BLANDFORDIA NOBILIS—w20. Charming Australian liliad 
carrying clusters of down-pointing, slender bells in brilliant 
crimson, sometimes yellow-tipped, on 20-inch stems that rise 
from tufts of slender, linear leaves. Usually grown as a pot 
plant, but garden-hardy to about Philadelphia (with some 
winter protection). Pkt. 35c; 3 for $1.00. Seeds of the as- 
desirable BLANDFORDIA FLAMMBA, also pkt. 35c. 
5 BLUE LACE FLOWER —x(3)18. Didiscus. Wide, lace-like 
heads of lavender blue. Pkt. 15c; 3 pkts. for 40c. 
3 BRODIAEAS FOR DELIGHT 
We like their slender grace, their soft 
colorings and amazing diversities. Some- 
times the blossoms, stars to trumpets, are 
carried in loose umbels, but again they may 
be gathered in tight, capitate clusters. There 
will be suffused white, lavender, lilac, 
mauve, purple, with others in rosy pink or 
in salmon-toned yellow. Of about same 
winter hardiness as the Tulip. Illustrated 
opposite. 12 to 20 inches. “‘kt’”’ culture. Pkt. 
20c; Ye oz. 40c. 
3 AN EASIER ORCHID 
It is BLETILLA HYACINTHINA, easiest of Orchids, and 
one of the lovelier of them, with fairly large flowers of 
amethystine purple, or again of pure or blue-marked white. 
Fully winter-hardy in the garden at Philadelphia, or it will 
bloom well when grown in pots in window. Seeds, variations 
in blue and white, pkt. 35c; 3 for $1.00. Also available as 
dormant tubers or started plants, according to season, at, 
BLUE-PURPLE variety, each $1.00; 3 for $2.90, or WHITE 
variety at each $1.15; 3 for $3.25. 
1 BOCCONIA or PLUME POPPY 
The Plume Poppies are striking, tall perennials of full win- 
ter-hardiness, valued both for the decorative, oddly shaped 
foliage, and for the high sprays of feathery, chamois-toned 
flowers, these followed by ornamental, tan-colored seed-plumes. 
We offer BOCCONIA CORDATA (more correctly a Macleayi). 
x(3-4)50. Seeds, pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 35c; 1% oz. 55c. Plants, each 
65c; 3 for $1.80; 10 for $5.35; 25 for $10.50. 
2 BILLBERGIA 
These easily grown Bromeliads make dis- 
tinctive, and beautiful house plants. They 
like plenty of moisture while they are in 
active growth, and will thrive in an east 
or north window, but, at least in the winter, 
full sun will not harm them. 
BILLBERGIA NUTANS—Delightful pot 
plant. Illustrated opposite. Pretty, pendant 
| blossoms in tricolor effect, the bracts bright 
red, the petals green, edged with vivid blue. 
Plants, each 75c; 8 for $2.00. 
BILLBERGIA SAUNDERSII HYBRID— 
Unusual hybrid with colorful foliage, mar- 
bled bronzy red and cream over green. 
Flowers of deep blue, petals narrowly green- 
edged, the bracts a rich crimson. Plants, 
each $1.65. 
BILLBERGIA PORTEANA—Rosettes of 
quite wide leaves in deep green with purple shading. Pendant 
flower clusters. Recurved, spirally twisted flowers of yellow- 
green from big, showy bracts of brilliant rose. Each $3.85. 
THEODORE L. MEAD—Low, spreading grower with rich 
foliage and flowers in combinations, petals and bracts, of 
blue, green and pink. Close to ever-blooming. Each $1.85. 
4 BLUEBERRIES FOR BEAUTY 
It is VACCINIUM CORYMBOSUM, handsome shrub with 
wax-white, blush-hinting spring blossoms, deliciously flavored 
fruits in summer, and scarlet foliage in autumn. Likes Azalea 
conditions. Dig peat into soil. Water in drought. Seeds from 
large-fruited, cultivated sorts. Slow germinating; “‘y’’ cul- 
ture. Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 70c. 
2 HOUSE PLANT SURPRISE 
Delightful amazement here. Seeds of perhaps a hundred 
different ornamentals suitable for pot culture in sunny win- 
dow or greenhouse, have gone into this blend. Many are rare, 
unusual. Sift fine seeds from the coarse before sowing, since 
latter will need deeper covering. Allow for varying germina- 
tion times. Pkt. 30c; 3 pkts. for 80c. 
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2 BOUVARDIA TERNIFOLIA—Many clusters of showy, scar- 
let flowers, tubes that end in stars. Exceedingly bright. ‘‘w’”’ 
culture. 10 seeds for 25c; 100 for $1.75. 
2 BOUVARDIA ALBATROS—Big, long-tubed clusters of 
waxy blossoms in the purest of whites. The largest-flowered 
Bouvardia. Fragrant. Plants, each 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
1 BOENNINGHAUSENIA ALBIFLORA—k(3)25. In spite of 
its name, this Himalayan perennial is rather pretty, with its 
flower sprays like snowy lace. Pkt. 25c. 
1 BRITTONASTRUM MEXICANUM—x(8)28. Spikes of 
flowers that range from pink, through rose, to red. Easy; 
pretty ; everblooming. Aromatic. Readily grown as an annual, 
since it blooms first year, but with protection, it can also be 
handled as a winter-hardy perennial. Pkt. 25c. 
1 BOLTONIA LATISQUAMA—x(4)60. Airy, starry “Aster” 
blossoms, blush white to pale pink, for some two months in 
late summer. One of the easier and better border perennials. 
Seeds, pkt. 15c; 146 oz. 35c. Plants, each 55c; 3 for $1.50; 
10 for $4.50; 25 for $10.00. 
1 BOLTONIA ASTEROIDES SNOWBANK 
—A sturdily erect, several-stemmed peren- 
nial to 50 inches, topped with great, dense 
masses of snowily white flowers through 
late summer. Very good, indeed. Plants, 
each 60c; 3 for $1.60. 
2 PERFUMED BORONIA 
Australian plants, desirable for pot cul- 
ture, both for beauty and for fragrance. A 
slow, but rather sure germinator if given 
sufficient heat. Needs higher temperatures to 
induce sprouting than do most other seeds. 
BORONIA MEGASTIGMA—Called “the 
world’s sweetest flower” from its delightful, 
pervasive perfume. Bell blossoms, brown- 
maroon outside, yellow within, make pleas- 
ant showing for three months. Illustrated opposite. Pkt. 35ce. 
BORONIA SERRULATA—The pretty flowers of soft rose 
carry a sweet, delicate fragrance. Pkt. 25c. 
1 A PLEASANT HEATHER 
1 BRUCKENTHALIA SPICULIFOLIA—Delightful little 
Heather cousin of full winter hardiness. The plants are fine- 
leafed, rather like mounds of emerald fur, the same winter 
and summer, since they are evergreen. In summer the plants 
are set with a profusion of little, rosy pink flowers. It grows 
to 8 or 9 inches. Plants, each 65c; 3 for $1.80; 10 for $6.00. 
2 GLOWING BOUGAINVILLEA 
They make wonderful pot plants for 
window or greenhouse, giving spectac- 
ular bloom in mauve, rose, red and 
purple. By pinching back, they may 
be easily kept in bushy, pot-plant form 
for several years. They need no special 
conditions for flowering, no _ special 
ekill. In warm climates, as Florida, 
California, Bougainvilleas are used 
with effective beauty out of doors, 
being allowed to grow as vines on 
porch or over trellis. Not difficult from 
seed, and seedlings will give varying 
lovely color forms. ‘‘w’’ culture. 4 seeds for 25c; 9 for 50c; 
19 for $1.00 (customer limit). Illustrated opposite. 
BOUGAINVILLEA BARBARA KARST Perhaps showiest, 
and best for pot culture. The plants tend toward more bushy 
growth than do other varieties, and the massive clusters of 
big, bright crimson flower-bracts appear at intervals through- 
out the year. Each $1.25; 3 for $3.50. 
4 TREE EVERGREEN BLEND 
A mixture of ornamental Evergreens and relatives in the 
Coniferae. Made up from desirable species of Fir, Pine, 
Spruce, Hemlock, Yew, Juniper, Cedar, Larch, with Crypto- 
meria, Chamaecyparis, Ginkgo, Thuja and the like. Some nat- 
urally germinate quickly, but a few of the kinds (as Yew) are 
slow and may take months, so do not disturb seedbed until 
at least one winter has passed. Not less than 4% oz. sold. 
1% oz. 20c; %4 oz. 35c; 1 oz. $1.15; Y% Ib. $4.00. 
