Hardy Begonia 
20P11— (Begonia 
Evansiana) Continu- 
ous blooms of lovely 
pink flowers above 
handsome red veined 
foliage all summer. 
Grows best in semi- 
shade. Mulch for win- 
ter protection. Plants 
form bulbs and in- 
crease. 50¢ ea.; 3 for 
$1.35; 6 for $2.55. 
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Elephant Ear 
20814 — (Caladium) 
Huge, waxy ~ green 
leaves artistically ar- 
ranged, lending a 
tropical atmosphere 
to any garden, Plant 
in rich soil, sun or | 
shade; not winter 
hardy. 7 te 9 inch size, 
29¢ each; 3 for 70c; 10 
for $2.25. 
Grape Hyacinthus 
20812 — (Muscari, 
Heavenly Blue) 
Dainty and beautiful, 
early spring flower- 
ing bulbs of richést 
gentian blue. Perfect- 
ly hardy bulbs in- 
crease and will grow 
in sun or shade. Top 
size jumbo bulbs, 10 
for 69c; 25 for $1.50; 
50 for $2.48. 
Lilies Of The Valley 
20P15 — Lovely fra- 
grant, tiny, white 
bells on six inch 
stems. Excellent for 
corsages and decora- 
tions. Plant in shady 
location, perfectly 
hardy. Pot for indeor 
blooms, cover pip 1 
inch, 3 for 55¢; 6 for 
89c; 10 for $1.35. 
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Easily grown, perfectly hardy, free bloom- 
ing. Compact plants provide color through 
late summer and early fall. Plants can be 
divided and will grow for years without 
replanting. Pictured on opposite page. 
(G) Blue Gem 
20P16—The deepest and richest violet- 
blue. Neat, compact growth. 3 ft. tall. 
(H) Beechwood Rival - 
20P17—-Deep, warm glowing red. A new 
imported variety of out-standing brilliance 
and compact, bushy growth. 30 inches tall. 
(I) White Lady 
20P18—A fine new, highly rated white of 
great charm. Excellent for bouquets. 
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IMPORTED cur FLOWER HARDY ASTERS 
Famous Regal Lily (Pictured page 21) 
2081—America’s favorite and most popu- 
lar hardy lily. Great profusion of blooms 
often 15 to 25 on a stem throughout June 
and July. Beautiful long, white blooms 
flushed pink with creamy-gold throats and 
delightful perfume throughout June and 
July. Hardy bulbs multiply and grow for 
years without replanting. Blooming size 5 
to 6 inch, 2 for 50c; 4 for 89c; 10 for $1.98. 
7 to 8 inch bulbs, 40c each; 2 for 75c; 5 for 
$1.75. i 
Magic Lily 
2089— (Hardy Amaryllis Halli) See color 
picture and description page 15. Big bloom- 
ing size bulbs, 45¢ each; 3 for $1.15; 10 for 
$3.75. Jumbo bulbs, 60¢ each; 3 for $1.50. 
Gold Band Lily (Pictured page 21) 
20B3—(Auratum) Pictured opposite page. 
Popular from coast to coast for exquisite 
fragrance, huge size and—great beauty. 
Blooms from July into Autumn. The hardy 
bulbs grow 4 to 6 ft. tall and produce 15 
to 25 giant size, waxy white flowers, hand- 
somely dotted with crimson and center is 
gold striped. Imported, select 6 to 8 inch 
bulbs, 50c each; 3 for $1.39; 6 for $2.40. 
Rosy China Lily (Pictured page 21) 
20B4—-(Speciosum Rubrum) Considered by 
many as the loveliest of all pink lilies. 
Sparkling bright pink petals edged white 
and sprinkled with red dots. The strong 3 
to 4 ft. stems produce an abundance of 
blooms from July into autumn of good 
size, great substance and depth of color. 
One of the most used and finest lilies for 
cutting. Select 6 to 8 inch bulbs, 50¢ each; 
3 for $1.39; 6 fer $2.40. 
Dream Lily (Pictured page 21) 
20B5 —— (Phillippeneuse Formosaum) Ex- 
ceedingly popular because of its enormous, 
fragrant, trumpet-shaped blooms which 
are at their best in hot mid-summer. The 
creamy-white flowers, with transparent 
green throats, resemble Easter lilies in - 
form but are much larger. The delicious 
fragrance and fresh beauty of this wonder- 
ful new lily will add greatly to the beauty 
of your summer garden. Hardy bulbs mul- 
tiply. Imported 6 to 7 inch bulbs, 55¢ each; 
3 for $1.49; 6 for $2.55. 
(J) Eventide. 
20P19—Striking semi-double China blue 
blooms. One of the finest. 3 ft. tall. 
(K) D. M. Harrison 
20P20—Large, deep rosy-pink flowers. Tall, 
bushy plants make a grand display of color. 
Choice of above 5 hardy asters, select 
plants. 48¢ each; 3 for $1.35; 10 
for $3.95. 
LEGLGLGPGLLE DLP POCDLGLOLGDELDOLOLLDOP 
TALL CUT FLOWER ASTER GARDEN 
20PG21—World’s finest, hardy cutting varieties. 
One each 5 varieties listed above. (Unlabeled) 
5 for $1.98 
Beautiful, Easy to Grow LELIE 
HARDY WIN} 
VARIETIES 
Crimson Beauty Lily (Pictured page 
20B6 — (Umbelletum Splendidum) — Ex- — 
tremely free flowering with big, upright — 
orange-red blooms on 18 to 24 inch stems. 
Often 25 flowers on a stem; bulbs are hardy 
and easy to grow. Blooming bulbs, 8 to 9 
inch, 69¢ each; 3 for $1.89; 6 for $3.50. 
Double Tiger Lily (Pictured page 21) oe 
20B7—(L. Tigrinium Flore Plena)—-Consid- re 
ered the finest and most beautiful double 
lily in existence. Rich, salmon orange petals . 
attractively recurved and handsomely 
spotted. Hardy bulbs. 6 to 7 inch blooming 
size, 45¢ each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.29. 
Giant Olympic Hybrids 
20B8—(Centifolium) One of the greatest 
of all lilies for hardiness, vigorous growth, 
huge size, exquisite form, delightful fra- 
grance, lovely colors and gracefuliness. 
There is a pleasing variation in style and 
shape of blooms as well as colors which 
include, icy green, creamy yellow, soft 
pink, chocolate, wine and white. Huge 7 to 
9 inch trumpet like blooms for several 
weeks through July and August. A great 
lily for all America at new low prices. 
Bulbs direct from Originator Jan de Graff. 
5 to 6 inch bulbs, 49c each; 3 for $1.35; 6 
for $2.35. 
Orange Queen Weep > 
2082 — (Lilium Sutchuenense) Beautiful — 
new hardy, free flowering lily from Hol- 
land. Big blooms with no markings on clear 
blazing orange-red petals. Fine leaves and 
stems like regals. 8 to 9 inch bulbs. New low 
prices. 50c ea.; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25. 
Gorm 
HARDY LILY SPECIAL. 
205G10 aan 
T Regal, ee mit 40c (Unlabeled) ahs 
1 Orange Queen... .50¢ — All i 
1 Gold Band... .. .50c ; 
1 Rosy China...... 50c 8 
1 Dream Lily...... 55c 
1 Crimson Beauty . .69c 
1 Double Tiger ... .45c for 
1 Giant Olympic. . .49c ‘ 
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(See color picture opposite page) 
20622 -Brilliant, decorative plants, sin 
to grow in pots, window boxes, etc. as w 
as outdoors. Throughout the summer 
fall their remarkable foliage is an end] 
riot of harmonious colors in fancy patter 
A bed planted outdoors in partial shade 
often more colorful than blooming > 
The foliage is valuable for cuttin 
nothing creates more beautiful floral dec 
rations. Plant late in spring, after dar 
of frost, in partial shade. Dig bulbs 
and care for as cannas. mS 
Large 1% to 114 diameter bulbs, 
$1.00; 6 for $1.75; 12 for 
