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GENERAL DIRECTIONS TO OUR PATRONS
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Los ANGELES (GERMAINS CALIFORNIA
Germain’s Famous Darwin
Note—Plant tulip bulbs six or eight inches deep. They thrive best when planted deep and produce longer stems and larger flowers.
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Twelve Superb Darwin Tulips
The splendid qualities of these twelve popular sorts are known to-.all who grow and love tulips. They are among the finest grown, producing large beautifully shaped flowers on strong stems, in a splendid range of brilliant colors. We heartily recommend them for every purpose.
Clara Butt—Beautiful soft salmon rose, excellent cut flower.
Europe—Vivid scarlet with clear white base, large flower.
Mrs. Potter Palmer—Glowing purple, rich and velvety.
Pride of Harlem—Old rose, large flower, excellent for cutting.
Baronne de la Tonnaye—Bright rose shaded blush.
Farncomb Sanders—Vivid cerise scarlet.
Madame Krelage—Rose pink tinted lilac.
Massachusetts—Soft rose tinted carmine.
Sieraad van Flora—Fine large rose.
The Sultan—Glossy maroon-black.
Rev. Ewbank— Heliotrope color, variety.
Inglescombe Yellow—A beautiful flower of rich golden yellow.
Price: 3 bulbs for 15c; 60c per dozen; $4.50 per 100.
Special Offer—Three each of the above twelve superb Darwin Tulips—36 bulbs—$1.65.
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The following general collection of famous Darwin Tulips is composed of the finest varieties specially selected from a large assortment of the most beautiful sorts in cultivation. They combine with a rare perfection of form the most pronounced and bril- liant colors as well as many charming and deli- cately blended softer shades.
Bartigon—Fiery red, large and brilliant, one of the best of its color. Three bulbs for 25c; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Bleu Aimable—Soft bluish lilac. A delightful flower of perfect form. Four bulbs for 25c; 75c per doz.; $5.50 per 100.
Edmee—Deep cherry rose, silvery pink edges, very beautiful. Four bulbs for 30c; 90c per doz.; $6.50 per 100.
Glow—Brilliant vermillion; splendid cut flower. bulbs 35c; $1.25 per doz.; $9.00 per 100.
Gretchen—Delicate blush or flesh pink. A very pleasing shade. Large egg-shaped bloom. Three bulbs for 15c; 60c per doz.; $4.50 per 100.
Harry Veitch—Rich dark red, blue base. Immense blooms on stout stems. Extremely brilliant color and very popular. Four bulbs for 25c; 75c per doz.; $5.50 per 100.
Isis—Fiery crimson scarlet with rich blue base. A distinct
sort with large rounded flowers of fine form. Three bulbs for 35c; $1.25 per doz.; $9.00 per 100.
King Harold—Deep blood red, white base. A flower of great beauty; perfect in form and of large size; one of the finest dark red sorts. Four bulbs for 30c; 90c per doz.; $6.50 per 100.
La Tulipe Noire—The finest “black” tulip; large flower with velvet sheen. Very remarkable for its extremely dark color which is both striking and unusual. Three bulbs for 25c; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Marconi—Large purple violet with white center. The flowers are large and well formed, the color tone rich and beautiful. Three bulbs for 25c; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Petrus Hondius—Extra large and showy, bright carmine rose. Three bulbs for 25c; $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100.
Princess Elizabeth—Large flower; soft rich rose toning to silvery pink. Inside deep rose with white center. Three bulbs for 25c; $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100.
Professor Rauvenhof—Bright cherry red shaded salmon, strong grower. Brilliant and very effective. Three bulbs for 25c; $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100.
Psyche—Soft rose, silvery rose inside, base tinted blue, long stem. A fine flower. Three bulbs for 25c; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
White Queen (La Candeur)—Glistening white with but a faint tinge of blush. Four bulbs for 30c; 90c per doz.; $6.50 per 100.
Wm. Pitt—Immense scarlet red with broad white flakes. Three bulbs for 35c; $1.25 per doz.; $9.00 per 100.
Darwin Tulips in Choice Mixture—The finest grade of mixed tulips procurable, containing an almost endless variety of colors. 60c per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $42.50 per 1,000.
Special Assortment—We will send an assortment of two each of the above 16 sorts but not individually wrapped or named (32 bulbs) for $1.85.
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For Bulb Planting Chart [1] Refer to Page Nine
LoS ANGELES (SGERMAINS CALIFORNIA
Select Mayflowering or Cottage Garden Tulips
A strain of rare beauty. The large, graceful flowers are quite distinct from the Darwin and other sorts offered, being composed of long pointed or oval petals usually reflexed. They appear in the most brilliant shades, including vivid red, rich golden yellow, rose, pink, crimson, picotee,etc. They are late flowering extending their blooming sea- son even beyond that of the Darwin and breeder type. Due to their extreme hardiness they are especially adapted for the permanent hardy flower border. The flowers are of excellent texture and long stemmed and are ideal for
pa cutting. In solid beds or masses, their exceed- f gsN ingly bright shades are unusually effective. —“gorgeous tulips, hold- f ing aloft great bells to j
ring joy deep into your / heart.” —WIckKSON.
In planting the bulbs should be set well down, the tops being not less than 6 inches below the surface.
Bouton D’or or Golden Beauty—Pure golden yellow, rich and well formed. A remarkably fine bedding variety.
Gesneriana Major (Spathulata)—True, rich crimson scarlet with blue black center. A superb
variety of large, yet graceful growth. Flowers unusually fine for cutting.
Gesneriana Lutea—Clear bright yellow and a favorite both as a cut flower and for the garden.
Grenadier—Brilliant orange. A bright and attractive flower of large size and splendid form..
Inglescombe Pink—Delicate rose pink, tinted salmon, ex- quisite in form and coloring.
John Ruskin—Salmon rose, edged lemon yellow. A lovely and unique color combination.
La Candeur—Silvery white.
La Merveille—Large orange red toning to carmine, sweet scented.
Moonlight—Very large, beautifully formed flowers of a delicate tint of primrose yellow.
Mrs. Moon—Large rich yellow, blooms long and pointed; reflexed. A splendid flower.
Orange King—Superb glowing orange shaded scarlet with yellow center and black anthers.
Parisian Yellow—Clear yellow, long considered one of the finest of yellow cottage tulips.
Picotee (Maiden’s Blush)—White, margined carmine rose, greatly admired and popular.
Shandon Bells—(Isabella or Blushing Bride). Color, prim- rose flushed rose, changing to rosy red.
Price, any of the above: 3 bulbs for 25c; $1.00 per dozen; $7.00 per hundred.
Mixed—A high grade mixture containing all colors known ‘in tulips, suitable for bedding and border planting. 75c per dozen; $5.50 per hundred.
Bedding Assortments Darwin Tulips
Suitable for bed 2 ft. by 6 ft. or circular bed 4 ft. across.
(a) 26 Lavender Darwin Tulips 26 Pink | Darwin Tulips 52 Bulbs, $2.25
(b) 26 Red Darwin Tulips 26 Yellow Darwin Tulips §° 52 Bulbs, $2.25 (c) The two above assortments 104 Bulbs, $4.25
“Crowd between the groups of Hyacinths mats of snowy Arabis Alpina, tufts of Wallflower, purple Pansies, and some long-stemmed yellow Tulips, and you will have created a spring picture worth coming far to see.”—Hucu FInpray.
Tulips -are Splendid [2] -for the Hardy Border
oy} LOS ANGELES (GERMAINS CALIFORNIA
Germain’s Rare Old Dutch or Breeder Tulips
Beautiful in the extreme are these wonderful old Dutch tulips. Their luminous glowing color tones are at once the delight and despair of the artist who may seek to reproduce them. Rich, warm shades of Bronze and Terra Cotta are deftly blended with Heliotrope or Purple, there are suffusions of Apricot, Mauve or Brick Red done with an artistry no brush can imitate. They have become exceedingly popular of late and have been given great prominence in strictly up to date gardens. They are very similar to the Darwin type in their tall, strong growth and bloom about the same time, but have an entirely different range of colors, comprising many artistic tones not found in any other strain.
Bronze King—Large bronzy yellow well formed flower. 3 bulbs for 25c; $1.00 per dozen; $7.50 per 100.
Bronze Queen—Bronze buff, tinged apricot inside golden bronze. Very handsome flowers of large size and excep- tionally good for cutting. 3 for 35c; $1.25 per dozen; $9.50 per 100.
Cardinal Manning (or Kingscourt) — Claret-red, edged with rosy bronze, a curious blending. Beautiful flower of finest texture. 3 for 25c; $1.00 per dozen; $7.50 per 100.
Copernicus—Coppery bronze, shaded old rose. A most attractive combination. Flow- ers large and of splendid form. 2 for 25c; $1.50 per dozen; $11.00 per 100.
Dom Pedro—Very distinct, coffee brown shaded maroon; inside mahogany red. One of the finest. 2 for 25c; $1.50 per dozen; $11.00 per 100.
Fairy (or Panorama)—Terra-cotta and bronze, very large, handsome flowers of splendid form. 3 for 35c; $1.25 per dozen; $9.50 per 100.
Godet Parfait—Large flower of heavy texture, lasting well in perfect condition. The color is a glowing plum-violet, with white base. 2 for 25c; $1.50 per dozen; $11.00 per 100.
Golden Bronze—Old gold outside, deep golden bronze inside. A very fine sort for all purposes, having good stems and large well shaped flowers. 3 for 35c; $1.25 per dozen; $9.50 per 100.
Lord Curzon (or La Singuliere)—A novel sort, silvery white heavily flushed and striped cherry red. 2 for 25c; $1.50 per dozen; $11.00 per 100.
Louis XIV.—A new and wonderful tulip, color royal purple with bronze suffusion and golden brown margin. Held to be the most striking of all. Each 30c; $3.00 per dozen; $22.00 per 100.
MacMahon (or Turenne)—Bronze-violet, margined bronze- yellow, yellow base. Flowers of good size on tall straight stems. 2 for 25c; $1.50 dozen; $11.00 per 100.
Medea—Crushed strawberry, shaded heliotrope, yellow center. A very pretty coloring. Most attractive flowers of large size. 3 for 35c; $1.25 per dozen; $9.50 per 100.
Prince of Orange (or Sunset)—Very vivid color, orange terra-cotta with bright orange border. An excellent and bril- liantly colored variety. 2 for 25c; $1.50 per dozen; $11.00 per 100.
Sunrise (or Jaune d’oeuf)—Old gold shaded apricot. This popular sort is often listed as a Darwin. It is a splendid tulip, very artistic in color. 3 for 35c; $1.25 per dozen; $9.50 per 100.
Superba—A beautiful shade, light bronze-rose. Well formed, large and erect flower. 3 for 25c; $1.00 per dozen; $7.50 per 100.
Pansies grown between Tulips
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—“there is no recrea- tion which brings so much hap- piness and brightness into a man’s life as the recreation of Horti- culture.”— DEAN Hoe
Virgilius—Large well formed, beautiful flower, royal purple flushed violet. Each 20c; $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100.
Yellow Perfection—Lovely golden yellow with light bronze shadings. A beautiful yellow tulip of a most attractive shade. 3 for 25c; $1.00 per dozen; $7.50 per 100.
Choice Mixed—A splendid mixture, many fine varieties. 3 bulbs for 25c; 85c per dozen; $6.50 per 100.
Assortments
The Breeders form a splendid tulip group which is worth knowing well; one of the best ways of becoming acquainted with them is to grow one of the following collections:
3 each of the 17 sorts listed, 51 bulbs ...$ 5.75 6 each of the 17 sorts listed, 102 bulbs ... 11.00 12 each of the 17 sorts listed, 204 bulbs... 21.00
Or we will send an assortment of one bulb
of each sort not individually labeled for 1.95
form a pretty picture
LOS ANGELES (GERMAINS CALIFORNIA
Novelties and Varieties of Recent Introduction
Eleven New and Select Darwin Tulips
We have selected the following superb. sorts from the most recent introductions in Darwin Tulips. They are her- added as possessing to a high degree all the qualities for which the Darwin tulips are famous. An ideal collection for the up-to-date garden.
Aiterglow—Deep rosy orange tinted salmon, inside deep orange, very showy and beautiful. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen; $18.00 per 100.
Anton Mauve—Enormous flower, deep lilac blue with silvery edge. Three bulbs for 40c; $1.50 per dozen; $11.00 per 100.
King George V—Remarkably beautiful new cerise red, of very large size. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen; $26.00 per 100.
La Fiancee—Charming shade of mauve rose with pink edge and blue base. 30c each; $3.00 per dozen; $22.00 per 100.
Faust—Enormous blue-black. Three bulbs for 40c; $1.50 per dozen; $11.00 per 100.
Roi D’ Islande—Deep rose with violet sheen, a unique and beautiful shade. Three bulbs for 40c; $1.50 per dozen; $11.00 per 100.
Centenaire—Rich rosy pink, large and sturdy. Three bulbs for 25c; $1.00 per dozen; $7.50 per 100.
Melicette—Lavender with inside flush violet, a pleasing delicate shade. Three bulbs for 40c; $1.50 per dozen; $11.00 per 100.
base.
City of Haarlem—Immense vermillion scarlet with blue- black base, edged white. 30c each; $3.00 per dozen; $22.00 per 100.
Giant—Extra large, glowing reddish purple, blue and white Three bulbs for 40c; $1,50 per dozen; $11.00 per 100.
Prince of the Netherlands—Deep cerise-rose shading to rose-pink. A splendid new variety, large, strong and excep- tionally bright in color. Three bulbs for 40c; $1.50 per dozen; $11.00 per 100.
Collection of two each of the eleven sorts for $3.00.
New Hybrid Tulips (Darwin X Cottage Garden)
i... The following novelties are the result of crosses between the Darwin » and cottage garden strains. They were raised by Krelage & Son and = other noted specialists and have aroused much interest in recent European exhibits, obtaining many awards. They are the latest in Dutch bulbs and amateurs everywhere will ob- serve them with keen delight.
Amber—(Award of Merit R.H.S.). Round flower of unique
Z coloring;. terra-cotta shaded amber, base yellow and blue. 20c : each; $2.00 per dozen.
Argo—(Certificate, Haarlem). Yellow, mottled red and pass- ing off to bronze salmon. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
Idyl—(Award of Merit N.H.B.S.). Vivid rose, shaded salmon, pure yellow base with blue edge. 20c each; $2.00 dozen.
Marvel—(Award of Merit H.B.G.S.) Inside of old gold, out- side salmon rose, edged yellow. This variety is not only very beautiful, but also distinctly sweet scented. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen.
Triton—(Award of Merit H.B.G.S. & N.H.B.S.) Elongated flower of most dazzling carmine, base pure yellow with light blue edge. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
Collection of two each of the five sorts, $2.20.
Odd Old Dutch Tulips
Bizarres—A very old tall growing race; the flowers are all striped and feathered brown or maroon on yellow ground. 3 for 30c; $1.00 per dozen; $7.00 per 100.
Bybloemen—Striped and feathered rose and violet. dozen; $5.50 per 100.
Rembrandt Tulips—Delicate shades with stripes and flames of darker col- ors. Beautiful combinations. 3 for 30c; $1.00 per dozen; $7.00 per 100.
4 for 30c; 75c per
Parrot Tulips—These do not grow tall like the foregoing, unfortunately, but they are always popular. The flowers are fringed, corrugated and curiously twisted and oddly variegated in color. 4 for 30c; 75c per dozen; $5.50 per 100.
Collection: Three each of the above four kinds, 85c.
Double Tulips
The double tulips belong to the early flowering class. They are excellent for pot culture, especially in jardinieres with bulb fibre. In the garden they succeed best in shaded locations and last well when cut.
Mixed Colors: 3 for 30c; $1.00 per dozen; $7.00 per 100. All Bulbs are priced [4] F.O.B. Los Angeles _ -
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Germain’s Peerless Northern Growa Daffodils
From the cool fertile valleys of the northern Pacific Coast- where Germain’s choice daffodils are now being grown, we have received a large supply of very fine bulbs comparable for all garden purposes to the best importations formerly received from our Holland grow- ers. These bulbs have been tried and tested by us in comparison with other stocks received from various parts of the United States and we gladly recommend them to all our customers.
Culture—Plant from October to January, covering the bulbs from 5 to 8 inches. They will thrive in any good garden soil. If this can be enriched with some well rotted manure or bone meal, so much the better, but do not dig in fresh manure. Plant six inches apart.
They are valuable for pot culture and indoor decoration. Grown in bulb fibre any dish or jardiniere will do as no drain- age is necessary. Keep fibre moist at all times, never sodden.
New Giant Flowered Varieties
Treserve—Undoubtedly one of the finest and largest daffodils in exist- ence. The perfectly formed all yellow flowers are freely produced on tall strong stems.
Olympia—Enormous blossoms of a most effective yellow and lemon tone. A superb new daffodil.
King Alfred—A real king among daffodils; uniform gold yellow, of great size and beauty. Trumpet recurved and fluted.
Van Waveren’s Giant—The grandest of all bicolors. Petals primrose with bright yellow trumpet. One of the largest and finest in cultivation.
Robert Sydenham—A truly remarkable introduction. Immense in size, clear bright yellow in color, wide open trumpet with deeply frilled brim. 50c each; $5.00 per dozen; $37.50 per 100.
The above, except where noted, 35c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.75 per dozen; $27.50 per 100.
= =f Large Trumpet Daffodils
Glory of Sassenheim—A truly glorious variety, one of the ° ° finest of the giant Trumpet daffodils. The large Trumpet is Double Narcissus or Daffodils rich yellow with pale lemon yellow perianth. Robust in growth The double daffodils have a peculiar charm all their own. producing strong stems and of the easiest culture. 25c each; They are totally distinct from the Trumpet varieties and very $2.50 dozen; $18.00 per 100. popular both for cutting and garden culture.
Minister Talma—A very beautiful new early daffodil. It Golden Phoenix—Double light yellow with deep golden
is in bloom frequently before the famous early golden Spur center. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen; $18.00 per 100. and the flowers are much superior to the older variety. The Orange Phoeniz—Large double whit a b 25 massive blooms held high on solid stems are of a rich golden. .p. 99:59 4 - “$18.00 100. SS | se oie | ee yellow color. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen; $18.00 per 100 Z oot PEE COZEN; es ; E Emperor—Brilliant yellow trumpet, perianth deep primrose Von Sion—The ever popular double yellow daffodil. 15c yellow. Flowers very large, splendid garden variety and beau- each; $1.50 per dozen; $11.00 per 100. tiful cut flower. 20c each; $2.00 per dozen; $14.00 per 100. Empress—A magnificent variety, perianth white, of Breet Poet’s Narcissus Ee dared ouneeaee tae one of the best. 20c each; $2.00 . (Narcissus Docks) Golden Spur—Deep golden yellow flowers; the best early _ Poeticus—The old favorite Pheasant’s Eye or Poet's Nar- flowering variety. 20c each; $2.00 per dozen; $14.00 per 100. cissus. Snowy white flowers, _with yellow cup margined with Silver Beauty—A splendid daffodil with white petals and ed. Odor rich and spicy. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen; $11.00 soft citron trumpet. 15c each; $1.75 per dozen; $12.50 per 100. P& 100.
Medium Trumpet Daffodils Hi _ Jonquil : 4 A species of Narcissus with very fragrant flowers; excellent for cutting. Also known as Chalice Cup or Star Narcissus Culture same as for Narcissus. This class is very beautiful and graceful in form. The fol- Campernelle Regulosus—The largest and finest single Jonquil; color pure lowing sorts are among EPeihest to Gthic type and are yellow; very fragrant. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen; $11.00 per 100. = F Odorous Plenus—(Double Campernelle). Double, rich yellow flowers adapted for pot culture as well as garden use. They are of ¢¢ gegant form. Isc each: $1.50 per dozen: $11.00 per 100.
free and easy growth and multiply rapidly.
Barri Conspicuus—Yellow with orange cup. 15c each; Polyanthus Narcissus or Nosegay Daffodils $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100. poe en es ea s * <n i “ Tan oleil d’Or—Yellow, orange cup, excellent f ly forcing, a Watkin aga nee and finest of the “incom- be grown in water. 20c each; $2.00 Bee obees « ST400iper- 1002 70 parab Gy type: toc eac > $ : per dozen; $11.00 per 100. Grand Primo—White with yellow cup, large flower. 15c¢ each; $1.50 Firebrand—A brilliant flower, petals creamy yellow, cup a Per ae geen 00 per 100. Paes c - ¢1 765 ane c aper White—Will flower in water as quickly and easily as the Chinese distinct fire red. 5c each; $1.75 per dozen; $12.50 per 100. Lily. Large bulbs. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100. Good
Mrs. Langtry—This beautiful and delicately tinted daffodil flowering size, 10c each; $1.00 per dozen; $7.50 per 100. belongs to the Leedsii type. Petals snow white, prettily Chinese Sacred Lily—A species of Narcissus well known here; very fine
crinkled cup of soft yellow passin whi 5 - 7 5 for window decoration, grown in water. d sll 00 y 100 passing to white. 5c each; $1.50 Extra Large Size: 25c each; $2.50 per dozen; $18.00 per 100. per dozen, per , First Size: 15c each; $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100.
For Size and Beauty-in [5] Daffodils, plant King Alfred
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or eRORTER Dutch Hyacinths
IMPORTED
Classed with the most popular of all imported bulbs, the hyacinth has held a very prominent place in the parks and gardens of America for many years and is ever gaining in favor. The tall spike well furnished with delicate waxy bells is too widely known to need further description. Its well balanced and symmetrical growth lends itself ideally to formal planting, few bulbs being used with such good effect for bedding. In the border, planted in groups, the hyacinths are welcome companions with dwarf iris, tulips, etc. and their flowers are as fragrant as they are beautiful.
GIANT EXHIBITION HYACINTH
How To Grow Hyacinths
The bulbs may be planted in the open from October to January in any good garden soil which has been well spaded up. They should be six or eight inches apart and covered six inches or more.
Pot Culture—Plant one bulb in a five-inch pot. A six-inch pot will hold three or four. Use light soil and place a few crocks in bottom of pots for drainage. The top of the bulb should be about even with the surface of the soil, Keep in a cool dark place for five or six weeks until the roots are fully developed, then gradually
inure to the light.
In Glasses—Fill the glass with water so as to barely touch the base of the bulb. A piece of charcoal the size of a walnut, put into the water, will keep it pure and obviate frequent changing. Keep in a dark cool place until the roots have fairly started, then remove to the light. =
In Bulb Fibre—Bulb fibre may be used to great advantage
when growing bulbs for home decoration. As no drainage is neces- sary, any receptacle can be used to plant them in and there is no danger of water running on furniture or floors.
Hyacinths force well
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Top Root Exhibition Hyacinths
These bulbs are of extraordinary size measuring fre- quently 19 centimeters in circumference. They produce exceptionally strong spikes of enormous size and are ideal for forcing and for growing in Hyacinth glasses. Vari- eties listed below may invariably be found among the win- ning entries at the various Exhibitions.
General de Wet—Very fine light rose, a pink form of the popular lavender blue variety “Grand Maitre”.
Gertrude—Carmine rose, large spike, a compact grower of a deep rose color, sometimes described as light red.
Lady Derby—Bright rose pink, an excellent variety for pot culture, producing a remarkably fine large spike.
La Victoire—Bright glistening deep carmine red, an excel- lent exhibition variety.
Roi des Belges—Deep red. Makes a good spike and is prob- ably the best of this color.
Moreno—Bright pink, large bells, an improved form of Norma. The large spikes produce bells in greater number and of a brighter shade of pink.
La Grandesse—Pure white, splendid spike.
L’Innocence—Pure white extra large truss. The best all- round white hyacinth for all purposes, forces well and is equally good for bedding.
Grand Maitre—Deep porcelain blue. Remarkably fine large flower and vigorous grower.
Duke of Westminster—Dark purple bells with white eye. Good strong spike. A most attractive variety.
Lord Balfour—Purplish violet, large, broad spike, dark stem and heavy foliage. Showy and distinct.
Queen of the Blues—Beautiful pale azure blue in color, and perfect in form. Always popular.
King of the Blues—Dark blue. Considered one of the finest of the rich, deep blue sorts.
City of Haarlem—Bright golden yellow. A most attractive variety. Flower large and strong.
Yellow Hammer—Pure yellow, early and a favorite with many. Mixed—Assorted from finest named varieties.
Price: Any of the above, 30c each; 4 for $1.00; $3.00 per dozen; $22.00 per 100. One each of the 15 Exhibition varieties for $3.75.
“If I had two loaves of bread, I would sell one of them and buy white hyacinths.’—MAHOMET.
grown in water
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LARGE FLOWERING
These plump, large sized bulbs send up large full spikes, rivalling those of the “top roots.”
Named Hyacinths
They can be safely
recommended for growing in pots or glasses and for high class bedding. The results obtained for all purposes have
been most gratifying.
The ten varieties offered are everywhere in general demand and may be relied upon to give complete satisfaction.
General De Wet—Splendid light rose.
Gertrude—Large carmine rose or light red.
Lady Derby—Excellent bright rose pink.
Moreno—Improved bright pink.
L’Innocence—Most popular white variety.
Grand Maitre—Deep porcelain blue. Fine rich blue.
King of the Blues—Dark blue, one of the favorite blue gorts.
Queen of the Blues—Pale blue, a perfect azure blue.
City of Haarlem—Fine bright golden yellow.
Choice Mixture: All the above colors in fine mixture.
Price: Any of the above 20c each; 3 for 50c; $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. One each of the ten sorts for $1.75.
Germain’s “Sunset”? Named Hyacinths
These are the same high grade named varieties offered in good sized bulbs and may be depended upon to produce fine results. They are excellent for growing in pots or boxes in doors or used for bedding in the open with charming effect. An opportunity to enjoy these splendid and fragrant spring flowers at very reasonable cost.
General De Wet—Light rose.
Gertrude—Carmine rose.
La Victoire—Carmine red.
Lady Derby—Rose pink.
Moreno—Bright pink.
L’Innocence—Pure white.
Grand Maitre—Porcelain blue.
King of the Blues—Dark blue.
Queen of the Blues—Azure blue.
City of Haarlem—Yellow.
All colors. Choice mixed.
Price: Any of the above 15c each; 4 for 50c; $1.50 per dozen; $11.00 per 100.
Named Double Hyacinths
The double Hyacinths are not as popular as the single sorts and we offer only a few varieties which we consider the best and well worth growing.
Noble par Merite—Pink, extra fine. Each 30c; $3.00 dozen; $22.00 per 100.
President Roosevelt—Bright rosy red. Each 30c; $3.00 dozen; $22.00 per 100.
La Grandesse—Pure white, very fine. dozen; $22.00 per 100.
Garrick—Clear blue. Each 30c; $3.00 dozen; $22.00 per 100.
Goethe—Light yellow, fine truss. Each 30c; $3.00 dozen; $22.00 per 100.
Each 30c; $3.00
Crocus
Crocus require very little attention and they are one of the first flowers to bloom in the Spring. Planted in masses or 3 or 4 rows arranged in a border, they are very effective. They must not be planted more than one inch deep for if planted too
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deeply they sometimes fail to bloom. Crocus are often planted in the lawn where they come up very early in the Spring and are practically over blooming before the lawn needs much mowing. This method is more popular in the east and if tried here it had best be done where there is some shade. They are ornamental when flowered in pots.
Cloth of Gold—Golden yellow and brown. dozen; $3.50 per 100.
Montblanc—Pure white. Each 5c; 50c dozen; $3.50 per 100. President Lincoln—Deep purple. Each 5c; 50c dozen; $3.50 per 100.
Sir Walter Scott—White, striped lavender-blue. Each 5c; 50c dozen; $3.50 per 100.
Yellow Mammoth—Extra large. Each 10c; 75c dozen; $5.50 per 100. All Colors—Mixed. Each 5c; 50c dozen; $3.50 per 100.
in pots and window boxes
Each 5c; 50c
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Germain’s Improved Giant Anemones
Caladium Elephant’s Ear
vex
The leaves of immense size on massive stems grow to a height of four feet. For a tropical effect this plant has no equal.
When planting, leave crowns even with the surface of the ground, water sparingly until they are fairly started, but water abundantly when in active growth.
First Size: 25c each; $2.50 per dozen. Ready for shipment in December.
Calochorius or Mariposa Lily
These famous California flowers possess much delicacy and brilliancy of coloring. They resemble a tulip. Mixed, all colors. 10c each; 75c per dozen; $5.50 per 100.
Calla Lily
Known to every lover of flowers. The callas are free flow- ering, showy garden plants and are equally successful in doors. Both the yellow and white sorts offered, are improved strains producing fine large flowers and cannot be too highly recom- mended.
Culture—Callas are very easy to grow, and to be successful they need only be given a good rich soil and an abundance of water. May be planted either in a sunny or half shady place. The white variety may be planted from July to March, and will bloom all year excepting during June, July and August. The yellow variety is ready in December and should be planted shortly afterwards.
Calla Elliotiana (The Yellow Calla Lily)—This is the finest Calla grown; large deep, rich golden yellow color. The leaves are spotted with white, habit like our old favorite White Calla. Ready for shipment January Ist.
Extra Large Bulbs, 50c each; $5.00 per dozen.
Large Bulbs, 35c each; $3.50 per dozen.
Medium Size, 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
Small Size Bulbs, 15c each; $1.50 per dozen.
Calla Aethiopica (The White Calla Lily or Lily of the Nile)—Tall growing strain with enormous pure white flowers.
First Size Bulbs, 35c each; $3.50 per dozen. Second Size Bulbs, 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
New Colored Freesias
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These are among the most showy and beautiful of spring flowers; of neat and compact growth, with ele- gantly cut foliage and the most brilliantly colored blos- soms. They require but little attention and may be used to great advantage in solid beds or masses or in connec- tion with other plants in the border. Their large velvety flowers are ideal for cutting, lasting several days in water.
Culture—Anemones require a rich, loamy soil. Soak the roots in water for six hours previous to planting. This causes them to swell and enables one to distinguish the crown, which is readily discernible by the fibrous points at the top of the root, the bottom being quite smooth. A sunny place is best. Place a slight ridge around the bed so that the plants may be flooded with water.
Plant any time from October to May. They bloom from February to July.
Price: Extra Large Bulbs, 4 for 50c; $1.25 per dozen; $8.50 per 100. Large Bulbs, 3 for 25c; 75c per dozen; $5.00 per 100. Small Bulbs, 50c per dozen; $3.50 per 100.
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Germain’s Superb New Giant
Amaryllis _..
This beautiful strain of American hybrid Amaryllis is unsurpassed. The flowers average over 8 inches in diameter and range in color from almost pure white, through rose, carmine, cherry red, scarlet and crimson, to deep maroon. Many are striped and mottled. The fow- —= ers are flat and spreading, with full rounded and overlapping petals and usu- ally number 4 to 6 on a stem. The plants are of exceptionally strong growth, the flower stalks are heavy and tall. In colder climates these gigantic blooms are the pride of the conservatory or window garden where they succeed very well, but in our own climate they thrive perfectly in the open and may be used with gorgeous effect in beds and borders or among shrubbery.
The Amaryllis are easy of cultivation. They may be planted in full sun or semi-shade, the soil being first well spaded and adequately en- riched with rotted manure or commercial fer- tilizer. In planting do not cover the bulbs more than an inch or so and do not move them more often than necessary, as they thrive best when undisturbed for several seasons.
Large Bulbs which will bloom first year, 75c each; $7.50 per dozen.
Second size, 60c each; $6.00 per dozen.
Amaryllis Bella Donna
“Bella Donna Lily,” blush, delicately shaded with pink er light purple, flowering before the leaves appear, very fragrant and fine for cut flowers, lasting fully a week when cut. Plant in a sunny position, leaving the neck even with the surface of the soil.
First Size: 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
15c each; $1.50 per dozen.
Second Size:
New Giant Amaryllis
Amaryllis Johnsonii
A very popular sort producing freely large blooms of a most brilliant red color. Large bulbs, 50c each; $5.00 per dozen.
Begonia Tuberous Rooted
This splendid class of begonias is perhaps the handsomest of -all- bedding plants for a shady or semi-shaded location. Bubs may. be started in pots early in February or in the open laterin:the-Spring. They prefer a rich sandy loam, and should be covered to a depth of two or three inches. Ready about February lst.
Freesia, Snares Ixia 4in. apart
Single, separate colors: Rose, scarlet, yellow, white; or mixed. Each 35c; $3.50 per dozen. Double, separate colors: Scarlet, rose, white, yellow; or mixed,, Each 50c; $5.00 per dozen. j=" 18 in. apart Lin.
9 panish Iris 6in.apart re} é r Osc 12_in. apart Sin.
4 = Galla 15 in. apart 4in.
ig@~Gladiolus 6in. apart Sin
This diagram indicates the approximate depth at which bulbs should be planted and gives sugges-
tions for spacing. Hyacinths, Tulips and Daffodils
require deep planting and should be set down 7 or 8 inches for best results, the soil bemg previ-
— Tulip 6in. apart 6in. — Daffodil i Tin.
61in. apart
6 in. apart 8in.
ously well spaded to a depth of 18 inches.
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(» J) Uti —Lily 12 in.apart Qin. wots — —~@y 10in.
New Giant Amaryllis bloom
freely in the window garden
LOS ANGELES (GERMAINS CALIFORNIA
Germain’s Extra Select FREESIA BULBS
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Three Splendid Freesia Novelties Mendota—Clear yellow, large flower and long, extra strong stems. A new variety of great merit.
Mrs. Marc Peter—Rosy salmon. A very attractive shade. Tall, excellent cut flower.
June Michelson—The finest rose pink. Strong grower, good stems.
Price: 15c each; $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100. Collection of 5 each of the three splendid freesias for $2.00.
Freesia Fisherii
A new snow white, with broader, larger flowers and petals of great substance. 75c per dozen; $5.50 per 100.
Improved Purity Freesias
A greatly improved strain of the popular sweet scented white freesias. Very attractive in the garden and a most desir- able cut flower.
Mammoth Sized Bulbs, 50c per dozen; $3.00 per 100.
Large Bulbs, 25c per dozen; $1.75 per 100.
The Golden Calla is
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The Freesias are admired and popular both for the garden and as cut flowers. The original white sort is an old favorite in many gardens esteemed for its unusual and artistic appearance and its sweet odor. The newly developed colored sorts have retained all the qualities of the type. They are free flowering, keep well and are very sweet scented and in addition most of them are taller and more vigorous. In beauty and variety of color tones they now surpass even the fondest dreams of the originators, ranging from pure golden yellow to salmon, orange, car- mine, rose, lavender and Amethyst blue.
Culture—Their culture is very simple. They thrive in any good garden soil, but will repay with interest whatever special attention they receive. Plant them in beds, in rows or in masses between other perennial plants, for, while they succeed perfectly in full sunlight they do well also in partial shade. Cover the bulbs about two inches with soil and give them usual care. They will bloom profusely in early spring. The bulbs may be lifted and stored in summer after all foliage has died down and they may be set out again the following Autumn or if preferred, they may be left in the ground to reappear and bloom each spring from year to year.
New Colored Freesias
Beautifully colored and sweet-scented, these new freesias
are admirable cut flowers and thrive particuarly well in our California winter climate.
Amethyst—Tall amethyst blue with lavender blue center. A fine variety of strong sturdy growth.
Aurora—Large flowering, orange and yellow. Charming color combination and very much admired.
California—Large golden yellow. Strong tall grower, ad- mirable for cutting.
Carmencita—Orange salmon hue with buff shadings on the lower petals. Tall wiry stems.
Carrie Budau—Large lavender pink on tall stems. Remark- ably strong grower and very free flowering.
Ilena—Deep rosy lavender with orange blotch on the lower petals. Good stiff stems. Flowers large and very attractive.
Olivette—Bright carmine red with light yellow throat, lower petals having deep yellow blotch with crimson veins.
Yellow Prince—Deep golden yellow, splendid cut flower variety.
Gen. Pershing—Tall, vigorous grower producing a wealth of fine lavender pink flowers.
Price: Any of the above, 3 for 25c; $1.00 per dozen; $6.50
per 100. Collection offer: 6 each of the above varieties for $4.00.
Rainbow Mixture—A superb mixture of new colored free- sias containing a wide range of beautiful shades, including many choice new sorts. 4 for 25c; 75c per dozen; 50 for $2.75; $5.25 per 100.
a grand and stately flower
GLADIOLUS 4
Germain’s
“Sunset Collection’’
A splendid up-to-date assortment of twelve beautiful named varieties selected from the finest and most popular sorts in cultivation. The collection has _ been chosen especially to include a color range as wide and varied as possible.
Alice Tiplady—Lovely Orange Saffron, a renowned cut flower sort.
Black Pansy — Richest Maroon (almost black) but relieved by a pansy-like center —dquite unique.
Byron L. Smith—Superb Lavender, a grand flower.
E. J. Shaylor—Large, tall and exquisite rose pink.
Herada—A stately flower, Mauve Blue, in great demand.
Lily White—A most satisfactory pure white sort.
Mrs. Dr. Norton—A fascinating blend of La France Pink, Yellow and Rose.
Mrs. Frank Pendleton—A well known va- riety and still among the best. Salmon Rose with Crimson center.
Prince of Wales—Immense clear light Salmon.
Rose Glory—Beautiful clear rich Rose.
Schwaben — Fine free flowering, bright Canary Yellow.
Virginia—Bright fiery Scarlet Red.
PRICE: The entire collection, carefully labeled and packed in special lithographed carton, $1.00; postpaid anywhere in the U. S. A. for $1.10.
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Germain’s New and Rare Gladiolus
ually.
bulb, $10.00.
multiplier.
Per bulb, $1.00.
A clear glowing apricot pink, blending into a warm yellow throat. excellently placed somewhat reflexed flowers of good texture open at once. under artificial light.
Bright rosy pink primulinus with a vivid lemon throat. edges of the petals and becomes more delicate toward the center, blending with the yellow grad- Flowers are medium size, well spaced in open airy form. A tall, slender, graceful stalk with fifteen bulbs, five being open at one time.
A very large, heavily ruffled white with a royal purple throat. lace-like and forms a wonderful combination with the milky white petals. very large, measuring from six to seven inches in diameter. beauty of this variety can hardly be imagined. the largest gladiolus we have ever seen.
An excellent clear, warm pink. Flowers large, ruffled, wide open and of good texture. ers are well placed with six open at one time on a tall straight stalk. Vigorous grower and rapid Per bulb, $1.00.
Charmingly beautiful; into a lighter yellow in the throat. hooded. Good grower and multiplier.
Extra large, nicely ruffled—a very delicate pink. merely on the edges of the petals, but traversing the entire petal. a wonderful appearance. petals rise above the outer one like the trumpet of a narcissus. fluffy blossoms open at once in charming form. We consider this very choice and feel sure it will be greatly admired. Per bulb, $10.00.
New Creations in Gladiolus
We have been exceedingly fortunate to secure a few very choice bulbs of the following superb new originations in Gladiolus. been exhibited and have received many awards at several of the leading shows where they never failed to create a sensation.
The seven new creations originated with one of the most famous gladiolus specialists in the country and are the result of ten years of scientific work. The bulbs will be very scarce and a prized possession with amateurs for many years.
The descriptions are those of the originators.
These varieties have recently
Balboa
Seven large, well opened, Particularly beautiful
A good propagator. Per bulb, $1.00.
Catalina The pink is most intense at outer
Excellent texture. Per bulb, $1.00.
Coronado
The purple of the throat is Single flowers are Texture is of the best. The grand It must be seen to be appreciated. Coronado is Orders now booked for January Ist delivery. Per
Mabel Irving
Flow-
Merced
one-fourth Primulinus. A brilliant orange saffron in color shading The bloom is large, ruffled well opened and only slightly Per bulb, $5.00
Mission Bells
A beautifully hooded Primulinus of rich orange pink. Tall and very graceful with six beautiful bell-like flowers open at once on a wiry, delicate stalk. A wonderful flower for baskets and boquets. Sure to be a great favorite with the florist.
Vigorous. Per bulb, $1.00.
Santa Barbara
Extremely broad petals with ruffles not This ruffling gives the flower When the bloom first opens, it appears to be double, as the three inner Six to eight of these enormous
Four Wonderful New Sorts
The following four sorts rank among the most beautiful new gladiolus of recent times. They are all unusually large in size and radiant in form and coloring. The shades are unique and are not met with in any other gladiolus. ‘
Copper Bronze—Very striking. Copper bronze color. Large flowers and very graceful. Un- usual glad which gains universal admiration.
Golden Dream—Giant growing with extra tall spikes. new variety has just been introduced and its clarity of color and vigor of growth is unexcelled.
Per bulb, 50c. A wonderful pure canary yellow. This
W. H. Phipps—LaFrance overlaid with light rose salmon, lighter toward the center. Lower
petals very faintly striped and speckled with ruby. 1 open at a single time. Voted as best gladiolus in many flower society ballots. Per bulb, 40c. Geraldine Farrar—Clear even light blue Gladiolus. This is without doubt the best blue glad.
A very interesting and pleasing color.
Enormous flowers with as many as fourteen
Per bulb, $1.00.
Three Rare Varieties
Robert J. Kundred—Medium tall, very large bloom, most brilliant, deep vermillion or orange scarlet. Mrs. Leon Douglas—Ground color begonia rose striped with flame and brilliant scarlet.
of the grandest, largest and best varieties in existence. Rose Ash—A most beautiful and unique shade of and artistic.
Price: Any of the above, 50ce each; $5.00 per dozen.
A wonderful showy self color. - Spikes are extra long and have many side spikes. This is one
old rose overlaid with a light purplish bronze tinge very difficult of description, but most striking
Four Charming ‘“‘Prims”
Gladiolus of the Primulinus type are becoming more prominent and popular each year. They are especially valuable as cut flowers, their slender, more graceful habit lending itself ideally to florist work. In addi- tion they assume some of the most delicate and rare shades to be found in gladiolus, being rich in yellows, Apricot and Orange shades. The following are four of the finest ever offered.
Romance—An unusual flower and difficult to describe. Orange, salmon rose, red and yellow throat with a bluish border surrounding each petal. A great favorite. 20c each; $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100.
Souvenir—A very tall graceful spike. Purest deep yellow. Flowers small, dainty and very well arranged. This is probably the best yellow
Plant Gladiolus in succession,
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now on the market. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen; $11.00 per 100.
Jewell—Tall creamy yellow overlaid with delicate blush pink. Grand and impressive variety. Exceedingly graceful spike and is an excellent variety for cut flowers. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen; $11.00 per 100.
Sheila—Light coral salmon fading to flesh pink in throat with prim- rose blotch on lower petals. Very good form with plenty of vigor. 10c each; $1.00 per dozen; $7.50 per 100.
Collection: Six each of the 4 sorts (24 bulbs), $2.75.
Primulinus Hybrid Gladiolus—A distinct type rich in shades of yellow, orange, apricot, etc. The tall, strong yet slender spikes are more graceful than the ordinary garden varieties. 2 bulbs for 15c; 75c dozen; $5.56 per 100.
they bloom the year ’round
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The gladiolus is invaluable as a summer flower, and its popularity has increased tremendously
in é the last few years. Our list contains only the best sorts, varieties which have been tried and proven to \\ / give the most satisfactory results both as cut flowers and for garden display. When cutting, do so as ¥\ j/ , soon as one or two flowers are expanded. The rest of the buds will open in water if care is taken to s remove faded flowers, changing water daily and cutting a piece off the stem each time. The bulbs should \ be planted from three to five inches deep in any good light or sandy garden soil. They flourish best in an open sunny situation. Gladiolus bulbs ready in November.
Five Peerless Gladiolus
Los Angeles—(The “‘Cut and come again” glad.) Wonderfully producti than any other variety we know. The flower stalk is very tall and ¢ deeper pink feather in the throat. ‘Los Angeles’ makes a vigo but is not heavy or coarse. Graceful in form and exquisite in col unrivaled for cutting purposes.
Jack London—Light salmon with vermillion stripes. Canary yellow throat with ruby stripes.
Gold—By many considered the finest yellow. Large wide open flowers well arranged on a sturdy spike. Many florets open at once and of a clear deep yellow. A great favorite among the newer glads.
Mrs. F. C.Peters—Extra tall vigorous lavender gladiolus with a deep rose lilac throat. This is one of the 8 finest gladiolus in the world and was so voted by the American Gladiolus Society. A very large flower well
arranged on a long strong spike. As delicate in color as an orchid and a vigorous grower.
American Beauty—The color of this famous flower is a brilliant American Beauty rose with a pronounced creamy yellow throat. The single flowers are five or six inches in diameter, one spike bearing as many as six to ten open blossoms at a time and forming an immense bouquet of beauty. Should be given a place of honor wherever gladiolus are grown.
Price: Any of the above, 30c each; $3.00 dozen.
The collection of “‘Five Peerless Gladiolus’’, $1.35.
Eight Grand New and Rare Gladiolus
Purple Glory—The giant of the Ruffled type. Deep purple, maroon or ox-blood.
Byron L. Smith—The finest lavender.
Black Pansy (Pansy-face)—This is an ideal flower for the amateur and collector. It is unique among glads. Rich maroon, so dark as to be almost black, but relieved by a pansy-like throat which gives the flower an appeal all its own.
Pythia—A gigantic dark rose red.
L’Immaculee—Splendid new pure white.
Golden Measure—A real pure yellow with golden sheen.
Rose Glory—A new rose hue. : :
Glory vf the Night—New deepest maroon. The darkest of all gladiolus.
Price: Any of the above, 25¢ each; $2.50 per dozen; $18.00 per 100.
The collection of eight grand new gladiolus, $1.85.
General Collection of Choice Gladiolus
Alice Tiplady—A lovely orange saffron. 10c each; $1.00 dozen; $7.00 per 100. , : y.
Baron Jos. Hulot—Deep blue, a splendid color rare in gladiolus. 15c each; $1.50 dozen; $10.00 per 100. )
Chicago White—Pure white, large and of excellent quality. 8c each; 5c dozen; $5.50 per 100. <
Crimson Glow—Deep crimson; large flowers, one of the best dark reds. y
is outstanding in the flower garden and
Gladiolus may be planted practically all the year. They are of the easi- est culture and thrive most anywhere.
When in doubt, plant more Gladiolus.
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15c each; $1.50 dozen; $10.00 per 100.
Dorothy Wheeler—Beautiful peach pink. 10c each; $1.00 dozen; $7.00 per 100. E. J. Shaylor—Superb rose pink. 10c each; $1.00 dozen; $7.00 per 100. Evelyn Kirtland—Charming bright corai pink, tall graceful stalk. 8c each; 75c dozen; $
Halley—Delicate salmon pink. 8c each; 75c dozen; $5.50 per 100.
Beads 4 rare and stately flower. The pure mauve color is exceptional. 10c each; $1.00 dozen; $7.00 per 100.
Le Marechal Foch—Flesh pink. 8c each; 75c dozen; $5.50 per 100. Lily White—Snow white, lower petals tinged cream. 10c each; $1.00 dozen; $7.00 per 100.
Mary Pickford—(Certificate of merit Royal Horticultural Society). A strink novelty of a charming creamy tone blending at the throat with a soft lemon color. 10c each; $1.00 dozen; $7.00 per 100.
Mrs. Dr. Norton—This flower presents a fascinating color combination. It is a blend of La France pink, cream, sulphur yellow and Tyrian rose. 15c each; $1.50 dozen; $10.00 per 100.
Mrs. Francis King—Bright scarlet. A splendid red for every purpose. 8c each; 75c dozen; $5.50 per 100.
Mrs. Frank Pendleton—Lovely salmon pink with brilliant dark red blotches in the throat. 8 dozen; $5.50 per 100.
ep clear rose pink melting to creamy white at the throat. 15c¢ each; $1.50 dozen; $10.00 per
Panama—Rich rose pink. 8c each; 75c dozen; $5.50 per 100.
bance of Wales—Clear light salmon. The choicest salmon colored variety. 10c each; $1.00 dozen; $7.00 per I
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.50 per 100.
ec each; 75c
Salmon Beauty—Delicate pure salmon with pure yellow throat. 10c each; $1.00 dozen; $7.00 per 100. Schwaben—Clear canary yellow. Large flower. 10c each; $1.00 dozen; $7.00 per 100. Wilbrink—Delicate pale pink. 10c each; $1.00 dozen; $7.00 per 100.
Yellow Hammer—Yellow with red mark in center. 15c each; $1.50 dozen; $10.00 per 100.
Virginia—A bright fiery red. The flowers are large, the stems strong yet graceful. 10c each; $1.00 dozen; $7.00 per 100.
Mixed—A choice mixture containing many named varieties. 3 bulbs for 15c; 60c dozen; $4.50 per 100.
Miniature or Baby Gladiolus—Bulbs available in early fall. -As cut flowers for early spring, they have few rivals. 8c each; 75c dozen; $5.50 per 100.
Germain’s ‘“‘Sunset’’ Collection—Twelve large bulbs, splendid varieties, no two alike. See page 11. $1.00. The “Sunset Collection” is [13] a beautiful assortment (See Page 11)
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Imported Japanese Lily Bulbs
We cannot say too much in praise of this elegant class of plants, which are becoming more popular every year. The bulbs offered are of large size, and sound. They come of a famous Japanese strain noted for its immense blos- soms, good color and free flowering habit. We list only the varieties which in our opinion are the most beautiful and have the further advantage of being very easy to grow in our locality. These include the popular Easter Lily of which
two forms are offered. Formosum and Giganteum, the former being an early flowering kind. They are usu-
How To Grow Lilies
When planting lily bulbs spade up the soil to a depth of 18 inches, adding some bone meal or old well rotted manure (be careful that no fresh manure is used), Where the soil is very heavy or too wet, a cushion of sand should be placed directly under each bulb. They should be covered to a depth of 6 or 8 inches; extra large bulbs may be planted even deeper.
Lilies are most effective when planted in a border with other perennial plants, or among shrubbery and it is here also that they will do best as the shade of surrounding plants is necessary to their welfare.
Lilies may be grown in pots and in doing so it is best to select at first the smallest pots in which the bulbs will fit, later shifting them to larger pots as the plants progress. A rich and well prepared potting soil should be used. In order to bring in the flowers by Easter, a greenhouse is usually neces- sary, but small lots are often flowered in time in a sunny window. This requires care and a little experience and many an amateur gardener shows pardonable pride in the accom- plishment.
“Consider the Lilies”
reach here about the middle of December. outdoors in April and May; other varieties in July and August. Candidum—(Annunciation or Madonna Lily). This beauti- ful garden lily is one of the first to arrive and is usually ready in September. borne on long stems. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen.
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ally ready in October and November, while the other varieties listed
The Easter Lilies bloom
It should be set out in early fall. The flowers are They are pure white and very fragrant.
Formosum—One of the best for winter forcing. The flowers are pure white, long and trumpet shaped. Fine cut flowers. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
Giganteum—Large flowering, pure white lily of strong, healthy growth, can be forced into bloom for Easter. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.
Rubrum—“The Red Lily of Japan.” Car- mine rose on white ground, spotted with crimson. The most showy of Japanese lil- ies for the garden and an excellent cut flower.
25c each; $2.50 per doz.
Auratum — “Golden Banded Lily,” the fin- est and most magnifi- cent of the genus. Flowers white, spotted crimson with a distinct golden stripe running through each petal. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
Regale—‘‘The Regal Lily.” A new species of great beauty. In habit it is not unlike the Easter lily, but taller and bearing frequently 10 to 12 flowers on one stem. Color, white suffused with rose and with striking yellow throat. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen.
Tigrinum—“Tiger Lily,” orange, spotted black, ve showy. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen.
Special Bulb Sets Ideal for Christmas Gifts
The following selections are available from October Ist until January 15th. They are carefully and attractively packed, making charming gifts especially for the holidays.
No. 1—General garden collection of 20 spring and summer flowering bulbs, specially packed. An attractive gift. Price $1.00.
No. 2A—Set of bowl with bulbs including a handsome bulb bowl and three narcissus bulbs planted in bulb fibre and green moss. A very popular gift. Glazed bowl. Price $1.00.
No. 2B—Same as above but with Ivory Bowl. Price $1.00.
No. 2C—Same as the foregoing but with beautifully decor- ated bowl. Price $2.00. ° - Whee ordering sent by parcel post, allow 3 Ibs. weight per
owl.
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Choice Spanish Iris
The Spanish Irises have been in cultivation for many years. These beautiful ornamental flowers vary in color from white to yellow, vio- let, blue and purple. Are very easily grown in half-shaded situations, flowers are valuable for cutting. A great favorite with florists. Plant in rows or clumps about 3 inches deep and 3 to 5 inches apart.
Ophir d’Or—Large golden-yellow.
Royal Blue—Beautiful violet blue.
Queen Wilhelmina—Large white, slightly tinted lilac.
Imperator—Deep blue.
Frans Hals—Falls pale yellow, standards light blue.
Gypsy Queen—Deep bronze.
Anton Mauve—Uniform pale mauve.
Spanish and Dutch Iris—Choice mixed.
Prices: Any of the above, 3 for 25c; $1.00 per dozen; $7.50 per 100.
Madeira Vine
Madeira, or “Mignonette Vine.” A rapid climber of very easy culture. Will cover a large space in a very short time. Fleshy heart-shaped leaves and feathery, fragrant blossoms. 3 for 25c; $1.00 per dozen.
Cinnamon Vine (Dioscorea Batatas) A rapid climber with bright, glossy heart-shaped leaves. It derives its name from the peculiar fragrance of the delicate white blooms. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen.
Pancratium
(Spider Lily) Carribeum—Strange and beautiful flower. Pure white and sweetly scented. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen.
SPANISH IRIS
Ixia
For planting in solid masses or for outlining the edges of walks in the bulb garden, there are no bulbous plants more effective or more easily grown than these dainty flowers. The flowers are arranged in spikes on strong wiry stems and are especially useful for cutting.
Culture—Plant them three inches apart and two inches deep in any good garden soil.
Finest mixed, 3 for 20c; 75c dozen; $5.50 per 100.
Ismene Calathina (Peruvian Daffodil)
Large, pure white, Amaryllis-like flowers of unusual appear- ance. Fragrant and beautiful. Culture same as Amaryllis. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
Good second size bulbs. 20c each; $2.00 per dozen.
Lily of the Valley (Convallaria Majalis)
The pips, or slender running root stalks should be planted in moderately rich, moist soil in shady situations. Planted from January to March they bloom from April to June. 3 for 25c; $1.00 dozen; $7.00 per 100.
Ornithogalum
(Star of Bethlehem) Arabicum—Beautiful variety throwing a tall spike of num- erous star-shaped flowers with a jet-black center and having a distinct aromatic perfume, decidedly pretty when grown in the
garden. Large size. 3 for 25c; $1.00 dozen; $7.00 per 100. See Inside Front Cover [15] for Parcel Post information
LOS ANGELES (SERMAINS CALIFORNIA
GERMAIN’S GIANT FRENCH RANUNCULUS
(Persian Buttercup or Fair Maids of France)
The flowers of our selected strain are double with a graceful fullness suggestive of a full- blown rose. They keep fresher and longer when cut than any other flower we know. The colors are surprisingly bright and cheerful, appearing in many shades of rose, red, salmon, yellow, maroon and white. The accompanying picture gives some idea of their graceful form, but it is not possible to portray here their extraordinary brilliancy and variety of coloring.
Soak the roots in water for two hours before planting and cover with two inches of soil. They should be planted rather closely for the best garden display, 4 to 6inches being an average distance apart.
Large Sized Roots—/5c per dozen; $5.50 per 100.
Extra Large Roots—$1.00 per dozen; $7.00 per 100.
Good Bedding Size—50c per doz- en; $3.50 per 100; $32.50 per 1000.
Montbretia Mentbretia Crocosmiaeflora—
Long spikes of showy, orange-col- ored flowers, with yellow and purple markings in the throat. Price: 3 for 20c; 75c per dozen; $5.50 per 100.
Oxalis
Handsome and graceful flowers varied in color produced in great profusion during winter and spring—suitable for hanging baskets, pots, window boxes, and borders. Plant them two inches deep in good friable soil from July to early fall.
Grand Duchess Mixed—35c per dozen; $2.50 per 100.
Buttercup, Yellow—50c per dozen; $3.50 per 100.
Boweii—A distinct and very attractive sort. The flowers are large and of a most brilliant rose coJor. 75c per dozen; $5.50 per 100.
Snowflakes
Leucojum Vernum—Very similar to the English Snowdrop, but with much longer stems. Very early and fine for cutting. 3 for 25c3; $1.00 per dozen; $7.50 per 100.
Sparaxis These attractive flowering bulbs are quite novel in color- ing, appearing in shades of red, rose or white, with distinct markings of maroon or black in the throat. They resemble the
Ixia in form and habit and require a similar treatment. Finest mixed. 3 for 20c; 75c per dozen; $5.50 per 100.
Tuberoses, Ismene and Pancratiums [16] are noted for fragrance
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Tritonia
Beautiful low growing bulbous plants from the Cape of Good Hope. Flowers a bright orange scarlet. Easily grown in any good garden soil. Plant them three or four inches apart and two inches deep. 3 for 20c; 75c per dozen; $5.50 per 100.
Tuberose
Double Pearl—Far superior to the old double variety, grow- ing only about two feet high, with large individual double white florets, which have longer foot stalks than the old vari- ety, rendering them more useful for cut flower purposes. Large bulbs. 3 for 25c; $1.00 dozen; $7.50 per 100.
Mexican Everblooming Single—Delightfully fragrant, very
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free flowering and of the easiest culture. 3 for 20c; 75c per dozen; $5.50 per 100. Vallota
Purpurea (The Scarborough Lily)—This is a South African representative of the Amaryllis family. It is a bulbous plant with large scarlet funnel-shaped flowers blooming in late sum- mer. Established plants usually produce several flower trusses, each truss bearing from 4 to 9 large flowers. The bulbs of this plant are not plentiful and we are offering only a limited quantity at $1.00 each.
Watsonia
Similar to the Gladiolus, even in culture. It grows about four feet high and produces a wonderful profusion of flowers which are in bloom about Easter time. Ready for planting in August.
Pure White (Obrienii)—Large snow white. 3 for 25c; $1.00 per dozen. Pink (Cerise-rose)—Bright deep pink. 3 for 25c; $1.00
per dozen.
Clementina—Large and beautiful clear salmon pink. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
Mrs. Ella Birney—Large lustrous rosy red. $2.50 per dozen.
New Hybrids in Choice Mixture—20c per dozen; $15.00 per 100.
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Zephyranthes (Zephyr Flower, or Fairy Lilies)
Very effective for massing or borders, flowering in great profusion during spring and summer; also suitable for pot culture, a few bulbs potted in the fall will give a fine display during the winter.
Alba—Pure white. 10c each; 75c per dozen.
Rosea—Rose pink. 10c each; $1.00 per dozen.
Prepared Bulb Fibre
Germain’s prepared fibre is becoming more popular every season. It is far more convenient than potting soil when planting bulbs indoors, and replaces to advantage the pebbles used in growing Chinese lilies, etc., in bowls as it contains plant food which stimulates the plant and improves the blos- soms.
No drainage is needed, consequently any receptacle may be used and bulbs will bloom splendidly in a jardiniere, lily bowl, or dish having no perforation whatever in the base. This eliminates any danger of water and soil running through on furniture, floors, or carpets. The material is clean and free from any odor.
Plant bulbs as you would in soil but do not press the fibre too firmly, nor fill the bowl too full. Keep moist but not too wet or sodden. Start the bulbs in a dark, cool place and bring to the light when sprouted an inch or so. Hyacinths, Narcis- sus, Chinese Lilies, Tulips, Freesias, Crocus, etc., are grown to perfection in this way.
2 ae Packet (enough for 6 or 7 inch bowl) 15c; per 7 20Cs
F.O.B. Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (GERMAINS CALIFORNIA GERMAIN’S CALIFORNIA
FLOWER SEEDS
For Autumn and Winter Sowing
Success in gardening is due primarily to the proper selection of the seeds, bulbs and plant materials used. In the flower garden the best results can be obtained only when seeds of known quality and reliability are planted.
In the production of flower seeds of the highest quality much de- pends upon the weather conditions during the maturing and harvest- ing periods. For this purpose the climate of California is unrivalled. As a result and because of the excellence of the strains which have been developed here in all the leading species such as Asters, Zinnias, Sweet Peas, etc. California flower seeds are proclaimed the finest and most dependable in existence.
The selection offered in the following pages includes a number of the most prominent and popular sorts most of which will bloom in winter or early in the spring if sown in late summer or fall in our climate. Even in Eastern states fall sowing of hardy annuals and perennials is becoming a current practice. If planted just prior to the first heavy frosts and allowed to winter in the ground they pro- duce larger, sturdier plants and the blooming season is materially advanced. Alyssum, antirrhinum, calendula, candytuft, Centaurea, Larkspur, Nemophila, pansies, petunias, and dozens more may be fall-sown in cold climates with excellent results.
SWEET PEAS Germain’s “Foremost” Early Flowering Spencers
The varieties described below have been selected for excellence as well as novelty. They are indeed the foremost winter flowering sweet peas of the season.
Superior Pink “Superior Pink” is the highest achievement of our foremost Sweet Pea specialists. We highly recommend it with the conviction that it is the
largest, strongest and most beautiful pink sweet pea we ever have had the privilege to offer. The supreme rose-pink. Pkt. 25c.
Sweet Lavender True lavender is an immensely popular shade in sweet peas, and our new “Sweet Lavender” will easily surpass any
SUPERB NEW SPENCER VARIETIES
The following new Spencer sorts are of Californian introduction and have gained for themselves many high awards throughout this country and in Europe. They rank with the highest attainments of modern Sweet Pea specialist anywhere.
Doreen—Very large and wavy carmine, exceptionally bright and pleasing. Flowers of fine texture supported on long stems. Pkt. 25c.
Del Monte—A splendid addition to our list of modern Sweet Peas. ‘The flowers are of enormous size and true Spencer type. The color is strik- ing and new and words cannot adequately define it. It has been de- scribed as rich salmon cerise pink. The shade is unique and beautiful. Pkt. 25c.
Youth—A delightful picotee, a pastel that is dainty and delicate in the ex- treme. The ground color is white, the flower being neatly edged with soft rosy pink. Pkt. 25c.
Snowball—A new glistening white of remarkable size and substance. The large flowers on strong, long stems are unsurpassed as cut flowers. Pkt. 25c.
The President Harding—(Named by special permission of the late President of the United States.) It is an entirely new and most pleasing color in sweet peas—peach- red or salmon-cerise, suffused orange. Pkt. 25c.
One Pkt. each of the five new Spencers varieties, $1.00.
other variety in the lavender group. “Sweet Lavender” is a pure lavender of enormous size, beautifully frilled and always bearing fours on good long stems. Pkt. 25c.
Mrs. Kerr
This unique sweet pea has given universal satisfaction. It is unquestionably the best early salmon. Pkt. 25c.
Eldorado Splendid glowing orange. Early, free flowering and of ro- bust growth. Eldorado has shown greater resistance to sun- burn than any orange variety previously introduced. In the winter garden it is simply a blaze of color. Pkt. 25c. Perfection A rich deep rose variety recently introduced. The large waxy flowers are very freely produced on tall vigorous vines which continue in bloom for many weeks. Pkt. 15c.. One packet each of Germain’s Five Foremost Winter Sweet Peas, $1.00.
HOW TO GROW BEAUTIFUL SWEET PEAS
Sweet peas are deep rooting. The soil where they are to be planted should be dug to a depth of eighteen inches. They are also gross feeders and a liberal amount of fertilizer will insure luxuriant growth and large flowers. Dig the fertilizer well under and see that the soil has settled and is firm before the secds are planted. This result can be quickly obtained by tamping and watering. The seeds are usually sown in shallow trenches about three inches deep and covered only one or one and one-half inches. The balance of the earth is filled in after the young plants have grown a few inches. In certain heavy soils it is best not to cover the seed more than one inch at any time. Seeds may
be spaced one or two inches apart in the trench and the young plants gradually thinned to six inches to prevent crowding.
A support for the vines must be provided early. They require a liberal amount of water. The flowers must be gathered often and should any seed pods form, these must be immediately removed to insure a prolonged blooming period.
In growing sweet peas out of season, the vines are protected with cheese cloth or other light material. the plants it provides sufficient protection against strong sunshine in summer and chilly nights in winter.
If the cloth is stretched above
Plant Sweet Peas at frequent intervals [18] for continuous display of bloom
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GENERAL COLLECTION OF EARLY
OR WINTER FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS
The principal advantage of this new type of sweet peas is their early flowering habit. They are especially valuable for winter flowering, but they are equally successful in spring and summer and flower several weeks in advance of the Spencer if planted at the same time. All White—Giant white. Splendid cut flower.
Amethyst—Royal purple of large size and perfect form. Asta Ohn—Lavender, delicately tinted mauve. Aviator—A superb dazzling crimson. Large and free flowering. Blue Bird—Fine deep blue. Columbia—Large wavy pink and white. Beautiful cut flower variety. Cream—Rich cream color. Gorgeous—Soft salmon rose. A beautiful and pleasing shade. Glitters—Glittering cerise. Bright and cheerful; a remarkably fine variety. Grenadier—The most brilliant scarlet. Harmony—Splendid large lavender. An unusually clear color. Hercules—Mammoth rose. Strong growing, long stemmed. Illumination—Splendid salmon cerise. One of the finest bright red sorts. Lavender King—Clear lavender of perfect form, large size. Miss Louise Gude—Brilliant Pink. A lovely variety of uniform shell-pink throughout. Othello—Velvety deep maroon. Rose Charm—Bright rose. Beautiful large well shaped flowers. Rose Dore—Beautiful soft rose pink, delicately suffused with salmon. Snowstorm (Improved)—A popular pure white. The Beauty (Dark Fiery Rose)—Large flowers of perfect form. A splendid sort. White Orchid—Pure white. Zvolanek’s Rose—Excellent rose pink. Price per Pkt. 15c; oz. 90c; %4 Ib. $2.70. Germain’s Blend Winter Spencer Mixed—Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c; oz. 75c; % Ib. $2.25; Ib. $7.50.
GIANT SPENCER SWEET PEAS
The flowers of the Giant Spencer type are very large and wavy. The vines are extremely vigorous, often growing 8 to 10 feet in height. If planted in the fall they begin to bloom very early in spring and if the blossoms are gathered daily and no seed pods form they continue to flower freely for several months.
The following list of varieties has been carefully selected and tested and may be depended upon to contain none but the best in their respective colors. The assortment affords a complete range of all shades now available in Sweet Peas.
Asta Ohn—Lavender, tinted mauve.
Blanche Ferry—Select, bright rose and white.
Countess Spencer—Light pink, shading darker towards edges.
Defiance—A new scarlet, large, vigorous, absolutely burnless.
Edith Taylor—Rose salmon.
Fiery Cross—A scorching fiery red color exquisitely waved and will not burn or fade during intense sunshine.
Floradale Purple—Rich rosy purple.
Flora Norton—Clearest and most pronounced blue.
Hebe—Large bright pink. A rich clear color. Long stemmed. A splendid variety.
Hercules—Rose pink. Immense flowers, long stems and a beautiful, rich, clear, rose color, very vigorous and a free bloomer.
Illuminator—A glowing cerise-salmon with an indication of bright oran,ge, which glistens in the sunlight. Flowers large and wavy.
King Edward—Carmine scarlet.
King White—The best Spencer White ever produced.
Margaret Atlee—A rich glowing pink softly suffused with salmon. Flowers extraordinary size, exquisitely waved and freely produced on long stems.
Mary Pickford—Large, wavy, perfectly formed flowers of dainty cream pink. A recent introduction of great merit.
Miss California—Rich beautiful salmon cream pink, attractive and distinct.
Mrs. Tom Jones—Bright delphinium blue.
Othello—Rich, deep maroon.
Powers Court—A very beautiful lavender sort from England.
Primrose Spencer—The color is a pronounced creamy yellow, with beautiful crinkled wings.
Royal Purple—A beautiful Royal Purple, large size and good form.
Royal Scot—A scarlet of exceptional brilliancy.
Sterling Stent—Glowing salmon orange.
Tangerine—The last word in orange-colored sweet peas. Resembling closely the Tangerine in color.
Any of the above 10c per packet; 40c per ounce.
Choice Spencer Mixed—A carefully blended mixture containing an unusually wide range
of beautiful colors. Per Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % lb. 90c; Ib. $3.00. For Christmas Blooming Plant [19]
Special Assortments and Collections
WINTER WONDER COLLECTION OF WINTER- FLOWERING SWEET PEAS
Contains 5 separate packets of choice, large flowering winter sweet peas, in red, pink, lavender, cream and one packet assorted colors. Price for entire collection, 50c.
GERMAIN’S STANDARD DOZEN GIANT WINTER SPENCERS
Amethyst, Asta Ohn, Cream, Othello, Harmony, Rose
Charm, Gorgeous, Hercules, Illumination, Aviator, The Beauty, White Orchid. Price $1.50.
GERMAIN’S “DOLLAR COLLECTION” OF GIANT SPENCER SWEET PEAS
Twelve beautiful shades in the following varieties: Asta Ohn, Blanche Ferry, Countess Spencer, Edith Tay- lor, Hercules, King Edward, Floradale Purple, Othello, Primrose Spencer, Sterling Stent, Mrs. Tom Jones, King White. Price $1.00.
THE “SUNSET COLLECTION”
An excellent assortment containing six fine varieties, namely: Asta Ohn, lavender, Hercules, rose-pink; Illu- minator, cerise; Primrose Spencer, yellow; Royal Purple and White Spencer. Price 50c.
Sweet Peas in early September
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Germain’s California Flower Seeds Selected for Autumn and Winter Planting
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum)
For vivid shades and rich coloring, few flowers equal the Snap- dragon. They are well adapted for bedding and border planting and the brilliant blossoms profusely borne on tall spikes make excellent cut flowers. They are easily grown from seed in a seed box or well prepared seed bed. If intended for winter blooming they should be started in late summer or early fall.
New Giant Snapdragons (Antirrhinum Maximum) This wonderful new group of Giant Snapdragons far surpasses anything yet introduced. The flowers, closely placed on tall
spikes, are of magnificent size—invaluable for garden decoration, they are also incomparable cut flowers of exceptional quality.
Apple Blossom—Rosy Pink.
Cattleya—Lilac, creamy yellow tube.
Old Gold—Rich Golden Yellow.
- The Rose—Rich Rose Pink.
_ Copper King—Velvety Copper Scarlet with bronze sheen. ' Giant Choice Mixture—All Colors.
Price: Any of the above, 25c per pkt.
Collection of five separate varieties, $1.00.
Large Flowering Semi-Tall Snapdragons
Large flowers closely placed on medium sized stems make this strain especially valuable for bedding and as cut flowers for - bouquets and baskets.
Black Prince—Nearly Black; small dark leaves. Cottage Maid—Delicate Pink tinged salmon; white throat. Crimson King—Rich Deep Crimson. Defiance—Scarlet with Brilliant Orange Red suffusion. Golden Queen—Large Golden Yellow. Queen of the North—Pure White. Rose Queen—Bright Rose Pink. Silver Pink—An exquisite shade of Light Pink; ideal for cutting. Large Flowering Semi Tall Mixed—¥% oz. 40c.
Price of the above, 10c per pkt.
Collection: 1 pkt. each of 8 colors, 70c.
CALENDULA “THE BALL” (Page 21)
The California Poppy
Distinctly a native California flower, it has spread throughout the world on the strength of its beauty. In England and other European countries this wild-flower has been grown to such an extent that it has hecome one of the favorites. Sow broadcast where plants are to bloom.
Mauve Beauty—A pure Mauve. A new color.
Purple Glow—Bright reddish purple, darkest shade obtained so far.
Lovely—Bright satiny rose pink suffused with salmon. A lovely flower indeed. ;
Orange Flame—Admirably suited for borders. Very eréct and compact, not over nine inches high. The flowers, slightly smaller than the ordinary Eschscholtzia, are of the bright- est orange scarlet.
Ballet Girl—Beautifully frilled. The petals are an intense cochineal carmine outside and creamy white inside. These widely contrasting colors are startling in the same flower, yet form a most pleasing combination.
Tango—Bronzy red overlaid terra cotta, thetango color re- cently so fashionable.
Snapdragons are
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Scarlet Beauty—A deep scarlet with the bearing and appear- ance of a scarlet tulip.
Mixed—A superb mixture ,rich in shades of crimson, pink, orange and scarlet. % oz. 50c.
All the above varieties per packet, 15c. of seven varieties, 90c.
The full collection
Ideal for Cutting
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DELPHINIUM
(Perennial Larkspur)
One of the finest herbaceous plants in existence and always a central attraction in the perennial border. When established they develop into large clumps producing an abundance of tall flower.stalks 4 to 6 feet in height. They thrive in almost any soil or situation and are perfectly hardy.
Sow in fall or spring in fine soil not deeper than 2 inch. Firm the soil, keep shaded and moist and allow sufficient time for the seed leaves and one pair of the true or round leaves to develop, then transplant.
Belladonna (Everblooming Hardy Larkspur)—Tall growing and continuous blooming variety. A delicate and beautiful clear turquoise blue. Per Pkt. 25c.
Bellamosum—Resembles the popular Belladonna and has the free flowering and all other good qualities of the type. The color is a rich and effective deep blue. Per Pkt. 25c.
Gold Medal Hybrids—A splendid strain of tall and vigorous habit, producing many large spikes of double and semi-double flowers in a wide range of delicate and pleasing colors. Price per Pkt. 25c.
New English Hybrids—A remarkable new strain originally imported from the best English sources and improved by~careful selection and cultivation under our own climate. It includes a truly wonderful variety of rare shades, the plants grow to a great height and are extraordinarily vigorous. The flow- ers, mostly double, are large and closely placed_on tall showy spikes. Price, 3 Pkts. for $1.00 or 35c per Pkt.
Chinensis (Blue Butterfly)—A very fine dark blue variety growing to a height of 3 feet, quick to flower and excellent for-eutting. Per Pkt. 10c.
Chinensis (Chinese Larkspur)—Mixed. Splendid strain for bedding or cut flow- ers. Contains various shades of light and dark blue. Per Pkt. 10c.
Cardinale (Scarlet Larkspur)—The beautiful tall and showy Larkspur native to our California hillsides. The color is a gorgeous bright scarlet. Price per Pkt. 15c.
Candytuft
(Iberis Umbellata)—Easily grown, free flowering annual, growing to a height of 10 to 12 inches. Ideal for low borders or bedding and a useful cut flower. They may be sown broad- cast in fall or early spring and bloom freely over an extended period.
Carmine—Bright Carmine Rose.
Crimson—Rich Purplish Crimson.
Flesh—Delicate Rosy Flesh Color.
Lavender—Soft Lavender Pink.
Rose Cardinal—Favorite Rich Rose.
Choicest Mixed. Containing a great variety of fine shades.
Price of any of the above varieties 10c per Packet.
Dimorphoteca
(African Orange Daisy)—Thrives splendidly in Southern ENGLISH HYBRID DELPHINIUM ee and flowers profusely through the winter and early Aurantiaca—The original orange daisy. A showy dwarf an-
nual well suited for parkings and low borders. Blooms
TS Landis Caan - ee : freely over a very long period. Per Pkt. 10c. 7 a flowering pot plant or bedding plant : : ee PSR ee 2k paren eeesnlcadcnesbcautgethaeeiceCineratn: It produces Choice Hybrids Mixed—Including many shades of light and
Germain’s Choice Cinerarias
r y 7 p L gorgeous spikes of large blossoms in the most vivid shades ooo Snowe as ene orasec ted EE ede during the late winter and early spring and delights in a cool shady location succeeding wonderfully well even out doors ir Calendula Southern California. The seed should be sown in summer or = ‘ : : ; early fall in seed pans or boxes and later transplanted. (Winter or Pot Marigold)—Especially valuable for winter
Germain’s Giant Exhibition Strain—This is by far the most S25 OES . : ; beautiful and finest strain we have seen. The flowers of The Ball—A new glowing orange with light center, large,
enormous size are borne on sturdy plants about 18 inches double flowers freely produced and excellent for cutting. in height. The colors range from white and light pink Per Pkt. 25c. through rose, scarlet and purple, to deep crimson and royal «Orange King—The favorite and well known orange red va- blue. Price per Pkt. 50c. riety with dark center. Per Pkt. 10c.
Choice Hybrids Mixed—Very beautiful large flowering strain, Lemon Queen—Rich golden yellow, large and very double. imported from the best European sources. Per Pkt. 25c. Per Pkt. 10c.
“The Rose is Heaven’s Utterance [21] of a Kiss”—John T. Roberts
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Germain’s Giant Prize Pansies
Germain’s Giant Prize Pansies comprise a selection of the finest giant flowered varieties, including the largest plain color and fancy blotched and shaded sorts, and the choicest imported frilled, variegated, and orchid flowered varieties. unequalled for beauty and variety of color.
Germain’s New Giant Imperial
Stocks
This new type of stock is much superior in every respect to all former strains. The plants are more vigorous, the flowers larger and very double. They are tall branching, with an abundance of long stemmed laterals starting near the base of each plant. This new habit of growth makes it possible to gather an entire bouquet of flowers with fine stems from a single
plant.
Blush Pink—Light silvery pink.
Fiery Blood Red—Bright and showy red. Chamois—lIvory tinted old rose.
Dark Blue—Rich deep blue or purple.
Lavender—A fine shade in stocks, a light Javender blue.
Rose—Beautiful deep salmon rose.
New Giant Imperial Stocks in mixtures. Price: Any of the above, 25c per Pkt.
The Collection of six beautiful colors, $1.25.
Giant Winter Nice Stocks
A very beautiful winter flowering strain, useful for beds and borders in the garden as well as winter cut flowers. Offered in the following separate . Lavender, Purple, Rose,
colors: Carmine, Flesh Pink, Crimson, Lilac, Salmon, White, Yellow or Superb Mixture.
Price per Pkt. 15c each. Collection of 8 beautiful shades, 75c.
Pkt.
Adonis, Wight. sblue:2.3ctce esses $0.25 Giant Purple. Very showy. Velvety royal
purple 222A ee eee ms eS Giant Madame Perret. An exquisite pansy. Every blossom displays the soft red wine shades in varying degree, either faint or
intense: $22.22: 0 5 ces cctecvscecseessebosa} ccncsentsoneesterceeee 25
Germain’s Choice Pansies in Mixture
Pkt.
Fine Mixed. Flowers of medium size, varied and beautiful in color. % oz. (3 0 Se ema ean Ra eR ee en -10 y English Mixed. A favorite with many. Flowers large and velvety in texture...... aL
Mastodon Mixed. A remarkably fine strain
of American origin. .......0.00.00eeeeeeeeeceeeeeee- £25
Emperor William. Ultra-marine blue........ $0.10 Faust; King of the Blacks. Coal black... .10 Yellow. Pure golden yellow........................ -10
Winter Stocks are [22] excellent Cut Flowers
A strain Pkt. Giant White. With purple eye, extra Fi oR ee Re Ec 25 Golden Yellow Five Spotted. Beautifully marked prpurp le tcc sree 25 Lord Beaconsfield. Lower petals deep purple shading to light lavender................ 25
25 cents per package, or the full Collection of Six for $1.00.
Pkt. Orchid Flowered. Delicate shades and light tones of yellow, lavender, red, and mauve. Many entirely new... .25
Masterpiece (Ruffled Pansy)—. ful new type, each petal being conspicu- ously waved or frilled. The size and colors of the flowers are exceptionally good, the richer and most velvety tones predominating) ese sresee eee -25
Trimardeau. Giant French strain, upper petals especially large, all colors. %
Ce) ment 3) ee ee A ee OS
President Carnot. White, violet blotches .10 Victoria. Blood red. ; White 22252: Ss .10
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GERMAIN’S CALIFORNIA
Roses of Quality For 1928
Prepared for Fall Planting
The large size and superior quality of Germain’s California Roses are well known to all those among our customers who have had the pleasure to grow them. For those who have not before planted our stock we call special attention to the great care exercised in their production and the special treatment they
receive for fall planting.
In our climate roses thrive with bewildering luxuriance and produce a veritable riot of bloom.
It is this robust vitality, this urge to blossom instilled by the maturing sunshine of Southern Califor- nia which has made this region the greatest rose growing section in America.
Germain’s Roses of Quality are produced in our own fields comprising 50 acres in the heart of Cali-
fornia’s foremost rose district.
They are two year old, first grade plants, grown and budded by our own
experienced men, and dug when fully matured, every bush selected and inspected by our experts. In preparation for the fall planting season these roses are carefully pruned and potted in gallon con-
tainers early in the spring and become perfectly established during the summer months.
In securing and
planting these now you receive large plants benefited by several months’ extra growth and a fully developed
root system.
A Wonderful
Rose
Mrs. Lovell Swisher—A new California rose of unusual mertt. It is undoubtedly one of the best American raised roses and will take a high rank among America’s most popular roses. It is a remarkably vigorous grower, well furnished with ex- cellent foliage and produces freely long, shapely buds with nicely reflexed petals that develop into good double flowers. The color of the buds is a deep coppery salmon at the base, merging to salmon pink at the tips. As the flowers expand the color deepens to a coppery tinge towards the center. They are delightfully tea-scented. Strong two year old plants. Price $2.00 each.
Plant Roses now, enjoy
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Rose Culture Leaflet Free We have prepared a detailed cultural leaflet on
the rose which will be included with your order or sent to you free upon request.
How Fall Roses Are Forwarded
_.<-9 The roses offered in this catalog are large, two year
old, field grown bushes, thoroughly established in gallon containers. They are in full growth, insuring immediate results and complete satisfaction. In order that growth may not be checked we advise forwarding them in their containers by express, purchaser paying charges on arrival.
Where parcel post shipment is desired we will be pleased to forward in this way, removing containers and part of the soil before packing. When so ordered, addi- tional remittance covering postage must accompany the
order. Parcel post rates will be found on inside front cover of this catalog. Weight when packed averages 3 lbs. for each rose.
For nursery stock generally, including bulbs, we recom- mend having orders forwarded by express as our experience has shown this method to be most satisfactory, except on small packages. xls}
Three New California Roses Germain’s New Climbing Rose, “The Clara Bow”
This wonderful new climbing Hybrid-Tea rose is one of the most notable introductions of recent years. It is unquestion- ably the most striking yellow climber we ever have had the pleasure to offer. The color is extremely rich and glowing.
It is a true deep yellow, intensified by a coral flush extending upward from the base of the petals and which is most pro- nounced on the outside of the buds. These are long and ele- gant in form and open into a large and fully double flower of exquisite beauty. The plant is exceptionally vigorous in growth and very free flowering. Attractive foliage of splendid texture and a rich glossy green in color, lends an added charm to this superior climbing rose. Price: Each, $3.50.
Climbing Rose Marie. A perfect pink climbing rose. It is an exact counterpart of the superb bush variety “Rose Marie.” The buds are long and pointed as in the original and the color is a faultless shade of pure, even rose pink. Price: Each, $1.50.
flowers in winter and spring
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Superb New Hybrid Tea Roses
The nine choice new Roses in this group are recent introductions by noted special- ists in England, France and California. us, and will prove a valuable addition to any rose collection, especially so because of the striking and novel shades which have been introduced.
The varieties have been thoroughly tried out by
Imperial Potentate—A splendid new rose of perfect form. Exquisite in bud and developing into large, very double, substantial flowers, very prolific and delightfully tea- scented. The color is a pleasing shade of deep, clear rose pink. It is one of the finest pink roses of recent years.
Mary Pickford—Named in honor of America’s favorite screen artist. A California introduction of great merit. The color is novel and dis- tinct, it is a beautiful orange yellow, stained on the reverse of the outer petals with salmon. In hbait and growth it strongly resembles one of its seed parents, Souvenir de Claudius Pernet. The long, shapely buds are very freely produced and open to fully double good sized flowers. Delightfully tea-scented.
Mrs. W. C. Egan—The color is a lovely shade of two-toned pink, shad- ing through deep flesh to golden yellow at the base of the petals. The contour of its long, pointed buds and the splendid tormation of the open bloom witn its glorious combination of colors, its fragrance and robust free flowering habit, will insure for this splendid va- riety a well deserved and lasting popularity.
Diadem—Large double blossoms of copper orange, tinted salmon and flame pink, freely produced on strong, well branched canes. A splendid variety for cutting. Foli- age exceptionally good and hardy.
Etoile de Feu—Very distinct and attractive large, sub- stantial gobular buds expanding to large, cupped, full to center flowers, of a rich flaming orange-pink with flame colored shadings, borne profusely throughout the season. The plant is of vigorous, free habit with at- tractive glossy foliage.
Felicity—A rose of peculiar distinction and high quality. The large cupped flowers are very freely produced on bushes of strong, vigorous habit; color a beautiful mallow pink, shading to cerise towards the edges of the petals, a rich, warm and attractive shade.
Shot Silk—One of the most beautiful of Alex. Dickson & Son’s introductions which was awarded the gold medal of the National Rose Society of England. Color orange-rose, overshot with golden-yellow and flushed soft rose, bud of beautiful shape, the open flowers cupped with reflexing outer petals; growth vigorous and free with beautiful foliage. A sweetly scented rose of exceptional merit.
Sunstar—Deep yellow edged, veined and splashed crimson and vermillion, all colors that attract and vary in tone and intensify as the blooms develop; of medium size, highly scented. Awarded a gold medal by the National Rose Society of England.
TéisoA D’Or—The bush is of much branched and spread- ing habit, exceedingly free flowering and especially striking when grown in groups or beds.. The new shade of its full, well formed flowers is distinctly different and artistic, being a pronounced orange yellow tinted and flushed with bronze.
Price: Any of the above $1.50 each.
Eight Grand Hybrid Teas
These are among the grandest and most popular roses in Black Prince—Intensely dark crimson, approaching black; cup-shaped, large
and full. Old favorite, but always scarce.
Eldorado (Land of Gold)—In this we have an exact counterpart of Miss Lolita Armour, in the large sized flowers of distinct formation, vigor- ous growth and free-flowering habit and fragrance, but in color it is of the golden yellow that is peculiar to the climbing Rose Marechal Neil.
Hadley—Rich, glorious red, shading to velvety purple. Flower is double, of fine form, and very sweet. Practically every bloom comes perfect and it is a gem for cutting.
The Wonderful Prize Winning Rose “Los Angeles’—It is a rose without a fault, It is strong in growth, sending out enormous canes clothed with dark, handsome foliage. The foliage is mildew proof. It is hardy, de- liciously fragrant and ravishingly beautiful. The buds are long and pointed and expand to a flower of glorious size. Its color is an inde- scriable tone of flame pink.
Price:
We advise forwarding Roses
cultivationand no collection is quite complete without -them.
Hoosier Beauty—In our opinion, one of the finest red hybrid tea roses in existence. A rose of American origin and one which easily out- distances most others on the market.
Miss Lolita Armour—The color may be briefly described as follows: Chrome yellow at the base, shading to burnt orange and copper. The reflex of the petals is chrome yellow at the base, shading to bright salmon with brilliant copper suffusion. The flower is quite double.
Padre—An exquisite new variety in a color that is distinct from any other. The bud is long and pointed, borne on a strong stem with dark foliage. The color is a beautiful shade of coppery orange crimson with yellow shadings at the base of the petals.
Souvenir de Claudius Pernet—Both bud and bloom are clear sunflower- yellow, unstained by any other color, and are attractively formed. As the flower ages, the outside petals become light sulphur-yellow. A vase full of these glorious yellow blooms is like a bouquet of captured sunshine.
Any of the above, 85c each [24]
and Nursery Stock by Express
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Seventeen New and Famous Roses
On this page we have listed many newer roses and varieties which are famous wherever good roses are grown. Every sort in the collection is a gem in form and color and worthy of a place of honor in every beautiful rose garden. Price: Strong two year old plants, $1.00 each.
Constance—With real golden yellow flowers of medium size, of fair, globular form, Constance was a step in advance toward the perfect yellow rose. Bagatelle Gold Medal.
Edel—New. An enormous, bold, stately, well formed flower of great
depth and quality. Color white with ivory shadings toward the base, passing to a pure white. The plant is a good grower and free bloomer.
Golden Emblem—Flower with high pointed center; tea perfume. Growth free and branching with splendid constitution, deep glossy green foli- age, stout stalks and mildew-proof; extra perpetual flowering. One of the best yellow roses grown. ,
Gorgeous—Gorgeous indeed is this Rose and extremely well named, for it is gorgeous in size, and color which is soft orange, flushed with copper, coral-red and shrimp-pink.
Isobel—Flowers of large size, single; scarlet-orange with clear yellow center and fading to a clear pink. A delightful rose in early summer and a continuous bloomer.
Lady Alice Stanley—A gein in every way; form, color, size, freedom of bloom and fragrance; in color a beautiful shade of coral-rose, shading to flesh-pink.
Louise Catherine Breslau—Astonishing in color. Salmon-red buds, opening to large flowers of orange-pink, glowing with yellow and copper. Double, but open cupped form when fully expanded.
Lulu—A new rose of English origin and considered by us to be the best of its kind. The color is a pure apricot, the buds being long and pointed, and quite similar to Irish Fireflame in form, but with twice as many petals.
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Mme. Segond Weber—Very beautiful in its bright salmon-pink flowers of almost perfect form, double, and fragrant. The stems are long, usually strong, and the plant is a very liberal bloomer.
Mrs. Henry Morse—One of the best pink varieties of recent introduction. Color two contrasting tones of pink with an underlying yellow glow, flowers large, full and very high pointed, fragrant and very free flowering.
Mrs. H. R. Darlington—A long felt want in a white rose. Buds are creamy white, but turn to pure white as the flower expands. A rose of delightful fragrance and beautiful form. A very desirable variety in every way. Awarded the Gold Medal by the British National Rose Society.
Mrs. J. C. Ainsworth—Large, well-shaped buds and fine, full double, de- lightfully scented flowers. The buds on first opening are of a beautiful peach-blossom pink, shading to a delicate mauve-tinted white at the edges, the flowers as they develop change to a lovely crimson-pink at the centre.
Souvenir De George Beckwith—A gaily colored Rose of recent introduction, combining salmon-pink and yellow shades. Flowers are large, globular, and quite lasting. It has proved to be a vigorous grower, producing an average number of exquisite flowers that are splendid for cutting as they keep well for a long time.
Souvenir de Georges Pernet—Flower of beautiful Orient red color, the end of petals cochineal carmine, shaded with yellow, very large, full and globular, oval bud carried on erect stem.
Souvenir de H. A. Verschuren—A new variety that is bound to attract a lot of attention. The color is deep golden yellow. Flowers are double and intensely fragrant. Stems are long and stiff. A very fine variety. Stock scarce .
The Queen Alexandria—A remarkable combination of color may be noted in this magnificent new rose. It is a two-toned rose with the upper side of the petals a glorious shade of vermillion, the reverse side being old gold.
Una Wallace—A beautiful shade of soft cherry rose without any shading. It is a very strong grower and a free bloomer, has excellent foliage and perfect form.
GOLDEN EMBLEM It is exceedingly fragrant. The Clara Bow is a Wonderful [25] New Climbing Rose
LOS ANGELES (GERMAINS CALIFORNIA GERMAIN’S CALIFORNIA
Roses of Quality
GENERAL COLLECTION OF BUSH ROSES
On this and the succeeding page will be found a complete selection of the best and most popular bush roses in general cultivation at the present time. All varieties here listed have been fully tested and have been found thoroughly successful.
There is not a variety included that we cannot recommend as possessing superior merit and all who wish a supply of extra choice flowers throughout the season can select with perfect confidence any number of varieties from this collection.
THE ROSES IN THIS COLLECTION ARE ALL 65 CENTS EACH
American Beauty—One of the best Roses for the hot interior sections of the Western United States, Does magnificently in Arizona, Imperial Valley, etc. Throws especially fine, large blossoms dur- ing early fall and spring.
Betty—Copper Rose, shaded to golden yellow at the base. Buds long and pointed.
Cecile Brunner—This is the popular Baby Pink or “Sweetheart”? Rose. In the past year or two this Rose has fairly jumped into popularity. It has become quite the rage. It makes a handsome miniature Rose, coming in sprays of three to five buds. Color, blush, shaded light salmon-pink; distinct and desirable.
Gare Watson—Pearly-white center tinted with pale rosy-peach; a free and continuous loomer.
Columbia—A Rose which is popular with all cut flower buyers throughout x America. In color a delightful shade of rose pink. In outdoor planting the oe bushes attain a moderate height and blossom freely through a long season.
Crimson Queen—Flowers large, of a bright velvety crimson, a strong grower, and a continuous bloomer. Fragrant, and fine for cutting.
Duchess of Wellington—Intense saffron yellow, stained crimson. As the flower ages
it becomes a deep saffron yellow. Blooms fairly full, buds long and pointed, very free flowering. Exceedingly fragrant.
Edward Mawley—A gold medal winner. One of the best dark velvety crimson Roses in existence. Color rich and lustrous.
». Etoile de France or Star of France—A brilliant shade of clear red-crimson velvet, centering to vivid cerise; large flowers on long, stiff stems; remark- ably vigorous, free-blooming and hardy, with bronze-green foliage.
Frau Karl Druschki or White American Beauty—An ideal hardy white Rose, pure white in color. A remarkably vigorous grower. Free flowering to a degree. In our opinion, the best of all white Roses.
Gen. McArthur—One of the most popular and freest blooming of all red garden Roses Color is a bright rosy crimson. It is not subject to mildew. Especially valuable for bedding purposes.
George Ahrends or Pink American Beauty—This is the wonderful ‘Pink American Beauty.”’ The growth and make-up of the plants is superb, while the delicate pink color is unapproachable.
General Jacqueminot—A celebrated and much sought after variety, both for planting out and pot forcing; shapely buds and handsome blooms of bright, shining crim- son, rich, brilliant, velvety and fragrant. Everybody knows and wants the “Jack” for its all around good qualities.
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Yellow Cecil Brunner or George Elger—The long sought for baby yellow Kaiserin Augusta Victoria—A free, healthy grower, with splendid foliage
rose. Size and habit is the same as Pink Cecil Brunner and this splen- and superb buds. Pure white, occasionally tinted with cream at the cen- did sort is just as free flowering as the pink variety. ter of the open flowers.
Grus an Teplitz—An ideal red Rose for hedge purposes. Blossoms con- frish Fireflame—A very large, single flower of deep maddery orange, open- stantly throughout the year. Color velvety crimson, has a splendid con- ing from spiral buds, passing to rich- satiny, old-gold veined with
stitution, good clean foliage, strong, upright canes. crincons
Irish Elegans—A beautiful single bush Rose of fine form, long and pointed.
P ‘ liet—A derful combination of orange, scarlet, salmon, gold, etc. By Color bronzy-orange to pink, shaded to apricot. An excellent Rose. Julie Riled pecan weg 32 : Yate 32
way of color is one of the most sensational Roses ever introduced. Jonkheer J. L. Mock—Enormous deep rose-colored blooms, equally beautiful Hardy in all sections. Especially fine in early Spring and late Autumn. in bud or open flower. Throws splendid canes. An ideal cut flower
earaty La France—Silvery-rose, with pink shades and satin-like petals of unsur-
passable beauty; large, symmetrical and deliciously fragrant blooms from Pink Killarney—A lovely shade of clear, soft pink. An ideal cut flower June until frost; hardy with protection.
rose, on account of its splendid bud formation. Deliciously rragrant. Lady Ashtown—Rose-pink, shading to silvery pink, with touches of yellow
J. B. Clark—lIntense deep scarlet, heavily shaded, blackish crimson. Large, at base of petals and a silvery-pink reflex; large, full, well-formed full, with immense petals. A vigorous grower and very hardy. flowers with high pointed center.
Fertilize your Roses with [26] Nuvida Lawn and Garden Fertilizer
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Roses of Quality
GENERAL COLLECTION—Continued
Maman Cochet—Deep rose-pink, inner side of petals silvery rose; very double. Extra strong grower; fine bloomer. The finest Rose by far that has been introduced for a long time. We can confidently recommend it.
Mme. Butterfy—A sport from Ophelia which it closely resembles, but it is much better in color and blooming qualities. A refined bloom of sal- mon-pink suffused with apricot and yellow. A splendid cut flower variety.
Mad. Edouard Herriott—The famous Daily Mail Rose. Winner of the $5,000 prize at the International Horticultural Exposition held in London, England. Buds coral red shade with yellow at the base. Open flowers of medium size, when fully expanded they take on a superb coral red color.
Mme. Abel Chatenay—Lovely shade of salmon pink, especially useful as a winter blooming Rose, in the warmer sections of the country. Buds and open flowers ideal as to form.
Mme. Caroline Testout—Satiny pink. Flowers beauti- fully cup-shaped and intensely fragrant.
Mme. Leon Pain—Flower silvery flesh, center yellow- ish orange, large, full, sweet, elongated bud open- ing well. Growth vigorous, very floriferous. Very good.
Mrs. Aaron Ward—Deep rich Indian yellow. Stems constantly throw quantities of beautiful medium size buds. Splendid for cut flowers.
Mrs. Charles Russell—No other forcing Rose except “Ameri- can Beauty” can compete with it when it comes to counting points. Stems three feet long, stiff and surmounted by grand, rosy-pink blooms of largest size and build.
Mrs. A. R. Waddell—Reddish apricot toned with salmon. An odd type in roses, the petals being somewhat loose and ir- regular in formation. As a garden Rose it is without an equal. Before the buds expand it is ideal for cutting purposes.
Old Gold—The tint is a vivid reddish-orange with rich cop- pery-red and coppery-apricot shadings.
Ophelia—A Rose which has made a record for itself as a cut flower variety, and is admired by everyone. It is perfect in form, large in size and of a most pleasing delicate tint of salmon flush with rose shadings.
Paul Neyron—The largest Rose in cultivation. eight inches in diameter.
Blossoms often
Rich, deep rose in color.
Premier—A pure rose pink throughout, very fine for cutting, a profuse bloomer, and exceedingly sweet scented. Perfect in habit, easy to grow.
Radiance—A Rose of American origin and to our mind one of the best varieties in cultivation today. Buds long and pointed, expanding to blooms of enormous size. Similar in shape to Caroline Testout, but in color deep rich rose pink.
Red Radiance—A sport from the well known pink form. Flowers equal in size, but of a deep, rosy red color. Buds and open flowers of mammoth proportions. Deliciously fra- grant; a constant and free bloomer. An ideal Rose for cut flower purposes.
ROSE MARIE
Rose Marie—Amongst the various Roses which we have had under trial, there are but few more meritorious than this magnificent American novelty. The buds are long and pointed, the petals large and well-rounded, and the open bloom ideal as to form. The color is a delightful shade of pure pink. Highly recommended.
Prince de Bulgarie—Silvery-flesh, very delicately shaded with salmon, long bud opening to full cup-formed flowers.
Ulrich Brunner—Color a rich cherry crimson. Produces its blossoms on the end of the canes. These may often be cut with a stem length of three to four feet. Especially fiue during the early spring and late autumn months.
Winnie Davis—Brilliant apricot pink. Reflex has tints giving it a very handsome appearance. of fine form. Foliage bright green.
lighter Buds are long, One of the best.
Sunburst—Orange-copper on golden-orange and golden-yel- low, all intense shades, giving an extremely brilliant effect. A giant Rose, long stems, long, pointed buds, vigorous free and healthy, with splendid keeping qualities as a forcer and also an excellent bedder.
White Maman Cochet—An exact replica of the pink with the exception of color, which is pure creamy white with tinting of pink. 3
Wm. F. Dreer—The flowers, which are similar in shape to Los Angeles, and like that variety, beautiful in all stages of de- velopment, are at their best in the half-expanded flower. These, in expanding, are of a soft, silvery shell-pink, the base of the petals are a rich golden-yellow which, at certain stages of development, gives a golden suffusion to the flower.
PRICE: ANY OF THE ABOVE VARIETIES, 65 CENTS EACH
Germain’s “Challenge Collection” on
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EXTRA CHOICE CLIMBING ROSES
The climbing roses listed on this page, many of them of recent introduction, are among the finest in cultivation today. Several will be recognized as varieties which are already world famous as bush roses and are now being introduced in climb- ing form. All are outstanding sorts of superior merit, noted for the size and beauty of their flowers, their fragrance, free
flowering habit and vigorous growth.
CLIMBING LOS
ANGELES
Ten New and Rare Climbing Roses at $1 Each
Climbing Belle of Portugal—A new variety exceeding in beauty anything heretofore attained. Very vigorous grower, giving immense crops oi bloom. Color a beautiful pearl pink.
Climbing Duchess de Auerstadt—Deep, rich yellow in color. tn our opinion this rose is more impressive than Marechal Neil. It is but little known, but is deserving of wide cultivation.
Climbing Hadley—The well-known rose now in a climbing form. In color it is a deep velvety-crimson, retaining its brilliancy at all seasons of the year. The variety is double and buds are well formed.
Climbing Hoosier Beauty—A new rose, being the climbing form of the pop- ular bush variety. Big torch-like blooms of dusky red, opening from glowing slender buds; quite double, with wide-spreading butterfly petals surrounding an exquisite center.
Climbing Kaiserin Augusta Victoria—A strong and rapid grower. Plants bloom continuously throughout the season, and the lovely khite flowers are magnificent beyond description. :
Climbing Louise Catherine Breslau—A really astonishing cclor with coral red buds, long and oval-shaped, opening to large couble flowers of a re- markable combination of color, orange pink with a suffusion of yellow and copper.
Climbing Los Angeles—The ever popular bush Los Angeles now in a climb- ing form with the same extreme beauty of its well-formed flowers, alike attractive in bud and bloom, and showing shades of salmon-pink, apricot and orange almost impossible to describe.
Marechal Niel—A glowing, golden yellow rose of the Noisette family. With little care it will cover itself with large, soft yellow, fragrant blooms. Does well in partial shade.
Climbing Mrs. Aaron Ward—This is a most delightful rose, with its frilly petals and varying but always exquisite color. In cool seasons, and on first opening, it is rich, golden fawn, but in bright sunlight it quickiy changes to soft pink and white. Flowers are not large, but gracefully formed, fully double, and quite fragrant.
Climbing Sunburst—A true Sunburst of vigorous climbing habit. An en- trancing rose of exquisite color—brilliant orange—yellow in center, paling to buff. Can be recommended as a fine climbing yellow.
Germain’s “Roses of Quality”
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The Following Climbing Roses are 65 Cents Each
American Pillar—Color a rich rosy carmine with a glint of white in the center. Stamens a rich golilen wellow. The flowers are large, single and borne in immense clusters. A very rapid grower. In the autumn it is a brilliant show of color with the pretty clusters of bright red seed pods which remain on the bush until well into winter.
Climbing American Beauty—Crimson flower 3 to 4 inches in diam- eter; well formed, fragrant, strong grower, holds foliage late; blooms in May and June and occasionally during the summer.
Banksia White—The flowers of this very desirable rose are pure white, violet scented, very small, double and borne in umbels of twelve to fifteen blossoms. Spring bloomer.
Banksia Yellow—Small, double sulphur-yellow flowers in clusters. A vigorous grower.
Climbing Belle Siebrecht—This rose is known in England as Climb- ing Mrs. W. J. Grant. Imperial pink, large and beautifully formed. Sweetly perfumed.
Clmibing Cecile Brunner—One of the strongest growing Toses. Bright clear pink in color. Probably the most popular climber.
Dorothy Perkins—Too well known to need description. deep pink flowers, borne in clusters. Vigorous and
Dr. W. Van Fleet—A rose which, on account of its dainty color and exquisitely shaped budsand flowers, has become a great fav-
Beautiful hardy.
orite. The long, pointed buds are of a rich flesh-pink on stems 12 to 18 inches long; splendid icr cutting. A strong, vigorous grower.
Climbing General McArthur—Bright crimson; notable for its frag- rance. The buds are well shaped, tlhe open fiower usually full and of fair form. It blooms persistently and is especially fine in autumn.
Climbing Frau Karl Druschki or White American Beauty—A new rose destined to prove very popular. Flowers similar to the bush variety.
Gold of Ophir—A Splendid climber, color combination of copper, carmine and salmon. Very popular and beautiful.
Climbing Grus an Teplitz—A perfect sheet of crimson when in bloom. It is the same as the bush Teplitz.
Climbing Pink Killarney—A vigorous climber, otherwise possessing all of the splendid qualities of the parent Killarney.
Climbing La France—A beautiful rose with its color of silvery rose and pink shades. Large aud fragrant blooms. Similar to the bush variety.
Climbing Lady Ashtown—-Simiiar to the bush variety. Color rose-pink, shading to silvery pink. Long pointed buds, very free flowering. Should be in every garden.
Climbing Lady Hillingdon—Identical with the bush variety except in habit. Long pointed buds of deep yellow, very free blooming.
Climbing Mme. Caroline Testout—Beautiful glowing pink, identical flower with its parent namesake;a rampant climber.
Climbing Maman Cochet—No rose we grow is so popular as Maman Cochet. Here we have an exact counterpart of that popular variety, except that it is a vigorous climber.
Paul’s Scarlet Climber—It is a ciimber with splendid foliage and glorious vivid scarlet flowers. These are borne in wonderful profusion. A plant in bloom arrests the attention at once. Although only introduced a few seasons ago from England, it has already taken a high position amongst hardy clmibing roses.
Silver Moon—Pure white with clear yellow stamens. A beautiful single rose, very large and free blooming. Glossy bronze green foliage.
Tausendschoen or Thousand Beauties—Bright clusters of blossoms varying in color from flushed white to rosy carmine. A vigorous, hardy climber with few thorns.
Reine Marie Henriette—Deep cherry-red. This rose takes the lead as a
climber.
Climbing Souvenir of Wootton—Velvety red; same in bloom as the bush Wootton, from which it is a sport; vigorous; profuse with splendidly formed flowers.
Climbing White Maman Cochet—Here we have a climbing form that will become as popular a climber as its parent has as a bush rosé. Grand, huge white flowers, tinged pink.
Climbing Winnie Davis—A sport from the bush variety. Similar to it in all characteristics. Apricot pink color and long buds of fine form.
are all two years old, field grown
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3 LOS ANGELES (SERMAINS CALIFORNIA
GERMAIN’S CHOICE Perennial Plants and Roots
CANNAS
Cannas are the most easily grown and most useful bedding plants we They thrive in any soil, but respond quickly to good treatment. Spade the Canna bed to a depth of 2 feet, incorporating any fertilizer that may be handy, and keep the plants well watered. The results will be sur- prising. The following varieties have proved successful in every way:
have.
The President—The greatest red canna. It is neither a crimson nor a scarlet, but a glowing pure red which colorists call vermillion. Green leaves, 4% ft. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
The Ambassador—Appropriately referred to as the “Bronze Leaved President,” a wonderfully vigor- ous free-flowering brilliant cherry red. 5 ft. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
Cheerfulness—Its name aptly describes the lively beauty of this charming variety. Bright fiery deep orange florets which are broadly bordered golden yellow. The large trusses are carried very erect
over the massive foliage and are produced in great profusion. 4% ft. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
Rosea Gigantea—Large flowers in great abundance; the individual petals are often 2%4 inches across, of a deep rich rose, almost a coral carmine. 4 ft. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
Hungaria—An ideal pink bedder, flowers large in good sized trusses produced very freely, color a beautiful clear rose. 3% ft. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
Carmine Beauty—Bright deep carmine flowers pro- duced freely in large trusses well above the heavy dark green foliage. 4 ft. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
Dazzler—Masses of fire-red flowers heightened by an orange suffusion completely cover the dark green foliage of this splendid and most effective variety. 3% ft. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
Uhlberg—Entirely distinct. .The flowers expand very fully and are of a soft rosy carmine, the throat of the flower is of a creamy yellow as are also the edges of the petals. 4% ft. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
Meteor—The rich crimson-red flowers form immense trusses of great beauty. They are borne well above the foliage and are produced in the greatest profusion. Green leaves. 5 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen.
La France—A beautiful shade of La France rose with a touch of cream in the throat. Green leaves. 4% ft. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen.
Queen Helene—Immense flowers of a rich golden-yellow spotted with vermillion. Green leaves. 4% ft. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen.
Mrs. Alfred Conard—A popular variety, producing freely large trusses of exquisite shell-pink flowers. Green leaves. 4 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen.
King Humbert—Perhaps the most widely grown of all cannas. The great orange-scarlet flowers surmount beautiful bronze foliage. 5 ft. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
San Diego—A true orange without red suffusion. Rich and velvety. Bronze leaves. 4% ft. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen.
AGAPANTHUS Umbellatus
Blue African Lily—Bearing clusters of bright blue flowers on stout stalks, similar to the Amaryllis in appearance and culture. Does well in sun or partial shade. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen.
See inside front cover for
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__ The Crepe Myrtle
== is one of our
choicest summer flowering shrubs
LAGERSTROMIA (Page 33)
GERMAIN’S SELECTION OF PERENNIAL PHLOX
Amongst the various herbaceous perennials, there are but few plants which grow with the freedom and blossom over such an extended period as the various Perennial Phloxes. Our collection of these comprise many of
the new French varieties, all of which are marvels of beauty. B. Comte—A splendid shade of crimson purple. Bridesmaid—Pure snowy white ground, with a crimson eye. Lord Raleigh—Deep purple dwarf, very distinct.
Michael Buchner—Pale lavender, strong grower.
Mrs. Jenkins—Immense flowered, tall, pure white.
Pref. Scheilemann—Lilac rose.
Rynstrom—A delicate shade of soft pink.
Isabey—A beautifui shade of salmon pink.
Pantheon—Clear deep pink blossoms with a faint halo in the center. Siebold—Distinct shade of orange-scarlet with red eye.
Price: Any of the above varieties, 25c each; $2.50 per dozen. The collection of ten complete for $2.25. HEMEROCALLIS Day-Lily Flava—(Lemon Lily). Flowers lemon-yellow, sweet-scented. Add color
and charm to any garden, very free flowering, strong field division. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen.
MOREA
Grandiflora—Handsome bulbous plants from the Cape of Good Hope. They are allied to the Iris and require the same treatment. The flowers re- semble the Iris somewhat, but the standards are absent. In color they are white, shading to a light golden yellow in the center and with occa- sional touches of purple. 50c each; $5.00 per dozen.
VIOLETS
Princess of Wales—This popular long stemmed and fragrant variety is-con- sidered the best sort, does equally well in sun or shade, pot grown plants. 15c¢ each; $1.50 per dozen.
Parcel Post information
LOS ANGELES (SERMAINS CALIFORNIA
Germain’s Improved Japanese Iris
(Iris Kaempferu)
The latest improved varieties of this lovely flower obtained from Japan are marvelous in size and beauty. The flowers often reach a di- ameter of ten inches and the colors are most delicately blended and attractive, the petals be- ing usually shaded, marbled or veined with contrasting tints.
Japanese Iris are very easily grown and form a striking permanent feature, either grouped in single beds, in the perennial border or at the edge of a pool or lily pond. Before planting en- rich the soil and spade to a depth of 12 inches. They require a liberal amount of water, espe- cially during the blooming season. It has been found effective and convenient to raise a four- inch ridge of soil around the beds, which may then be flooded whenever needed.
Iso-No-Nami—A suffusion of rose and blue over white deepened towards the gold blushed center to rosy lilac.
Koko-No-Iro—Royal purple with yeJlow center, radiat- ing into lines.
Moniji-No-Taki—Variegated bright rosy crimson feathered in white, double.
Purple and Gold—Large double purple flowers, gold in
center, often ten inches across.
Uchiu—Caerulean blue with golden center and white halo,
GERM N IRIS standards white tipped blue. A Any of the above in strong field divisions 50c each
$5.00 per dozen
The varieties offered below, together with the choice vari- eties described on the next page, forin a splendid and complete collection of these
lovely flowers, many of which are truly gorgeous in size and beauty and are enjoying a weli deserved and ever increasing popularity.
Agnes—S, white, frilled and shaded lilac; F, white lilac at base. Albert Victor—A great favorite. S, soft blue; F, beautiful lavender. Large and beautiful flower. Crimson King— Reddish purple. Blooms almost continuously.
Florentina Alba — White tinged lavender. Very early.
Gypsy Queen—S, bronze; F, deep pur- ple, reticulated at the base. A very
showy and attractive Iris that should be in every collection.
Honorabilis—S, golden yellow; F, rich deep brown. Especially fine for massing.
Kharput—S, violet-blue; F, velvety dark blue. 26 in.
Leonidas— A very handsome, tall Pallida type. S, clear lavender; F, several shades deeper and hugging the stem, making the form an unusual but attractive one. Very large flower.
Mrs. Horace Darwin—S, snow-white; F, white, slightly re- ticulated violet at base.
Oriflamme—S, light blue; F, rich violet-purple. Othello—S, deep rich blue; F, dark velvety purple. Pallida Dalmatica—S, clear lavender-blue; F, deep lavender; very large; a superb variety. One of the finest of its class. Pasadena—An old favorite. Pure white. Stella—An even shade of light blue. Price: 20c each; $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. All Bulbs and Nursery Stock [30] are priced F. O. B. Los Angeles
GERMAN IRIS GYPSY QUEEN
LOS ANGELES (SGERMAINS CALIFORNIA
Germain’s Superb German Iris
When mention is made of Iris in American garden circles the picture that is brought to mind is far too often merely that of the common purple flag, or at most one or two ordinary variations of it. But as the newer, truly marvelous im- proved varieties are becoming better known to the more enlightened amateur, an enthusiasm is gripping the country which will place the erstwhile lowly Iris among the queens of the modern American garden. We strongly urge all flower lovers who have not become acquainted with these superb new strains to choose from the selected varieties described below as many as their available garden space will hold. Such a collection presenting many tall and stately flowers often growing over four feet in height, yet of a texture so airy that the delicately tinted petals appear translucent in their iridescent love- liness, is a lasting joy to the owner and a delight to the eye of all flower lovers.
Iris Germanica
German Iris or Fleur-de-Lis It is in this group that many of the greatest modern Iris are found. The struc- ture of the flowers is Orchid-like in beauty and texture and their wonderful range of colors embraces all shades from pure white through delicate shades of Mauve, Old Rose, Lavender, Pale Yellow to Fawn, Bronze, Mahogany, Purple and Deep Blue. They succeed in any open, well drained, sunny location, with the rhizomes just covered with soil and require little care or attention.
Mother of Pearl
Standards and falls pale bluish lavender, with a faint creamy under- tone. Large flowers of perfect form and exceptional substance. The creamy undertone of this exceptional substance often assumes the luster k and iridescence which we see in the beautiful lining of many sea shells F3 which produce Mother of Pearl. The plant is tall, a vigorous grower, 3 and a profuse bloomer. The best Iris value of the year. $1.00 each.
Twelve Superb Varieties
Berchta—Delightful flower, unusual shade of Olive buff.
Caprice—A perfect gem. Chinese violet with reticulations of white and deep purple.
Eldorado—Bronzy violet, reticulated and overlaid with bronze and Passing to yellow.
Isoline—Lilac-rose suffused bronze; falls purple and bronze
Jacquesiana—Standards bright coppery crimson, falls Maroon. Remarkable variety.
: Jeanne D’Arc—One of the daintiest in existence. Pure white with blue pencilings throughout the petals.
Loreley—Perfect flower, ultramarine blue, bordered and veined sulphur yellow.
Loute—Lavender and wine purple, dashed and striped with brown and orange.
Monsignor—Rich color, very free. Pale violet, overlaid and netted deep purple.
Prosper Laugier—A unique variety, bronzy drab and velvety blackish maroon with pencilings of brown and yellow.
, Rhein Nixe—Splendid sort. Standards pure white, falls violet with white margin.
_ Sherwin Wright—A rich golden yellow without mark- ings or shadings. The best yellow yet introduced.
Price: Any of the above, 35c each; $3.50 per dozen.
General Collection of Iris Germanica Amas—Standards, lavender blue; Falls violet. Caterina—Superb variety, a giant in height and size of flowers color
a beautiful even shade of lavender blue. Candelabra—Lovely pale blue veined purple. Dr. Bernice—Beautiful coppery bronze and crimson. Golden Fleece—Fine and good sized yellow. Lohengrin—Immense flower. Mauve and Violet.
Nuee D’Orage—(Storm Cloud)—A striking color, greyish lavender, bronze and purple. : Mme. Blanche Pion—Standard bronze yellow, falls lavender blue with silver edge. Princess Victoria Louise—Standard sulphur-yellow; falls rich plum, bordered cream. Plea of May—A very popular sort, charming light lilac pink in color. Walhalla—Standards, lavender; falls wine red. Zephyr—Very free flowering, lavender blue. Price: Any of the above, 25c each; $2.50 per dozen; $18.00 per 100.
No Garden is [31] complete without Iris
LOS ANGELES (SERMAINS CALIFORNIA
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS, TREES AND VINES
All plants listed are of gallon size unless otherwise noted. Prices are F.O.B. Los Angeles. Allow three pounds each for
weight when ordering by Parcel Post. by Express, customer paying charges on arrival.
A very fine shrub.
yellow.
75¢ each,
beauty. 60c each.
the winter and spring.
foliage shrubs. 50c each.
fall are vermillion red. 60c each.
orange berries. 60c each.
in winter.
ITALIAN CYPRESS
Dracaena
Dracaena Indivisa— Rather more common than australis, and a little hardier; foliage narrower and longer, and of a slightly faster growth. Ultimately reaches tree form with irregular, spreading branches. Small plants often used alone or with other plants in hanging baskets, tubs and porch pots. 75c each.
Diosma
Ericoides—Often referred to as Breath of Heaven. Foliage exceedingly fine. Blossoms pure white, minute in character, but borne in great pro- fusion. A shrub which should be in every garden. 75c each.
Cupressus (Cypress)
Arizonica—A handsome blue Cypress land plantings. Gallon cans, 50c each.
Italian—This well known Cypress is largely used in formal gardens, etc. The plants are columnar in their habit of growth. 60c each.
Macrocarpa—This is the native Cypress found in the district around Mon- terey. A splendid variety for seacoast planting, invaluable for park- ways, etc., commonly called Monterey Cypress. Flats of 100 plants, $2.75. Gallon cans, 50c each.
of Arizona, unequalled for dry
Shrubs from Gallon Cans
Grandiflora—Free-flowering hardy shrub, 6 to 8 feet tall, with small, glossy green leaves. tubular, almost an inh Lae white flushed, lilac pink. Blooms profusely and continuously all summer. c each.
Baileyana—A small, handsome tree with glaucous green foliage. One of the most beautiful of the Acacias; highly recommended for street planting. Floribunda—Ornamental, with very abundant handsome flowers, valuable for lawns, parks, etc.
Melanoxylon—A well known black Acacia, now so much used for sidewalk planting.
Sieboldii—A dainty variety of Aralia with dark, glossy green foliage. be used also as a pot plant for interior decoration.
Chorizema ilicifolia—Australia. 3 feet. and orange red flowers in loose racemes.
75¢ each.
Baueri—A splendid shrub of prostrate habit and brilliant, glossy green leaves. banking against the bases of buildings, etc., or for covering banks.
Microphylla—Low, flat, spreading, bright glossy green, very attractive. of tiny pink flowers and in the fall with minute, brilliant scarlet berries. Fine for borders, rockeries or where a low, flat shrub is required. 60c each.
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Except on very small orders it will be found more satisfactory to have all plants sent
Abelia
Flowers are
Acacia
Flowers in racemes 3 to 4 inches Jong, 75c each.
75c each.
Fine, strong plants.
Aralia
It does best in partial shade. May
Strong plants. 75c each.
Arbutus (Strawberry Tree)
Unedo—Handsome shrub with dark green foliage, delicate white flowers, followed in early winter by bril- liant red strawberry-like fruit; edible.
75¢ each.
Buddleia (Butterfly Bush)
A beautiful hardy flowering shrub from China, bearing long spikes of exquisitely colored lilac flowers. They are produced on the ends of long shoots.
When the piant is in full bloom it is a thing of striking
Callistemon (Bottle Brush)
Showy flowering shrubs, thriving perfectly in California. which gives the common name. are variable in color, usually red, but very frequently run to pink.
Flowers in the exact shape of a bottle brush, Will thrive in very dry locations with little care or attention. Callistemons 75c each.
Chorizema
An attractive shrub with slender drooping branches, holly-like leaves It makes a low dense mat of foliage and blooms throughout
Coprosma
This is an ideal plant for It is one of the handsomest of all
Cotoneaster
Handsome shrubs of wide use in both the home grounds and public parks; leaves somewhat small, glossy and of varying shades of green; flowers minute, usually white or pinkish white; berries of many hues and colors varying from orange to bright scarlet. large plantings of shrubbery borders.
Pannosa—A very beautiful shrub of upright growth. deep rich green above and covered with silvery down beneath. The branches loaded with berries can be cut and kept in water for weeks.
Unexcelled for grouping, corner effects and for edging
1 ‘ Leaves Berries borne in great profusion in the |
Branches long, slender and slightly arching.
Franchetti—A recently introduced Cotoneaster, bearing during mid-winter, immense quantities of brilliant The plant is more or less drooping in habit.
A splendid plant for the great Southwest.
Covered in April with masses The foliage also turns scarlet
Crateagus
Large shrubs adapted to most any soil and situation; admired for their bright berry-like fruits (which remain on the plant until spring), white flowers and firm foliage. The genus is closely allied to the Cotoneasters, but is easily distinguished by their thorny branches.
Lalandi—Highly recommended. A splendid, free growing shrub that bears in fall great masses of orange-like berries. 75c each.
Crenulata—Brighter in the berries than the last named, shrub, 75c each.
Yunnanensis—China. 8 feet. A variety of Pyracantha crenulata, but a more vigorous grower, with larger leaves. In the fall and winter there is nothing more striking than this plant with its dark glossy green foliage acting as a background for great masses of red colored berries. 75c each.
a magnificent
Eugenia Myrtifolia—A splendid, bushy, tall growing shrub, closely related to the Myrtle; can be trimmed to any desired shape. Very handsome. 75c each.
Hookeriana—Similar, but larger foliage, more spreading habit and purple berries. Needs more trimming to attain compact specimens, but makes a very attractive shrub, especially when in fruit. 75c each.
-grow on without check
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Genista (Broom)
A fast growing group of shrubs which brighten up the landscape with their brilliant masses of yellow pea-shaped flowers; valuable as a contrast to solid green
shrubbery; unusually hardy and drought resistant.
Genista canariensis—“‘Canary Broom.” of from 6 to 8 feet. duced in great profusion. 60c each.
Genista fragrans—(Cytisus racemosa). feet.
“Sweet Broom.”
60c each. Spain.
The best of all the Brooms ior general use. “Spanish Broom.”
yellow flowers. Genista hispanica—(Spartium junceum).
devoid of leaves.
scented. Hardy, heat loving and drouth resistant. 60c each.
Hydrangea
One of the most popular shrubs in existence and grown practically all over the By the addition of iron to the 50c each.
world. Produces immense trusses of pink flowers. soil in which they are growing the flower will take on a pale blue cast.
Lagerstromia (Crepe Myrtle)
Indica—One of the handsomest of all deciduous flowering trees.
in large racemes at the tips of the new growths during the early Summer. When the trees are in bloom they
color is a delightful shade of bright pink. are simply a mass of color. Strong plants.
Crimson Flowered Variety. $1.00 each.
$1.00 each.
Laurustinus
An excellent shrub that blooms early in the spring, makes a wonderful hedge plant, or for massing with other shrubs. 60c each.
Lemon Verbena
“Lemon Verbena.” A fast growing shrub with delightfully fragrant foliage; bears minute flowers in delicate pyramidal spikes. 75c.
Leonotus
Leonurus—“Lion’s Tail.” A very showy soft wood shrub with hairy stems and brilliant orange-red, tassel-like flowers at the joints of the stems. Very fast growing and a novel, distinctive shrub. 60c each.
Leptospermum
Laevigatum—A lovely Australian shrub with long, weeping branches, densely foliaged with small whitish green leaves. During the Spring the plants are literally covered with minute white flowers. Attractive both in and out of bloom. 75c each.
Ligustrum (Privet)
Nepalense—This is the most popular plant for hedges, can be trimmed to any desired height. Flats of 100 plants, $2.50. Gallon cans, 50c each.
Golden Privet—Same as above in form with beautiful yellow and green foli- age. Flats of 100 plants, $3.50. Gallon cans, 50c each,
Myrtus (English Myrtle)
Communis—A splendid dwarf evergreen plant suitable for borders or hedges, also of equal value if allowed to grow into specimens, Bears masses of fragrant pure white flowers. Gallon cans, 75c each.
Communis Microphylla—Identical with the preceding, but with much smaller leaves. Gallon cans, 75c each,
Nandina
Domestica—This shrub from Japan makes one of the most beautiful of all lawn specimens, or it may be treated as a potted plant for indoor orna- mentation. The leaves take on rich Autumn colors in the Fall, of red, copper and brown, at which time it is exceedingly attractive. Extra fine plants, 75c each.
Oleanders
These make beautiful specimens in a short time and are practically ever- blooming. They will stand several degrees of frost without injury. Of splendid vaiue for such locations as Arizona, Texas, and generally speaking, the Southwest, where the temperatures do not go too low. We can offer them to Bret in the following colors: Cerise, Salmon, White, Pink. Price, 60c each.
Pampas Grass
_A very ornamental plant bearing silvery white plumes; valuable for cer- tain locations on lawn, among other shrubbery or around pools. 60c each.
Philadelphus (Mockorange)
Very handsome and vigorous growing shrub with large foliage and beautiful flowers, which are produced in great profusion the latter part of April and early May.
Coronarius—(Sweet Mockorange). Flowers pure white, very sweet, pro- duced in great profusion. 60c each.
Planting information
A free flowering shrub attaining a height The leaves are small and the bright yellow flowers are pro-
Canary Islands. A delightful spring and summer flowering shrub with many small grass- green leaves and absolutely covered when in bloom with pea-shaped bright
Eight feet.
A strong, fast growing shrub with many slender, bright-green branches almost Bears large, pea-like, bright yellow flowers very sweetly
Flowers are borne The
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Pinus
Halapensis—This handsome Mediterranean pine tree is especially adapted to planting in California. It forms a dense growth, withstands drought to a marked degree. Owing to its value we have grown a very large stock of this variety. 75c each.
Insignis—The well known Monterey Pine. handsome, dark green needles. 75c each.
Pinus Canariensis—‘Canary Island Pirie.” One of the most beautiful and permanent of all pines for California. Extremely long needles in large tufts.. The new growth is silvery white. Extremely fast growing. 75c each.
A rapid-growing. variety with
Pittosporum
_ The bright, glossy green foliage of the various Pittosporums, coupled with their delicately fragrant blossoms, places them in the front rank of medium-high garden shrubs: We offer two of the very best.
Undulatum—Handsome undulated foliage, Jight green in color. Flowers delightfuily scented. Strong plants. 60c each. Tobira—Dark green, glossy foliage. White fragrant flowers. 60c each. Phoenix (Date Palm) Phoenix canariensis—‘‘Ornamental Date Palm.’’ “Canary Isles. This is
easily the best and most popular palm for general planting in California and the Southwest. It thrives under all sorts of conditions, is quite hardy, and grows very rapidly. Its dense, immense crown of beautifully curving leaves, each 15 feet long and of a vety pleasing dark green color, and its stately and rapid growth combine to make this species an ideal palm for street, avenue, park and lawn. Can be grown indoors in colder sections. 2 to 3 feet, $1.00 each.
gladly given on request
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tints.
“With the com- ing of the South- land breezes... these wilful shrubs burst into a page- ant of bloom.”’— Hugh Findlay.
VIBURUUM OPULUS STERILE
Punica (Evergreen Pomegranate) Punica granatum nana—‘‘Dwarf Evergreen Pomegranate.”
A miniature evergreen form of the Pomegranate with small fresh green foliage, and covered in spring and summer with bright scarlet flowers and in fall and
winter with crimson fruits. Excellent for small specimens and makes a wonderful hedge. Rather tender. Gallon containers, 1 to 2 feet, 75c each.
Spiraea Medium-sized shrubs of free blooming habit, varying in appearance, color
of flowers, and manner of blooming. All have very small flowers borne in compact clusters of different forms. Do well in any ordinary good garden soil.
Anthony Waterer—Dwarf but erect form, growing about three feet high. Flowers bright crimson, in flattened heads at ends of branches. Blooms about midsummer. 60c each.
Van Houttei—Branches arching and drooping with the weight of the flowers, which are borne so freely in Spring as to cover plant completely with a mass of snowy bloom. Very beautiful and extremely hardy. 60c each.
Syringa (Lilac)
These old-fashioned shrubs have been popular for ages. The first blooms appear here the latter part of March. The Lilac will give the best results in fertile soil, moderately moist, but well-drained. Budded plants. Purple and white. $1.00 each.
Tritomas (Red Hot Poker)
Pfitzerii—A constant blooming variety with spikes four to five feet high. Color a rich shade of orange scarlet. 35c each.
Viburnum (Snowball)
Opulus Sterile—The well-known eastern Snowball does equally well in Cali- fornia, blooms in the early Spring. Beautiful white flowers. 75c each.
All Shrubs offered in this Catalogue are in
Well known deciduous vines climbing by tendrils.
Quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper)—Very well Berries dark purple with a bloom, borne on red stalks. scarlet early in the Fall.
Veitchii (Boston Ivy)—Perfectly distinct from Virginia Creeper. plants are divided into three separate leaflets, but on older plants are merely three- lobed. Foliage is dense and very glossy. adhere tenaciously to brick, stone or even wood. Foliage turns red in Fall.
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CLIMBING AND TRAILING PLANTS Ampelopsis
All assume most gorgeous autumnal]
Leaves large with five leaflets. Foliage colcrs a most intense
known.
75c each. Leaves on very young
Tendrils furnished with small discs, which 75c each.
Bignonia (Trumpet Flower)
These beautiful plants are deserving of more attention than they have received. Their flowers are large, showy, of the most delicate shades and colors. trellis work, or for climbing trees they have few equals. best varieties:
Cherere, Red. McKennii, Pink. Capensis, Orange scarlet.
Radicans, Orange red, very hardy.
For covering walls, rocks, We consider the following the
Tweediana, Yellow. 75c each. 60c each. Ficus Repens—Extremely handsome evergreen climber with about same habit as the well known Boston Ivy. It adheres closely to
walls by its clinging tendrils. Leaves are small, dark green and heart-shaped. Perfectly hardy. Plants in pots. 20c each.
Hedera
English Ivy—The well known species with very dark green, leath- ery leaves, usually about five-lobed. Old vines have greenish flowers and black berries in clusters on lower part of plant. small plants, 15c each; $1.50 per dozen; gallon cans, 50c each,
Jasmine Officinale—Slender vine with finely divided pinnate leaves and numerous small, white, fragrant flowers. Summer bloomer. Partly evergreen. 75c each.
i Primulinum—A recent and very valuable introduction. It is not only the fastest growing Jasmine, but the quickest-growing climber. Flowers clear primrose yellow. 75c each.
Honeysuckle
Growth extremely strong. Old leaves dull green. New growth is reddish purple on branches and backs of leaves. Flowers white inside, purplish outside. One of the very best vines where rapid growth and a dense mass of foliage are desired. 50c each.
Muehlenbeckia (Wire Vine)
Muehlenbeckia complexa—‘‘Maiden Hair Vine.” Rapid growing, twining vine, with dark wiry stems and tiny round leaves. Strong plants. 75c each.
Wistaria One of the prettiest climbing vines. Has long racemes of
pea-shaped flowers that almost cover the plant in early Spring. Grafted plants in white and purple. $1.50 each.
FERNS
Asparagus Ferns
Plumosus—Used extensively for mixing with cut flowers, grows best in the shade, responds to good rich soil. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. Sprengeri—Used for hanging baskets, etc. 20c each; $2.00 dozen.
Sword Fern A great favorite for outside planting as well as for pot culture. 20c each; $2.00 dozen.. E Woodwardia Fern
The Giant Brake or mountain fern grows to a height of 6 feet, requires a moist shady place for best results. 50c each.
Plumbago
Capensis—A tall growing, drooping shrub that is covered practically the entire year with sky blue flowers, does best in a sunny position. 60c each.
Veronica
A compact growing class of shrubs that are hardy and adaptable to sun or shade. Decussata—Rather dwarf. Leaves medium sized and closely set. large, violet blue. An excellent plant. 60c each. Imperialis—Growth strong and rather spreading. Leaves large, dark green with purple margins and midribs. Flowers amaranth red. Very hand-
some. 60c each. Weigela (Diervilla)
Hardy, profuse-blooming shrubs of spreading habit. These are among the showiest of the garden shrubs, producing in early April great masses of showy flowers.
Bosca (ek Weigela)—Flowers are light pink; compact grower, free bloomer. c each, Eva Rathke—Flowers red. 75c each.
Flowers
gallon cans unless otherwise stated
LOS ANGELES (SERMAINS CALIFORNIA
VEGETABLE SEED LIST
There are a number of vegetables that can be planted in the fall. We recommend the following varieties knowing that you will obtain excellent results if the seed is planted and cared for.
For descriptions, planting instructions and complete list of Vegetable Seeds, see our general catalogue. A pamphlet giv- ing cultural directions for any of the varieties listed may be had on application.
All prices listed are postpaid. Pkt. Oz, ©3%4-Eb, . Eb:
ASPARAGUS
Palnretto’ fas. $0.10 $0.20 $0.45 $1.25 BEET
Detroit Dark Red_......... -10 15 45 1.25
Crosby’s Egyptian ......... .10 15 40 1.00
Swiss) Chard (ee) =.2 +. -10 15 40 =©1.00 CARROT
Early Chantenay .......... .10 -20 «45 1.25
Oxhearb pea eee se .10 20 245 0:25 CAULIFLOWER
arly snowpalle 2 --=.2-<.-: -10 3.00 9.00 30.00 BROCCOLI
Winte iGape. .—.— 22-2. -10 90 3.00 9.00
BRUSSELS SPROUTS Half Dwarf Paris Market .10 .30 .90)° 2:75
COLLARDS = Mrtie) GeOreia ... 2. os <=. -10 .20 65 2.00 CORN SALAD Corn Salad—Fetticus ....... .10 30 1.00 3.00 CRESS ine) Gurled)25:.4-224...- 10 -20 2507 ©1250 Water ‘Cress v-.2.5<. -10 60 2.00 6.00 ENDIVE Green Curled ~....... pene A!) .20 65 2.00 Broad Leaved Batavian..... 10 .20 -65 2.00 RUTABAGA : Improved Yellow Globe... .10 -20 A) Pa Bulletins on Vegetable Culture are sent free on request. Please state varieties in which you are interested. Pkt. Oz. % Lb. 5 CABBAGE OKRA Zee Lb Ternary Tctth Ca cae al ES tena eter -10 40 1.35 4.00 Copenhagen Market oe AO .40 1.35 4.00 Long Green ome a... <i i 2 =a=-.....--$0510) ‘$0:20) $0:35 $1.00 Danish Ball Head... 10 40 1.35 4.00 Whites Velvet =. Sees eae : ae oL0, -20 35 = -1.00 Early Flat Dutch. 10 35 1.20 3.50 Early Winningstadt a 51.0 35 1.20 3.50 PARSLEY Red Dutch ....-.-..----.------------2se- en eenene eee -10 35 1.20 3.50 Champion Moss Curled__.. : : : 10 20 60 1.75 KALE PARSNIP Dwarf Curled Scotch 10 8 ©.20. 2.50 1.50 Hollow Crown ............ ae : El OM 20 eeGee 175 Tall Curled Scotch... 4! + z6 30 450 Go Be eae sa ; “ 45 ; ehh spueandtead PEAS—FIRST EARLY VARIETIES <: x anes KOHLRABI Seer pucndes ee asta ee eee ee 10.20. .35.—-3.00 Early Purple Vienna 10 30 1.00 3.00 WAS COTE anna nena ance nan Seer |) 20 35 =©3.00 arly aWihiteu Vienna ee 10 .30 «1.00 3.00 secoND EARLY VARIETIES SONALOR ee er en cee cee ee 10 20 LEEK - 8 . -35 3.00 Dwarf Sugar or Edible Pod... en Seer elO 20 . Teepsecttery TOE ie a ence err A 35 1.15 3.50 Sera ae ere ha Sie eis ea" ay oe 33 smn MUSTARD ze a note Se LATE VARIETIES Southern Curled - 10 "20 33 1/00 ‘Telephone, -2.---2.. See eee eae O .20 35 3.00
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LOS ANGELES (SERMAINS CALIFORNIA
GERMAIN’S “PREMIUM” GRASS SEEDS
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PREMIUM GRASS SEEDS
FOR LAWNS, ESTATES, PARKS, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND GOLF COURSES
A bright, velvety, well-groomed lawn is the first essential of an attractive home. Furthermore, it adds hundreds of dollars to the value of a home. However, just sowing any kind of grass seed will not produce a lawn of this character. The highest grade of recleaned grass seed must be planted if good results are to be expected. If chaffy, light weight and impure seed is sown, a ragged and weedy lawn will result. If heavy weight, extremely pure and thoroughly recleaned seed is sown, your lawn will be a thing you will be proud of. Germain’s ‘Premium’? Lawn Grass Seeds are thoroughly recleaned in our own specially built grass seed cleaning plant, which is the most complete in the West— and are therefore extremely pure, high in germination and free from weed seeds,
VARIETIES OF LAWN GRASS SEED
Kentucky Blue Grass Seed (Poa Pratensis)—Premium Grade—Grown from specially selected strains in carefully selected fields. and thoroughly recleaned to remove chaff, impurities and weed seeds. This seed will give the highest satisfaction. Plant at the rate of 1 Ib. to 200 sq. ft. Price per pound, 75c; 10 Ibs., $7.00 postpaid.
White Clover (Trifolium Repens)—Premium Grade—We import our Premium grade of White Clover Seed from European sources, where the finest grades of White Clover Seed are grown—and then thoroughly reclean this seed to make doubly sure that it is of the highest quality. Plant at the rate of 1 lb. to 200 sq. feet. Price per pound, 80c; 10 lbs., $7.50 postpaid.
Kentucky Blue Grass and White Clover Mixed—This favorite lawn seed mixture is made up of Premium Grade seeds, mixed in the right proportion. We recommend this mixture as being the most satisfactory in general, for making new lawns. Plant at the rate of 1 lb. to 200 sq. feet. Price per pound, 75c; 10 lbs., $7.00 postpaid.
Australian or Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium Perenne)—While Rye Grass does not produce a lawn of as fine a texture as Blue Grass and Clover, it is extremely hardy, requires less fertile soil and withstands more hardships. It is used to a great extent in Arizona and to an increasing extent in Southern California, Plant 1 lb. to every 200 sq. feet. Price per pound, 35c; 10 Ibs., $3.00 postpaid. :
Pacey’s or ‘Pacific’ Rye Grass (Lolium Perenne Pacey)—Similar to Australian Rye Grass only it produces a finer blade and is therefore often preferred to the latter. Price per pound, 35c; 10 Ibs., $3.00 postpaid.
“Poa Bulbosa’? or Bulbous Blue Grass—This variety cannot be planted alone, but should be planted in lawns where Bermuda Grass is present, for it produces a beautiful green lawn in the winter months, from about October 1st to the end of April, when the Bermuda Grass lawns in Southern California turn brown. However, in the warm summer months the bulblets remain dormant in the soil—growing again in the fall. The planting of Poa Bulbosa, therefore, results in a green lawn the year round. Write for our special pamphlet on this variety. Where sown on established lawns, mow as closely as possible, rake lightly and broadcast Poa Bulbosa at the rate of about 3 to 5 lbs. to 1,000 sq. feet. The surface should then be rolled and kept watered until the grass is well established. Price of Poa Bubosa, per pound, $2.50; 10 lIbs., $22.50 postpaid.
BENT GRASS SEEDS (For Fine Lawns and Golf Greens)
Bent Grass Seeds for lawn purposes have been coming into some popularity during the last few years, especially for larger lawns and estates, where much care and attention is given to the lawn. Bent Grasses produce a very fine, beautiful and velvety lawn, but must be cut at least twice a week, as otherwise they will produce a rank and clumpy growth. Bent Grass lawns also should be top-dressed every four months. Mow the lawn closely, mix equal parts of good, rich soil and GROZ-IT brand Sheep Manure and rake into the grass with the back of a rake, covering the grass not over one-quarter inch. Bent Grass Seeds should be sown at the rate of about 4 pounds to every 1,000 square feet. Write for our special pamphlet on Bent Grasses—it gives full details regarding the planting of and
caring for Bent Grass lawns. , Of the many varieties of Bent Grass Seeds, we have selected the following as the
most satisfactory for lawns in Southern California:
Seaside Bent (Agrostis Maritima)—also often called Coos County Bent, because most of the seed is grown in Coos County, Oregon. This is a true creeping bent, and makes a very smooth, uniform lawn. Extreme care must be taken in purchasing this seed, as there are so many swamp grasses and other weed seeds in the district where the seed is grown. Our stock of Seaside Bent is carefully recleaned in our own specially constructed seed cleaning plant, and is extremely pure and free from weed seeds. Price per Ib., $2.50; 10
Ibs., $24.50, postpaid.
“Nothing is more pleasant to the eye [36] than green grasses kept finely shorn.”—Bacon.
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WRITE FOR OUR SPECIAL BOOKLET ON LAWN GRASS SEEDS. IT GIVES COMPLETE INFORMATION REGARDING THE MAKING OF AND CARING FOR BLUE GRASS AND CLOVER AND BENT GRASS LAWNS.
Colonial Bent (Agrostis Vulgaris)—Also often called “‘Rhode Island Bent’’—characterized by the flat, narrow blades and its slightly creeping qualities which make a very smooth and velvety lawn. Our seed is grown in New Zealand and
_ is carefully cleaned. It does not contain in- jurious weed seeds and is the highest grade of Bent Grass available, as far as purity, growth and freedom from admixtures of other grass and weed seeds is concerned. It produces an excellent lawn the year round at less mainte- mance cost than any other Bent Grass. Price per Ib., $1.65; 10 lbs., $16.00, postpaid.
South German Mixed Bent—This is an ad- mixture of Bent Seeds, containing mostly Col- oni2l and some Velvet Bent. Our stock of this variety is of the highest quality and is carefully recleaned. Price per Ilb., $1.65; 10 lIbs., $16.00, postpaid.
Used Principally for Golf Courses—Write for Quantity Prices
Red Top (Agrostis Alba)... A fine bladed grass that is often used in Various Leaved Fescue (Festuca Heterophylla)—Produces a fine dark mixture with Kentucky Blue Grass for putting greens and tees on golf green turf. Is excellent for lawns for shady places and on tees and courses. It also makes an excellent lawn grass. Price per lb., 60c; fairways on golf courses. Price per lb., 75c; 10 lbs., $7.00, postpaid. 10 Ibs., $5.00, postpaid. Meadow Fescue (Festuca Pratensis)—Produces very broad leaves.
Hard Fescue (Festuca Duriuscula)—Produces stiff, upright leaves, usu- Used in golf courses on “the rough” and somefimes on the fairways. ally used in mixture with other varieties for golf course greens and tees. Price per Ib., 50c; 10 Ibs., $4.50, postpaid.
| VARIETIES OF GRASS SEEDS $
Price per Ib., 55c; 10 Ibs., $4.75, postpaid. Rough Stelked Meatow Grass (Poa Trivialis)—-Makes an excellent
: : turf both for lawns in shady places and for putting greens and fairways
Red Fescue (Festuca Rubra)—Grows well in dry, sandy soils. Pro- on golf courses. Leaves are very narrow and flat. Price per lb., 75c; duces stiff and upright leaves and roots creep extensively. Used in golf 10 Ibs., $7.00, postpaid.
_ course putting green mixtures, also on tees and fairways. Excellent for Wood Meadow Grass (Poa Nemoralis)—A v eC . , —A very fine bladed grass, lawn DEEDOSES. Price per Ib., 60c; 10 Ibs., $5.50, Postpaid. : medium dark green in color, used in mixtures for shady spots. Price __ Chewings Fescue (Festuca Species)—Used extensively on putting per Ib., 85c; 10 lbs. $8.00, postpaid. eens and fairways and tees on golf courses, and does well on most any kind of soil. It also produces a stiff, upright plant. Price per lb., 75c; 10 lIbs., $6.00, postpaid.
Bermuda Grass (Cynodon Dactylon)—A broad leaved creeping grass, used for golf course fairways, polo and athletic fields. Will stand a
t deal of hard = er lb., 75c; 10 Ibs., $6.00, id. Sheep’s Fescue (Festuca Ovina)—Produces stiff leaves. Used chiefly el roi soe ace : S» 96:00, postpaid
= « ” . Bur Clover (Medicago Arabica)—Used to a great extent for golf tb., eave Bi oa and on “the rough.” Price per course fairways in California. Price per Ib., 50c; 10 lbs., $4.50, postpaid.
Note on Grass Seeds For Golf Courses.
Care must be taken to sow only the highest qualities of recleaned grass seeds on golf courses, in order to avoid the trouble and expense of reseeding costs and the weeding of greens, tees, and fairways. Germain’s “Premium Brand” seeds have been specially recleaned in our own grass seed cleaning plant, which is the most modern and complete in the west, to the maximum of purity and germination and they are unusually free from weed seeds. The amount of grass seeds that should be planted for golf courses will run from about ninety pounds for the small fine seeds to three hundred pounds for the larger seeds, to the acre on fairways. For putting greens we recommend planting on the average of about one pound to every 150 square feet. We have not listed prices on large quantities of grass seed such as are often purchased by golf clubs. These prices will vary accord- _ing to market conditions and will always be as low as is consistent with the market and the quality. Kindly write us for special quotations in larger quantities than indicated above.
_ NUVIDA LAWN AND GARDEN FERTILIZER BERMUDA RAKE
The verdict of all who have used the Nuvida Lawn and Garden This tool is all machine made, with all working parts detachable, and ‘Fertilizer is that it is the most complete and satisfactory Lawn Dressing the metal of each part selected for its particular use. The angle of the ever placed on the market. It is manufactured by us and we guarantee teeth, and its weight, keep it in the ground in the heaviest lawn. The that it contains all the elements required and in the proper proportions sharp blades cut the grass in sections and the cross cutter bar completes to produce a luxuriant growth. It is a clean, odorless material and can the work. A lawn raked and cross raked is free of all runners and the be applied without offending one’s sense of smell or sight. Being quick work has left a perfect seed bed to sow clover or grass seed. Brown in action, the effect can be noticed within a very short time by the rich Bermuda lawns can be skinned in the fall with this tool with a fraction green coloring and that velvety appearance so much sought after. Its of the labor necessary by any other method. Many lawns burn out in superiority over stable manure can scarcely be estimated, as the latter, in spots because the heavy soil has become impervious. Occasional use addition to disfiguring the lawn by its unsightly appearance, also gives of the Bermuda Rake will so loosen the soil that it will again take out an unpleasant odor, and always contains weeds and other undesirable water. Price, each, $5.00.
seeds. Trial bags for 300 sq. ft., 10 Ibs., 60c; 25 lb. sack for 750 sq. ft., $1.25; 50 Ib. sack for 1,500 sq. ft., $2.25; 100 lb. sack for 3,000 sq. ft., $4.00. Write for Nuvida pamphlet. SEMESAN
NUVIDA FLOWER AND FERN FERTILIZER TOREFER CONEROT GF SROWN PATCH ION TURF
A reliable plant food for flower beds and potted plants, including all Write for special booklet on this wonderful new preparation. Semesan flowering plants, palms, ferns, etc. It is highly concentrated and should is dusted or sprayed over the turf infected with this unsightly disease be in small doses, following closely directions given on each con-
tainer. Applications may be repeated, however, from time to time of fine grasses, and successfully controls it. For prices on Semesan, see through the growing season. Price, 35c per can. Page 87.
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