Historic, Archive Document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices tp RECHIV=D 4 £1823 x T RADE DISCOUNT SUNSET SEED AND PLANT Co. Th) 427-429 Sansome Street, SHAN FRANGCISGO, CAL. SEED FARI1 AND NURSERIES, Menlo Park. NURSERY YARD, Corner Polk and Jackson Streets, San Francisco. BULBS Hyacinths For growing in pots.—Plant from September to December, using a light loam mixed with leaf mold and well-decomposed manure. Cover bulbs so that tops will just show, and after watering well, place in a cool, dark place out-of-doors. When the pots are full of roots and the tops have sprouted about an inch, which will be in about six or eight weeks, they may be removed indoors to a sunny situ- ation and plentifully supplied with water at the roots. For growing in glasses.—Allow water to just touch base of bulbs, and place ina dark closet or cellar where temperature is abeut 50°. Expose gradually to light and sun when glasses are well filled with roots. Change the water as it becomes impure, drawing roots entirely from “glass, and rinsing in clean water. Be particular to always keep the water to a lev el with the base of each bulb. For growing in the garden.—Bulbs may be planted any time from October to December. They require a light, rich soil, and the crown of the bulb should be three to five inches below the surface; set six inches apart. Where the ground becomes frozen, cover with straw or leaves to the depth of about three inches, removing the covering early in spring. If ordered by mail please add fifteen cents per dozen for postage. Named Single Varieties Each, Doz Alba superbissima. .Pure white, ATES spikes. =. ee ae es eee sl Wk be en annem) Teme AL, Baron Van Thuyll. Deep blue, very large, compact truss, sood forearly forcing 92) «3.710 1 00 BellevQurinne. Fine pink, s60d‘spike.. - . .9. . 2... - SE ay ERS a on {oe OROG 1 00 Bird of Paradise. Dark yellow. . . SLY AEG Blanchard. Pure white, compact tr uss, large bells, good for early forcing ¢ or for bedding sow l0e 1 00 Blondin. Fine porcelain blue. . .. . . 10c 1 00 Charles Dickens. Light blue, very large compact truss, excellent for bedding and potting. . 10c 1 00 Cosmos. Fine pink, lar ge fries» 1h ge cadets oe. Se iaeie 1 00 Czar Peter. Light porcelain blue, large spike, one of the finest of thiscolor. . .... . .20e 2 00 Fabiola. Pink and carmine striped . ae rade 1 25 Gigantea. Pink, very large truss, fine for potting and bedding, ‘one of the best of this color.15c 1 25 Grand lilas. Fine lilac, very large compact truss, very large belles os. 2 aoe 2 00 Grand vedette. Pure white, large bells, grand for cutting, one of the ear liest white for forcing. 10c 1 25 Herman. Orangeyellow. .. . Lhe Ae TOE NS PCR ge 9 1 25 Homerus. Red, one of the earliest of this color, erand for ‘forcing ive ee OE 1 00 King of the Blues Very fine deep blue, very broad spike, large bells, finest of its class. . . 15c 1 50 La Citroniére. Fine golden yellow. . . Oo eee toe 1 50 La Grandesse. Pure white, grand compact spike, very large bells, finest white yet introduced.15c 1 50 Leonidas. Light blue, fine Sikes 5. ee Se Ns oe: CAS UP na ea mea To Pee 2a ake 1 00 Madame Hodson. Deep rose, compact spike. a ele 1 00 “ Van der Hoop. Pure white, very large bells, one of the best whites for pots also excellent for cutting... . Sey cater we RR ge ee ay LA ie ees De ee 1 00 Marie. Very deep blue, enormous spike. Rag eee ieee skye seks OS Seda ie etre! lay She 1 00 Mimosa. Very good deep blue, compact truss. . ae 10e 1 00 Mont Blane. ‘Pure white, large compact truss, large bells, a , grand white, good for pots. . -a0e ">. 2,00 Moreno. Good pink, very fine compact truss, large bells, first-class exhibition sort.. . . .20c 2 00 Norma. Excellent pink, one of the best of this color, gr and for FORCIN@e.75 Th ae (2 Wo AGE 1 00 Rhinoceros. Orange yellow... . . USE Jt 5 Cyai keds) LR Fe OM oe Rie Ree baere aimee 10) 1 50 Robert Steiger. Deep. red, compact Prorsee Mb PRE ena ree Pease caw oes ahd aude 1 00 Snowball. Pure white. .... SoU po eee eke Oe Gh ore: 2A ye 2 00 Veronica. Very deep red, easily forced ok, HIT eee a Ni veoiaor oval Wea) Qolioe P0e 1 00 Vesta. Rosy white, very Ae et Ga gy feast | fraty is Mavis ENR Ag Leet Genera eee cata Ce 1 00 Unicloieam sant bites ene chy are Meas GAs ee oy 2) Ok a CN ee ta sg ne A a LOC 1 00 One bulb of each of the above, 32 varieties, for $3.75 2 SUNSET SEED AND PLANT CO. Named Double Varieties Each. Doz. Anna Maria. Blush white, purple center . ... RA arn ie Wie. SL Bloksberg. Light blue, very large compact spike, mi ienificent PME a ce ery peel IC 1°00 Boquet tendre. Dark red, good spike . eg nie hs ee een me merearee Se cal Fa oe is ga UE 1 00 Bie orelamernoar), Deep biuekey. fice oes Pe is DY, See ae eee 1 00 Czar Nicholas. Pink... . PE REN. CEDE ENOL” oo IE, Rae nee cee 1 00 Garrick. Blue, dark center, very large spike. Pe tee Meet Met ea ae co LUC 1 50 Goethe. Finest pure yellow, large spike, extra fne-: t.5 2 debe: ae ee ee 1 50 Grand Vainqueur. Pure WHER So tO 2 iS ee 2 00 Grootvetsis Pink Marcercpikes 9 aie one aS ME RE Mee eae ene 1 00 Jauné supréme. Pure yellow 7. >. 1 ED. RES Geet, Serraino ee Koh-i-noor. Deep rose, semi double, ver y large spike. . eee ee nay ee ae 5G La déesse. Pure white, yellow eye... . Rete ne cule, Cet yas ee LIE 1 00 La Tour d’Auverne. Earliest pure w hite, grand spike. eA ee Opeth ks lot 1 50 La virginité. Blush white. . . eee EO ee Me ee. . Bian etre nk eee ree 1 00 Minerva. Orange yellow, extra Gre dows a vee ay Gee) Re re 20¢ 2 00 WisseNiehtineale, eure wwihitesc 2. fa ira eo tN ee ek ty IN se eae eae Murillo. Light blue. . . een ie era elie. IG Noble par mérite. One of the finest pink, compact ETUSS . Jy eck J eee ey ee Oihellom Very carkabliet yet. tin Ae ie ea Sha hn ee een ae eee 1 00 Panorama. Dark rose . . Mae Gehan Roane: Pree cerin apse sy Lt: 1 00 Prince of Waterloo. Pure white, fine spike Si) Verte SR MGM Tar po A. Sal TE 1 50 Wenusy Walitenwifhovellow eye. cis sath ame jcc ee Oo), GUNA ty epee ae nae 1 00 Regina Victoria. Very fine dark {OSCAR Ee lee ete. | BS he eee ee, 1 00 Rembrandt. Light blue... . DER eS eR «Segre: Pe OS at LG 1 00 One bulb of each of above, 24 varieties, for $2.90. Unnamed Varieties Doz. 100 Double bluex very ime muecedss sernn eee epee SM NEC POR Ce | MD EN eee eee mean es HT CBN: CS UES TERS ye Uo Nn Re net a NM ge Ae 5 3 75 2 white, ge fie Ee ONS Toc uaa Na) Bierce ae Cova ASM iG ae ca eB SO Fe 4 00 (re av ENLOWeo*. made Bima! Fe el od ee A, Meese NTE Se ln coll 6 00 See Al COlONS MEDNe Grstean tea mtn Es Pie qt ler Se ae Se Ea a SS 4 00 “ao pure rwhite=? 2-123 ys a gc Hee OAT yh a te ae re ene hea aor mem aa To SPREE 61/2 5 00 Single blue, very MicMune el RET) Gee Renn AD tin Gus ace nr hed £ CeO U Paar SemmmtG 3 50 TE. Saseaes Em? RR RRC de, lees PTR gis RT AR eM) BR Pe Se 3 50 Ei ee wrnbe ects 4 Daeg wate Pei ele ge lee AME Rete cl eee PP me, Senna tm el (16 4 00 “ri mcyellowss* we oF be i Raion be atig Ae beet A MCE 2 TA) UE 5 50 ‘* all colors mixed, very aS, Tbe bane 1 ene a Maier CR ten Ma OE 5, 3 00 Da TU Sate et MAM ees ENA Calas hg Ure ae ee Ae MN ertas ee Wee NORA SSh TUNA <2 A (i315 5 00 ‘* pure white... =. OY): . 80e 5 00 ick. White onda ‘Hyacinthe This beautiful and very valuable variety, if planted in September and gently forced, will bloom in November, or flowering may be retarded till Christmas by keeping in a cool place. The flowers, which are smaller than those of the ordinar v hyacinth, are produced in great profusion, each bulb throwing up three or four spikes of delicately scented, clear white blossoms; highly recommended for parlor decora- tion. Extra large bulbs, 10 cents each; 50 cents per dozen; $3.50 per hundred. Grape Hyacinths Little round bells, so arranged as to resemble a bunch of grapes, blue and white, 2 for 5 cents; per dozen, 25 cents. Tulips Of easy culture, flowering freely in almost any location, producing as fine flowers in the city garden as in more favored places. Double and single tulips planted together present a more extended display | than if planted separately. Cultural treatment similar to hyacinths, except that the bulbs, being smalier, must not be planted quite so deep. If ordered by mail please add five cents per dozen for postage. Named Single Varieties Each. Doz. Artus. Bright scarlet, very fine for forcing, fine shaped flower, stands erect. . . . . . 3 for 10e 25¢c Belle Alliance. Beautiful scarlet, large, nicely perfumed, suitable for bedding... ... . . 5e 00¢ Canary Bird. Pure yellow. . . Wie. SPL ee eee 30¢ Chrysolora. Very large golden yellow, ‘keeps its color to the end. This is undoubtedly the best vellow tulip, excelient for bedding, hasa firm stem. . . CHURN At) gen Sang 30C Cottage Maid. Fine rose and white, color very attractive, Re for bedding. Nee Ais pee eee 60¢ ‘Due Van Tholl. Crimson. .. ORIEL Aer ae gR ea ig AL ay ca Stay UREA JANN Gain OY 105 25¢ Red and yellow. UPS CeONeRerot Raabe 9 (UE neuer ae aay CRT EELS ee EG 40c Fs OSC Beer sek imme Neila. ater Ee UR bela Retr a REN eas 5 Aa Rc 21. MES Se 50c 427-429 SANSOME ST., SAN FRANCISCO. 2 Each. Doz. ese eerie ork Meer tte res, BU re ok ee es. ae. 2 for be 25C Winters... Peostek os 3. 85 8B Dat ae, tle aN Ae al ey ll eee ane Se 2, See 50¢ i Yellow . dc 50¢ Keizerskroon. Red, broad yellow margin, _ very large, stem very long and firm, excellent bed- ding sort... dC 40¢ Pottebakker. White, best white tulip. in existence, very - large, well shaped, pe tals broad and not pointed like a good many varieties. . . 3c ae eee ese, 50c Pottebakker. Scarlet, very fine, good for bedding and forcing. ee Cees aoe oe Oe 50¢ ne Yellow, magnificent, Veiecaniys star ek wie Poe ee St es.) OC 50¢ Roi Cramoisi. Good scarlet . . Bea es Ou sh |= Nya) hx) RST OC 50e Vermilion brilliant. Scarlet, very large, BnecPOwUalcoloreG witht, i cud bac) ai. ins Be oe 10e 75¢ White Swan. Pure white,. lar ge, “firm | stem, good for bedding. BB OER Gib separ st fete es-— OC 50¢ Yellow Prince. Golden y ellow, very sweet scented. . See Meo: . | EL LOG 50c One bulb each of abov e, 19 varieties, for 75c. Doz. 100 Mixed, consisting of a great number of vee GESTS eth vote: Baltes sa Roe eM Manon tegn ar Mixed, consisting of all the best kinds, early. . ..... ccs She eer kt: RE EOO 2 00 Named Double Varieties | Each. Doz Blue Flag. Violet blue, late... . Re ele ye Wn AN ay, Meet a ee Grey ty 5 ean OG 50¢ Gloria solus. Red bordered golden. yellow, early. ven Pe Seat aly a ita sae Seal ety creme Sy CCV ki 6 25¢ Imperator rubrorum. Scarlet, the finest of its class, early de ae te aoe OC 50¢ La Candeur. Pure white; this is the most celebrated double white bedding variety, _of dwarf habit, firm stem, early. ey ate Oia: oe ees Mame OG Ok 25¢ Mariage de ma fille. Red, variegated white, bates ett elle 50c Murillo. Fine pink, the flower opens light pink, and changes toa “deeper tinge, early. Sneek 50¢ Purple Crown. Dark purple, early... . in Aor DC 25¢ Rex rubrorum. Deep scarlet, makes an excellent contrast to La “Candeur, blooming at the same time and of the same height, early. . . pak. ci oniOn OL 50¢ Rose Blanche. Pure white, purer than La Candeur and also more double, early Last peak dias hoe HO 50¢ Tournesoll. Red and yellow, Vesy laroe, sweeivscented, very early... 2 5... Es 2 SDE 50¢ Yellow Rose. Golden yellow, very large, finest of all iewimicticn Ge eee 50e One bulb of each of above, 11 varieties, for 40c. 4 Doz. 100 Mixed, all colors, dwarf growing early SGTtSs: <) 4.205 By ape tesa hs de tok cat ak. Cea, EC SOOO putter ite: Of singularly picturesque appearance, and exceedingly showy on account of their curiously lacinated petals and varied shades of beautiful colors in the same flower. Splendid mixture, from many named sorts, per dozen, 25c; per hundred, $1.50. Crocuses One of our earliest spring flowers, and on account of its vari-colored blossoms, is beautifully effective. The more thickly crocuses are planted the finer is the effect produced—say in clumps of six, twelve, or more bulbs, or in beds of one hundred to five hundred bulbs, either in separate colors or mixed. With ordinary care they will bloom freely in any sitting-room window. Plant the bulbs two inches deep and two or three inches apart. When grown in pots plant thickly and treat as in the cultivation of the hya- cinth. If ordered by mail please add fifteen cents per hundred for postage. Doz. 100 lp OMe reWabkonmiple woxtravlat CC. Vetyceably.:. Sol 8.) in ee eee ee eee. Loe “BE OO Carolina Chisholm. Pure white... . Sa ear rte aA vet aed) A eter IES 2 OG 1 00 Cloth of Gold. Yellow, striped brown, very early eee ee eS rea en eM (2s PEE Se 75 Cloth of Silver. Violet striped . . BN dl A Naeem ea 15 75 Madame Mina. Extra large, str iped, splendid. very y fee blomeue re et ee ibe 75 Montilane..) While; very ine 2s 1) 2 ee ee ee ie ee MB Re be Dor be 75 Non plus ultra. Blue white border... . gene OY Pace Sake We Gee ots, . 12 os 86208 1 00 Sir Walter Scott. White and violet striped . ee ig Renate yt eget ey Od | kG 75 Piet anes naeceid XCG spas eles oo dig: ail Saleen fee ete. aus ee Nadav, SoADE 75 Striped, aldis** y TOES RBS Se es SE as | iy ie eae es ee een eee ee eer 516 75 Whiter 54.55 oe Ree Seer eee ot ee ee Yee Sie ess Ee 75 Yellow, Pir ew See ewan 2 ioe eee a aw ce my ll. en, Lie 75 Amaryllis The bright colors and handsome form of the Amaryllis make it desirable both for greenhouse and parlor decoration, while its cultivation is so simple that it can be grown by anyone. The most suitable soil is a good loam with one-fourth part of leaf mold and a proportion of sand; water moderately until the plants show indications of flowering. Each. Doz. Bella dential! miaioe seeamial Tose Cotone 8120s elo 8) yas ois Mahe i hae 2 2etbea SLD Orme siscin rye iclenia ee Aone Sone oe Uy a de se Aa eee 2 Ree sibs Giganiea or Josephine. . . Mt ners of tyra Td 580 fio get 1a i eet ts ae 5. GONE sags Longiflora alba. Good white . Pe core PORN COaAT Otel OST ee Sy Ae fare ( ee wits 4 SUNSET SEED AND PLANT CO. Freesias Much prized on account of their graceful form and delightful fragrance. Of the easiest possible culture; a pot of five or six bulbs will perfume a large room. As cut flowers they are highly attractive. Refracta alba. Per dozen, 20c; per 100, $1.00. Narcissus or Daffodils Especially deserving of notice on account of its easy culture, early flowering and generally effective appearance. Narcissus thrives in any soil and are highly esteemed for their profusion and long duration of bloom. If ordered by mail please add fifteen cents per dozen for postage. Single Varieties Each. Per Doz. Barri Conspicuus. Broad primrose petals, elegantly expanded crown, heavily stained OLALOCESCATICL Bip cat orp ack) woke all eaten at ear ea ane aaa eee * aaa Retired teh 20c $2 00 Bicolor Horsfieldi. Large yellow trumpet, pure white perianth, veryearly........ 20¢ 1 50 Bulbocodium. Golden yellow, dwarf. ........ ES ES - | a, ee eee 10c 1 00 Golden Spur. Large, deep yellow trumpet, this is the best single daffodil in cultivation . . 15¢ 1 50 Henry Irving. Golden yellow, very bold trumpet. ........ PL? aN at Dense | 2) 15c 1 50 Incomparabilis. Large yellow cup, rich sulphur yellow perianth. ........... .15¢ 1 50 Maximus. Golden yellow perianth andtrumpet ........ iy au PRE aoe 6, pee ene ee 1 00 Obvallaris. Deep golden yellow trumpet, primrose perianth. ............. .10e 1 00 Poéticus (Pheasant-eye). Pure white, sweet scented, very fine. ............. 5e 25 Double Varieties Albaplena odorata. Pure white, very sweet scented... ... . pit. Bee) Cas Be ieee 30 .Incomparabilis. Orange yellow, sweet scented, very fine. ....... ite ee Be 30 Van Sion. Golden yellow, very large,:full double flower, excellent. .... . 10268 LS dc 40 Flower very early; blooms are exceedingly fragrant. The Polyanthus may be grown either in glasses or pots. If planted in open borders, protect well by a covering of litter. If ordered by mail please add fifteen cents per dozen for postage. Polyanthus Narcissus Each Per Doz. Gloriosa. White, with orange cap, very large, excellent. .......... cone fe Te CSRS ies Grand;Soleil dior. Dark yellow suffused’ orange... 20) 5 . 2). 2S. BLS 10c 75 Newton. Very fine yellow, with orange cup, free bloomer. .....:......... ~. )40¢e 1 00 Paper White Grandiflora. Large, pure white, agrandsort. .........°.. Me a 5 (C 50 - Roman. Double white, very fragrant. ..... . ct, ate Tere Bete te risk} tute Sh re 50 - Mixed, without names, many varieties, very fine .......... Pee Ur ey Sie 35 Sweet=Scented Jonquils These are both double and single and are admirably adapted for growing in pots. Much prized for their graceful, sweet-scented flowers. Each Per Doz. Campernelle. Single yellow, very sweet .... . ee nr, Merwe enh ae On 2G, PoubleMellow., sweet scented yu... i> Sh ~ w eie) Nek ene Ue ees oes ees Iii e 1 00 Single Yellow. Sweet scented. ....... SE AES MN Se bse Le 30 Chinese Sacred Lily A variety of the Polyanthus, or bunch-flowered Narcissus. Grown chiefly in water with pebbles for support. Flowers are very fragrant and pretty; pure white, with yellow center. Flowers six weeks after planting. Extra large imported bulbs, each 10c; per dozen $1.00. Postage 5c each. Eucharis Amazonica A perfect gem for pot culture; bears large, waxy, snow-white, star-shaped blossoms of great beauty and delicious fragrance. Easily grown. Large flowering bulbs, each 35c; small, each 20c. Anemones The Anemone is unsurpassed among spring flowers for brilliancy of color, profusion and duration of blooming. Of neat, compact growth, with elegantly lacinated foliage and produces in great abundance flowers of the most vivid hues, which have a splendid effect in beds or masses, while for bouquets or table decoration they are invaluable. Any good soil, moderately well drained, will answer. Plant two to three inches deep and four to six inches apart. f 5 427-429 SANSOME ST., SAN FRANCISCO. by) a Each Per Doz. Hnlcemowme ty nlolnboscatletiec:. eeabegt s t\ ke cee Meum fea ae OO ia TS -10c $0 75 Japonica alba. Pure white, very free bloomer, good for shrubberies. .......... 5e d0 iim aAbaeeeVe LOW nig 18> etanieemet rami rent pa ew. it filyr. ete US a ee 1de 1 00 (Rhessrided Lue, winites very trees plOgmen e397 ayy) ihe ef eens ey deh a ee 50 Maxeneedoublenblueyaines assonhment ess aia tS) Sah 0 tae Maas dle le. Ges s 3 DE 40 ne doublescarletotine: assortments ata cu eee ae) te ie: a Be 40 yeu altcolors doubler ay. emits ne aa mel Nee emes Pcl ete BO FOr. he 25 ci sinele: scarlet fimevassOremien tit) fa olwe ett ne. eres eee), To Veet Aye Ts. Lalo abe 30 ee valle COLORSsa.- fora ikchak eM Sgpnaeaide tere) beat esi «Ve, AON OC 25 An exceedingly beautiful class of plants, embracing the richest and most diversified shades of color. The Turban varieties are of hardier constitution and stronger growth than the Persian, and are very effective when planted in large groups or beds. Each. Per Doz. Brench. =. ery, lime-sortsin: oO Varietiese a eh teh eae ak et sit Age SE een) ees Er! OPH) ee a TTC CS ©: GI sitar Gane er ee ee a Senet PUPA eae EERE Reales a3 Pe tee CUE 30 Persian ix 2 AGA A ss TON eat CIR OS ee ca PRA nee tee ISR caer UN Be es ODN MRM AEP Ee AIS 30 urban: Grootvorsta, Carmine saree: bloomemy est) oe es ee th. eee PG 30 - invercules:: Whites: VTA ALNG