LIST FOR FALL AND SPRING PLANTING 
We offer a very complete list of bulbs and plants for fall and spring planting. You will find 
here many fine flowers not usually listed. It is always our endeavor to secure quality in these and 
to offer proven varieties. All prices are postpaid unless otherwise noted. Limited space does not permit 
full descriptions of these plants and bulbs. If not at hand please ask for our Fall Catalog for 1953. 
This will provide more detailed descriptions. These prices supercede all previous Gill catalogs. 
Abyssinian Sword Lily 
(Sometimes called the fragrant gladiolus) 
This outstanding bulb produces a wonderful 
flower. Vigorous bulbs produce stems 3 to 4 feet 
tall. It flowers from mid-August to October. Fra- 
grant large flowers with purplish maroon blotch 
at base. Postpaid. 3 for 30c; doz. $1.00; 100 for $7.50. 
Agapanthus 
(BLUE LILY OF THE NILE) 
Sturdy stems often 4 feet high with large umbels 
containing 100 or more sky blue flowers. Ever- 
green foliage. Large bulbs quite hardy but need- 
ing some mulching in sections with extreme cold. 
Each 65c; 3 for $1.75; doz. $6.50. For 5th zone and 
beyond add 10% to these prices. 
Anemones 
Tecolote Strain, noted for large size and brilliant 
colors. Plant in fall to February inclusive. 
MONARCH DE CAEN —A magnificent strain of 
single poppy anemones with immense flowers. 
Brilliant and varied colors from pink to beautiful 
shades of blue and brilliant scarlet. Top size bulbs. 
Mixture only. Postpaid. 3 for 35c; doz. $1.10; 
100 for $7.50, 
ST. BRIGID “CREAGH CASTLE” — Large, semi- 
double flower. Brilliant hues and delicate shades 
including rose, pink, lavender and blue. Top size 
bulbs. Mixture only. Postpaid. 3 for 35ce; doz, $1.10; 
100 for $7.50. 
Amaryllis 
CALIFORNIA HYBRIDS — A fine strain of large 
Amaryllis Hybrids. The bulbs can be potted Jan- 
uary to May and flower freely indoors. They can 
also be grown in the garden and be taken up 
and stored like Gladioli. A good range of colors 
in mixture, Large bulbs. Postpaid. Each $1.15; 
3 for $3.00; doz. $10.50. For 5th zone and beyond 
add 10% to these prices. 
‘Azalea Plants 
Evergreen, Bedding or Specimen Type. Plants 6 
to 12” high. Postpaid. 40c ea.; 3 for $1.10; dz. $3.75. 
CHAS. ENKE — Striped rose and white. 
ERIE — Double pink with variegated border. 
HEXE — Semi-double, bright red. 
ORCHID FLORA — Large semi-double orchid. 
PAUL SCHAME — Large double salmon. 
ROSA FLORA — Rose; small rosebud blooms. 
VERVAENEANA — Large double white. 
Bleeding Hearts 
SPECTABILIS — The popular hardy perennial 
and of easiest culture. Long recemes of graceful 
heartshaped flowers. Will do well in shade or 
sun. Postpaid. Each 80c; 3 for $2.25. 
WHITE BLEEDING HEART — Rare native per- 
ennial. The clusters of graceful suspended blooms 
are pure white and bloom from mid-spring until 
frost. Thrives in rich, humusy, non-acid soil, with 
plenty of moisture. Slender, sturdy, 12-in. stems, 
excellent for cut flowers and naturalizing. Post- 
Paid. Each 65c; 3 for $1.75; doz. $6.50. 
Hardy Perennial Asters 
See our Fall catalog for these grand new hardy 
asters. Something new and _ £=“sensational. Stock 
limited. 
Doronicum Plants 
Large daisy-like yellow flowers; early spring 
bloomer. Postpaid. 40c each; 3 for $1.00; doz. $3.65. 
Abyssinian Sword Lily — See This Page. 
Begonia Bulbs 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED 
Start in pots inside, February to April. We offer 
good sized American grown bulbs. Cultural di- 
rections sent with each order. Ready in February. 
The dozen rate only applies to 6 or more of one 
color or kind. Prices unless noted, Postpaid. 
Each 30c; 3 for 80c; doz. $2.50. 
DOUBLE CAMELLIA — Giant double flowers, 
beautifully frilled and fringed on the outer edges. 
Offered in White, Rose, Red, Pink, Yellow, Apricot, 
CARNATION OR DOUBLE FRILLED — Large 
double flowers resembling a carnation in form. 
The petals are frilled and have: serrated edges. 
Offered in Yellow, Pink, Red, White. 
HANGING BASKET TYPE — Double, of medium 
size, loaded with blooms. Offered in Apricot, Rose, 
Red, Scarlet, Orange, Yellow, Pink, White. 
CRISPA SINGLE — Produces large, profusely 
frilled and ruffled single blooms. Offered in Red, 
Pink, White, Yellow. 
CRISTATA MIXED—A single type, slightly 
frilled, with a.Coxcomb-like tuft or crest on each 
petal. Very novel form. 
PICOTEE — Camellia type with edges of petals 
marked in a contrasting color. In Mixture only. 
MARGINATA TYPE — Crispa type with distinct 
margin around the edges. White with pink edges 
and salmon with scarlet edge. 
ROSE BUD MIXED —A double type resembling 
perfect rose buds. Many blooms have two shades. 
Offered in a mixture of pastel shades. Postpaid. 
Each 35c; 3 for 90c; doz, $3.50. 
SPECIAL MIXTURES — Two different mixtures, 
Upright type and Hanging Basket type. These are 
in mixtures only. 3 for %70c; doz. $2.50. 
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