LIST FOR FALL AND SPRING PLANTING 
We offer a very complete list of bulbs and 
plants for fall and spring planting. You will find 
here many fine flowers not usually listed. It is always our endeavor to secure quality in bulbs and 
to offer proven varieties. All prices are postpaid unless otherwise noted. 
Abyssinian Sword Lily 
(Sometimes called the fragrant gladiolus) 
A real find from Western Abyssinia. It grows 
from bulbs or corms which form numerous bulb- 
lets or cormels. As easily grown as the gladiolus, 
it is similarly planted and harvested. It flowers 
from mid-August to September. It has tall rigid 
stems, 4 feet or higher, with very sweetly scented 
flowers. Petals are pure glistening white with a 
purplish maroon blotch at their base. An excellent 
cut flower. Flowering size bulbs. Available in 
February and March. 8 for 30c; doz. $1.00. 
Agapanthus 
(BLUE LILY OF THE NILE) 
They produce large umbels containing 100 up to 
159 buds that bloom all at once, blooming in July 
and August. The evergreen foliage resembles that 
of the amaryllis and the flower stems stand sturdy 
as high as 4 feet. Hardy along the coast and 
throughout California except in high elevations. 
In other sections it is best to cover them during 
winter. Large, single divisions available February 
to April. Each 65c; 3 for $1.75; doz. $6.50. For 5th 
zone and beyond add 10% to these prices. 
Anemones 
We carry the Tecolote Strain, noted for large 
size and brilliant colors. Plant in fall to February 
inclusive. 
MONARCH DE CAEN—A magnificent strain of 
single poppy anemones with immense flowers. 
Brilliant and varied colors from pink to beautiful 
shades of blue and brilliant scarlet. Top size bulbs. 
Mixture only. Postpaid. 3 for 35c; doz. $1.00; 
100 for $6.90. 
ST. BRIGID “CREAGH CASTLE”’—Large, semi- 
double flower. Brilliant hues and delicate shades 
including rose, pink, lavender and blue. Top size 
bulbs. Mixture only. Postpaid. 3 for 40c; doz. $1.10; 
100 for $7.50. 
Amaryllis 
CALIFORNIA HYBRIDS—A fine strain of large 
Amaryllis Hybrids. The bulbs can be potted 
January to May and flower freely indoors. They 
can also be grown in the garden and be taken 
up and stored like Gladioli. A good range of 
colors in mixture. Large bulbs. Each $1.00; 
3 for $2.75; doz. $10.00. Postpaid. For 5th zone 
and beyond add 10% to these prices. 
Evergreen, Bedding or Specimen Type. Plants 6 
to 12” high. Postpaid. 40c ea.; 3 for $1.10; dz. $3.75. 
CHAS. ENKE—Mediun, single; striped rose and 
white. Profuse bloomer. 
ERIE—Large double pink; variegated border. 
HEXE—Red, semi-double; very popular; profuse 
bloomer. 
ORCHID FLORA — Large semi-double; orchid 
color. 
PAUL SCHAME—Large double salmon. 
ROSA FLORA—Rose; small rosebud flowered. 
VERVAENEANA—Large double white. 
Bletilla Hyacinthina 
HARDY CHINESE ORCHID — Hardy under all 
conditions. It bears 7 to 8 orchid shaped flowers 
on stems 12 inches tall. Also good in pots and 
frequently used for corsages. Offered in lavender 
and white. Each 50e; 3 for $1.40; doz. $4.75. 
Bleeding Hearts 
SPECTABILIS — The popular hardy perennial 
and of easiest culture. Long recemes of graceful 
heart shaped flowers. Will do well in shade or 
sun. Postpaid. Each %5e; 3 for $2.10. 
WHITE BLEEDING HEART—Rare native peren- 
nial. The clusters of graceful suspended blooms 
are pure white and bloom from mid-spring until 
frost. Thrives in rich, humsy, non-acid soil, with 
plenty of moisture, continuous light, to deep shade. 
Slender, sturdy, 12-in. stems, excellent for cut 
flowers and naturalizing. Postpaid. Each 65e;3 
3 for $1.75; doz. $6.50. 
Begonia Bulbs 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED 
They begin blooming in July and are very 
valuable for summer flowers in shady places. They 
produce huge flowers in a great range of pastel 
and bright colors. The enormous blooms, often 6 
inches and more across, are held above the broad 
attractive foliage. They may be started in pots and 
planted outside. Cultural directions will be sent 
with each order, Ready February to April. You 
may order 6 of one kind or of one color at the 
dozen rate. We offer fine bulbs, that with good 
care produce a fine display. Not less than 6 of one 
kind at the dozen rate. Postpaid. Each 30¢; 
3 for 80c; doz. $2.90. 
DOUBLE CAMELLIA — Giant double flowers, 
beautifully frilled and fringed on the outer edges. 
Offered in the following colors: White, Rose, Red, 
Pink, Yellow, Apricot. 
CARNATION OR DOUBLE FRILLED — Large 
double flowers resembling a carnation in form. 
The petals are frilled and have serrated edges. 
Offered in Yellow, Pink, Red, White. 
HANGING BASKET TYPE—Double blooms, of 
medium size, often 100 flowers to a plant. Offered 
in Apricot, Rose, Red, Scarlet, Orange, Yellow, 
Pink, White. 
CRISPA SINGLE — Produces large, profusely 
frilled and ruffled single blooms. Offered in Red, 
Pink, White, Yellow. 
CRISTATA MIXED—A single type, slightly 
frilled, with a Coxcomb-like tuft or crest on each 
petal. Very novel form. 
PICOTEE—Camellia type blooms with edges of 
petals marked in a contrasting color. Offered in 
Mixture only. 
MARGINATA TYPE—Crispa type with distinct 
margin around the edges. White with pink edges 
and salmon with scarlet edge. 
ROSE BUD MIXED—A double type resembling 
perfect rose buds. Many blooms have two shades. 
Offered in a mixture of pastel shades. Postpaid. 
Each 35c; 3 for 90c; doz. $3.50. 
SPECIAL MIXTURES—Two different mixtures, 
Upright type and Hanging Basket type. These are 
in mixtures only. 3 for 70e; doz. $2.50. 
NAMED TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 
RED TRIUMPH—A very large, ruffled camellia 
type with velvety texture. Each 70c; 3 for $2.00. 
AUTUMN GLOW — Extremely large, cristata 
type, apricot flowers, the tufts of which are deep 
copper. Blooms often measure 10 inches across. 
Postpaid. Each 70c; 3 for $2.00; dozen $7.00. 
SANTA MARGARITA — Large pink ruffled 
camellia type. Each %5e; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50. 
SANTA MARIA—Large white ruffled Camellia 
type. Each 75e; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50. 
Doronicum Plants 
Daisy-like yellow flowers; early spring bloomer. 
Postpaid. 40c each; 3 for $1.00; doz. $3.50. 
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