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where there are some light freezes. hWere 
there is no danger of freezing, planting is 
best done in late fall. Plant 2 inches deep, 
about 4 inches apart, being sure to plant the 
bulbs with the “claws’’ downward. Moisture 
should not fail during the growing season. 
TECOLATE GIANTS. The large double flow- 
ers are carried on tall graceful stems, they 
are unexcelled for cut flowers. Few flow- 
ers, so easy to grow, will give such a 
profusion of bloom for such a small in- 
vestment, each bulb producing about a 
dozen flowers over a long period. 
TOP SIZE BULBS—Not to be confused with 
2nd and 3rd size bulbs so often offered at 
bargain prices. 
MIXED. Every conceivable shade of yellow, 
pink, orange and scarlet to the deepest 
red. Doz. 60c; 100, $5.00 
SCILLA CAMPANULATA 
(Wood Hyacinths) 
Graceful spikes of bell-shaped flowers re- 
sembling hyacinths. Strong growers giving 
lots of blooms which keep well when cut. 
Splendid for naturalizing as they will grow 
anywhere. 
ALBA. The pure white scilla. 
Doz. 60c; 100, $4.00 
Lovely rose shade. 
Doz. 60c: 100 $4.00 
COERULEA. Medium blue.Doz. 60c; 100 $4.00 
EXCELSIOR. Large, deep blue flowers on 
tall spikes. A very strong grower. 
Doz. 70c; 100 $5.25 
SCILLA SIBIRICA. Spring Beauty. Far su- 
perior to the old Siberica. A most brilliant 
blue, producing many flowers. 
Doz. 65c; 100 $5.00 
TRITELEIA (Milla) 
Star-shaped, violet blue flowers carried 
on 5 inch stems. Blooms with the daffodils, 
tho lasting longer. Excellent in the rock 
garden, for borders or under trees where 
nothing else will grow. They multiply very 
rapidly and soon carpet the ground. They 
like a little protection in winter. Plant 3 to 
4 inches deep. 
UNIFLORA. Violet blue. Doz. 45c; 100 $3.50 
VIOLACEA. Lavender blue. Doz. 45c; 100 
for $3.50. 
ARNOLD PRINSON. 
LILIES 
Lily bulbs are available about the middle 
of October, with the exception of the Aura- 
tums which are not ready until December. 
They may be planted as soon as available, 
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but we advise planting them in the early 
spring, because there is so much danger of 
them not establishing themselves before 
freezing weather. Please state on your order 
when you want.your bulbs shipped. 
AURATUM. (Gold Band Lily) Larke white 
lilies with a gold midrib and brown spots. 
They have a lovely fragrance and bloom 
in August and September. 
Jumbi size bulbs. Each 75c 
Good blooming size Each 40c 
AURATUM PLATYPHYLLUM. A giant Aura- 
tum, often reaching 7 to 9 feet, and pro. 
ducing 15 to 30, ten-inch blooms. The 
spots are fewer and lighter than on the 
ordinary auratums. This remarkably vigor- 
ous lily is disease free and will give you 
years of pleasure. 
Jumbo size bulbs 
Good blooming size 
REGAL LILIES 
This loveliest of all lilies is a well known 
favorite that should be in every garden. Of 
easy culture, but should be planted deep, in 
a well drained location. A rich sandy loam 
is best. Plant a group of these bulbs and 
you will be thrilled with their stately beauty 
next summer. In cold climates mulch the bed 
after the ground freezes. Delivery is in 
late October. 
A large size bulb that will bloom handsomely 
Each 40c; 3 for $1.10 
Mammoth bulbs that make a grand display in 
your garden the first year. 
Each 75c; 3 for $2.15 
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM. (Imported stock) Dec. 
to Mar. A lovely soft pink flower with 
Each 85c 
Each 45c 
recurving petals, spotted deep rose. Deli- 
cately scented. 
Jumbo size bulbs Each 70c 
Large size bulbs Each 40c 
(Home grown; Oct. 15 to Mar. The same lily, 
but the bulbs are far superior to the im- 
ported stock.) 
Jumbo size bulbs 
Large size bulbs Each 70c 
SPECIOSUM Lucie Wilson. These are per- 
fection in Speciosum Lilies. The flowers 
are large and the disease free bulbs pro- 
duce more blooms. They have the same 
lovely coloring as the Rubrum. Truly a 
wonderful lily. 
Each $1.00 
Super Jumbo bulbs Each $1.90 
Large bulbs Each $1.30 
Blooming size Each 75c 
TIGER LILIES. The old-fashioned garden fa- 
vorites, but larger and stronger than the 
ones Grandma had in her garden. 
Large bulbs. Each 40c 
