Flowering Bulbs 
‘ AMARYLLIS, A fine strain that should produce a beau- 
tiful blossom in about 6 to 8 weeks after planting in- 
doors. Use a fibrous soil when potting. Leave about two 
inches of bulb above soil when potting. In the garden 
they should not be set out earlier than May here in the 
Northwest and should bloom in late June or July. Take 
up in the fall and store in sand or vermiculite. Mixed 
colors only, each, 60c; 3 for $1.60. 
ANEMONE, Windflower. Thrive best in a rich sandy 
loam, but will do well in most any well drained garden 
soil. Plant bulbs 6 to 7 inches apart, 2 inches deep, laid 
flat with growing knob upwards. Soak tubers before 
planting. After flowering and leaves have dried off, lift 
tubers and store in dry sand. 
De Caen. Large single flowers in a wide range of 
colors. Hach, 8c; 5 for 35c; doz., 65c. 
St. Brigid. Semi-double and double in a mixture vot 
bright colors. Hach, 8c; 5 for 35¢; doz., 65c. 
AURATUM LILY. The Gold-banded Lily. Flowers 
white, thickly studded crimson maroon with a wide gold 
band down the center of each petal. Grows 4-5 ft. high. 
Plant 9 in. deep. Each, 60c. 
BEGONIA, Tuberous Rooted. This is perhaps the most 
beautiful and best plant to grow in shady places. They 
come in a marvelous range of colors, white, yellow, pink, 
salmon, red, orange, etc. Tuberous Begonias also make 
fine house plants. Soil must be light and the greater part 
composed of sand, leaf mold and peat. Do not water too 
much in starting bulbs. For outdoor planting do not 
set out until all danger of frost is over. Plant 1 ft. 
apart. Cultural leaflet on request. 
Double Camelia Flowered. Without doubt is the most 
gorgeous tuberous rooted Begonia variety. Have all col- 
ors mentioned above. Hach, 30c; 4 for $1.00; doz., $2.75. 
Double Carnation Flowered. A lovely begonia, flowers 
resembling the carnation. Flowers are large, very attrac- 
tive, with frilled petals, fringed at the edges. Separate 
colors as above. Hach, 35c; 3 for $1.00; doz., $8.50. (Add 
25c on mail orders.) 
FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUM. These ‘bulbs are suit- 
able for pot culture, window boxes and in partially shad- 
ed borders. Form leaves of almost unbelievable colors: 
red and green, green with spots and red veins, etc. 
Hach, 60c. 
ELEGANS LILY. Deep red shaded crimson, large flow- 
ers. Height 12-15 in. June flowering. Plant 4 to 5 in. 
deep. Hach, 50c; 8 for $1.35. 
GLOXINIAS, These beautiful colored flowers are easily 
grown. Their gorgeous velvety flowers bloom _ for 
months. For potting, place one bulb to a 5 inch pot, in 
rich sandy loam. Cover bulb about one inch. IS more 
for indoor and porch plants. Does not do well in the 
garden. Colors, red, dark blue, white, violet. Hach, 40c; 
stor $1.10; 
HENRY I. Flowers golden yellow. 5 to 6 ft. tall. 
Blooms Aug. and Sept. Plant 8 to 10 in. deep. Hach, 60c. 
HIBISCUS (Mallow). This is one of our most beautiful 
perennial plants in the garden. It starts slow in spring, 
but produces hollyhock-like flowers from mid-summer 
until fall. Likes rich, moist, well drained soil. Plant in 
a sunny location. In red, pink or white. Grow 3 to 5 
feet: high. Roots, each, 40c; 3 for $1.05 (add 25c¢c on mail 
orders). P ; 
ISMENE CALATHINA (Peruvian Daffodil). A grand 
summer flowering bulb, producing with great freedom 
large Amaryllis-like, pure-white, fragrant blossoms. Ex- 
ceptional for cut flowers. Each, 50c. 
MONTBRETIAS. Bulbs make lovely cut flowers on 
spikes like miniature gladioli. Treat same as gladioli, 
plant 3 inches deep and about 4 inches apart. Colors are 
searlet, orange, yellow and salmon. Mixed only. Hach, 
IZ es dloz... $1.25. 
OXALIS. Small plants about a foot high, recommended 
for rock gardens, bedding or pot plants. Flowers are 
mostly in pastel colors. Likes an acid soil. Bulbs, each, 
be; doz. d50c. 
RANUNCULUS. Soak bulbs in water a few hours be- 
fore planting. Set 3 to 4 inches apart, press firmly into 
soil, claws downward. Cover with sand, then with soil. 
Keep crown of tubers 2 inches below surface. Liberal 
supply of water with good drainage is necessary. Plant 
where a little shade is available. Giant Mixed. Hach, 8c; 
2 for i5ec;sdioz.; s0c. 
REGAL LILY. One of the hardiest and most beautiful 
lilies grown. The white flower carries pink coloring on 
outer side with golden yellow shading of the throat. 
Will bear as many as 18 to 20 blooms a season. Plant 
9 inches deep in a sunny, well drained soil. Hach, 50c; 
doz., $5.00. 
RUBRUM LILY. White shaded and spotted with rose 
and black. Flowers in August. One of the most beautiful 
of all lilies. Plant 9 inches deep. Each, 65c. 
TENUIFOLIUM (Coral Lily). A charming early flower- 
ing deep scarlet lily with strong recurved petals of waxy 
texture. Does best in a cool, damp, loamy soil and par- 
tial shade. Plant 5 inches deep. Stems grow 1% to 3 ft. 
high. Fine plants for rock garden. Each, 25c; doz., $2.75. 
TIGRIDIA. Mexican bulbs producing showy, large 
oddly-shaped blooms of gorgeous beauty, in red, orange, 
yellow, etc. Grow 18 inches high, flowering all summer 
long. Handle the same as Gladiolus. Plant 2 to’ 3 inches 
deep. Mixed. Hach, 15c; doz., $1.50. 
TIGRINUM SPLENDENS (Single Tiger Lily). The large 
flowers are a rich salmon-orange spotted deep mahogany. 
Blooms in Aug. and Sept. 5 ft. tall. Plant 5 in. deep. 
Hachwoves 3 for $1.35. 
TIGRINUM SPLENDENS (Double Tiger Lily). This is 
about the only double Lily in existence. Color same as 
single. Blooms Sept. 3 to 5 ft. high. Plant 5 in. deep. 
Hach, 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
TUBEROSES (Dwarf Double Pearl). Pure white. One 
of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of the 
summer-flcwering bulbs. Plant as soon as the ground 
becomes warm. Plant 2 inches deep. Hach, 15c; 2 for 
ADCWECOZa. a leo Os 
-—— Tulips and Other Bulbs for Fall Planting —— 
During September and October we offer genuine 
Holland Tulip, Hyacinth, Daffodil, Jonquil, Crocus, 
Snowdrops, Grape Hyacinth, Lilies, Dutch Iris and 
Please write or call for special list. 
other bulbs. 
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Tuberous Begonias, by Worth Brown. Here, for amateur 
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Roses, by Roy E. Shepard. An expert tells how easy 
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Annuals, by Ann Roe Robbins. One of the most 
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How to Grow Beautiful House Plants. By Thomas H. 
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Finches, Their Care and Breeding. A 100 page book 
that explains in detail how to care for and breed these 
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your singer in good health and the secrets of breeding. 
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