Walter Faxon Each $2.00; Three $5.50; Doz. $15.00 
Midseason light shell pink. Mildly fragrant. 
Single Varieties 
The Bride Each $3.50; Three $9.00; Doz. $34.00 
Pure white with rounded stamens. 
Verdun Each $3.50; Three $9.00; Doz. $34.00 
Very large rich crimson center accented by golden center 
stamens. 
Le Jour Each $3.00; Three $8.50; Doz. $32.00 
Double row of large white petals surrounding a broad 
ring of golden-yellow stamens. Tall, heavy bloomer. 
Sea Shell Each $4.50; Three $12.00; Doz. $45.00 
Huge flowers of bright pink with heavily cushioned cen- 
ter of yellow stamens. 
President Lincoln Each $5.00; Three $14.00; Doz. $54.00 
Extremely large, rounded petals of deepest red with 
velvet texture. Heavy center of golden stamens. 
Japanese or Anemone-Flowered Peonies 
Charm Each $6.00; Three $16.50; Doz. $52.00 
Late blooming dark red. (Supply very limited.) 
Kukeni-Jishi Each $6.00; Three $16.50; Doz. $52.00 
Midseason flesh pink petals. Staminodes form thick tuft 
of gold in center. (Supply limited.) 
HYBRID PEONIES 
These sensational things, of which there are a very few 
in this world, are catalogued this year for delivery at 
prices that are more reasonable than the $30 to $45 per 
root that has been current. They are single, early 
bloomers with color intensity and delicacy never before 
seen in a peony. Bloom is a full ten days before other 
types; blossoms are on extremely strong stems about 18 
inches high. These hybrids have extreme vigor but due 
to their root formation they spread very slowly, a boon 
to the gardener whose peonies crowd the perennial 
border. (Note: this slow spreading habit also will keep 
prices up indefinitely; it takes an average of four years 
to produce one 5-eye root.) 
Only 100 roots (5-eye) can be sold this fall—not more 
than three to a customer. (Note: If you want more, please 
order. Shipment will be made November 15th if there 
is any remainder stock.) 
Each $12.50, Three $29.95 
Each $12.50, Three $29.95 
Each $12.50, Three $29.95 
Translucent Shades of Pink 
Translucent Shades of Rose 
Translucent Shades of Red 
ae Lil, Gallien 
Lilies are indispensable to the garden and these are the ones which are 
hardiest and easiest grown. Many bloom in July and August, a boon to the 
border at that poor period of bloom. There are two general rules about 
growing lilies. The first: get them in the ground immediately. We deliver 
them in top condition—moist and healthy. Plant the day you receive them. 
The second rule: plant them on their sides in well-drained locations. If there 
is any doubt about drainage put a four-inch layer of coarse sand or fine 
gravel underneath them. Proper planting depth is given for each variety 
and should be followed carefully. We offer only giant bulbs. 
L. Auratum Platyphyllum 
Each $1.25; Three $3.25; Doz. $12.00 
The golden-rayed lily of Japan. It has great, fragrant, 
waxy-white blooms, golden-streaked and sometimes crim- 
son spotted. Needs full sun and a rich, well-drained soil. 
Flowers in August and September. Plant 5-7 inches deep. 
Bulbs 7 to 8 inches. 
L. Candidum “Cascade Strain” 
Each 75c; Three $2.15; Six $4.00 
This is the Madonna Lily in modern dress. It is pure white, 
June-flowering. Plant in the fall. Must not be planted 
over an inch deep; needs drainage. 8 to 9 inch bulbs. 
L. Centifolium “Olympic Hybrids” 
Each $1.00; Three $2.75; Doz. $10.00 
The great trumpets flower in July on stems 5 to 7 feet 
tall. They do well in sun or light shade. Colors run from 
pure white to deep ivory with soft green or greenish 
brown or wine tints on the exterior of each bloom. Plant 
5 to 7 inches deep; leave undisturbed. Giant 10” to 12” 
bulbs. 
L. Regale Each 75c; Six $4.00; 25 $15.00; 100 $55.00 
These vigorous fellows grow up to 6 feet high, throw 
as many as 20 great trumpet flowers. Color is predomi- 
nantly white inside, shades to golden at the throat. Out- 
side is more or less rosy-purple. Only huge bulbs (12 
inches and up) are offered. Plant 10 inches deep. 
L. Speciosium Album Each $1.25; Three $3.50; Doz. $15.00 
This is one of the loveliest cut flowers. It is pure white 
with radically recurved petals on curving stems. It needs 
a well-drained soil and some shade during the hottest 
part of the day. Plant six inches deep; 6 to 7 inch bulbs. 
L. Speciosium Rubrum — Each 95c; Three $2.75; Doz. $6.00 
Called ‘Red Champion” since it has been improved. The 
blooms, like Speciosium Album in shape, are delightful 
shades of pink to blending reds. Plant 6 inches deep; 
7 to 8 inch bulbs. 
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THE MID-CENTURY HYBRIDS 
An entirely new group of hybrids developed by Jan de 
Graaff, the famous Oregon originator. They grow about 
two to four feet high, are tough in any climate, should 
be planted about 5-6 inches deep in a well-drained loca- 
tion. Neither descriptions nor pictures do them justice. 
They are the hardiest Lilies we ever saw and they propa- 
gate like minks. 
Bonanza Each $1.50; Three $4.00; Doz. $14.50 
Clear orange-yellow flowers on 3 to 4 foot stems, in early 
July. 
Enchantment (Pat. #862) Each 75c; Three $2.00; Doz. $6.00 
De Graaf describes this as the best hardy lily he has ever 
developed and others say it is the best lily origination of 
the century. We subscribe to both these remarks. Enchant- 
ment is a vibrant nasturtium-red with flowers lasting for 
weeks. Blooms late June or July on 4-foot stems. 
Each $1.50; Three $4.00; Doz. $14.50 
Large rich Indian-red with recurved petals. Blooms on 
2-foot stems. 
Fireflame 
Vagabond Each $1.50; Three $4.00; Doz. $14.50 
Soft apricot with a pink sheen. Stands 3 feet with as 
many as fifteen blooms on a stem. 
Each 75c; Three $2.00; Doz. $6.00 
Rich golden flowers on 3-foot stems with a mid-rib of 
bronze and minute maroon dots. Late June. 
Each $1.50; Three $4.00; Doz. $14.50 
An unusual salmon-buff hybrid of softest tones. 
Each 95c; Three $2.75; Doz. $9.00 
Very broad-petal flowers of bright golden-yellow with 
maroon spots. From 6 to 9 blooms on wiry stems up to 
five feet tall. 
Valencia 
Harlequin 
Joan Evans 
Continued 
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