IJ ris Species 
Danfordiae Six $1.75, Doz. $3.00, 25 $5.50, 100 $20.00 
A beautiful little Iris from Eastern Asia Minor which was unobtainable 
for many years; bright golden flowers resembling in form Iris Reticu- 
lata, produced in early February. Height 3 inches. 
Pavonia (Moraea glaucopis) 
Six $1.35, Doz. $2.30, 25 $4.20, 100 $15.00 
Called the Peacock Iris because of a beautifully clear, sky-blue blotch 
in the center of a pure white flower. Iris Pavonia is hardy and a dozen 
or so planted together make a very lovely group when in bloom. They 
multiply quite freely. 
Reticulata (Fragrant Iris) Six 70c, Doz. $1.20, 25 $2.20, 100 $8.00 
This lovely species is one of the treasures of the garden or rock garden. 
It can be described as a small form of the Spanish or Dutch Iris. Its 
main value lies in the fact that it may be forced into bloom in the 
i house with the greatest ease. Six or eight bulbs put into a 4- to 5-inch 
pot when received will bloom about Christmas time. The fragrant blos- 
soms remind one of a bunch of fresh Violets. Perfectly hardy with 
reasonable protection. It is one of the loveliest early flowering bulbs 
for the rockery. To show it off well, plant a number of bulbs under the 
white Arabis Alpina; you'll enjoy the results more than we can tell you. 
Tuberosa Six $1.20, Doz. $1.85, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.00 
A rare species, producing charming small green flowers with vivid black 
blotches. An attractive and unusual flower. 
Iris Reticulata 
Perfectly hardy. March blooming. As fragrant as Violets. 
LACHENALIA 
These bulbs are especially useful for forc- 
ing as they can be grown in flats or in pots IXIOLIRION 
Do wel! out-of-doors in milder climates and s ; 
are showy in beds, borders, and rock gardens Pallasi (Tataricum) 
They have from one to two dozen generally Six 55c. Doz. 90c, 25 $1.65, 100 $6.00 
pendulous, firecracker-like flowers, three- A little known but choice hardy bulb which 
quarters to one inch in length, on stems s!x in early June produces several deep blue 
to nine inches and bloom from late November tabular flowers on slender stems. One of 
to February, depending on the time of plant- the last of the small ‘‘spring’’ bulbs to 
ing and the temperature in which they are flower. Supply very limited. 
grown 
Cultural Directions: Same as Freesias. May 
be had to bloom at Christmas. Bulbs multiply 
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yee Aas eel ak SUE Ma tdi ae IXIA - Corn Lilies 
Six $1.15, Doz. $1.90, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.00 Mixed Doz. 75c, 25 $1.35, 100 $4.50 
A beautiful variety producing 8 to 10-inch The colors run through all the shades of 
red, pink, yellow, blush and pure white 
These beautiful bulbs from the Cape Colony 
(South Africa) are far too little known 
they should be planted in late autumn and 
spikes of golden yellow flowers; very easily 
grown in the house. It can be had in bloom 
for Christmas by simply growing it on the 
window sill in full sun. be : | i 
-* in cold istricts must be covered wi a 
LEUCOJUM - Snowflake thick layer of straw or leaves. Splendid for 
: southern states. Few bulbs are so lovely 
Vernum (Summer Snowflake) Ie and graceful and those who live where the 
Six $1.50, Doz. $2.75, 25 $5.00, 100 $18.00 climate is mild should plant them freely 
This large-flowered Snowflake produces in 
April and May gracefully drooping white 
bell-like flowers. Does best when growing 
in. a shady situation and should be left Leucojum Warstnirn 
clone as much as possible because the 
flowers become larger when the bulbs are 
not disturbed. Particularly fine for cutting. 
Ixiolirion Pallasi 
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