Rose, 
t> Ethel Cave Cole. Pure light rose-pink spikes on tall stems. Salmon, Apricot, Scarlet, Dark Red, Yellow, and White; also Mixed. 
ww Sherwood. New large ruffled royal purple. Plant with Eliza- 
pethetherOueenmancilecvalahe ronan etiece! Giant Frilled Singles. The beautifully ruffled flowers hold their heads well 
up for bedding. Choose from all above separate colors or mixed. 
TUBEROSE 
“LILY OF THE INCAS” 
ce Sprekelia formosissima (Jacobean Lily; 
; = Loe Orchid Amaryllis). Larae, dark scarlet 
< 5 orchid-shaped flowers two to four 
ye times each year from evergreen bulbs 
set shallowly in sun, where water may 
‘F. be withheld alternately for a few 
go weeks, then given copiously for a few 
weeks. Each 50c; doz. $5.50. 
HYBRID MONTBRETIAS 
Montbretias are easily grown in sun in 
light soil and leaf-mold, kept well- 
watered, and resemble miniature glad- 
iolus. New Hybrid Mixture, in shades 
of gold, orange, and mahogany, flow- 
ers June-August. 3 for 40c; doz. 
$1.50. 
PINK & YELLOW 
CALLAS 
Pink Calla (Zantedeschia Rehmanni). 
Rose-pink blooms in half-shade (not 
GLADIOLUS dense shade) in May. Each 35c; doz. 
spotted leaves . . . needs some sun. 
Each 35c; doz. $3.50. 
TRANSVAAL DAISIES 
TRANSVAAL DAISIES 
The aristocrat of the daisy family, 
the long cutting stems crowned with 
shapely narrow petals in every con- 
ceivable shade of pink, rose, salmon, 
yellow, apricot, scarlet, and crimson. 
Plant in well-drained, Humus-en- 
riched soil in full sun March to May. 
Califlora Hybrids. Strong 3-crown di- 
visions, each 35c; doz. $3.50. 
“DAFFODIL AMARYLLIS” 
(Hymenocallis ) 
(Peruvian Daffodil) . 
Several very large, pure white fra- 
grant flowers on a strong stalk in 
May-June. Wide green 
Each 40c; doz. $4.00. 
Ismene calathina 
foliage. 
Pancratium maritimum (Sea Daffodil) . 
Similar to Ismene, but flowers some- 
ELIZABETH $3.50. what smaller, foliage narrower and 
THE Yellow Calla (Z. Elliotiana). Golden gray-green. Blooms Aug.- Sept. 
QUEEN yellow flowers in May; distinctive, Each 20c; doz. $2.00. 
TIGRIDIA (MEXICAN SHELL FLOWER) 
GLOXINIA 
Lady Jane. Exhibition light yellow, with deeper lower petals. 
Mansoer. New rich dark blood red. 
Miss Wisconsin. Outstanding new bright rose-pink; a prize- 
winner at many recent shows. 
Mother Machree. Beautiful ‘’smoky’’ copper. 
Ravel. This lovely new variety is the closest approach to a 
blue gladiolus; medium-blue with a purple throat. 
Red Charm. Rich velvety red, with up to 9 florets open at 
once on a tall straight stem. 
Snow Princess. Large and fine pure white; perfectly-placed 
wide-open flowers on tall, pieaobtistemss 
Spic and Span. Tall ruffled salmon-pink. 
Spotlight. Great new dark yellow, with a scarlet blotch in 
each large flower’s throat. 
Valeria. Beautiful ruffled bright scarlet-red, set off by a 
hint of cream deep in the throats. 
White Goddess. New heavily ruffled white with creamy 
center. 
Yellow Herald. Finest tall clear yellow for cutting. 
All above Sep. Colors, No. 1 bulbs, Doz. $1.00; 100 $7.00. 
Rainbow MIXTURE. Contains these and other choice varie- 
ties. Doz. 85c; 100 $6.00. 
TRUE LILIES 
Gold-banded Lily of Japan (L. auratum platyphyllum). 
Large, somewhat recurved white petals, each with a broad 
gold stripe down its center; crimson spots. Set Jan.-Feb., 
a August bloom. Large imported bulbs, each 60c; doz. 
6.50. 
Lilium speciosum rubrum. The glorious rose-pink lily, with 
large, recurved petals spottecl dark red. Plant Jan.-Feb. 
for late August bloom. Large imported bulbs, each 60c; 
doz. $6.50. 
LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM 
Carnation-Flowered Doubles. The giant flowers have fimbriated petals, resem- 
bling those of Carnations. Choose from the following separate colors: Rose, 
Salmon, Scarlet, Yellow, or Ail-Colors Mixed. 
Hanging-Basket Type. Lovely, large, pendulous double flowers for pots, 
window boxes, and hanging-baskets. Choose from the following colors: 
Rose, Salmon, Scarlet, Yellow, and All-Colors Mixed. 
Prices of All Colors and Varieties of Tuberous Begonias: Large Tubers (1 |/2 
to 2 inches in diameter; domestic-grown, by Vetterle at Capitola), each 
35c; dozen $3.50. 
FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS 
Easily the most beautiful and spectacular of foliage plants for the green- 
house, where they may be started from March to May. Plants may be set in 
wind-sheltered shade during the summer, and are lovely gifts for indoor 
decoration through spring and summer. 
Green-and-White; Pink-and-Green; 
Mixed. 
Red-and-Green; and Many Types 
Each 50c; doz. $5.50 
TIGRIDIA joe 
“‘Mexican Shell Flower’ 
Extremely showy flowers for the mid-summer 
garden. The large (4- to 6-inch) flowers resem- 
ble wide-open tulips; although each flower lasts 
but a day, buds open intermittently for weeks. 
Prefer very light shade, or full sun; good drain- 
age, but plenty of water. Plant 4 inches deep, 
6 inches apart. 
Separate Colors are available: Scarlet, Wine Red, 
Pink, Rose, Deep Rose, White, Cream, and 
Yellow; also Mixed. 
Top-size Bulbs, Doz. $1.50; 100 $11.50. 
TUBEROUS 
BEGONIAS 
Top — Giant Frilled Single 
Center — Carnation Flowered Double 
Bottom Two — Camellia Flowered Double 
off when sprouted, for late spring bloom. 
Belgian Hybrids, Mixed. Each 45c; dozen $4.50. 
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