MEXICAN SHELL FLOWERS—TIGRIDIA 
MEXICAN SHELL FLOWERS 
Delivery February to April 
TIGRIDIAS have often been referred to as the fireworks 
of the garden, for the sudden opening of the flower bud into 
its glorious burst of color is as spectacular as a “Roman 
Candle” on a Fourth of July night. The flowers are large and 
come in a wide range of color. The throat is beautifully 
spotted and mottled in red and gold. 
The flower lasts but a day BUT a clump of these bulbs 
well planted in a sunny location will yield bloom all Summer. 
From a planting of but a dozen bulbs as many as 15 flowers 
may be open each day. 
The following are chosen for their brilliance, size and dis- 
tinct colors: 
Separate Colors 
We offer you choice of red, yellow, rose, white and Amer- 
ican beauty. Large bulbs 1-inch and up that will yield many 
flowers. $1.00 per dozen; 100 bulbs, $7.00. Postage 15c. 
4th of July Mixture 
This surprise mixture will have many Shades and colors 
you have never seen before, many not included in the above 
separate colors. $1.00 per dozen; $7.00 per 100. Postage 15c. 
CALLA LILIES 
AETHIOPICA. The popular large flowering White Calla. 
Grows best in shade and can be left undisturbed for many 
years. Best planted in Fall. Each, 15c; $1.50 per dozen; 
$10.00 per 100. Postage 15c per dozen, or 50c per 100. 
BABY WHITE CALLA. This miniature is a charming dwarf 
in plant and blossoms. Fine for pots or garden. To main- 
tain this calla, a true miniature, grow in poor soil and full 
sun. Furnish in growing rooted plants only, 25¢ each: $2.50 
per dozen. Postage 10c. 
BLACK CALLA. An odorless dwarf calla with deep purple 
maroon blossoms. Fine for pots or garden. Plant in the 
Fall, 3 inches deep, In partial shade. Extra large bulb of 
this rare species, special, 75c each. Postage 10c. 
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