FREESIAS (Large Flowered) 
Without doubt the most sweetly scented flower grown; a single bloom 
permeates the living-room with its delicate perfume. Although they are 
quite popular and very easily raised, we suggest the following treatment: 
procure the bulbs as early as possible and plant them in August, 6 to 25 
bulbs for a single pan. The soil should be a mixture of good loam. The 
bulbs planted early, say August and September, must be placed outdoors 
until cold weather sets in; must be regularly watered and kept growing 
all the time. In November, before frosts appear, the pots should be placed 
in the window of a cool room. 
Golden Giant Six 75c, Doz. $1.35, 25 $2.50, 1006 $9.00 
A yellow Freesia of unusually sturdy growth; tall, straight stems. Flowers 
large and wide open. Great lasting qualities. Very prolific producer 
with several laterals. 
White Giant Six 75c, Doz. $1.35, 25 $2.50, 100 $9.00 
A new giant white, stems average 18 to 20 inches long, Single flowers 
2V inches long; early bloomer. 
HARDY GLADIOLUS 
BYZANTINUS 
This hardy European Gladiolus 
has a rigid stem about 24 to 30 
inches tall, covered with nice 
plum-purple flowers. Blooms late 
May to early June. Bulbs are 
perfectly hardy and can remain 
in the ground over winter. They 
multiply rapidly and produce 
larger clusters of flowers each 
season. It likes a warm, sunny, 
well drained location. 
Six 65c, Doz. $1.10, 25 $2.00, 
100 $7.50 
Mixed Colors Six 75c, Doz. $1.35, 25 $2.50, 100 $9.00 
A lovely mixture made up out of many varieties. All the shades of the 
rainbow. 
Giant Desert Candles From Tibet 
COVEMUNIe GFoxtail Lilies 
They are among the finest of hardy bulbous plants. Striking, sensational and dignified, are extremely effec- 
tive in hardy plant borders where they form early, colorful groups. Absolutely hardy, they grow giant flower 
spikes that reach a height from five to eight feet. They should be planted in autumn, from September until De- 
cember, and they flourish in any sunny, well drained border. After blooming, the plant disappears above ground. 
Annuals may be planted right over them to fill the vacant space. Many of our customers fill such spaces with 
Gypsophila. Eremurus roots are persistent and once planted will last for ten or fifteen years or more without 
resetting or dividing, growing stronger and better from year to year. In the very coldest regions a light mulch- 
ing is advised for their protection. 
PASTEL SHADED SHELFORD EREMURUS 
Stately—Daintily Graceful—Charmingly Dignified 
That is the impression these fall flower spikes make on one. These hardy hybrids are truly lovely. Their 
inflorescence is three feet long, containing great numbers of coppery pink, orange, pale yellow and pink flow- 
ers. Attaining an average height of four to five feet, these rich and rare blooms are excellent for cutting as 
well as garden planting. They create a most fascinating impression in the garden. They last three weeks or more 
indoors when kept in water. After many years of patient growing, our supply is now such that we can offer 
them at low cost, enabling you to plant them in groups of three, six or twelve, for it is when they are 
planted in units of three or more that they show to best advantage. Once planted, the roots will last for ten 
years or more. 
Shelford Pastel Hybrids Each $2.00, Three $5.50, Doz. $20.00 
Eremurus Robustus 
SHELFORD HYBRIDS, 
NAMED VARIETIES 
Isobel. Coppery orange. Each $3.25 
Moonlight. Pale yellow. Each $3.25 
Rosalind. Bright pink. Each $3.25 
White Beauty. Pure white. Each $3.25 
GIANT EREMURUS 
Spectacular and Rare 
Garden Plants 
Bungei Each $1.00, Three $2.90, Doz. $11.00 
This is the parent from which the Shelford Hybrids were produced. Bungei is not 
as big a plant as, for instance, the Robustus but it makes a fine spike of 
goiden yellow flowers about 3 to 4 feet tall. It is the easiest and hardiest of the 
varieties offered, blooming freely. Its root system is smaller and must not be 
compared with that of Robustus for instance. 
Elwesianus Each $3.00, Three $8.00, Doz. $30.00 
Blush-white flowers similar in form and height to Robustus. A magnificent species 
growing easily 7 feet tall. This as well as all other Eremurus, is produced from 
seed which results in slight variation of tints and shadings. 
Eremurus, Shelford Hybrids 
Robustus Giant roots, Each $2.50, Three $7.00, Doz. $25.00 
Flowering roots, Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
Light rosy pink flowers grow on stems 6 to 8 feet tall. One-third to one-half 
of the stem is covered with sparkling, small cup-like flowers. This is one of the 
giants of the family, easily grown and lasts from year to year. Giant roots pro- 
duce one or more spikes, 
Himalaicus Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
A veritable giant. It is a simple matter to grow flower stalks 7 to 9 feet tall on 
this variety. The rigid spikes are covered with waxy white, cup-like flowers with 
golden anthers and remain in bloom four weeks or more. We have withheld 
Himalaicus from sale for several years because we wanted to sell this plant in 
quantity and at a popular price. With reasonable care they will flower for you 
ten years or more without need of transplanting. 
Him-Bob Each $3.00, Three $8.00, Doz. $30.00 
This tremendous flower is the result of a cross between Himalaicus and Robustus. 
Its 7- to 9-foot flower spikes are studded with shiny cup-like flowers which vary 
from pale to deep pink, the flowers lasting four weeks and longer. As in the case 
of Himalaicus we did not offer this variety for sale until a large stock was first 
available. Here really is something outstanding for your garden at a price never 
before possible. 
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