“Giant Desert Candles From Tibet” 
STERN’S IMPORTED 
SPIRE LILY 
THE EXOTIC GIANT EREMURUS 
From the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet 
FLOWERS UP TO 10 FEET TALL 
These are the towering “out of this world” flowers you've read about in 
travel books. Now, Stern's brings them to your garden—in all their colos- 
sal beauty and color. 
One of the most dramatic and spectacular of all hardy perennials, their 
10-foot spires of brilliant color are a sight of unforgettable splendor! 
Just imagine—flowers more than four feet long atop a six foot tall stalk] 
The flower is a thick-set open-bell of wonderful colors including shades of 
white, pink, yellow, apricot, and copper. 
These magnificent giants are so rare in the United States that just a 
few planted in your garden will attract admiring gardeners for miles 
around. 
ABSOLUTELY HARDY IN COLDEST U.S. CLIMATES 
Originated on the cold slopes of the Caucasus and Him- 
alyas, they require only a light mulch for protection from 
the winter cold. Plant these rare ‘Desert Candles’ dur- 
ing October and November in a sunny location in rich, 
well-drained soil. (Remember, they cannot stand ‘Wet 
Feet’). For giant growth, they require plenty of fertili- 
zer. Apply Miracle-Gro every two weeks for spectacular 
results. Plant in groups of three or more for an amazing 
show of floral splendor. 
STERN’S OFFERS 3 MAJESTIC VARIETIES 
Imported Heavy Roots. Postpaid: 
ROBUSTUS. Sends up spires of 10 feet or more. 
Rose pink flowers last a full month during June. 
Flower spikes are five feet long. Foliage: blue- 
green. A spectacular beauty. 
HIMALAICUS. A veritable giant. Extremely hardy. 
Sends up rigid towering spikes—the upper 5 feet 
is entirely covered with big, waxy, white cuplike 
flowers, centered with golden anthers, remain in 
bloom for more than four weeks. 
BUNGEI. Extremely rare! This variety will flower 
yearly for from 10 to 15 years. Even more amaz- 
$2.00 each; 5 for $9.50; 10 for $18.00 
of golden yellow flowers, accented by deep orange an- 
thers. As cut flowers they stay in bloom for many weeks. 
STERN’S SPIRE LILY COLLECTION 
Group 24-370 
3 Spire Lilies (1 of each) $ 5.50, Postpaid. 
6 Spire Lilies (2 of each) $10.50, Postpaid. 
12 Spire Lilies (4 of each) $20.00, Postpaid. 
ing, they often produce TWO massive spikes 
Color Glory all Summer long, even in hottest weather ! 
roransvic “~“MULTI-FLORA” PHLOX 
10 HARMONIZING COLORS—GUARANTEED TO BLOOM THIS COMING SUMMER. 
Our European representatives call these amazing hardy phlox the ‘’Multi-Flora’’ varieties. That’s because each’ plant pro- 
duces a giant cluster of blooms—each head is like a huge bouquet—made up of what looks to be “thousands” of good 
sized blooms. Some individual blossoms are almost TWO inches across. Com: 
bined in a cluster, they give breath-taking color to your garden all summer long. 
Wonderful in smaller gardens where space is limited. A few of these plants sup- 
ply color and beauty equal to many times their number in other types of plants. 
CHOOSE FROM THESE 10 HARMONIZING COLORS 
SOFT FUCHSIA PURPLE-RED. A huge flower! (Ruby Lee) 
PURE WHITE. New variety, a very strong grower. (Mary Louise) 
GLEAMING PINK. A wonderful new pink. (Annie Laurie) 
SCARLET-CRIMSON. One of our finest colors. (Leo Schlageter) 
ROYAL PURPLE. The finest purple ever developed. (Royal Purple) 
ORANGE FLAME. Salmon orange with red eye. (Spitfire) 
SHELL PINK. Most exquisite pink. (Border Queen) 
SALMON-PINK & RED. A marvelous combination. (Daily Sketch) 
LAVENDER PURPLE. Warm purple with white star. (Starlight) 
SUNSET RED. Most brilliant of all Phlox. (Chieftain) 
Postpaid: 3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.00; 25 for $12.00 
SPECIAL PHLOX GROUP (24-371) 
10 Harmonizing Colors (1 plant of each color) 
All absolute No. 1 quality. Heavy plants, good roots. 
Guaranteed to bloom this summer. 
10 plants (1 of each color)... ccs $ 5.00, Postpaid 
30 plants (3 of each color) $13.50, Postpaid 
If you do not have room for the entire collection, order 
half the collection—your choice of colors. 
5 plants, $2.75, Postpaid. 
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