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GIFT No. 1—10 “Candles of the Prairie” 
(CAMASSIA ESCULENTA) 
Clusters of the most exquisite star-shaped 
flowers of richest purple are borne on 
spikes up to 2 feet high! Seldom seen in 
American gardens, these are sure to cause 
excitement in your border. They do well in 
all locations and naturalize readily. 
GIFT No. 2—10 Corn Lilies axras) 
Producing tiny bouquets of numerous little 
flowers, these Corn Lilies will be the most 
talked-about flower in your spring garden! 
The wide range of colors includes yellow, 
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1954 You can buy from 
this catalog with the same confi- 
dence, as if you select each plant 
from the field where they are 
grown, because all of our products 
are sold under our unconditional 
Guarantee 
We guarantee our nursery stock to 
be true to name and to reach you 
in perfect and healthy condition. 
If upon arrival of plants, you are 
not delighted with your purchase, 
just drop a line to us and your 
money will be refunded. No need 
to return the plants; they will be 
yours without any question. 
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FOR ORDERING BEFORE 
SEPTEMBER 30, 1954 
orange, scarlet, blue and purple, making a 
kaleidoscope of color when in full bloom. 
Commence blooming in May and continues 
for 6 weeks. Exceptionally fine for cutting 
lasting a long time in water. 
GIFT No. 3—10 “Spring Star Flowers” 
(TRITELEIA) 
Growing only a few inches high, these 
“Spring Star Flowers’ produce just about 
the daintiest flowers imaginable. The star- 
shaped flowers are pure white, with a 
slightly blue tinge. Several clumps of these 
in the garden are a delight to behold in 
early spring. 
GIFT No. 4—10 Sweet Scented Jonquilla 
These charming Jonquils produce delightful 
clusters of very fragrant rich yellow flow- 
ers. Combine both daintiness and beauty, 
and are highly prized for plantings through- 
out the border, in the rockery, and under 
shrubs. Wonderful for growing in shady 
locations where they will thrive for many 
years. 5 
GIFT No. 5—5 Early Blooming Tulips 
(TULIPA EICHLERI) 
Imagine having Tulips blooming in your 
garden just a short while after the Croctis, 
and even before the Daffodils start bloom- 
ing! Splendid, large, dazzling scarlet flow- 
ers with a center of yellow edged black. A 
stunning variety with long-lasting blooms, 
borne on 12-inch stems. Will naturalize eas- 
ily and can remain in the ground indefi- 
nitely. 
To reward you for sending us your order 
before September 30, 1954, we'll send 
you the gift of your choice with every 
order for $10.00. 
Orders of $10 or more, choose 1 FREE gift 
Orders of $20 or more, choose 2 FREE gifts 
With each additional $10.00 of your order, 
please specify an additional gift. 
We ask that you specify free gifts desired 
on your order form. Otherwise your gift 
might be forgotten during the shipping 
season. (3) 
Copyright 1954—Stern’s Nurseries, Inc. 
NOW! YOU CAN HAVE A 
SHOWPLACE 
GARDEN! 
See Select-0-Plant’’ Zone Map— 
Page 46 
Shows you how to choose your plants 
for ‘‘Miracle-Garden”’ results. 
PLUS 
© Complete Planting 
Instructions! 
© “Inside” Gardening Tips! 
e Professional Secrets! 
HOW TO PLANT 
Page 
Perenrilaleycy iis. sient aie evista ware 9g 
Bree ess patel cata acres 1S 
Berry. Bushes? sa. das a aees 27 
SBMS ei wwiere s Caebeere win ates 31 
ROBO B.2a 55 scary ta neice otk terete 35 
PLUS 
Many other valuable sugges- 
tions on how to make, your gar- 
den the Showplace of the neigh- 
borhood. 
INDEX © 
Page 
African Violets ............ 43 
PG Ss es os siass arheera eis 26, 29 
PROCS Aah sod sana Seaweke eeeae 31 
ApriOotng via saa coer eeee 23, 28 
PGlOtare so csiee ol cchetialtinareeaee 6 
Azoeas Us re ees ocecoreceipiets 31 
Blueberries osu eens cae be 29 
Cherries: 2i..'c cenata eee 22, 28 
Christmas Rose .........++. 7 
Chrysanthemums .......... 8,9 
Crab Apples ic tiesawesex 30 
LOCUS iis cia Gareine eee eee 17 
Currants sviiie aaiets views amine 29 
Dhfod ile iii) 252s sve Pe chaser 18 
Day ihiee seca. eco wae 6 
Delphintum 45 eens aca ie eee 4 
Dwarf Fruit Trees ..... 21, 24, 25 
Dwarf Columnar Trees ...... 21 
Dutchilsigi soca coy aioe 16 
Eremurus)) o ecisivse snes do eons 7 
Gloxinlag? 535 yiesiew es ane 43 
Gooseberries ............. 27, 29 
Grapes cok. nedaac tinea 26 
Hedges eeu no a sone 42 
Heralds of Spring .......... 17 
House: Plants: i cnicccmeweess 42. 
Hyacinths tic. ea essa ware 16 
TEN SoS ionrata bharw os meorela date alate 2 
LB GOS ES ies ache ais larg or nee 34 
Liles sick ncvtienisiars reereatcores 19 
Miracle-Groj.tilieiin ces som Wares 44 
WarClssUG is Saiciaisioe sha eavalv ares 18 
Nectarinesii 5. 0), iiss" atee nite 23 
INWUB: aida sranioi scones se ees 20 
Peaches /e:Fis ie wicca reunions 23 
PMOLS Si aot Poa ae te fag oer 26, 29 
Peonles: Mice ct ens seed 5, 48 
Perennicls ss... weet aan 2-10 
Phlox ca; ci sein eons carats 10 
Plums sie ceiolcaanuee eels 22 
POPDIOB ie bie pb dase iets 4 
COUINCOBE irciocsed Silesian Uae ties 23 
Raspberries sna ees sinlettiy vice 28 
RAwbar sie. otic senses 27 
ROS@S2cc rs ae tea e ice eres \) 
Shade Trees. swiss -40, 41 
Shrubs: 2.3 sash eae ek 32, 33 
Sunglory Hibiscus .......... 2 
PUL pe ie iechee ein epee rice 11-15, 46 
