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Spring and Summer
BULBS
GORDON AINSLEY
Campbell, California
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owing to the increasing demand from flower lovers from all over the country for “something new in bulbs,’ we are offering a few new rare varieties this season. Most of these are hardy in California, some can only be grown success- fully in the conservatory or sun-porch, but all are well worth the effort required in growing them properly.
Order Ear!y» — Send in your orders as soon as possible after receiving catalog to insure prompt delivery. All orders are acknowledged and shipped as soon as received, as far as possible. For bulbs that require late planting, we will ad- vise date when delivery will be made. All bulbs should be planted immediately after receiving them.
Prices. — At prices quoted, 6 bulbs or more will be supplied at the dozen rate, while 25 or more will be supplied at the 100 rate. Less than 6 of one variety will be supplied only at an increased price of 10 per cent over dozen rate.
Postage or Delivery Charges are prepaid by us.
Terms of Payment. — Our terms of payment are invariably cash with order. We ship bulbs C. O. D. only when 25 per cent cash deposit accompanies order.
HOW TO PLANT BULBS
We recommend “The Book of Bulbs’’ by F. F. Rockwell.
Plant all fall bulbs as soon as they can be secured.
Drainage is essential. Dig the soil deeply — 18 inches if possible. Pulverize and, if heavy, place a cushion of sand under the larger bulbs, especially lilies.
Use no barnyard manure unless it can be spaded into the ground the spring previous to planting. Bone-meal is the only safe fertilizer and should be used freely.
Lilies, especially the Japanese varieties, usually arrive too late to be planted before November. Cover the place selected for them with a heavy mulch so the ground will not freeze and plant the lilies at once when received. If the ground is frozen, wait until spring and plant as early as the ground . can be worked.
DEPTH BULBS SHOULD BE PLANTED
Many of our customers are frequently puzzled to know the proper depth and distance apart at which bulbs should be planted. The accompanjdng diagram conveys the in- foi-matioii much more clearly and briefly than any description could. The chart will bear careful study. Out- door planting should be done early in the fall to secure healthy plants, vigorous foliage, and beautiful flowers.
Guarantee. — We guarantee our bulbs to be true to name and reach you in healthy growing condition. In case they do not prove to be so we will replace same free of charge, or will refund the amount paid, but it is mutually agreed that we shall not at any time be liable for a greater amount than the original cost. All bulbs shipped are supposed to be free from all insects and disease. In case bulbs should for any reason be condemned by your Horticulture Com- missioner, we will gladly refund the money. As most of the failures with bulbs are due to causes beyond our con- trol, such as unfavorable weather, too deep or too shallow planting, strong fertilizers, slugs, etc., we accept no re- sponsibilities beyond those mentioned above. By placing order, purchaser is considered to agree with these terms.
NATIVE WILD FLOWER BULBS.— There has been a movement lately among the various Garden Clubs and Flower Lovers in general to protect our NATIVE WILD FLOWER BULBS in their wild state and, rather than rob the woodlands of these lovely flowers, to “grow your own.’’ All Wild Flower Bulbs and Lilies offered in this price list have been grown in cultivation for many years.
GORDON AINSLEY Campbell California
ACHIMENES
Each Doz.
Profuse blooming tender perennials for greenhouse or conservatory decoration during summer. Choic- est mixed varieties 30 3.00
AGAPANTHUS
Each Doz.
UMBELLATUS. (Blue Lily of the Nile.) Desirable for outdoor decoration or can be grown in tubs
for the conservatory A 35 3.50
ALBA. Same as above, only\ having white flowers .50 5.00
(Agapanthus Seed — See list on last page.)
ALLIUM
‘Doz. 100
NEAPOLITANUM. Small star-like flowers of pure white with black centers. Grows in loose clusters and is effective as a filler in bouquets. Grows well in any good soil 50 3.75
ALSTROMERIA (Peruvian Lily)
Each Doz.
AUiRANTIA. A variety of Chilean lily with lovely spikes of golden yellow flowers, spotted- red. Are excellent as cut flowers and keep for a long time.
Should be lifted and stored in sawdust where
winters are severe. Blooms in summer 25 2.50
(Alstromeria Seed — See list on last page.)
AMARYLLIS
We list a number of varieties of Amaryllis, all of which are hardy in California, but should have protection in colder climates. The Hybrids make fine house plants. All should have plenty of sun and moisture when growing. Require rich soil and a mulch of manure is beneficial.
Each Doz.
BELLADONNA MAJOR. The beautiful rose pink,
early. Bulbs should not be planted too deep 15 1.50
BELLADONNA MINOR. Later than Major, smaller
flowers but deeper pink 15 1.50
FORMOSIANA (Sprekalia Formosiana). Brilliant
crimson flowers 25
JOHNSON!!. Striped white on red ground; extra
fine 25 2.50
SOLANDRIFLORA. Very pretty flower variously
marked white to red, fragrant 50
MIXED HYBRIDS. Red colors predominating 50
(Amaryllis Hybrid Seed — See list on last page.)
AMAR'CRINUM
Each Doz.
HOWARDII. A true bigeneric hybrid, produced by crossing Crinum Moorei on Amaryllis Belladonna.
Soft pink flowers on stems four feet tall, are freely produced during the summer months. Re- quires the same culture as the various Crinums or Amaryllis. In cold sections it can be grown successfully in tubs for the conservatory or sun porch. Stock limited :....5.00
ANEMONES
The blossoms of the De Caen anemones resemble poppies, the flowers are beautiful and come in a great variety of dazzling blues and reds. They flower early in the spring and make a wonderful carpet for a bed or border.
Plant the bulbs, after soaking them overnight, 1 inch deep
and 6 inches apart.
Doz. 100
DE CAEN. Single mixed 65 4.75
ST. BRIGID. Semi-double 65 4.75
CIIRYSANTHAE FLORA. Petal-like stamens 1.00 7.00
(Anemone Seed — See list on last page.)
ANTHOLYZAS
Each Doz.
PANICULATA. Red yellow flowers similar to Wat- sonias both in appearance and culture. Native of S. Africa. Can be started in cold frames in cold
localities 25 2.50
(Antholyzas Seed — Seed list on last page.)
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APIOS
Each Doz.
TUBEROSA (Tuberous-rooted Wisteria). Clusters of rich deep purple flowers which have a de- licious violet fragrance. Good for growing over trellises 15 1.50
BABIANA or “Blue Freesia”
Each Doz.
A curious gentian blue flower blooming in Spring, with flowers which resemble the Freesia or Tri- tonia and require the same culture. Can be grown in pots. The name is Dutch for “Baboon,” as these animals eat the bulbs in the wilds of
Africa 10 1.00
(Babiana Seed — See list on last page.)
BEGONIAS (Tuberous Rooted)
Splendid pot plants for the house or greenhouse. Plant each bulb 1 inch deep in a 5 or 6-inch flower pot. For out door planting, select a location that is protected and semi-shaded. Colors: Pink, red, rose, white, yellow, apricot, orange, copper, scarlet or mixed.
Each Doz.
GIANT SINGLES. Flowers are of mammoth size,
often 6 inches across. Colors as above 20 2.00
GIANT DOUBLES. So double that they often have the appearance of round balls of velvet-like
petals. Colors as above 25 2.50
GIANT CRISTATA. The most beautiful of all.
Large, ruffled edge blooms with a solid crested
center. Called the double ruffled Begonia 25 2.50
CRISPA BEGONIA. An extra fine strain of single Begonia with fluted and ruffled edges. Colors
same as singles 25 2.50
(Begonia Seed — See list on last page.)
TRAILING TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIA
Splendid for growing in hanging baskets or as individual specimens in pots where the branches drooping fever the edge produce masses of attractive showy flowers.
Each Doz.
Choicest Colors, Mixed 50 5.00
BRODIAEA
Doz. 100
CAPITATA. Native California wild flower, with violet-blue flowers growing in clusters on stems one to two feet tall. Require same culutre as
Calochortus 50 3.50
Mixed Varieties of Brodiaeas ; all colors 60 4.00
Brodiaea Seed — See list on last page.)
CALLA LILIES or Richardia (Zantedeschia)
The so called RICHARDIA or Calla Lilies are strickly speaking all “ZANTEDESCHIA” after Francisco Zante- deschi, an Italian Botanist. The only true “Calla” being C. Palustris, a native species of some of the Eastern States.
Arums are also listed sometimes as Callas, one of which is Arum Pictum as “Black Calla.”
These desirable plants are of easy culture, which can be used with good effect for outdoor planting, in mild climates, or are suitable as potted plants.
For Fall planting. Ready in September.
Each Doz.
AETHIOPICA (Lily of the Nile). The large white
Calla. Tall .15 1.50
DEVONIENSIS (Godfrey or Little Gem). Dwarf
white variety. Free blooming 15 1.50
PICTUM (Arum Pictum). Black Calla. Very odd 35 3.50
REHMANNIL Dwarf rose-pink flowers about 12
inches tall. Native of Natal. Very ra..re 75 7.50
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SPOTTED LEAF CALLAS
For Spring planting. Ready in November.
Each Doz.
ALBO-MACULATA. Ivory-white, dagger shaped
leaves, spotted 30 3.00
ELLIOTTIANA. Finest, rich golden yellow flowers,
medium height. Large bulbs 35 3.50
Medium size bulbs , 25 2.50
MELANOLEUCA. Pale yellow flowers with black
spot inside throat. Native of Natal 50 5.00
MRS. ROOSEVELT. Lovely Cream flowers, medium
tall. Scarce 35 3.50
(Calla Seed — See list on last page.)
CALOCHORTUS
Charming California Bulbous plants of most varied and showy colors. MARIPOSA or BUTTERFLY TULIPS. The following varieties of this species of Calochortus (which re- semble a full-bloom, dwarf Tulip) have been selected on account of their hardiness. Will stand a severe winter )f given a covering of leaves or can be grown in coldframes. Should have plenty of leaf-mold.
Doz. 100
VESTA. White, flushed with lilac ; throat red and
purple on back of petals 1.50 10.00
CIT.RjlNUS. Deep rich yellow with black eye. Most
excellent 75 5.00
EL DORADOS. Selected shades from soft pink to
deep claret and are wonderfully attractive 1.00 6.50
Selected varieties, mixed 65 4.50
GLOBE TULIPS OR FAIRY LANTERN These dainty woodland flowers differ from the Mariposa Tulips by their globe shaped blooms from which they get their name, but the same culture is required by them.
Each Doz. 100
ALBUS. Lovely white flowers, rather tall and slender, with leaf-wrapped stems. Ideal for
shady nooks .75 5.00
AMABILIS. Rich yellow 1 .75 5.00
PINK PEARL. Wonderful lustrous rose pink.
Very rare 15 1.50
Choice varieties, mixed .65 4.50
Calochortus Seed — S'ee list on last page.)
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM
ELEPHANT’S EAR)
Grand, tropical plant. A favorite for specimens on the
lawn. Height 3 to 4 ft. Each Doz.
Large Bulbs 25 2.50
FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS Beautiful, variegated-leaved plants adapted for pot culture or bedding if given sheltered positions.
Fancy-leaved Mixed Varieties 40 4.00
CAMASSIAS
CALIFORNIA WILD FLOWER
There are few bulbous plants that meet climatic or soil conditions better or give a more attractive bloom. They are hardy without protection, and thrive either under ordinary garden conditions or when naturalized in open moist woods or in not too dense a grassy growth. The flower stems are 4 feet high with as many as a hundred star-shaped flowers measuring 1% inches across and flowering in long succes-
sion. September delivery.
Doz. 100
ESCU LENTA. A purple form, rich in color. Grows
2 feet high. Very showy in masses 65 4.50
LEICHTLINI (Sky-blue. Grows 3 ft. high, with as many as one hundred flowers, of the finest form, star- shaped and about l1/^ in. across, flowering in long succession 1.00 6.00
(Camassias Seed — See list on last page.)
CANNAS
(For Spring Planting. Ready in December).
Cannas have always been in demand and now with the winderful new colorings and the improved size of flowers, they are even more popular. The large, handsome, orna- mental foliage and beautiful spikes of bright flowers make the cannas ideal for mass plantings, backgrounds, borders or hedges. They may now be obtained in heights varying from 3 to 6 feet, and in colors of rose, red, orange, to pure white. Also some foliage is bright green and some a rich bronze.
1 each of 12 named varieties ; full range of colors, but
our selection 1.00
Complete list of choice varieties on request.
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CHIONODOXA (Glory of the Snow)
V Doz. 100
One of the most lovely of our spring flowering- bulbs. Some flowers are brilliant sky-blue, with white center, while others are pure white 50 3.50
CHLIDANTHUS FRAGRANS
Each Doz.
Flowers resemble a dwarf Amaryllis ; clear rich
yellow, very fragrant - - 20 2.00
CINNAMON VINE
Each Doz. 100
DIOSCOREA BATATAS. A rapid growing Summer climber with bright green, glossy foliage and spikes of cinnamon-scented white flowers 15 1.50 8.00
CLIVIA (Imantophyllum)
Each Doz.
Tender bulbous plants with handsome evergreen foliage and large umbels of flowers of bright scarlet with yellow throat. A native of S. Africa and named for a Duchess of Northumberland and member of the Clive family. Make excellent house plants ; Spring flowering 1-00 10.00
COLCHICUM
Each Doz.
AUTUMNALE (Minor). Crocus-like flowers of soft mauve, blooming late in Summer, flowers appear before leaves. Will flower without soil or water if put in a sunny spot, but should be planted in the open ground soon after flowers fade.
Very odd 25 2.50
(Colchicum Seed — S'ee list on last page.)
COSMOS DAHLIOIDES
Each Doz.
An unusual plant, a dwarf cosmos which propagates from small dahlia-like tubers. Leaves are basal from which arise the long-stemmed cosmos
blooms 15 1.50
(Cosmos Dahlioides Seed — See list on last page.)
CRINUMS
Each Doz.
Although Crinums are tropical plants, they do well in this climate when given some protection. It is advised to plant about 12 inches deep and near a wall, or cover with leaves in winter.
Each Doz.
FIMBRIATUM. Pure white with lavender-pink
stripes through center of petals 50 5.00
KIRKII. Large white flowers with a reddish-purple stripe down the center of each petal on the out- side, which shows through and give the flower a pink tinge on the inside. The very beautiful wavy-edged leaves form a perfect rosette. The entire plant has a very rich tropical appearance .50 KUNTHIANUM. Native of New Granada. Flowers dull white, tinged rose-red, produced abundantly .50 MOOREI. From Africa. Does best in partial shade.
The whole plant is of a very beautiful form,
flowers clear pink 50
POWELLI ROSEA. A very popular and beautiful hybrid with pink flowers resembling a lily ; hardy .50
CROCUS
(Plant October to December. Flowers in Early Spring) Crocus are of very easy culture. Beautiful upright bell- shaped flowers, with grass-like foliage, and very early. They are at home if planted in grass plots or lawns, and make fine borders and potted plants.
Doz. 100
Blue and purple shades 25 1.50
White shades 25 1.50
Yellow varieties 25 1.50
Striped varieties 25 1.50
Choice mixture, well balanced, made up of many
varieties. Fine for mass planting in your lawn 25 1.50
WILD CROCUSES
(HARDY)
Species for Rock Garden or Border
Besides the Dutch Crocuses there are certain species that blossom very much earlier in the year, often before the snow has gone. The flowers of these wild sorts are smaller than those of the Dutch kinds, but they are as vigorous and free as the others. Given a sunny position in the rock garden, or a sheltered position in grass where the sun may encourage them freely, they will surprise you by their hardy appearance in the face of cold and storms.
WILD AUTUMN-FLOWERING SPECIES For Rock Garden or Hardy Border
Each Doz. 100
SATIVUS (The Saffron Crocus). Habitat Italy to Kurdistan ; large flowers, purplish lilac, feathered violet, with showy orange stigmata, slightly scented. Flowering freely
when established 15 1.00 7.50
SPECIOSUS. Bright violet-blue, prettily veined, having orange-red anthers, and light yellow throat ; large, handsome and showy.
One of the best for naturalizing in grass and massing in borders or in rock work .... .15 1.00 7.50
ZONATUS. Rose-lilac, yellow center and
orange zone ; ethereal in its lovely coloring .15 1.00 7.50
WILD SPRING-FLOWERING SPECIES For Rock Garden or Hardy Border
BIFLORUS (Scotch Crocus). White with lilac
stripes 15 1.25 8.00
IMPERATI. Fine shade of mauve ; exterior of
the three outside segments a rich fawn 15 1.25 8.00
SIEBERI. A gem ; lavender flowers with
bright orange stigmata 15 1.25 8.00
SUSIANUS. Most attractive, deep, rich yellow with dark rich brown flames on exterior of segments 15 1.25 8.00
CYCLAMEN
One of the most beautiful flowers that blossom at Christmas. Are noted for their bright colored flowers and variagated foliage. Plant from March to Sept. Plant 1 bulb in a 5 or 6-inch flower pot so that one-third of the bulb is above the soil. Our Cyclamen bulbs are of the very best strain, and have a wide variety of colors.
Each Doz.
Selected Bulbs, assorted colors 25 2.50
(Cyclamen Seed — See list on last page.)
DAHLIAS
Spring delivery. Complete list of choice varieties on request. (Dahlia Seed — See list on last page.)
DELPHINIUM (Perennial Larkspur)
Grown from seed obtained from the best English and American Hybridizers. Comes in all shades of light and dark blue. Fine 1 year old dormant
roots 25 2.50
(Delphinium Seed — See list on last page.)
DAFFODILS
See Narcissus.
DIELYTRA (Dicentra)
Long, drooping racems of pink flowers.
Each
Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart) 70
Formosa (Dutchman’s Breeches) 25
DIERAMA
Each Doz.
PULCHERRIMA. A lovely species of Sparaxis from the Cape of Good Hope. Height about 6 feet. Dainty bell-shaped, rose-colored flowers hang on slender stems, which arch gracefully 50 5.00
ERANTHIS HYEMALIS (Winter Aconite)
Doz. 100
A very hardy bulbous plant with beautiful, bright yellow flowers, produced in early Spring on stems about 6 inches long. Excellent for naturalizing in half shady positions 60 4.50
ERYTHRONIUM (Dog Tooth Violets)
Charming Spring-flowering woodland plants that thrive best in shady places where there is a fair amount of moisture. They are always attractive because of their beautifully mottled foliage. Excellent for shady rock gar-
dens. September delivery.
Doz. 100
CALIFORNICUM. Cream-colored flowers, four to
five on a stem 75 5.00
CITRINUM. Creamy inside with citron center 75 5.00
GRANDIFLORUM ROBUSTUM. A superb species
with flowers of the brightest buttercup yellow ....1.00 6.00
HARTWEGI. A pretty yellow variety with each
flower on a separate stem 75 5.00
Mixture of choice varieties 50 3.50
FREESIAS
(For delivery until October 1st)
Although the culture of Freesias is simple and easy, there is a drawback in that the bulbs have a habit of going on strike. You may plant a nice young bulb which looks the picture of health, which for a whole twelve month gives no signs of life and then starts to grow as if nothing had
happened. Doz. 100
PURITY. Finest and purest white variety, large
flower and of strong growth 30 2.00
BUTTERCUP. Large yellow with deep throat 60 4.50
SPLENDENS. Large flower, lavender violet, strong
grower 60 4.50
CALIFORNIA. Large bright golden yellow 75 6.00
CARMENCITA. Large orange salmon hue with
buff shading on lower petals 75 6.00
AURORA. Large flowering yellow suffused with
orange 75 6.00
CARRIE BUDAU. Lavender pink, improved General
Pershing 75 6.00
ILENA. Rosy lavender with white throat, deep
orange blotch on lower petals 75 6.00
OLIVETTE. Bright cai-mine red with light yellow throat, lower petals having deep yellow throat
with crimson veins 75 6.00
GENERAL PERSHING. Yellow and pink 75 6.00
YELLOW PRINCE. Fine long stem orange 75 6.00
RAINBOW MIXTURE. All colors 40 3.00
(Freesia Seed — See list on last page.)
FRITILLARIA (Mission Bells)
EUROPEAN VARIETIES Each Doz.
IMPERIALIS (Crown Imperial). One of the most characteristic plants of old-fashioned gardens.
It is the most robust of all the species. The flowers are borne in umbels on stout stems 3 to
4 feet high 25 2.50
MELEAGRIS (Guinea Hen Flower or Checkered Lily) . These produce in early April, dwarf, pendent, bell-shaped flowers in various shades of color, curiously checkered, striped and splashed.
They are very effective in colonies, requiring a somewhat dry situation. Invaluable for mass'
planting in the meadows and for naturalizing 20 2.00
NATIVE VARIETIES (Hardy)
Fritillarias are bulbous plants of the woodlands. The stems are leafy and most graceful, with many pendent, bell-like flowers. One species found in Southern California is called “Mission Bells,” while in other places local species are called Brown or Chocolate Lilies.
Each Doz.
LANCEOLATA. Green and brown mottled. Very
pretty 15 1.25
PARVIFLORA. Small purplish bells 15 1.25
RECURVA. Orange-Scarlet flowers resembling a
lily 15 1.25
(Fritillaria Seed — See list on last page.)
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FUNKIA (Plantain Lily)
The Plantain Lilies are among the easiest plants to man- age ; their broad massive foliage makes them attractive sub- jects for the border even when not in flower. They succeed equally well in sun or shade.
Each Doz.
LANCEOLATA. Valuable by reason of its late
flowering, lilac flowers in September ; 2 feet 35 3.50
SUBCORDATA GRANDIFLORA. Very large, pure white, lily-shaped, fragrant flowers in August and
September ; 2% to 3 feet 35
UNDULATA MEDIA PICTA. Green and white variegated foliage ; purple flowers. Makes a fine edging; July; 2 feet . 35
3.50
3.50
GALANTHUS
(SNOWDROPS)
Dainty little pendulous flowers which bloom early in the spring. The bell shaped flower is white tipped with green. They prefer a cool, moist situation.
NAVA LIS.
Simplex, single 10
Flore pleno, double 10
ELWESI. Extra large species 10
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GLADIOLUS
Wonderful improvements are being made each year in the size, color and beauty of these flowers, and our list com- prises only the best both in mixture and in named sorts.
In cutting Gladiolus for the house, it is best to cut the spikes as soon as the first one or two lower flowers are open. The remainder will open in the house.
The culture of the Gladiolus is of the simplest. The bulbs may be planted from December to May. For early planting, full sunlight is desirable. For the later planting, a partially shaded location should be chosen.
The bulbs should be set 4 inches deep, 6 inches apart. Water frequently, and cultivate after each watering. This will insure larger and better flowers. After the bulb has blossomed, cut the flower stem, leaving four leaves. Allow the bulb to ripen in the ground and when the leaves have turned brown, dig the bulb and store in a cool dry place.
The name after each variety refers to the originator if known.
RECENT INTRODUCTIONS OF GLADIOLUS
Each Doz. 100
A. B. KUNDRED (K-191S). Tall large, in- tensely ruffled flower, delicate deep cream,
with pink and yellow markings. Large 20 2.00 12.00
A. W. HUNT (Christy). A beautiful glowing carmine red, extra large and . very at- tractive. Gold stripe through center of petals .35 3.50
BEACON FLAME (Glory x War). Self colored
vermilion scarlet. Large 50 5.00
BENGAL TIGER (Pratt). Large blossoms of a peculiar shade of smoky red, striped and lined with smoky blue-grey. Barbarically
gorgeous. Large 15 1.50 10.00
CAPTAIN BOYNTON (Boynton). Large, light lavender, with darker spots on lower petals
— very fine. Large 25 2.50 15.00
CHATEAU THIERRY. Bright cerise with car- mine spot on lower petals. Enormous wide- open flower 4 to 6 inches diameter. Fine spike, excellent grower. A sensation
wherever exhibited. Large 20 2.00 12.00
COWEES SCARLET WONDER (Groffs).
Large, glowing, brilliant, velvety, pure
scarlet flowers. A very fine red. Large 25 2.50 15.00
DAVID STARR JORDAN (Diener). Immense flowers of intense flame color with lighter
speckled throat. Large 25 2.50 15.00
DIENERS AMERICAN BEAUTY. American Beauty rose color, creamy yellow throat — many open at one time — each spike a bou- quet in itself. Large 20 2.00 12.00
DUCHESS OF YORK (Dames). Dark blue,
called an improved Baron Hulot. Large 35 3.50 20.00
FAY LANPHIER (Williams). Warm water- melon pink suffused coral, often having a crystaline texture on the petals as if frost- ed. Larg ... 20 2.00 12.00
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Each Doz. 100
FERN KYLE (K-1921). Ruffled, very large, creamy white with slight amaraijth purple
in throat. Large 35 3.50 20.00
GiANT NYMPH (Coleman). Immense rose pink fiowers witn creamy yellow throats oorne on tail erect stems. A wonderful
giad. Large 35 3.50 20.00
HELEN TODD' (Diener). Light rose pink, deeply edged around each petal, throat deep
seanet. Large 15 1.50 7.00
HEnRY FORD (Diener). Very dark, rhoda- mine purple shading into deeper tones near the center. An improved Anna Eberius.
Large 25 2.50 15.00
JACOBA VAN BEYEREN (Hoi). Large flowers of pure violet on tall erect stems ; well arranged and many open at one time.
Large 25 2.50 15.00
LOS ANGELES (Houdyshell) . Immense spikes bearing huge blossoms of shrimp pink with
throat of orange tinted carmine. Large 25 2.50 15.00
MRS. F. C. PETERS (Fischer). Fine rosy lilac blossoms with soft crimson blotch ; sdghtly ruffled and many opened at one
time. Tall, vigorous and fine. Large 20 2.00 12.00
MRS. HARDING. Mauve colored flower with
leather markings. Large 25 2.50 15.00
MR. MARK (Velthuys 1916) . A pleasing shade
of light blue with dark blotch. Large 20 2.00 12.00
MRS. LEON DOUGLAS (Diener). Enormous rose colored blossoms striped with scarlet.
Extra long spikes. Large 25 2.50 15.00
PARAMOUNT (K 1918). A wonderful blend- ing of pink and cream. Similar to Mrs. Dr.
Norton. Large .50 5.00 30.00
PINK WONDER. LaFrance pink with yellow shading at base of lower petals, overlaid with a feathering of rose. Extra good
pink. Large 25 2.50 15.00
PROF. A. C. BEAL (Kirchoff). Deep maroon
a fiower of good merit. Large 50 5.00 30.00
PURPLE GLORY (K 1926) (R). Deepest vel- vety maroon-red with almost black blotches.
A perefct giant among gladioli. Recom- mended. Large .25 2.50 15.00
ROBERT J. KUNDRED (K 1918). Medium tall, very brilliant orange Vermillion. Very
showy self color. Large 35 3.50 20.00
SIR ROGER CASEMENT (Diener). Dark
maroon — heavily ruffled. Large 35 3.50 20.00
QUEEN OF THE BLUES. Light pinkish lavender. Small burgundy blotch on yellow ground on lower petals. Tall spikes well
arranged. Large 25 2.50 15.00
THOS. T. KENT (Diener. Very attractive flower, combination of strawberry and shell
pink. Large 25 2.50 15.00
VIOLET (Kirchoff). As the name implies.
Large 75 7.50 50.00
WHITE GLORY (K 1915) (R). Pure white with an iris blue throat. Intensely ruffled Large .20 2.00 12.00
STANDARD VARIETIES OF GLADIOLUS
Each Doz. 100
ANNA EBERIUS (Diener). Dark velvetly
purple, thi’oat deeper 15 1.25 8.00
AMERICA. One of the finest light pinks 10 .50 3.00
ALICE TIPLADY (Kundred). A large
primulinus of orange saffron color 10 1.00 6.00
BARON HULOT (Lemoine). Part violet bor-
dex-ing on blue 15 1.50 10.00
BALTIMORE (Cowee). Beautiful light sal- mon, deep in throat J 10 1.00 6.00
BYRON L. SMITH (Kundred). Color equal to
a choice cattelya orchid 15 1.50 10.00
CARMEN SYLVA (Prestgard). Wonderfully
fine white 10 1.00
CHICAGO WHITE (Kundred). White with
lavender markings 10 .75 5.00
CRACKER JACK (Cowee). Dark i’ed, an old
favorite 10 .50 3.50
CRIMSON GLOW (Betscher). Brilliant crim- son 10 1.00 6.00
G. J. SHAYLOR (Kundi'ed). Beautiful deep
rose pink 15 1.25 8.00
ELIZABETH TABOR (Hinkle). Tall straight stems and large, very beautiful flowers which are rose pink on a white ground, and
a crimson throat blotch 20 2.00
EUROPA (Pfitzer). Purest white 15 1.25 8.00
10
Each Doz. 100
EVELYN KIRTLAND (Austin). Dark rose
pink, shea pink at center 15 1.25 8.00
EARLt SUNRISE (Velthuys). Largest bril- liant saimon — 10 1.00 5.00
FAUN. Faun primulinus 10 1.00 6.00
FLORA (Velthuys). Golden yellow, large
flower 15 1.25 8.00
GIANT WHITE (Kundred). Ruffled 10 1.00 6.00
GRETCHEN ZANG (Austin). Soft pink blend- ing into scarlet 10 .75 5.00
GLORY OF HOLLAND. White, tinted pale
pink 10 1.00 6.00
GOLDEN MEASURE (Kelway). Pure yellow,
with golden sheen 20 2.00 15.00
GOLD DROP (Kundred). Extra large, pure
yellow, red line on petals, ruffled 15 1.25 8.00
HERADA (Austin). Clear purple, mauve,
very large 10 .75 5.00
HALLEY (Velthuys). Large, salmon pink 05 .50 3.00
IDA VAN (Kundred). Deep salmon red or
flaming cerise ; 15 1.25 8.00
JACK LONDON (Diener). Light salmon with
vermillion stripes, canary yellow throat 15 1.25 8.00
JOE COLEMAN (Kundred). Very large,
vigorous, rich red 15 1.25 8.00
LONDON SMOKE (Diener) .Red shading into dark purple on the edge of petals. Light stripe running through center. Lip speckled
ruby red 15 1.25 8.00
LILY WHITE (Kundred). Fine, pure snow
white, early 10 .75 5.00
LE MARSHAL FOCHE (Van Deursen). Giant
size, beautiful pink 10 .75 5.00
LOUISE (Wright). Showiest of all, clear pure
lavender 15 1.25 8.00
LOVELINESS. Very large, creamy white 20 2.00 12.00
MARY FENNELL (Kundred). Deep lilac 15 1.25 8.00
MYRTLE (Kundred). Tender, delicate rose 15 1.50 10.00
MARA PICKFORD (Kundred). Creamy white,
throat finest sulphur yellow 15 1.50 10.00
MRS. FRANCIS KING (Coblentz). Flame
pink, crimson spots 05 .50 3.00
MAJESTIC (Hopman). Beautiful orange
salmon 15 1.50 10.00
MRS. FRANK PENDLETON (Kundred).
Pink, red throat 05 .50 3.00
MRS. DR. NORTON (Kundred). Pink,
creamy, beautiful
MRS. WATT (Crawford). Cherry red 05 .50 3.00
MRS. W. E. FRYER (Kundred). Deep orange
red 10 .75 4.00
NIAGARA (Banning). Delicate cream to can- ary yellow 05 .50 3.00
MRS. H. E. BOTHIN (Diener) . Geranium pink .15 1.25 8.00
MONA LISA (Kundred). Soft pink, or blushed
white 15 1.25 8.00
NEOGA (Kundred). Ruffled, red 15 1.50 10.00
ORANGE GLORY (K). Ruffled. Peach red, suffused scarlet. Throat blotched carmine.
Lighter stripes in lower petals 10 1.00
PURPLE GLORY (K). Ruffled. Amaranth purple over Tyrian rose, shading into dark purple in the throat. One of the most
magnificent flowers grown 15 1.50
PANAMA (Banning). Deep lavender pink .... .05 .50 3.00
PEACE (Groff). Large white lilac markings .05 .50 3.00
PRINCE OF WALES (Van Zanter). Light
shade of apricot 10 .75 5.00
PRIDE OF GOSHEN (Kundred). Ruffled.
Large, salmon pink 15 1.50 10.00
PURITY (Pommert). Pure white 10 .75 5.00
PRINCIPINE (Kerchoff). Scarlet red with
white blotch 10 .75 5.00
ROSE GLORY (Kundred). Large ruffled pink .20 2.00 15.00
ROSE ASH (Diener). Ashes of roses, a
popular color 10 1.00 6.00
1910 ROSE (Kundred). Very large flower,
pure rose 15 1.25 8.00
RED AMARYLLIS. A beautiful red 15 1.25 8.00
ROEM VAN KENNEMERLAND. Rose, white
throat 10 1.00 6.00
ROUGE TORCH (Tracy). Delicate cream,
tinted pink 10 1.00 6.00
SCARLANO (Kundred). Ruffled, scarlet 10 1.00 6.00
SALMON BEAUTY (Kundred). Large flow- ered primulinus, rich salmon yellow throat .20 2.00 15.00
SOUVENIR. Pure golden yellow 20 2.00 15.00
VIRGINIA (Pooley). Choice red, fine flower .15 1.25 8.00
WAR (Groff). Deep blood red 15 1.25 8.00
WILBRINK (Hopman). Flesh pink, creamy blotch 10 .75 5.00
11
Doz. 100
MIXED GLADIOLUS. All colors .50 3.00
MIXED RUFFLED GLADIOLUS .75 5.00
ORCHID SHADES .75 5.00
(Gladiolus Seed, saved from finest flowers of the “Recent Introductions.’’ — S'ee list on last page.)
WILD GLADIOLUS (South African Species)
Most everyone who is interested enough in flowers to have a garden, is also a lover of wild flowers as well, and it is mighty interesting to trace the origin of our highly-bred,
pedigreed “glads” back to the wild forms from which they originated.
Each
CARDIN A LIS. Dwarf red flowers. Requires., fall
planting - 1.50
DRACOCPHALUS (The Dragon Head). Hooded green
flowers, striped yellow 50
PRIMULINUS (Maid-of-the-Mist). A little wild yellow “Glad” growing about the foot of Victoria Falls, in
Africa 35
PSITTICINUS (The Parrot Glad). Another hooded species with red, green and yellow flowers. Rare and
seldom seen in this country 2.50
QUARTINIANUS. Tall species with large flowers of
red and yellow that bloom late in summer 50
SAUNDERSI. Large bright scarlet blossoms with white blotch in throat. Not easy to grow, but well worth
the effort if successful 10.00
TRISTIS. The “fragrant” glad. Dwarf flowers of cream with brown spots. Sweet fragrance, especially at evening. Require same culture as Freesias and should be planted early Fall 1.00
(Seeds of most of the species, and some other at 50 cents for 25 or more seeds. See list on last page.)
GLADIOLUS COLVILLI AND NANUS TYPES MINIATURE OR BABY GLADIOLUS
Early Flowering
The culture of these Miniature Gladiolus is very easy. Plant from October to December and you will be rewarded with wonderful blooms in May and June. Plant the bulbs 6 inches apart and 3 to 4 inches deep. Mass planting is very effective. The flowers are borne on long slender stems and are in great demand as cut flowers.
Each Doz. 100
APOLLO. Salmon with darker throat 10 .75 6.00
BLUSHING BRIDE. Ivory with carmine
throat 10 .75 6.00
BRILLIANT. A brilliant scarlet 10 .75 6.00
CRIMSON QUEEN. Deep crimson 10 .75 6.00
PEACH BLOSSOM. Most popular rosy pink .10 .75 6.00
RUBRUM (Red Bride). Dark red inside, with
green back 10 .75 6.00
THE BRIDE. Pure white 10 .40 3.00
MIXED BABY GLADIOLUS. Good assort- ment .50 3.50
GLOXINIA
Ready for shipment Jan. and Feb.
One of our handsomest summer blooming, tuberous- rooted plants. It makes a very fine pot plant, requiring
about the same cultural directions as Begonia. One bulb to a 4-inch pot. The colors range through pink, scarlet, violet and white bordered.
Each Doz.
NAMED VARIETIES. 1st Size 45 4.50
NAMED VARIETIES. 2nd Size 35 3.50
MIXED COLORS. 1st Size 30 3.00
MIXED COLORS. 2nd Size 25 2.50
(Gloxinia Seed — See list on last page.)
HEMEROCALLIS Yellow Day Lily
Hemerocallis have long been favorites in our gardens^ and are always included in any list of the most popular hardy plants. All of the varieties of Hemerocallis are desirable and beautiful. The tall, graceful, grass-like foliage is very hand- some and sets off the charming lily-like flowers very ef- fectively. They look# particularly well naturalizel along streams or on moist banks, and will thrive most luxuriantly in shade.
Each Doz.
FLAVA (Lemon Lily). Sweet scented, clear, full
yellow ; 2 ^ feet. Flowers in June 25 2.50
FLORHAM. A strong grower, 3 to 3% feet high, large, trumpet-shaped flowers ; rich, golden yel- low, with Indian yellow markings. June and July .35 3.50
12
Each Doz.
FULVA (Brown Day Lily). Coppery orange,
shaded crimson. 3 feet. July 25 2.50
KWANSO. Large, double-flowered variety with rich
golden bronze flowers 25 2.50
GOLD DUST. Bright yellow and back of petals
bronze gold. 2 to 3 feet. May to June 25 2.50
HIPPEASTRUM Puniceum
Each Doz.
A species of Amaryllis with lily shaped flower of brilliant orange-red with greenish-ivory throat.
Very good for pot culture, requiring the same
care as amaryllis 35 3.50
HYACINTHS
Plant October-December — Flower In March Hyacinths are very fragrant and come in a great variety of colors. They make a magnificent display when grown out- side in a bed. They are also very satisfactory when grown in pots or in glasses of water. We are listing the single type only, as they are far superior to the double, and more certain to bloom. For outdoor culture set the bulbs so that the tops will be 3 to 4 inches below the surface and 6 to 10 inches apart. For pot culture use a 4-inch pot for a bulb or a alrge pot for 2 or 3 bulbs, and leave the tops of the bulbs just above the surface. After potting give a good watering and set away in a cool place and cover with coal ashes or sand until thoroughly rooted, which takes from 8 to 10 weeks. During this time do not allow them to become dry. They may then be set in a cool, light place until the flower spikes have developed, when they may be placed wherever they are wanted.
Due to the exceedingly high prices on hyacinths we omit the named varieties, advising our patrons to use the bed- ding size.
BEDDING HYACINTHS
These are good strong bulbs, imported direct from Hol- land, and will produce fine flowers. Exceptionally fine for bedding in mass effect.
MIXED SHADES
Bedding size, 14-16 cm., 15c each, $1.50 per 12 Miniature size, 12-14 cm., 10c each, $1.20 per 12
Light blue shades, mixed.
Dark blue shades, mixed.
Dark red shades, mixed.
Rose and pink shades, mixed.
White shades, mixed.
Yellow shades, mixed.
All colors, mixed.
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS
A
(Cape Hyacinth)
Each
white summer-flowering Hyacinth, growing 3 to 5 feet in height, gracefully surmounted with
from 20 to 30 pure white, bellshaped flowers 20
(Hyacinth Candicans Seed — See list on last page.)
Foz.
2.00
IRIS
SPANISH AND HOLLAND IRIS
(Plant During September)
(FLOWER TIME— APRIL-MAY)
One of the most satisfactory varieties of Iris to grow, being particularly hardy. The flowers are of great beauty, having many different blendings in color, and if cut when in the bud will last a long time in water. For best effect they should be planted in clumps or masses of from 25 to 100 or more bulbs, set 6 inches apart and 2 to 3 inches deep. They grow 18 to 24 inches high and bloom from the end of March on through June.
(These should be planted during September. Orders should be booked early, and we will not supply after Sep- tember 30th. All orders booked subject to crop production.)
SPANISH IRIS
|
Each |
Doz. |
100 |
|
|
BELLE CHINOISE. Early yellow |
15 |
1.00 |
6.00 |
|
BLANCHE FLEUR, White |
10 |
.65 |
4.75 |
|
BRITISH QUEEN. Large pure white |
10 |
.65. |
4.75 |
|
CAJANUS. Late yellow |
10 |
.65 |
4.75 |
|
FLORA. Large white and lavender |
10 |
.65 |
4.75 |
|
EXCELSIOR. Light blue with orange blotch .10 |
.65 |
4.75 |
|
|
KING OF BLUES. Tall dark blue |
10 |
.65 |
4.75 |
|
KING OF WHITES. Large pure white .. |
10 |
.65 |
4.75 |
|
LA NUIT. Violet blue |
10 |
.65 |
4.75 |
13
Each Doz. 100
LA RECONNAISSANCE. Fine bronze 10 .65 4.75
PRINCE HENRY. Golden bronze. One of the
best 10 65. 4.75
LOUISE. Porcelain blue 10 .65 4.75
FINE MIXTURE. All colors .60 4.50
HOLLAND IRIS
This is an improved Spanish Iris, of greater size, finer colors and bloom. Several weeks earlier.
Each Doz. 100
ALBERT CUYP. White, pale lemon falls 15 .75 5.00
ADRIAN BACKER. (New) Large rosy-
iavender ; early 20 1.50 12.00
DAVIS BLESS. Light blue, very large flowers
early - 15 1.25 10.00
D. HARING. (New) Early white, golden
center .20 1.50 12.00
FRANS HALS. Lavender with yellow falls 15 .75 5.00
HART NIBBRIG. Clear deep blue 15 .75 5.00
HOBBEMA. Pale blue, yellow falls 15 .75 5.00
HUTCHTENBERG. (New) Very large orange-
yellow with pale blue standards 20 1.25 10.00
J. W. DE WILDE (New). Large golden yel- low with bi’onze sheen 20 1.50 12.00
REMBRANDT. Deep blue, stronger grower 15 .75 5.00
WHITE EXCELSIOR. White with yellow
blotch 20 1.25 10.00
YELLOW QUEEN. (New) Large pure yellow,
fine strong flower 20 1.50 12.00
MIXTURE OF HOLLAND AND SPANISH IRIS
Doz. 100
ALL COLORS IN MIXTURE 60 4.50
ENGLISH ISIS
Similar to the Holland but later, comes in all shades of light blue, dark blue, lilac purple and magenta.
Each Doz.
GRAND LILAS. White and lavender 15 1.50
MT. BLANC. White 25 2.50
MER DE GLACE. White 20 2.00
P '.RLE DES JARDINS, Pearl, flamed light blue 15 1.50
PRINCE OF WALES. Lavender-purple and blue 15 1.50
JOHN DUCKER. White flushed rosy purple 20 2.00
PRINCESS DAGMAR. Creamy white, reddish
mauve spots 20 2.00
ROSA BONHEUR. White, splashed dark carmine.. .. .15 1.25
TRICOLOR. White, red and blue 20 1.75
ROYAL BLUE. Royal blue : 10 1.00
Mixed varieties 1.50
(Holland and English Iris Seed — S'ee list on last page.)
VARIOUS BULBOUS IRIS IRIS FILIFOLIA IMPERATOR
The outstanding type in bulbous ii'is. Very hardy, tall growing, good forcer, immense large blooms of deep blue, fall edged yellow.
Each Doz. 100
Large bulbs 15 1.00 6.00
Medium size 10 .75 4.50
IRIS PAVONIA
The true Peacock Iris from Cape Colony and botanically known as Moraea Glaucopis, Moraea being the African representative of the Iris. While of a fragile nature, this variety is well worth the while in your garden — a wonder- ful white iris with segments the size of a quarter dollar with a bue spot at the base like a Peacock eye. Stock is very scarce in America.
Strong corns, 15c each, $1.00 per dozen
PERSICA
Each
A dwarf species of the Juno type from Asia Minor ; the color is white, tinged with sea-green ; purple blotch on Falls. Must be kept dry in Summer 75
IRIS RETICULATA
Each Doz.
A pretty little dwarf bulbous Iris. The name being Latin for “Little Net,” which describes the ap- pearance of the outside of the bulb. The flowers are blue, tall and something like a Spanish Iris in shape 40 4.00
IRIS TUBEROSA (Hermodactylus Tuberosa)
Each Doz.
Sometimes called “Snakes-head” or “Widow” lids, which botanically is not an lids, but a curious little plant that receives its name from the fin- ger-like tubers that form its rootstock. The flowers are velvety green black and have a weird beauty of their own .35 3.50
14
GERMAN IRIS
If there is any flower more easily grown, more grate- fully responsive to the gardener’s care, we do not know it. And our climate seems to have been made for the hardy varieties ; they enjoy our cold winters and our hot sum- mers, and ask only a place in the sun, which is well drained. They may be planted in the mid-summer, the autumn or the spring ; and they do well in each case.
Culture : Plant from August to March, the earlier the better, in a sunny or partially shaded location. Any good, rich soil will do well for Iris as long as it has good drain- age. Give a mulch of old manure, but do not mix this or other fertilizer with the soil. Plant roots 15 to 20 inches apart and 1 inch deep. To avoid decay, do not plant in damp locations or give too much water at first. Divide and re- plant every 3 or 4 years.
Abbreviations: “S” standards or upright petals; “F” falls or lower petals.
Each
ALCAZAR. S. bluish-violet ; F. rich purple with bronze
veined throat 35
AMAS. S. rich blue; F. violet 25
AFTERGLOW. Buff gray to rich yellow 60
AMBASSADEUR. S. smoked bronze; F. purple 1.00
ARCHEVEQUE. S. deep violet-purple; F. purple 35
A. W. LATHAM. S. claret-bronze; F. velvety purple; orange beard 35
ASIA. S. silvery lavender with golden yellow base ; F. pale reddish purple, lighter at margins. Bright golden yellow beard. A flower of great elegance, both dainty
and rich. Blooms from midseason to very late. Height
48 inches 2.50
BALLERINE. S. broad light blue-violet ; F. deeper.
Stems 48 inche's tall with enormous flower 1.25
BARTON HARRINGTON. S. bright golden yellow; F.
brown tinged red, bordered bright golden yellow 50
BLACK PRINCE. S. lavender violet; F. dark velvet
purple. Orange beard. A fine late flower. 24 inches 50
CATERINA. A tall, branched, light violet self. A fine
vigorous flower 25
CHERUBIN. S. pale mauve ; F. pinkish lilac 25
CLARENCE WEDGE. S. heliotrope, tinged yellow ; F.
purple red. Orange beard 35
CLUNY. S. pale lilac ; F. slightly deeper. Tall and
vigorous 35
DARIUS. S. rich canary yellow ; F. lilac, margined
white. Very choice. 24 inches . 25
DEJAZET. S. bronze rose ; F. reddish violet 35
DOROTHEA. S. mauve, deeper in center ; F. sofe blue
with orange veining 25
DR, BERNICE. S. coppery-bronze ; F. velvety crimson.
Beautiful large flowers 35
ELDORADO. A very distinct and striking blend of bronze, heliotrope and violet purple. Low growing
and very f loriferous 25
FAIRY. WhDe. delicately shaded soft blue 20
GYPSY QUEEN. S. old gold, shaded smoked pearl; F.
black maroon, veined light yellow. Late flowering 25
HER MAJESTY. S. lovely rosepink ; F. bright crimson
Hnted darker. A most beautiful variety 25
HONORABILIS. S. golden yellow ; F. rich mahogany
brown 20
IRIS KING, S. coppery yellow ; F. garnet, edged yellow .25 ISOLENE. S. silvery-lilac flushed yellow ; F. purplish
old rose. Large striking flower of unusual coloring 35
JACQUESIANA. S. bright coppery crimson ; F. rich
maroon. Very handsome 25
JEANNE d’ARC. A very dainty white long blooming
plicata with light lavender frilled edges. 30 inches 35
KASMIR WHITE. A good tall pure white. Fine heavy
substance. 36 in . 50
LOHENGRIN. S. and F. uniform shade of catteyla rose.
Very large 35
LORD OF JUNE. Lavender blue 50
LORELEY. S', light yellow ; F. ultramarine bordered
wi+h cream. One of the most popular of this type 35
M A. DAME CHOBOUT. Apricot yellow, veined brown 60
MADAME CHEREAU. White, edge of petals blue. Frilled .35 MONTEZUMA. S. deep golden yellow, dotted brown ;
F. yellow and white, dotted brown. Unique coloring.
18 inches i 50
MITHRAS. S. yellow ; F. violet carmine 25
MONSIGNOR- S. violet; F. crimson purple 35
MOTHER OF PEARL (Sturt.) A very popular iris which is well named. Miss Sturtevant not only knows
how to breed fine irises but how to name them. 4 ft 50
MRS. NEUBRONNER. A small flower of deepest golden
yellow. Orange beard : 35
NIBELUNGEN. S. fawn ; F. violet purple with fawn margin 25
15
Each
NUEE D’ORAGEE. S." dove color ; F. bronze purple.
Very large 35
ORIFLAMME. S. dark lavender ; F. violet. Large, well
branched stock 35
OSSION. S. canary yellow ; F. light claret-red. Very
showy 25
PERFECTION. S. light lavender-violet ; F. dark velvety
violet and black. Orange beard 35
PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE. S. pale yellow ; F. rich
violet, edged cream 35
QUAKER LADY. Smoky lavender yellow , 35
QUEEN OF MAY. S. soft lilac-rose ; F. purplish lilac 35
RHEIN NIXE. S. white ; F. deep violet-blue with white
edge 40
R. C. ROSE. S. yellow and lavender ; F. blue with white
edge 35
SHERWIN-WRIGHT. Small bright golden yellow of good
form. Vigorous growth 35
VIRGINIA MOORE. A bright yellow self of large size ;
falls slightly veined. Height 30 inches 75
WALHALLA. S. soft lavender-blue; F. violet-purple 25
WYOMISSING. S. creamy white; F. deep rose at the
base, shading to a flesh colored border .35
IRIS PUMILA (Dwarf Iris)
The earliest bloomers. These are fine for rock gardens.
Each
CYANEA. Deep velvety blue 25
FAIRY. Pale blue. Fine 35
PRAIRIE GEM. Golden yellow 40
SNOWCAP. White, large flowers. Not so early as some
dwarfs 35
THE BRIDE. White with primrose beard 40
SIBERIAN IRIS
The most delicate and elegant of the smaller flowered irises ; narrow grassy foliage, tall free flowering, fine for cutting ; like moist location.
Each Doz.
GEORGE WALLACE. Blue and white _ 25 2.50
SNOW QUEEN. Fine white 20 2.00
BLUE SIBERIAN IRIS 20 2.00
IRIS SPURIA
They have a stout running rootstock, erect, handsome leaves 2 to 4 feet tall, and fine flowers. The foliage lasts in fine shape a long time, making them very desirable to plant along streams or around pools or ponds, and in the gai’den they make fine groups.
Each
AUREA. A tall deep yellow. In California it is at the peak of its blooming period the last part of April or early in May. We recommend planting groups of six or twelve rhizomes. Somewhat later than Ochroleuca .75
MONSPUR. A tall, light bluish purple 1.00
MONNIERI. Soft primrose yellow. Segments somewhat
broader than in Aurea 1.00
OCHROLEUCA. White with a yellow patch on the falls.
Tall and effective 25
OCHROLEUCA SULPHUREA. Similar to the preceding
but cream instead of white. Very beautiful 50
UN GUICULARIS (Winter Blooming Iris)
The plants start blooming in the fall and bloom through- out the winter. They grow wild in Algeria. Greece, and Asia Minor. The foliage is grass-like and the flowers are borne on stem-like parts, really elongated perianth tubes, 8 to 16 inches long. The flower is one of great refinement and is delightful in the house. Plant preferably from August to December. We do not advice planting later than February except in balled clumps.
Each
STYLOSA. Lilac blue with grassy evergreen foliage 25
STYLOSA MARGINATA. A form of bluer hue and somewhat broader foliage than above. Makes a very
rank growth 25
STYLOSA ALBA. A white form. Dozen $2.50 %25
STYLOSA SPECIOSA. A violet form, narrower foliage and somewhat smaller flower and shorter perianth
tube 75
QUEEN ELIZABETH. A dwarf form, violet and white. Very floriferous 1.00
VARIOUS IRIS SPECIES NATIVE TO CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN STATES
The Pacific Coast is very rich in wild Irises. All have rather wiry roots and make broad loose masses. When once established they are extremely hardy and long lasting, but they are not too easy to establish. I think that the best time to plant is early fall as they take a summer rest like bulbous Irises and with us start root growth with the early fall rains.
Each Doz.
IRIS CALIFORNICA is rather dwarf ; flowers deep blues 25 2.00
16
Each Doz.
CALIFORNICA, varied, has as many shades as
Mixed Spanish would give ; blues, yellows, bronze
and violets 25 2.00
BRACTEATA is rather like last golden yellow 25 2.00
DOUGLASSIANA, about 12-inch leaves with flow- ers from blue to cream, mixed only .25 2.00
WATSONIANA, similar, with blue flowers, strong
grower 25 2.00
TENAX is very dwarf, say 3 inches, with reddish
purple flowers. It likes quite moist soil 25 2.00
CHRYSOPHYLLA is slender with light yellow
flowers 25 2.00
HARTWEGGII is very dwarf with yellow flowers .25 2.00
HARTWEGGII in blue colors 25 2.00
LONGIPETALA grows more like Japanese Irises.
It likes very w*t situations, makes a dense group with erect foliage and tall stiff stems with light
blue flowers . 25 2.00
PURDYI. Low growing with handsome cream
colored flowers, lined purple. Lovely in clumps .35 3.50
(Seed of various Iris species, including a number of Califor- nia species. For varieties, see list on last page.) JAPANESE IRIS (Iris Kaempferi)
The improved forms of this beautiful flower have placed them in the same rank popularly as the Hardy, Phloxes and Peonies. Coming into flower about the middle of June, and continuing for 3 to 4 weeks, they fill in a period when flowers of this attractive type are particularly welcome.
Each Doz. 100
ALBATROSS. Beautiful pui-e white, double- flowered. The finest of all doube white sorts. Large, strong, pure flowers with high
tufts in the center .50 5.00
AMERICA. Single, pure white with rosy red edges. A very rare and unusual combination
of colors 75 7.50
AZURE. Double. Immense flower, exquisite- ly waved ; mauve-blue, darker halo sur- rounding yellow blotch at base of petals 35 3.50
CATHERINE PARRY. Double. Blue, overlaid
rosy red ; high tufts in center almost triple .35 3.50
CLARICE CHILDS. Single. Petunia-violet ; conspicuous yellow center surrounded with
blue cast. Large 50 5.00
COLUMBIA. Double blue with pure white veins ; a striking variety of unusual
strength 40 4.00
DORIS CHILDS. Double. Pearl-white deeply veined rosy plum. Center petals deep plum
edged white 50 5.00
DOMINATOR. Single. Rich indigo-blue with narrow v/hife stripes and light center. One
of the finest and richest colors 35 3.50
ELEANOR PARRY. Double. Claret-red.
flamed white and blue. Compact, medium
sized flower 40 4.00
FASCINATION. Double. Blue, lightly veined
white, pink tinge. Beautiful variety 40 4.00
GOLD BOUND. A fine double, pure white;
creamy glow at the gold-banded center 35 3.50
INDO. Single. Broad, wavy petals of great size ; color dark rich blue, slightly veined.
Yellow blotch is unusually bright 35 3.50
LA FAVORITE. Large, fine ; white freely
veined blue, and a rich purple center 40 4.00
LA TOSCA. Immense, double white flowers with blue shadings. A very beautiful,
strong growing variety 75 7.50
LAVENDER GIANT. Extremely large single lavender-blue flowers freely produced on
strong stems 65 6.50
MARJORIE PARRY. Double. Delicate light
mauve. Extra fine 50 5.00
MATCHLESS. Large, double white flowers heavily veined blue with rich blue blotch
around yellow center 2.50
MINERVA. Single. Pink tinted rose 35 3.50
MOUNT HOOD. Double. Light blue shaded
darker, bright orange center 35 3.50
OLYMPIA. Large, single white flowers beautifully veined blue, center petals
delicate mauve and blue 50 5.00
PATROCLE. Single. S*uperb dark reddish
violet 35 3.50
PURPLE AND GOLD. Double flowers; early and free blooming. Color rich violet-purple with white peta’oids, tipped violet. Con- spicuous golden throat extending outward in
bluish white rays 35 3.50
PYRAMID. Double. Violet-purple veined
white in center of each petal 35 3.50
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RED RIDING HOOD. A fine single amar- anth, veined and suffused white. A color
combination hard to find 50 5.00
REINE DES BULGARES. Deep blue shading with age to light blue with white veins
A very fine and free-flowering plant 35 3.50
SHADOW. Single. Self color, reddish purple.
Very large and fine blossoms 35 3.50
TEMPLETON. Double light violet mottled reddish pink and white ; of exceedingly fine
form 75 7.50
T. S. WARE. Double. Reddish violet flowers of large size, beautifully veined white,
canter white with lemon-yellow marking 35 3.50
WOOLSON’S WHITE. A free-flowering, double white variety very similar to Gold Bound. Flowers larger and produced in
greater numbers. Strong growing plant 75 7.50
MIXED COLORS. Both single and double va- rieties. Splendid mixture of the choicest
Japanese varieties 2.50 17.50
(Japanese Iris Seed — See list on last page.)
IRIS SPECIES NATIVE TO THE SOUTHERN AND EASTERN STATES
Each Doz.
FULVA. Reddish brown flowers blooming in the late Spring. A rare species 2.00
HEXAGONA. A fine species bearing lai’ge laven- der flowers on a three foot stem 50
PRISMATICA. Tall, slender with grass-like foliage.
Flowers bright lilac, veined purple with yellow
throat 25 2.50
PSEUDACORUS. A water loving species with bright yellow flowers on long stems. Fine for
water gardens 35 3.50
VERNA. A dwarf species with bright lilac-blue and orange flowers. Requires a moist, half-shady
position 25 2.50
VERSICOLOR. Violet-blue flowers with yellow blotch on claw. Stem branched with two or three
flowers each 25 2.50
ORNAMENTAL SEEDED IRISES
Each
IRIS FOETIDISSIMA, or GLADWYN, has fine ever- green foliage. The flowers are not pretty but in the late fall the seedpods open out to show rows of scar- let seeds of much beauty. They are much prized as
winter decorations 50
IRIS FOETIDISSIMA VARIEGATA is a white and
green form and about the only good variegated Iris 50
PALESTINE HYBRID IRIS Regelio-Oncocyclus types. For early Fall delivery only. The original species of this group of Iris are natives cf western Asia and are usually associated with the Palestine region, while most of the hybrids were originated in Hol- land. They are distinguished by their underground parts, which are neither bulbs or rhizomes, but which partake of some of the characteristics of each.
This group includes some of the most beautiful species, but they are not altogether easy to grow. They require per- fect drainage, a soil containing some lime, and should be kept very dry in Summer.
Each
CHARON. Golden brown chocolate 1.50
FLECTA. Standards pale lavender, Falls light purple
veined t 1.50
HOOGIANA. Clear satiny lavender blue 3.50
HAMADAN. Free flowering : S. light violet ; F. deep purple-violet, half covered by a large broad black
beard 1.25
IPFALL. Petals deep red-violet 1.50
FRIGA. Regelio X. Onococyclus, is a wonderful flower 4 to 5 inches across. Not quite so large as Stisiana, but much richer. S. violet on white ground so heavily lined with purple as to seem purple ; F. richest
purple ; lined white 1.50
LEICHTLINII is bronzy violet and yellow ; a very rich shade 1.00
NAZARIN is a Pallida X. Iberica hybrid. F. light purplish violet ; S. a little paler. No vefning. Lovely 1.50 SUSIANA, or the MOURNING IRIS, has flowers of enormous size, grayish, covered with an intricate system of brown black veins and dots. A single flower
in a florist’s window will attractive a crowd 1.00
THETIS has large deep blue flowers ; lined darker 2.00
EVANSIA GROUP AND OTHER CHINESE SPECIES
Each
CHRYSOGRAPHES. Rich velvety violet with gold lines. Very rare. 1% feet —2.50
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CRISTATA. Dainty creeping species, 3 inches high.
Amethyst blue 30 2.50
DELAVAYI. New Chinese species. Deep violet. 2
feet 1.00 10.00
FORRESTI. Chinese species. Pale yellow 50
GRACILIPES. A fairy-like iris of the Evansia group. Pinkish lilac with golden crest. July de- livery only 1.25
JAPONICA. Native to Central China. The flower stems, which usually appear in February, are much branched and the individual flowers are so numerous that the display continues for some
weeks 50
TECTORUM. The well known Roof Iris ; flat blue- purple flowers with a conspicuously fringed white
crest ... X 50
TECTORUM ALBA. Ttye exquisite white form of
the preceding 1.00
MILESII. Flowers reddish purple with darker mottlings. The branching stems grow from 2 to 3
feet in height 5.00
WILSONI. Chinese species. Yellow or lavender
veined brown. 3 feet 50 5.00
ISMENE (Peruvian Daffodil)
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CALATHINA. A grand summer flowering bulb, producing with great freedom large Amaryllis- like, pure white, fragrant blossoms 25 2.50
SULPHUR QUEEN. Cream with primrose-yellow throat. A beautiful flower with lovely fragrance.
Very rare 5.00
IXIAS
Bloom in March and April. Long slender spikes with blooms of brilliant colors. Resemble a Baby Gladiolus. Plant 1 inch deep and from 4 to 6 inches apart.
Doz. 100
EVELINA. Pure white, bright red eye 50 3.25
ENGLISHTON. Carmine rose 50 3.25
GOLDEN DROP. Golden yellow, dark center 50 3.25
KING OF THE YELLOWS. Yellow purple eye 50 3.25
MOZARK. Dark yellow, black eye 50 3.25
SMILING MARY. Cherry red 50 3.25
WONDER. Double rose ; 50 3.25
Superfine mixed 45 3.00
VIRIDIFLORA. A beautiful shade of green 1.00 6.00
LEUCOJUM (Spring Snowflakes)
Each Doz. 100
Charming early flowering bulbs, producing flowers like Giant Snowdrops on stems 1 foot high. Perfectly hardy 10 .75 4.75
LILIES
Hardy Garden Varieties
There is a notion that Lilies are “hard to grow.” Some of the rarer species are, it is true; they not only stubbornly refuse to make themselves at home in the garden, unless conditions are precisely to their liking, but some of them cannot endure the northern winter without the necessary covering of litter, which many other tender plants require. Unless one goes in for Lilies to the extent of making a hobby of them, however, these can all be left to the col- lector and there will be quite enough species remaining to give one a Lily season in the three months duration of which loveliness follows lovliness with breaks of only rela- tively bi’ief length.
All lilies in this last are full flowering size and hardy. The sizes vary with the species. Some are only one inch in circumference, others twelve inches and over.
In addition to this list we have about 40 other varieties of the genus Lilium. Some are not hardy, some rather dif- ficult to grow, others do not differ materially, and some we have not enough to catalogue. If you are interested in any particular lily, we probably have it and can quote prices.
Each Doz.
AURATUM. (Gold-Banded Japan Lily). Undoubt- edly one of the finest. Its large graceful, fragrant flowers are composed of six petals of a delicate ivory-white color, thickly studded with chocolate- crimson spots and striped through the center a golden yellow ; 3 to 5 feet. July to September 25 2.50
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AURATUM PLATYPHYLLUM. Also called “Macranthum.” This is a robust growing form ; the stem is stouter and attains a greater height ; the leaves are much broader ; enormous flowers, white, richly spotted yellow. Undoubtedly the
choicest of all 35
AURATUM RUBRO-VITTATUM. Similar to the
above but the flowers are dark rose-pink 1.00
AURATUM PICTUM. Is another splendid form of
Auratum and fortunately a stronger grower 75
BATEMANNIAE. Strong stems with 5 to 10 flow- ers of a reddish orange color. July-August. 3 to
4 feet 40
BROWNI ODORUM. A vigorous grower with large trumpet-shaped flowers of clear white, veined
outside with purplish maroon 1.00
CAROLINIANUM. A showy Lily with slender stems, bearing reflexed, orange-red flowers, spotted maroon. Requires a well drained situa- tion. July-August. 2 to 3 feet .50
CANADENSE, Dainty, beautiful native Lily. Grace- ful and charming flowers 25
CANDIDUM (Madonna or Annunciation Lily). This is the old-fashioned garden Lily, and one of the most beautiful. Ready in September only. First
size 25
CHALCEDONICUM (Scarlet Turk’s Cap Lily). Small flowers in loose clusters with recurved, bright red petals. A handsome and attractive
Lily. July. 3 to 4 feet 2.50
COLCHICUM (Scovitzianum) . A beautiful lemon- yellow Lily, produced in pyramidal clusters of
drooping, waxlike flowers. June. 4 to 5 feet 25
DAVURICUM (Umbellatum). This beautiful Lily comes from the home of L. Tenuifolium in Siberia. It resembles a native Philadelphicum. It is of easy culture, grows two or three to five
upright scarlet flowers, dotted black 35
COLUMBIANUM. Oregon Lily. Easiest Western lib7 to grow. Golden-yellow, spotted dark red. June
July 25
CONCOLOR. Red Star Lily. Erect flower, deep- scarlet. Dwarf. Suitable for rock-gardens. June,
July 35
CROCEUM. Orange Lily. Bright orange, erect
flowers. June, July .35
GRAY!, A native Lily with deep red flowers. One of the finest for planting in shady places. Small, rich red flowers, spotted maroon. July. 3 to
4 feet 25
HANSONI. Most desirable; not particular in its cultural requirements and extremely handsome in flower ; does well in light loam. Plant among shrubs and low plants to protect young shoots, this being one of the earliest Lilies to appear in the Spring. The stem reaches a height of 4 to 5 feet, carrying blossoms 2 inches across, regularly re- flexed, the petals being of a bright orange spotted more or less with brown, of a waxy texture. Ad- mirable for pot culture. June flowei-ing 75
HENRYI. A new Japanese Lily that has made a sensation in Europe. It has the same form and appearance as the speciosum varieties, but the flowers are bright orange-yellow. They are as
hardy as a tree. Easily grown and permanent 40
HUMROLDTI MAGNIFICUM. Stout, erect stem, with whorls of leaves at regular intervals. Numerous drooping flowers borne in loose, tri- angular clusters of brilliant golden yellow, spot- ted with purple on the reflexed petals ; showy ; prefers deep, peaty soil, but will grow in any well drained soil, which must be deep, for the roots go straight down. It produces a splendid flowering plant. Height, 5 feet. Base-roots ; fall planting ; 4 inches deep ; June-July flowering ;
extra strong bulbs 50
KRAMERL Unique for its color and grows from 2 to 4 feet high. The funnel-shaped, finely formed flowers are 6 inches or more in length and as much across, of a beautiful clear pink color,
often shaded blush ....H..: 50
LEICHTLINI. An uncommon kind from Japan.
Pale yellow, purple spots. Very graceful. August .50 MARTAGON (Dalmaticum, Turk’s Cap Lily). A handsome Lily, bearing clusters of purple, wax-
like flowers. Thrives best in partial shade. June.
5 feet 40
PARDALINUM (Leopard Lily). Flowers reflexed, bright yellow at base, spotted brownish purple, remainder orange-scarlet. 3 to 4 feet. July and August .25
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PARRYI. Distinct, beautiful ; grows from 4 to 6 feet high and the slender stems bear several fun- nel-shaped flowers of soft yellow, with con- spicuous brown anthers, delicately fragrant. A partially shaded place sheltered from winds, and moist, well drained peaty soil suits it well ;
easily cultivated but not very strong grower. Base-roots ; fall planting ; 4 inches deep. July
flowering. Selected bulbs 50 5.00
PHILADELPHICUM. A handsome native Lily with yellow, cup-shaped flowers, spotted maroon and shaded orange at ends of petals. Good for natur- alising. July. 3 feet. Large bulbs 30 3.00
POMPONICUM. A brilliant red Turk’s Cap Lily.
Much like Chalcedonicum, but with the heads of flowers rather more loosely arranged. June. 3
to 4 feet i 1.50 15.00
PYRENAICUM (Yellow Turk’s Cap Lily). A Lily of easy cultivation, x^ith many small, yellow flowers, dotted brown. Reflexed petals. June.
3 feet 75 7.50
REGALE or MYRIOPHYLLUM (The Regal Lily). It is absolutely hardy, and is excellent for forcing. It has been predicted that this will be- come the Easter Lily of the future, and being so hardy, may be grown at home. The flowers are white, slightly suffused with pink, with a beau- tiful shade of canary-yellow at the center, and extending part way up The trumpet. It is de- lightfully perfumed, reminding one of the Jasmine, and lacking the heavy, oppressive odor of most Lilies. Blooms out-of-doors early in July. Strong
bulbs, 5 to 6 inches in circumference 30 3.00
Strong bulbs, 6 to 7 inches in circumference 40 4.00
RUBELLUM. Beautiful small Lily. The color varies from a deep rose-pink to almost white, with yel- low anthers ; very fragrant, small funnel-shaped flowers ; grows l1/^ feet high. It does best in light
soil 50 5.00
SPECIOSUM ALBUM... The Speciosum or Lanci- folium are the most important of all the Japanese Lilies, always satisfactory. The variety here offered has large, white flowers of great substance, with a greenish band running through the center of
each petal 50 5.00
SPECIOSUM MAGNIFICUM. Magnificent large
flowers- of rich deep red 30 3.00
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM. A darker shade of red
and crimson markings than the preceding 30 3.00
SUPERBUM. 3 to 4 feet. July. Flowers bright reddish orange, conspicuously spotted ; easily grown and permanent 35 3.50
TESTACEUM (Excelsum or Nankeen Lily). This is one of the finest of all Lilies. The color is difficult to desci'ibe, being a shading of dull apricot with orange-yellow anthers. A most grace- ful Lily and a good companion to L. candidum. June-July. 5 feet. Extra large flowering bulbs ;
easily grown and permanent 2.50 25.00
TENUIFOLIUM. A small, slender growing Lily not more than 18 inches high, with bright scar- let flowers and recurved petals. One of the pret- tiest little Lilies in cultivation. Early June. 12
to 18 inches 35 3.50
THUNBERGIANUM (Elegans). Very hardy, dwarf Lilies thriving in any garden and producing large, erect flowers of various shades of yellow, orange and red. All varieties grow from 1% to 2 feet and bloom during June and July. Mixed
colors .25 2.50
TIGRINUM FLORE PLENO (The Double Tiger
Lily). The only double Tiger Lily worth growing .35 3.50 TIGRINUM SIMPLEX (The well known Single •
Tiger Lily) . Of easiest culture and worthy of
general planting on account of stateliness 25 2.50
UMBELLATUM (See Davurieum).
WALLACEI. A handsome Lily of a beautiful shade of the warmest apricot with rosy shading. Aug- ust. 1 y2 to 2 feet ... 35 3.50
WASHINGTONIANUM. A beautiful Lily from California, with large, reflexed flowers, varying in color from light to a rich wine color, slightly spotted deeper. This variety requires a moist but well drained situation. June-July. 3 to 5 feet. Ex- tra large bulbs 50 5.00
WILLMOTTIAE. One of the finest garden Lilies, although little known. Lovely in its graceful habit, slender foliage and heads of vivid orange- red flowers and kindly in its vigorous and thrifty constitution. July-August. 3 to 4 feet
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COLLECTIONS OF LILIES
4 Lilies, all different, our selection. Postpaid $ 1.00
8 ” ” ” 2.00
24 ” ” ” 8.00
50 ” ” ” 25.00
(Lily Seed — See last page.)
LILY OF THE VALLEY (Convallaria Majalis)
For forcing, the pips are to be preferred, being grown under conditions tending to promote vigorous and early blooming. Twelve to eighteen pips may be planted in a 6-inch pot, with all the fibrous roots carefully preserved, and keeping the crowns above the soil. Place them in a temperature of about 80 degrees, cover the crowns with loose moss and keep them constantly moist with tepid water.
Doz. 100
Selected crowns for forcing 65 4.75
Clumps of several crowns or buds best for planting outside 35 3.50
LYCORIS
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PURPUREA. An introduction from Japan, but now very scarce. The foliage is produced in Spring and ripens up in August, after which the flower stalks appear, producing flowers in clusters of 6 and 8 flowers of 6 petals each. The bud is wine-color changing to royal purple when ex- panded, giving a startling and beautiful effect.
Perfectly hardy. 2 feet high 1.00 10.00
SQUAMIGERA. A perfectly hardy bulb of the Amaryllis family. They produce attractive green foliage in the early Spring, which later dies away, and about a month later the flower stalks appear, growing about 2 feet high and develop- ing an umbel of large Lily-shaped delicate pink
flowers shaded with clear blue 50 5.00
MADEIRA or MIGNONETTE VINE A rapid growing, beautiful and popular vine covering a large space in a short time. Heart-shaped leaves of a light green, with numerous racemes of feathery flowers of de- lightful fragrance.
Each Doz.
MAMMOTH BULBS 15 1.50
MONTBRETIA— TRITONIA
A summer flowering bulb, bearing bright colored flowers on tall, graceful spikes. The Montbretia are very similar in growth to the Gladiolus and require about the same cul- ture treatment, but are hai'dier and increase more rapidly. Each bulb will give you several fine spikes of flowers, many flowers to each spike. Usual height is 20 to 30 inches, if planted in good soil.
Plant from Sept, to March in clumps of 10 to 15 bulbs. RECENT NOVELTIES
Each Doz.
GEO. DAVISON. Pale orange-yellow, tinted with
deeper orange externally 15 1.50
HEREWARD. Pale orange-yellow, resembling the variety George Davison, but nearly one month later. The flowers have the shape of Martagon
lilies 20 2.00
KING EDMUND. A robust grower with large, open flowers, rich yellow, with a carmine-blotched cen- ter 15 1.50
LADY HAMILTON. Yellow suffused with a richer color until it becomes apricot. The flowers are more trumpet shaped than other varieties and
peculiarly graceful 20 2.00
LORD NELSON. A handsome dark-stemmed va- riety, flowers of great susbtance, of a rich, deep
orange, outside vermillion 20 2.00
PROMETHEUS. Award of Merit. A magnificent flower ; deepest orange with showy crimson ring
around the eye; most distinct : 75 7.50
QUEEN ADELAIDE. Award of Merit. Deep orange, shading to red almost as deep as Ger- mania; very vigorous large flowers 75 7.50
STAR OF THE EAST. First Class Certificate;
Award of Merit. One of the finest Montbretias ever raised ; f lowers pale orange yellow, with lemon-yellow eye, expanding quite flat and held erect. The flowers are much larger than any other variety. The size, vigor, color and habit
are magnificent and unequalled 75 7.50
RHEINGOLD. A beautiful clear golden yellow;
large spike and very vigorous grower 15 1.50
SPECIOSA. Richest of all in color ; flowers large,
of intense scarlet shade 15 1.50
HIS MAJESTY. Scarlet shading to gold. One of
the finest Montbretias in existence 1.00 10.00
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KOH-I-NOR. Rich orange or apricot base; fine
broad petaled flower 25 2.50
STAR OF FIRE. Vermillion, center yellow,
outside blood red 20 2.00
SUNSET. Orange. A fine rich shade 15 1.50 10.00
VESUVIUS. Large, blood-red flower 20 2.00
STANDARD VARIETIES
Each Doz. 100
CALIFORNIA. Deep golden yellow, rounded
petals, a very free bloomer 10 1.00 7.50
FIRE KING. Large glowing scarlet-red, extra
fine 10 .75 6.00
RAYON D’OR. Rich golden flowers, large
spikes loaded with golden yellow blossoms .10 .75 6.00
TALISMAN. Beautiful dark scarlet 10 1.00 7.50
WESTWICK. Orange red 'i with yellow eye,
fine large petaled flower; 10 1.00 7.50
Mixture. All the above sor£s .65 4.50
UNIQUE SPECIES
Each Doz. 100
CROCOSMAEFLORE. Pure yellow, reverse of
petals orange 15 1.50
CROCOSMIA. Spring blooming species. Large flowers, light tan in color. Resembles a Freesia and follows them in blooming season 15 1.00 6.00
CROCATA (Lapeyrousia) or “Flame Freesia.”
A beautiful flower of the same habit as the freesia and excellent for beds and borders.
The flowers are rich orange scarlet with a transparent blotch at the base of each petal.
Plant any time from August to end of November, three to four inches apart and
two inches deep 10 .50 3.75
ROSEA. A very lovely species, bearing in summer dainty spikes of pretty rose colored tubular flowers. A charming little plant, distinct and very free flowering ; while the individual flowers of this variety cannot becompared with many of the other named sorts, it is a plant well worth growing and splendid for table decoration, being very
light in its habit 20 2.00
(Montbretia Seed — See last page.)
MORAEA
Each Doz.
GRANDIFLORA. Handsome bulbous plants from the Cape of Good Hope, they are allied to the Iris and require the same treatment. The flowers resemble the Iris somewhat but the standards are absent. In color they are white, shading to a light golden yellow in the center and with oc- casional touches of purple . 50 5.00
GLAUCCOPIS. See Iris Pavonia.
MUSCARI (Grape Hyacinth)
Beautiful little flowers for planting in masses either in shade or sun. Once planted they multiply rapidly and send up flower stems by the score each year. Also adapted for growing indoors. Plant six bulbs in a five-inch pot. Per- fectly hardy.
Each Doz. 100
AZUREUS. Sky blue. Blooms in February A choice rock plant and one of the choicest
and earliest spring bulbs .50 3.75
CONICUM. Dark purple-blue. Strong grower.
Late bloomer .50 3.75
HEAVENLY BLUE. Beautiful dark blue ; for edgings.
PLUMOSA (The feather hyacinth). Beautiful
lilac. Odd, but extremely pretty 20 2.00
MOSCHATUM MAJUS (Musk Hyacinth).
Grey-purple fading to yellow-brown 20 2.00
MOSCHATUM FLAVUM (Musk Hyacinth).
Yellow shaded purple 25 2.50
ALBUM. Pure white species 15 1.00 5.00
(Muscari Seed — See list on last page.)
NERINE
Each Doz.
FOTHERGILLI MAJOR. A magnificent plant for house or conservatory. Intense, shining scarlet.
By artificiial light the crystalline cells of the
petals sparkle like jewels. Flowers freely 1.50 15.00
SARNIENSIS (The Guernsey Lily). A bulbous plant for greenhouse or conservatory, producing heads of red flowers before the leaves 25
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ORNITHOGALUM (Star of Bethlehem)
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ARABICUM. A dwarf, hardy, bulbous plant bear- ing umbels of green and white flowers. Strong bulbs 25 2.50
OXALIS
Most of these Oxalis flower from October until Christmas, and later. Easily grown, requiring only a good, somewhat peaty soil, with considerable light, for their suc- cessful growth. Pretty evergreen plants adapted for border, window boxes or hanging baskets.
Fall Planting Species.
Doz. 100
BUTTERCUP. The flowers are pure, bright yellow.
and produced in great abundance 40 3.00
GRAND DUCHESS. Lavender 40 3.00
GRAND DUCHESS. Pink 40 3.00
GRAND DUCHESS. White 40 3.00
GRAND DUCHESS. Mixed 40 3.00
Each Doz. 100
HIRTA. From the Cape. Small plants bearing deep rose colored flowers. Forms large clumps of tubers on the roots. Very showy .10 .60 4.50
Spring Planting Species
Doz. 100
DIEPPEI. Pure white 50 3.50
LASIANDRA. Rosy-pink, cut foliage 50 3.50
SHAMROCK. Clover-like foliage 50 3.50
Mixed varieties 50 3.50
NARCISSUS
There are no hardy bulbous plants which have more points of merit than the Narcissus or Daffodils. Perfectly hardy, growing and doing well in almost any and every position, sun or shade, moist or dry. All conditions seem to suit them although they have a preference for a good, deep soil and semi-shaded position and every vacant corner in the garden, amongst the grass, under the trees, etc., could not be used to better advantage than by filling with Narcissus, and every hardy border should have a number of clumps interspersed through it. They are equally suitable for pot culture for winter flowering. Three or four bulbs can be put into a 5-inch or 6-inch pot.
SINGLE TRUMPET DAFFODILS All Yellow Varieties.
Each Doz. 100
EMPEROR. Primrose perianth ; rich yellow
trumpet 10 1.00 7.50
GLORY OF LEYDEN. Pale yellow perianth ;
long golden trumpet 15 1.25 8.00
GOLDEN SPUR. Bright yellow. Early 15 1.25 8.50
KING ALFRED. Rich yellow. One of the
finest large varieties 25 2.50 20.00
MINISTER TALMA. Rich yellow, recurved
trumpet. Large flower 15 1.50 10.00
OLYMPIA. Huge chrome-yellow Daffodil,
with trumpet a deeper tone 35 3.50 25.00
PRINCEPS. Early; fine sulphur color 10 1.00 7.50
PRINCE OF WALES (New). Light yellow,
bold and free-flowering. A beauty 50 5.00
SIR FRANCES DRAKE (New). Clear yellow, large and very early. Long stemmed show
variety 35 5.50
TRESERVE. Very large canary-yellow trum- pet, broad at the mouth and deeply flanged ;
primrose-yellow perianth 35 3.50 25.00
VAN WAVEREN’S GIANT. Extremely large; cream-colored perianth ; large, open- mouthed, bright yellow trumpet 35 3.75 30.00
BICOLORS
The perianth is lighter than the trumpet in this class.
Each Doz. 100
DUKE OF BEDFORD. Large white perianth with soft yellow trumpet. A magnificent
flower .35 3.75 30.00
EMPRESS. Large, reflected yellow trumpet
and white perianth 10 1.00 7.50
GLORY OF SASSENHEIM. Early. Very large
white perianth, with golden yellow trumpet .15 1.50 10.00
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HERBERT SMITH (New). Deep yellow trum- pet with large light yellow petals. Fine
flower of fine substance 25 2.50
MME. PLEMP. The large white petals twist
gracefully ; trumpet rich yellow. Late 10 1.00 7.50
VICTORIA. A variety of great merit. Creamy
white perianth, broad yellow trumpet 10 1.00 7.50
INCOMPARABILIS NARCISSUS (Large Cup, Shorter than Daffodil Trumpet)
Each Doz. 100
BERNARDINO. A beautiful new flower.
Cream perianth, pale cup edged orange 45 4.50
FRANK MILES. Soft clear yellow, twisted
perianth ; handsome flo,wer 35 3.50
GLORIA MUNDI. Bright yellow perianth,
orange scarlet cup, vigorous flower 15 1.25 8.50
HOMESPUN. Perianth, 'soft yellow, fine ex- panded cup • .15 1.25 8.50
LUCIFER. Large white perianth, with fiery orange-red cup. Strong grower and free
bloomer. Height 18 inches 15 1.25 8.50
SIR WATKIN. The Giant Welsh Daffodil.
Wide sulphur perianth with deep yellow
cup. Height 22 inches 10 1.00 7.50
TORCH. Large, twisted yeilow perianth,
bright orange red crown. Extra fine novelty .20 2.00 12.50
WILL SCARLET. Fiery orange-red, very broad and open. One of the most striking daffodils 30 3.00
BARII TYPE
Short cupped daffodil, cup measuring less than one-third the length of perianth segments
Each Doz. 100
ALBATROSS. A large handsome flower, perianth white, cup pale yellow, frilled,
edged orange-red. Height 18 inches 15 1.25 8.25
BLOOD ORANGE. Pale sulphur overlapping- perianth, cup of orange-red, fluted at edge.
Very choice 10 1.00 6.00
BARII CONSPICUOUS. Large soft yellow perianth, short cup edged orange scarlet.
Very free flowering. Large mother bulbs 10 1.00 6.00
FIREBRAND. Creamy white perianth with soft lemon shading at base of brilliant scar- let cup. Height 16 inches 10 1.00 6.00
RED BEACON. Most lovely flower, ivory
white perianth, slightly shaded sulphur at base, prettily fluted cup, intense orange red .30 3.00
RED CHIEF. White, with large bold flat cup and broad edge of bright crimson-
scarlet 35 3.50
SEAGULL. Pure white perianth with canary yellow cup, edged apricot, fine for pots and bowls. Height 20 inches 15 1.25 8.50
LEEDSIS TYPE (Star Narcissus)
Tall, slender stems, flowers white or pale yellow ; pointed petals.
Each Doz. 100
CRYSTAL QUEEN (Giant Leedsii). A flower of great substance, with pale primrose cup,
pure white perianth. Very tall 2.00 20.00
EVANGELINE. Pure white perianth and lemon-yellow cup. Extra large and striking-
flowers 15 1.25 8.50
MRS. LANGTRY. White, very satisfactory
variety for naturalizing 10 1.00 6.00
QUEEN OF THE NORTH. White broad overlapping segments, pale primrose cup
with finely crinkled edges 10 1.00 6.00
SOUTHERN GEM. Beautiful pure white petals, large lemon-yellow crown, a splendid
flower of rare symmetry, forces well 20 2.00 12.50
WHITE LADY. White, pale canary cup, flower suggests a small Eucharis Amazonica
bloom, extremely hardy in wild gardens 8 .15 1.25 8.50
WHITE SLAVE. Like previous variety, but cup broader and more heavily frilled, very
charming 20 2.00 12.50
ALL WHITE DAFFODILS
Each Doz. 100
MADAME DE GRAAFF. Pure white perianth, soft primrose trumpet, passing off almost
to white 15 1.25 8.50
MRS. BETTERIDGE. Beautiful pure white flower ; perianth broad and imbricated,
trumpet beautifully fluted 1 1.00 10.00
MRS. ROBT. SYBENHAM. White trumpet
25
Doz. 100
Each
and perianth ; whiter than the well-known Mme. de Graaff. Pei’fect form, very
striking 2.00 20.00
MRS. THOMPSON. Pure white. Strong early
flower , 25 2.50 20.00
SULPHUR BEAUTY. Snow white perianth with sulphur-yellow trumpet which fades to
almost white 15 1.50 10.00
TRIANBRUS HYBRID NARCISSUS
Each Doz.
THALIA. Produces three large pure white daffodil blooms on a single stem. Very
elegant and quite distinct 2.00 20.00
POETICUS TYPE
The essential character is a pure white perianth.
Each Doz. 100
CHAUCER. Fine round petals, large flat
vivid scarlet cup 20 2.00 16.00
DANTE. Broad petaled perianth ; cup citron-
yellow, edged purplish red 20 2.00 16.00
EPIC. Handsome flower with broad, snow- white perianth, eye canary, with picotte
edge of crimson 20 2.00 16.00
GLORY OF LISSE. The improved “Ornatus” .15 1.50 10.00
KING EDWARD. Large flower, flat yellow
eye with wire edge of orange-scarlet 15 1.50 10.00
ORNATUS. Early, large, round white-petaled
flowers ; yellow cup rimmed red 10 .75 5.00
RECURVUS (Pheasant’s Eye). Reflex peri- anth with red eye. One of the latest to
bloom 10 .50 4.00
SONATE. A late flowering Poeticus of much refinement. Flat lemon eye with very nar- row rim of dark crimson 50 5.00
(The “Double Poeticus” — See Alba Plena Odorata.) POETAZ HYBRID NARCISSUS This type is a hybrid cross between the Narcissus Poeticus and Polyanthus type, having more or . less the size of the Poeticus without the fragrance of the Polyanthus, Narcissus. Flowers are produced in large clusters.
Each Doz. 100
ALSACE. Petals pure white, yellow eye, large
flowered mostly three flowers on a stem 10 .75 5.00
ADMIRATION. Perianth and cup sulphur-
yeliow, with cup edged red 20 2.00 16.00
ASPASIA. Pure white perianth, yellow eye,
4 to 5 large flowers on a stem 15 1.50 10.00
ELVIRA. White perianth with yellow cup tinged orange, 3 to 4 flowers on stem, free
flowering 15 1.50 10.00
ORANGE CUP. Creamy- white, orange cup;
very free-flowering 10 1.00 7.50
TRIUMPH. Perianth pure white, fluted golden
cup 10 1.00 7.50
JONQUILS
Sweet-scented, golden yellow flowers, generally blooming in clusters, with quill-like foliage.
Each Doz. 100
CAMPERNELLI RUGULOSUS. Yellow, single .10 .75 5.00
CAMPERNELLI GIGANTEUS. Large, very
fine flower 15 1.50 10.00
CAMPERNELLI ODORUS PLENUS. Double,
yellow 15 1.50 10.00
JONQUILA CHRYSOFLORA. A very small
Jonquil with many flowers on a stem 10 .75 5.00
JONQUILLA JUNCIFLOIUS. “The Baby Jonquill.” Dwarf, rich-yellow flowers, which
generally come in pairs on a stem 15 1.50 10.00
NARCISSUS POLYANTHUS
These are very strong scented and bear clusters of flowers.
Each Doz. 100
PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA. Pure white .10 .50 3.00
GRAND SOLEIL D’OR. Yellow, orange cup .10 1.00 7.50
GRAND MONARQUE. White, primrose cup 10 1.00 7.50
COLLECTIONS OF MIXED DAFFODILS AND NARCISSUS
Doz. 100
TRUMPET DAFFODILS. Single, mixed 1.25 9.00
DOUBLE DAFFODILS. Mixed 1.00 7.00
SHORT CUP VARIETIES. Mixed = 1.00 7.00
NARCISSUS. Mixed 75 6.00
All above varieties, mixed 1.00 6.00
PANCRATUM (Spider Lily)
Each Doz.
CARRIBEUM. Beautiful white, fragrant flowers, which resemble a miniature Ismene ; foliage grey-green 20 2.00
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PEONIES
Peonies are best planted only in autumn — from late August to January. Late spring planting will set the plants back several years and under no circumstances should the plants be disturbed from April to August. Plant in an or- dinary soil, first spading the ground into a loose condition and planting so as to cover the eyes with two inches of soil. Too deep planting results in blind shoots, while ex- posed eyes produce only weak flowers. Plant in full sun- light, away from the roots of trees. For landscape effects mass several plants together, for it is far better to have all the peonies in one place, rather than scattered over the yard as individual specimens.
Do not fei’tilize with barnyard manure, or other fertilizer rich in nitrogen. Peonies need a fertilizer rich in potash and phosphoric acid, rather thdn nitrogen. Bone meal is the ideal
fertilizer for this purpose./
Each
ALEXANDER DUMAS, Rose creamy .60
ALEXANDRIANA. Large, double pink 60
BERLIOZ. Double deep red 50
CARNEA. Double deep pink 50
COURONNE. White and yellow 60
FELIX CROUSE. Dark red 75
FESTIVA MAXIMA. Pure white 50
GROVER CLEVELAND. Red 1.50
GENERAL GRANT. Red 75
GOLDEN HARVEST. Pink and yellow 60
GRANDIFLORA PLENA. Pink 50
HUMEII. Very large, double pink 60
LA TULIP. Lilac white 60
MAGNIFICA. Light pink 50
MARIE CROUSSE. Lilac rose 1.00
MARGUERITE GERARD. Pink 75
MME. CALOT. Pink 50
NEPTUNE. Pink 90
OFF RUBA. Rose 50
PRINCESS ELLEN. Medium pink 90
PURPLE QUEEN. Purple ! : 75
PHLOX
PHLOX DECUSSATA (Hardy Phlox)
These beautiful hardy border plants are among the most effective things in the garden during the late Summer and Fall months. The varieties have been much improved during the past few years, both as to color and size of bloom. To be at their best, they require soil which has been deeply enriched and plenty of water during the blooming period. It is also well to remember that they should never be al- lowed to go to seed and should be divided every four years, or they will become small and in not a few cases, change their color. If attacked by red spider, spray with lime and sulphur.
Each Doz.
Choice named varieties 35 3.50
(List of named varieties on request.)
RANUNCULUS
Larg-e flowering varieties and very double. Should be known better for their excellent keeping qualities as a cut flower. Very beautiful for borders or groups. The bulbs have miniature tooth-like projections and should be planted points down. Soak the bulbs overnight and plant 1 inch deep and 6 inches apart in a semi-shaded location. Plant
from September to November.
Doz. 100
ORANGE BEAUTY. Beautiful orange, early 65 5.00
PRIMROSE BEAUTY. Lemon yellow, late 65 5.00
ROMANO. Fiery red, early 65 5.00
GROOTVORST. Beautiful rose pink 65 5.00
MIXED. Above varieties 60 4.75
FRENCH MIXED. Singles and semi-doubles, black
eye 60 4.75
(Ranunculus Seed — See list on last page.)
SCILLAS (Squills)
These flourish in sun as well as in shade under trees. They are not particular about the soil in which they grow. They are ideal for the wild garden but they are not to be despised in the border, especially if they are left alone for two or three years without being disturbed in any way.
They are splendid in the rock garden. Produce drooping, bell-like flowers.
Doz. 100
CAMPANULA. Blue 50 4.00
CAMPANULA. Pink A 75 5.00
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Doz. 100
CAMPANULA. White 75 5.00
SIBIRICA. Blue 1.00 6.00
SIBIRICA. White 1.00 6.00
SCILLA PERUVIANA (The Cuba Lily)
Each Doz.
Large spike of bright blue flowers, 6 to 12 inches tall. Desirable for pot culture or planting in the
garden 25 2.50
(Seeds of various specias of Scillas — See list on last page.)
SPARAXIS
Beautiful flowers borne on graceful spijces ; colors of the brightest shades. They are tigered, blotched, spotted, streaked and flushed. Plant like baby gladiolus.
Each Doz. 100
Tri-color, mixed 10 .50 3.75
SPIREAE (Astilbe)
Beautiful, feathery house plant of delicate shades. Can
also be used for out-door planting
Each
AMERICA. Lilac-rose, handsome foliage 75
GLADSTONE. Finest white, large flowers 75
QUEEN ALEXANDRA. Beautiful pink, strong grower
and free bloomer 75
RUBENS. Deep carmine-rose; character of flower much like Gladstone 75
TIGRIDIA (Ferraria)
Mexican Shell Flower.
Erroneously called “Day Lily.” One of the most showy of summer flowering bulbous plants ; blooms from mid-summer until frost, grows about two feet high and produces large, wide-open triangular blossoms often four to six inches across. The colors and markings are very brilliant, being golden yellow, spotted and blotched with bright red. Clumps of them, planted in the border, are most gorgeous. The culture is the same as for Gladiolus. Individual blooms last for a day only, but are replaced each morning by fresh flowers.
Each Doz.
Separate colors 25 2.50
Mixed colors 15 1.50
(Hybrid Tigridia Seed — See list on last page.)
TRITELEYA
Star-shaped flowers of light blue shade, growing 4 to 6 inches high. Gives a pleasing effect when planted as a bor- der. Flowers 1 to 1% diameter, segments violet streaked through the center. Hardy. Native of Argentine.
Each Doz. 100
WHITE (Uniflora . 10 .65 4.50
LIGHT BLUE (Violacea) 10 .50 3.50
TRILLIUM (American Wood Lily)
Most beautiful American plants, perfectly hardy, growing and flowering profusely in partially shaded nooks about the lawn, under trees, etc.
Each Doz. 100
ERECTUM. Broad leaves with a dark purple
flower 15 1.00 7.50
GRANDIFLORUM. Large white flowers
changing to soft rose 15 1.00 7.50
STYLOSUM. Pink flowers in early Spring.... .20 2.00 15.00
TULIPS
DARWIN TULIPS
Darwins are the most satisfactory of all tulips. They are stately in appearance, attaining a height of 24 to 30 inches, and producing beautiful globular flowers of heavy texture in a large range of colors. They bloom in April and May and are unsurpassed for bedding and cutting.
Tulips can be planted from October till late in December. They require a moderately rich soil, which should be well drained. If the soil is in poor condition use a little bone meal or well rotted manure. Plant the bulbs 6 or more inches apart and set the tops 3 inches below the surface. If the soil is heavy, place a small quantity of sand at the ba esof each bulb. They will remain in bloom for a longer period of time if planted in a light, shaded location.
Doz. 100
BARTIGON. Brilliant red 70 4.75
BARONNE DE LA TONNAYE. Lovely rose, mar- gined light 65 4.50
CLARA BUFF. Soft salmon rose 65 4.50
CARL BECKER. Beautiful pink, tall and early 70 4.75
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Doz. 100
DREAM. Delicate lilac, very tall 70 4.75
EUROPE. Bright red, very tall 70 4.75
GRETCHEN. Soft pink 65 4.50
KING HAROLD. Very large, dark red 70 4.75
LA TULIPE NOIRE. The nearest to black tulip 70 4.75
MADAM KRELEDGE. Bright rosy pink, perfect
flower 75 5.00
MARCONI. Purple violet, very fine 70 4.75
MELCIETTE. Lavender, beautiful shade 75 5.00
MR. FARNCOMBE SANDERS. Scarlet red, best of
its color 70 4.75
ORION. Dark scarlet, blue center, enormour flower .75 5.00
PRIDE OF HAARLEM. Brilliant rosy carmine,
largest of all -V 65 4.50
PRINCE OF NETHERLANDS. Deep cerise rose,
very large . 85 6.00
REV. A. EWBANK. Heliotrope lilac, very fine 65 4.50
VALENTINE. Light violet 75 5.00
YELLOW DARWIN. Beautiful golden yellow 65 4.50
DARWIN TULIPS. Special mixture of the best
varieties 65 4.50
COTTAGE TULIPS
This beautiful class is also very popular, although the stems are not quite so long as in some of the Darwin varieties. They, however, come in certain forms and colors not to be found in the other group.
Doz. 100
BOUTON D’OR. Pure golden yellow 65 4.50
GESNERIANA MAJOR. Scarlet red with black
center 65 4.50
INGELSCOMBE PINK. Best salmon pink, very
large 65 4.50
INGELSCOMBE YELLOW. Also called yellow Dar- win, large 65 4.50
MOONLIGHT. Beautiful soft yellow, early 75 5.00
MRS. MOON. Very deep yellow, very fine 95 7.00
ORANGE KING. Glowing orange 65 4.50
Mixed Cottage Tulips 65 4.50
BREEDER TULIPS
They are very similar to the Darwins in their tall, strong growth, and with even larger flowers, and bloom about the same time, but have an entirely different range of colors, comprising bronze, terra-cotta, orange brown and other artistic tones that are altogether wanting in the Darwin.
Each Doz. 100
APRICOT. Dull bronze, shaded apricot ; large
flower 15 1.25 9.00
ALCIDE. Yellow tinted bronze 15 1.00 7.50
BRONZE KING. Very fine dark bronze 10 .85 6.00
BRONZE QUEEN. Buff color and orange 10 .80 5.50
CARDINAL MANNING. Wine red flushed
brown 10 .85 6.00
GRAND MAITRE. Deep purplish violet 10 .85 6.00
MADEA. Crushed strawberry shaded helio- trope i 15 1.00 7.50
MADRASS. Dark bronze yellow and old gold .15 1.50 9.50
PRINCE OF ORANGE. Terra cotta with
orange 15 1.50 9.50
SUNRISE. Light brown changing to yellow .. .10 .75 5.00
VELVET KING. Dark purple, very fine 15 1.50 9.50
Beautiful mixture above varieties .75 5.00
TULIPS— Odd Strains
Each Doz.
SINGLE EARLY TULIPS. Mixed .60
BIZARRES. Mixed 10 .90
BYBLOEMEN. Mixed .75
REMBRANT. Mixed 10 .90
DOUBLE TULIPS. Mixed .60
TULIP SPECIES, fine for rock gardens 10 1.00
MENDEL TULIPS. A new hybrid race of Tulips ; a hybrid cross between the early Due van Thall and Darwin, which have inherited the earlyness of the former and the beauty and tallness of the
latter. Choice mixed varieties 25 2.50
PARROT TULIPS
This class of tulip is a distinct type. Each flower, having a combination of colors all beautifully and quaintly striped, resembles the beak of a parrot. As easly grown as other types, and particularly artistic as cut flowers.
Doz. 100
Superfine Mixed . 60 4.00
LILY FLOWERING TULIPS A new class of Tulips very beautiful and decorative. A cross between Darwins and Tulipa Retroflexa. The flowers have the grace and shape of Liliums as the name indicates.
Each Doz. 100
ADONIS. Rosy-red, tall stem 20 1.25 9.00
ARTEMIS. Carmine rose with white base 20 1.25 9.00
ECLIPSE. Orange-yellow 60 5.00 30.00
SIRENE. Satin rose, strong and long stem 20 1.25 9.00
(Tulip Seed — See last page.)
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V ALLOT A Purpurea (Scarborough Lily)
Each Doz.
A native of S. Africa and one of the most at- tractive of the Amaryllidaceae family. Many flowers of bright red color. Same culture as Amaryllis. Very scarce .75 7.50
WATSONIAS
A beautiful flower from South Africa, and one which thrives remarkably well in our climate ; plants grow from three to five feet high, and produce great spikes of large flowers, which are especially valuable for cutting, lasting a long time in water. The plants succeed best in a rich loam, with liberal dressing of well-rotted manure.
NEW HYBRIDS
These beautiful hybrids were originated by eminent flower lovers and hybridizers who have spent 20 years in crossing the flowers grown from two Native South African species, one pure white and the other brick red, until they' have now produced more than 50 distinct varieties with colors shading from pure white through cream, salmon, pink, lavender, cerice and red to a beautiful crimson.
We offer a few of these lovely hybrids this season and hope to add others to our list as stock increases.
Each Doz. 100
AMERICAN BEAUTY. Same color as the
Rose by that name 35 3.50 18.00
ANNA ROBINSON. Scarlet red. One of the
finest 35 3.50 18.00
CREAM CUP. White with cream shading 25 2.50 15.00
DIANA. Lilac-mauve, free bloomer, early 35 3.50 18.00
ESTRELLA. Creamy-white, outside darker 35 3.50 18.00
ED. STURTEVANT. Brilliant orange-red,
deeper veining 35 3.50 18.00
EL DIABLE. Red tinged with darker margin .50 5.00
HAZEL. Deep salmon-pink, orange stripe
through petals 35 3.50 18.00
LILIAN BENNER. Rosy-mauve, deeper vein- ing, tall : 35 3.50 18.00
MARION WELSH. Coppery-red with rosy-
lavender shading 50 5.00
MRS. J. J. DEAN. Rose-pink, deeper shading
in throat 35 3.50 18.00
VICTORY. Deep salmon-red. Extra fine 35 3.50 18.00
Collection of one each of the ' 12 new Hybrid Watsonias listed above for $3.50 postpaid.
Doz. 100
Finest mixture of these new Hybrids 2.00 15.00
STANDARD VARIETIES
ARDERNEI. Pure white. Long spike of large
flowers, 4 to 5 ft. tall 10 .75 4.50
CLEMENTINA. Salmon-rose, 4 to 6 ft., free
bloomer .15 1.50 12.00
MRS. ELLA BIRNEY. Brick-red, medium
tall 15 1.50 12.00
FIREBAND. Brilliant scarlet 20 2.00 15.00
Mixed colors 1.25 10.00
WATSONIA SPECIES
Each Doz. 100
ALBA, Tall, pure white species 10 .75 4.50
BREVIFOLIUS. A low growing species, with
pink flowers. Scarce 35 3.50
BULBIFERA. Orange-red flowers; tall.
Curious bulblets growing out from the leaf
axillias 35 3.50
ROSEA. Rosy-lavender. Tall, free bloomer 15 1.25 10.00
(Watsonia Seed— See list on last page.)
ZEPHYRANTHES (Wind Flower)
Beautiful dwarf bulbous plant, flowering with great pro- fusion during the summer. Very effective for massing in the border.
Each Doz. 100
CANDIDA. (Summer Crocus). Pure white 10 .75 4.50
ROSEA (Fairy Lily). Large rose colored 20 2.00 15.00
(Zephyranthes Seed — See list on last page.)
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FLOWER BULB SEEDS
We generally have a surplus of seed left from our hy- bridizing and foreign importations and we offer this seed for sale to those that are interested in growing bulbs from seed. It should be remembered, however, that this work is very slow ; some varieties flower the second year from seed, while others take from four to five years. Full directions for handling' the seed and care of the seedlings accompany every packet.
As we do not carry seed over from one year to another, it is sometimes necessary to wait until the fresh stock is ready.
Should you desire seed of other specie^ or varieties of bulbs not listed here, write us and we will be glad to quote you prices if stock is obtainable.
Price per packet, unless noted, .50 each.
Agapanthus umbellatus Allium azureum Anemone de Caen Anemone St. Brigid Alstromeria aurantia Antholyzas paniculata Babiana stricta Begonia, tuberous rooted Singles Doubles Frilled
Lloydi, hanging type Brodiaea capitata Brodiaea crocea Brodiaea grandiflora Calla Elliotiana Calochortus albus Calochortus luteus Calochortus venustus oculatus Calochortus, mixed Camassia mixed var.
Chionodoxa gigantea Colchicum speciosum Cyclamen, mixed var.
Crocus speciosus Cvpripedium acaule Di centra formosa Delphinium, Blackmore & Lang- don’s strain
Delphinium, Wrexham strain Delphinium, Vanderbilt strain
Forrestii
Keampferi
longipetala
Milesii
Monmieri
pumila
sibirica
tenax
Watsoniana
SEEDS OF BULBOUS IRIS
Iris Anglica (English Iris) mixed Iris ‘Mispanica (Spanish Iris) Mixed
Iris Hollandica (Holland Iris) Mixed
List of other species on request Lilium auratum canadense columbianum Duchartrei henryii
philadelphicum Regale tigrinum umbellatum W ashingtonianum List of many other species on request.
Muscari comosum Leucojum aestivum Montbretia, mixed var.
Eranthis cilicious (Winter Aco-Montbretia rosea
nite) Narcissus, mixed varieties
Erythronium (Dog Tooth Violet) Narcissus bulbocodium
alba
Erythronium grandiflora Erythronium Hendersonii Erythronium Johnsonii Freesia Fisherii Freesia, mixed colors Ferraria (Tigridia) alba canariensis carminea violacea
Fritillaria laneolata (Mission Bells)
Fritillaria pudica Fritillaria recurva Gladiolus, choice named mixed
Narcissus cyclamineus Narcissus juncifolius Ornithogalum (Star of Bethle- hem)
Oxalis rosea
Paeonia, mixed varieties Paeonia brownii Paeonia Delavayi Ranunculus, choice mixed var. Scilla campanulata, mixed var. Scilla peruviana
Sparaxis pulcherrima (S. A. species)
Sparaxis tricolor, mixed colors Tritonia hyalina Hybrid primulinus, choice mixedTrillium erectum (Wood Lily) dracocphalus species Trillium grandiflorum
psitticinus species Tulipa, choice tall varieties mixed
quartinianus species Tulipa biflora
primulinus species Tulipa Gesneriana
mixed S. African species Tuhpa Kaufmanniana
List of other S. A. species onTulipa persica
request Watsonia, Mixed Hybrids
Hyacinthus amethystinus Watsonia alba
Hvacinthus candicans Ixiolirion pallasii bracteata Iris Californica chrysophylla Douglassiana
Watsonia angusta Watsonia brevifloius Watsonia rosea Zephyranthes rosea Zephyranthes Candida
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OUR NARCISSUS' FIELD IN BLOOM, CAMPBELL, CALIF.