Ranunculus, New Giant Claremont Hybrids 
MONTBRETIAS 
Montbretias are of easy culture. They flower freely and require perhaps 
less care than most bulbs. They do particularly well in the border in 
light shade or full sun. -A clump of a half dozen or more bulbs will 
continue flowering throughout the late summer and autumn. Rich soil 
helps to grow tall spikes. A liberal amount of well-rotted manure cr 
-Eone meal applied at planting time is very beneficial. Water freely in 
dry weather. Bulbs may be left in the ground over winter with reason- 
able protection of strawy manure or garden litter. South of Philadelphia 
no protection is required. 
Mixed Colors and Shades Six 95c, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
Montbretias lend themselves particularly well to be grown in a mixture. 
The colors range from shades of yellow, orange, bronze, copper to fiery 
red. The effect from such a mixed planting is most pleasing, and of 
course, they make choice cut flowers. 
Pancratium Maritimum 
Tuberese, Dwarf Pearl {182} 
HARDY AMARYLLIS 
Halli (Lycoris squamigera) 
Produces in early spring attracti 
Each 80c, Three $2.25, Doz. $8.00 
ve green foliage which eae ree July 
hen it ripens and disappears. About a month later, as | y magic, 
the Power stalks spring from the ground to a height of 2 toes teey 
developing an umbel of large, Lily-shaped flowers, 8 to 12 in number, 
of a delicate lilac-pink shade. The bulb is perfectly hardy. Cover crown 
about 4 inches. 
PANCRATIUM : : 
Maritimum Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $5.00 
Little known midsummer flowering bulb. In July and early August it 
produces stems about 21 to 3 feet tall on top of which grows a cluster 
of pure white flowers not unlike those of the Ismene Calathina. It is of 
easiest culture and handled the same as Gladiolus bulbs; should be taken 
up before winter and stored in a dry, warm place until spring. They 
multiply readily. 
RANUNCULUS - Buttercup 
New Giant Claremont Hybrids Doz. 90c, 25 $1.65, 100 $6.00 
The largest and most magnificent strain ever offered. Giant double and 
semi-double, Peony-like flowers, 2 inches and more across. Yellows, 
from straw through all shades to deep golden yellow; red, including dark 
crimson, scarlet, orange-red, and all other shades of red; orange-pink— 
in fact every desired color is included in this mixture. Not reliably 
hardy north of Washington, D. C.; except in warm, sheltered borders. 
Plant the bulbs as soon as soil has become warm, placing the claws 
downward, 2 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart. Fine for cutting. 
SPREKELIA - Aztec Lily 
Formosissima Each 75c, Six $4.00, Doz. $7.50, 100 $55.00 
Brilliant scarlet flowers of almost butterfly shape and formation, at- 
tractive in garden and gocd pot plants for the house. Easily grown. 
This is one of the few Amaryllis bulbs which may bé left out in the 
garden south of Washington over winter with reasonable protection. 
It multiplies rapidly and makes a brilliant splash of color in the border. 
TIGRIDIA - Shellflower of Mexico 
Pavonia Mixed Six $1.00, Doz. $1.60, 100 $10.50 
Few flowers are more gorgeously colored or so beautiful. Plant in sunny 
position in a flower border in well drained soil. Same treatment as for 
Gladioli. Can also be used in beds. Blooms middle of July to September. 
TUBEROSE, SWEET SCENTED 
Excelsior, Dwarf Pearl Three 85c, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
Lovely, large, double flowers of thick, waxlike texture borne on graceful, 
long, strong stems. Wonderful in the garden, besides being highly prized 
as cut flowers. They have a rich, exotic fragrance. Plant the bulbs after 
all danger of frost has passed, and cover them 2 inches deep. For earliest 
bloom, plant indoors in pots during February or March and transplant 
to the open in June, selecting a well drained soil and a sunny location. 
Single Mexican Early Everblooming Three 60c. Doz. $2.00, 100 $12.50 
White, single flowers of rich scent, on tall stems. Begins to bloom in 
July and continues throughout the season, each bulb throwing 2 to 5 
flower spikes in succession. 
ZEPHYRANTHES - Zephyr Flower or Fairy Lilies 
Beautiful dwarf, bulbous pjant, very effective for massing in the border, 
flowering with great protusion during the summer. They are also suit- 
able for pot culture and rock garden. 
Candida 
Pure white. 
Grandiflora (Carinata) 
Large, rose colored. 
Six 80c, Doz. $1.20, 100 $8.00 
Six 95ce, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
Hyacinthus Candicans (See page 181) 
