Zephyranthes, Fairy lilies. The smallest Amaryllid, 6”-12” tall. Fine in beds or 
borders. Hardy in middle south. In north dig and store. They may be grown in pots. Give 
acid soil, sandy loam with leaf mould or peat. Full sun or slight shade. 
Zephyranthes candida. Pure white, evergreen. The masses of white flowers in late 
summer make them outstanding in a bed or edging for border. Half hardy and easy in 
pots. 2 for 25c. $1.00 per doz. 
Z. grandiflora. The largest Zephyranthes. It is very easy to grow. In the south, its 
habit of flowering every time it rains in summer gives it the name of Pink Rain Lily. 
20c. Per doz. $1.50. 
Z. rosea. Small, but very lovely deep pink flowers. They do not do well in very 
alkaline soils. It should be neutral to mildly acid. Fine in pots, about 8 or 10 in a 5” 
pots 5c: ea. -10-for $1.25, 
The Alliae, or Onions, are now classed in Amaryllidaceae. The following are 
ornamental and useful for seasoning salads, soups or meats. 
Allium schoenoprasum. True Chives. Small clumps, 10c. 3 for 25c. 
A. tuberosum. Japanese Garlic. Deliciously flavored leaves. Evergreen and probably 
not hardy in north. 25c. (Try wintering in a pot.) 
Brunsvigias, Lycoris and Nerines, we list only in Fall Catalogs, but the best time 
to move them is mid-summer, as soon as they become dormant. They will flower much 
better. It’s hot then but if you feel energetic, order at that time. Refer to last fall’s 
catalog. Send a dime for a copy if you have none. 
IRIS FAMILY — Iridaceae 
The Iris is the type genus of this family, which includes Iris, Gladiolus, Watsonias, 
Ixias, Freesias, Sparaxis, Tritonias, Babianas, Moraea, Marica, etc. Bearded Iris and 
Gladiolus are the outstanding members of the Iridaceae. 
No garden is complete without a profusion of modern Bearded Iris. They may be 
planted any time of year. Earlier planting results in more flowers, but we have planted 
as late as March and had quite a few flowers. But try to do it in Jan. or Feb.—as early 
as possible. 
Our “Tris 400, Price List,’ lists nearly 250 of the newest and best. The culture 
information is valuable as it tells you how to grow them and how to get a profusion of 
flowers every year. In order to make this available to everyone, whether they wish to buy 
or merely want the culture information, we charge a dime for it. Don’t ask for a free 
copy. This is a folded sheet, 9”x18", printed on both sides, no illustrations. 
Special Offer of Bearded Iris. We have a surplus of several excellent varieties. Lot 1 
consists of Iris we listed in Spring 1950 catalog. (Price now 15c.) They are modern Iris 
but average lower in price than those in Iris 400 price list. If you want to make a mass 
planting of Iris and names are not so important, this is a chance to get a lot for very little. 
There will be 20 to 30 varieties in each 100 lot. Price $6.50 per 100. Express, f.o.b. 
La Verne. 
Lot 2 are varieties listed in “Tris 400.” There will be 20 or 30 var. in each 100 lot. 
Few of these are listed under 50c ea. Others are up to $1.00 or more. Price is not 
considered. Price $10.00 per 100. By express, f.o.b. La Verne. 
Both lots are priced by express, f.o.b. This is safest and cheapest for winter shipment 
of Iris. If you have no express office, send postage for 12 lbs. See Garden Supplies for 
finding amount. 
If you live in the Los Angeles area, come out and see our Iris in bloom. This is a 
warm winter and flowers will likely be earlier. 
GLADIOLUS 
How to Grow Gladiolus. Glads planted Nov. 15 to Mar. 1 in Southern California 
and thruout the south (a little later in Northern California and early as possible in spring 
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