T. fragrans. This species has a large, true bulb, with glaucous green foliage, 18” long 
and 1” wide. It has no allium odor. The plant is a profuse winter bloomer in a cool 
room with a few flowers in summer. It has larger fragrant flowers than violaceae, in the 
same color. Evergreen. Special price $1.00. 
Zephyranthes. Fairy lilies. The smallest Amaryllid, 6”-12” tall. Fine in beds or 
borders. Hardy in middle south. In north dig and store. They may be grown in pots. 
Give acid soil, sandy loam with leaf mould or peat. Full sun or slight shade. 
Zephyranthes candida. Pure white, evergreen. The masses of white flowers in late 
summer make them outstanding in a bed or edging for border. Half hardy and easy in 
pots. 2 for 25c. $1.00 per doz. Per 100, $5.00. 
Z. grandiflora. The largest Zephyranthes. It is very easy to grow. In the south, its 
habit of flowering every time it rains in summer gives it the name of Pink Rain Lily. 
Small bulbs, 2 for 30c. 12 for $1.25. 
Z. rosea. Small, but very lovely deep pink flowers. They do not do well in alkaline 
soils, add much peat. Fine in pots, about 8 or 10 in a 5” pot. 15c ea. 10 for $1.25. 
BULBS AND PLANTS AS PRESENTS 
When you wish to select a present, why compete with shopping crowds until you 
are so tired that you finally select something doubtfully satisfactory. Impatient, tired 
salesmen or those who exert pressure do not help us to make a wise choice. Many of 
your friends would prefer a bulb or a plant anyway. Garden books, African Violets, 
Orchids, Amaryllis, Oxalis—all make nice presents. Take it easy. Sit down in a com- 
fortable chair and select your presents from our catalog. Items to value of $1.00 or more 
can be sent postpaid to your friend. Send your own card to enclose or have all sent 
to you for distribution. 
IRIS FAMILY — Iridaceae 
The Iris is the type genus of this family, which includes Iris, Gladiolus, Watsonias, 
Freesias, Sparaxis, Tritonias, Babianas, etc. 
Tall Bearded Iris. A garden is not complete without a good collection of Bearded 
Iris. These can be planted until late into the fall, but the carlier you plant the more 
flowers you will get next spring. 
Our “Tris 400, Price List,” lists nearly 250 of the newest and best. The culture 
information is valuable as it tells you how to grow them and how to get a profusion of 
flowers every year. In order to make this available to everyone, whether they wish to buy 
or merely want the culture information, we charge a dime for it. 
This is a folded sheet 9”x18”, printed on both sides, no illustrations. 
Special Offer of Bearded Iris. We have a surplus of several excellent varieties from 
this list and offer 100 rhizomes in 20 to 30 varieties assorted, unlabelled, f.o.b. express 
for $10.00. From the Price List we will send $6.50 value for $5.00, postpaid and $13.50 
value for $10.00 in place of discounts offered in price list, but not on collections. 
I. unguicularis. Hardy only as far north as Washington, D.C. Bluish lilac fls. in 
winter. Needs partial shade. Water frequently when first planted. 50c. 
I. Douglasiana, var. Watsoniana. Blue. Calif. native. Hardy in north. 75c. 
I. spuria aurea. Tall yellow. Hardy. 75c. I. spuria ochroleuca, similar, fls. white 
with yellow falls. 50c. 
GLADIOLUS 
How to Grow Gladiolus. Glads planted Nov. 15 to Mar. 1 in Southern California 
and thruout the south (a little later in Northern California and early as possible in 
spring in the east) are reasonably sure to escape the attack of thrips. 
Thrips are very small insects that suck the juices from the plant. They cause the 
flowers to wither or appear burned, and appear only after weather becomes warm. To 
avoid the damage thrips do, four measures are effective. Plant early. Plant clean, treated 
bulbs. Keep them reasonably moist and well cultivated, with no weeds. Dust with Chlor- 
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