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TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS—IDEAL FLOWER FOR SHADE HARDY LILIES ADD A MAJESTIC-NOTE OF GRACE AND BEAUTY 
(a) aC Bloom 60 to 90 days after planting and continue to (u) 26 (Lilium). No other flower adds so much dignity to the 
bloom until frost. Grow to medium height. Blooms often garden scene as that of lilies. Easy to grow. Thrive best in 
measure 5 in. across. Thrive best under tall trees where they get rich loam with some sand for rapid drainage. Plant in spring or fall, 
only about 2 hours of morning sun. May also be used in window 18 in. apart in full sun, unless otherwise specified. Hardy all zones. 
boxes. For best results bulbs should be started indoors. After 
ground is warm transplant 18 in. apart in shade or part shade, in TIME-TESTED LILY FAVORITES—Garden of 4 for 1S: 
well-drained soil with leaf mold or peat moss added. Give plenty 
of moisture. May be grown successfully in all zones, but bulbs Established favorites over a period of years. Well known varieties, 
must be stored indoors in winter. All Ward Begonia Bulbs are 14% lower in price than most of the newer, more scarce hybrids. 
to 144 in. tn diameter. Shipped Prepaid in Spring only: 91 GB 3711—Favonrite Lity Garpen. Includes | each of 4 varieties 
listed below (L, M, N and P). Prepaid............... All 4 for $1.75 
CAMELLIA FLOWERED BEGONIAS—Collection ot 12 for Se sy 
91 GB 3706—ReEGAL Lity. (L. regale). Blooms late spring and 
(a) Ta (0) Most popular of all Tuberous Begonias. Double flowered early summer. Tall. Large, fragrant, trumpet-shaped white flow- 
Camellia type in an array of soft colors. Your choice of ers with pearl tint. Gold and lilac-purple shadings. Often produces 
(A) Pink or Rose, (B) Yellow, (C) White and (D) Dark Red. 18 to 20 blooms. Plant 24 in. apart. Prepaid. State Size. 
91 GB 3610—CameELLIA Type. State Color..... 2 for 55c; 6 for $1.50 5-6-in. Bulb. Circum. 2 for... .60c; 6 for... .$1.65; 10 for... .$2.50 
ol GR 3671 Corrmncrionion Ga alineleresaineludes Gieachiol 6-8-in. Bulb. Circum. 2 for....85c; 6for.... 2.40; 10 for.... 3.75 
4 colors: Dark Red, Pink or Rose, Yellow, and White. Pictured on 9] GB 3709—Barcain GARDEN OF REGAL Lites. Blooming size bulbs 
opposite page (A to D). Shipped Prepaid......... All 12 for $2.75 3 to 4 inches (circumference). Produce more flowers every year. This 
group makes a beautiful display. Prepaid........ 6 bulbs for $1.10 
ASSORTED BEGONIAS—Collecti 1 = r 
fe: Rolie ctlor.o) 0 5 3 10 91 GB 3705—RusrumM Lity. (L. speciosum rubrum). Blooms late 
This collection makes a colorful double border more than 12 feet summer. Tall. One of the most spectacular lilies. White flowers 
long, or a bed 6 feet square. Includes 12 Camellia Flowered in suffused with pink, flecked ruby crimson, edged white. Plant in 
assorted colors, and 4 Pink Carnation Flowered Begonias. part shade. 7 to 8-inch bulb. Prepaid......... Each 75c; 3 for $2.10 
91 GB 3620—Shipped Prepaid.......:...-:. All 16 Bulbs for $3.70 Ww) 91 GB 3704—Corat. (L. pumilum). Blooms late spring. Low grow- 
ing. One of the most easily grown of all lilies. Brilliant red-coral 
(E) 91 GB 3613—DouBLE CARNATION PLOWERED BEGONIAS. Same blooms. Blooming size Bulb. Prepaid.......... 2 for 85c; 6 for $2.40 
growing habits as Camellia type above. Look like large carna- 
tions. Clear pink color. Prepaid.....:....... 2 for 55c; 6 for $1.50 91 GB 3701—Go.peEn GLEaAm. (L. pumilum). Bloom in late spring. 
Low growing. Pure, golden-yellow flowers about 3 in. across. 
91 GB 3615—Haneine Basket Beconias. Clusters of double Blooming size Bulbs. Prepaid............... 2 for $1.00; 6 for $2.85 
flowers hang in colorful profusion. Flowers smaller than above 
types, but their quantity makes up for their size. Ideal for hanging 
baskets or window boxes. Colors are clear and beautiful, but we NEW DE GRAAFF HYBRID LILIES 
Offer no colorcholeew@e «..c werhae ee eet e 2 for 65c; 6 for $1.80 
Here are the most beautiful among the hardy lilies recently intro- 
duced in the Pacific Northwest by Jan De Graaff, well known bulb 
CALLA LILIES—Collection of 3 for G25 hybridizer. A superb group, distinctive and beautiful. 
a (K) (Zantedeschia). Bloom in late spring and summer when 91 GB 3738—Serenape. (L. umbellatum). Blooms in early sum- 
most spring bulbs are gone. Low to medium height. mer. Medium low. Large, wide petaled flowers of sparkling — 
Among the most stately and beautiful of all lilies. Thrive best in orange. Bulb 4-6-in. (circumference) size. Prepaid. ...Each $1.75 
partial shade with plenty of moisture. Bulbs may also be potted 5 
for indoor bloom. Plant 12 to 18 in. apart. Hardy in zones 1 and 2. 91 GB 3740—O.ympic Hysrip Lity. (L. centifolium). Blooms in~ 
In zones 3 to 9 Bulbs must be stored during winter. Shipped in early summer. Grows 4-6 ft. tall. Considered to be tallest, finest, 
Spring only. (See Zone Map on Page 51.) largest and best proportioned trumpet lily. Color varies from pure 
91 GB 3634—Catta Lity Cottection. Includes | each of (G) Pink, eee. gee soft green, brown or wine tints. Fragrant. 
(i) White, cand (Yellows Premdieiae weenie All 3 for $1.25 u —7-in. (circumference) size. Prepaid................ Each 45c 
91 GB 3737—ENCHANTMENT. (L. umbellatum). Blooms early to 
mid-summer. Medium tall. Vivid orange-red flowers. Best new 
(6) 91 GB 3632—Pinx CALLA. (Z. rehmanni). Dainty, exquisite pink 
lily. Plant Pat. 862. Bulb 4-6 in. (circum.) size. Prepaid..Each $1.10 
flowers. Low growing. Prepaid........... 2 for 95c; 6 for $2.70 
91 GB 3608—Wiite Catra. (2. aethiopica). Large glistening, W 91 GB 3739—GoLpEN CHaALice Hysrips. (L. umbellatum). Blooms __ 
pure white blooms. Dark green leaves. Taller growing than in late spring. Medium height. Beautiful, clean golden yellow ~ 
yellow or pink varieties. Prepaid........... 2 for 95¢; 6 for $2.70 blooms. Bulb 4-6 in. (circumference) size. Prepaid........ Each 95c 
—Biack Catia. (Arum pictum). Unique lily of won- : 
derfully rare color. Continuous black-purple on inside; green- ; HOW TO STORE TENDER BULBS, CORMS AND ROOTS 
ish outside. Bright green leaves. Prepdaid......... Not Available - 
The table below indicates the most satisfactory way of storing plant 
91 GB 3607—YeLLow CaLLa. (Z. elliottiana). Perfectly formed material that must be dug in fall for indoor storage. Temperatures 
waxy golden yellow flowers. Handsome deep green foliage is during storage should be between 40° and 50°. Material in con- 
silver flecked. Excellent house plant. Prepaid. 2 for 95c; 6 for $2.70 tainers should be protected from mice with a covering of wire screen. 
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FACTS ABOUT WARDS BULBS RE POWERS gy TIME TO Li ee ee re 
Amaryllis | Before frost* Dry sand 
TENDER bulbs, corms and tubers are those which remain dormant Begonia Before heavy frost Dry sand, soil or peat moss 
during the winter and must be planted in early spring. They will Caladium | Before frost Pots of soil ee | 
not survive freezing. Should be dug in fall and stored during win- Calla Lilly | Before frost* Bags or shallow trays 
ter (see chart at right). This group includes Amaryllis, Begonias, Canna After first frost* Dry sand, tops down or 
Callas, Cannas, Dahlias, Gladiolus, Tuberoses and Caladium. leave soil on clumps 
Harpy bulbs, corms and tubers are those which remain dormant Dahlia After frost. Dig care-| Sand, sawdust, peat moss, 
during the summer, after blooming. They may either be left in the fully leaving few} newspaper. Sprinkle oc- 
ground allsummer, or dug after the foliage has withered, stored in 3 inches of stem casionally to keep moist. 
a dry place and replanted in fall. They must be planted in fall to Gladiolus | When foliage turns} Bags or trays. Dry, clean, 
bloom the following spring. They survive and benefit by usual yellow separate. Sprinkle with | 
winter weather. Among this group are Crocus, Daffodils Jonquils), naphthalene flakes. 
Hyacinths, Muscari, Scilla and Tulips. (See Pages 78 and 79.) Tuberose | Before frost bare eu on roots, keep in 
ry place 
Hardy Lilies may be planted either spring or fall. May be left in 
the same location for several seasons before dividing. *May be left in the ground in mild climates. 
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