Bulbs and flower seeds for fall planting of 1923 : California wild flower seeds / Theodore Payne.

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B u 1 b y

and Flower Seeds for
Fall Planting o/ 1923

California Wild
Flower Seeds

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ORDER EARLY. Orders will be
filled in the order of receipt, and
certain varieties may be sold out if
orders are too long delayed.

SPECIAL FREE DELIVERY

I will deliver free all bulbs or seeds listed
in this folder when sold at the single or dozen
list price, provided j'our purchase amounts to
one dollar or over, cash with the order, and
your address is within six hundred miles of
Los Angeles.

Note. The new Federal law which went
into effect Tune, 1919, prohibits the importa-
tion of Ranunculus, Iris, Ixias, Sparaxis
Anemones and some other bulbs. Of these
kinds I have secured a limited stock of local
grown bulbs which 1 am quoting in this list.

MY OTHER PUBLICATIONS

General Seed and Plant Catalogue — Con-
taining: A full list of choice vegetable and
flower seeds, with special instructions for
growing these under California conditions ;
the largest collection of tree, shrub and palm
seeds offered on the Pacific Coast; also a list
of choice roses, flowering plants, ornamental
trees and shrubs, and fruit trees.

Eucalyptus Timber Culture — A pamphlet on
the best methods for sowing the seed, growing
the young plants ,and transplanting for timber
plantations, together with full descriptions of
forty species.

California Wild Flower Seeds — For many
years I have made a study of the California
Flora. I collect annually seeds and bulbs of
many of the choicest species ; these I have
fully described in my SPECIAL ILLUS-
TRATED BOOKLET, “California Wild
Flowers, Their Culture and Care.” A treatise
describing over a hundred beautiful species,
with a few notes on their habits and charac-
teristics. A copy of this will be mailed upon
receipt of 15 cents.

THEODORE PAYNE

345 SOUTH MAIN ST. LOS ANGELES. CAL.

TELEPHONE 826481

BULBS

for Fall and Winter Planting

NARCISSUS

The Narcissus is one of our most beautiful spring flowering
bulbous plants, and thrives well in California. Some very desir-
able effects can be had by planting them in solid beds, and
also by planting them among shrubbery and allowing them to
become naturalized. They may be planted from the first of
October to the middle of January, in any good garden soil,
covering the bulbs to the depth of about 5 inches. The polyan-
thus varieties, of which the Chinese Lily is the best known, also
succeeds well in water,

SINGLE NARCISSUS
With Long Trumpets or “Daffodils”

Emperor. Pure yellow, of immense size. Each 10c; doz.,
$1.00; 100, $7.00.

Empress. White perianth with golden yellow trumpet. Each,
10c; doz.,$1.00; 100, $7.00.

Golden Spur. Large, deep golden yellow, early, fine for
forcing. Each, 10c. doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

King Alfred. (Novelty.) Flowers of great substance, clear
golden yellow, tall vigorous grower. Each, 2Sc; doz., $2.50;
100, $15.00.

Van Waverens' Giant. (Novelty.) The largest Narcissus
ever grown. A grand flower, perianth primrose with bright
yellow trumpet. Each, 30c; doz., $3.00; 100, $20.00.

Olympia. (Novelty.) Large, trumpet yellow, with perianth
of slightly paler shade. Extra fine for forcing. Each, 30c; doz.,
$3.00; 100, $20.00.

With Large Cups

Barri Conspicuus. Primrose yellow, crown orange scarlet.
Each, 10c; doz., 80c; 100, $5.00.

Sir Watkin. Large, perianth light yellow, cup golden yellow
tinted with orange. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $6.50.

With Small Cups

Poeticus Ornatus. “Pheasant’s Eye.” Pure white, cup edged
with scarlet. Each, 5c; doz., 60c; 100, $4.00.

King Edward. (Almira.) Pure white perianth, orange scar-
let cup. Each, 15c; doz., $1.25; 100, $8.00.

DOUBLE NARCISSUS

Alba Plena Odorata. Pure white, sweet scented. Each, 5c;
doz., 60c; 100, $4:00.

Orange Phoenix. Large, white and yellow’. Each, 10c; doz.,
$1.00; 100, $7.00.

Sulphur Phoenix. White with sulphur center. Each, 10c;
doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Von Sion. “Double Daffodil.” Large golden yellow. Each,
10c; doz.,, $1.00; 100, $7.00.

POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS

Paper White Large Flowering. Pure white. Each, 10c; doz.,
80c; 100, $5.00.

Grand Monarque. White, lemon cup. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00;
100, $7.00.

Grand Soleil D’Or. Yellow with orange cup. Each, 10c;
doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Chinese Sacred Lily. White with yellow cup. Large im-
ported bulbs. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50.

JONQUILS

Much prized for cut flowers, on account of their fragrance
and graceful forms. They are easily forced, and also grow well
in the open ground. Plant in any good garden soil, covering
the bulbs to a depth of about four inches.

Campernelle Regulosus. Clear yellow. The largest variety.
Each, 10c; doz., 80c; 100, $5.00.

Single Sweet Scented. Small flowers, rich yellow. Each, 5c;
doz., 60c; 100, $4.00.

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TULIPS

For many years it was considered almost impossible to grow
tulips successfully in Southern California, but of late years it
has been demonstrated that the late flowering varieties can be
grown here with the very best of results. A shady or partially
shady situation is preferable, and they thrive best in a sandy
soil, well enriched with plenty of rotten manure. The bulbs !

should be covered about five inches deep, and may be planted <

from October to January, though early planting is advisable. !

The Gesneriana Major is the large, late, scarlet tulip seen iri '

many of the floral stores late in the spring and so greatly
admired.

DARWIN TULIPS

Clara Butt. Soft salmon rose, long stems. Each, 10c: doz ,

90c; 100, $6.00.

Calliope. Soft rose, margined pink. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00;

100, $7.00.

Dream. Beautiful lilac. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Euterpe. Mauve lilac. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Flamingo. Beautiful shell pink, white center. Each, 10c;
doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Glow. (Claude Gilot.) Vermilion scarlet, white base with
blue markings. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Gretchen. Soft blush, early. Each, 10c; doz., 90c; 100,

$6.00.

Kate Greenawav. White, slightly flushed lilac-rose. Each,

10c; doz., 90c; 100, $6.00.

King Harold. Deep purple red. Each, 10c; doz., 90c; 100,

$6.00.

La Tulipe Noire. (The Black Tulip.) Immense flower of
unique color. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Madame Krelage. Soft rose, margined blush. Each, 10c;
doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Marconi. Purple violet with white base, large flower. Each,

10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Massachusetts. Vivid pink, white center, large. Each, 10c;
doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Mr. Farncombe Sanders. Dark rosy red, long stems. Each,

10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Painted Lady. Creamy white, faintly tinged soft heliotrope i

when opening. A beautiful flower resembling a Water Lily. 1

Each, 10c; doz., 90c; 100, $6.00.

Pride of Haarlem. Old rose, immense .flower. Each, 10c;
doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00. i

Psyche. Soft rose, inside silvery rose, base tinted blue. Large ;

flowers on long stems.. Each, 10c; doz., 90c; 100, $6.00.

Rev. Ewbank. Heliotrope lilac, with paler edge. Each, 10c;
doz., 90c; 100, $6.00.

Darwin Fine Mixed. Each, 10c; doz., 80c;. 100. $5.00.

BREEDER TULIPS

On account of their large size and unique colorings, these
Tulips are now in great demand; I cannot recommend them

too highly. They require the same treatment and bloom about i

the same time as the Darwin Tulips. |

Bronze Queen. Soft buff, inside tinged golden-bronze. Each,

10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00. ;

Don Pedro. Coffee brown,' shaded maroon , inside rich ma- <

hogany. A magnificent flower. Height 25 in. Each, 25c; doz., i

$2.50; 100, $15.00. !

Feu Ardent. Brilliant carmine red, long stems. Each, 20c;
doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00. . i

Godet Parfait. Bright violet with white base. Height 30 in. i

Each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00.

Lucifer. Bright terra-cotta orange, very large. Each, 25c;
doz., $2.50; 100, $15.00. !

MacMahon. Bronze violet, margined bronze yellow, immense i

flower. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00. |

Medea. Crushed strawberry, shaded heliotrope, 3'ellow center.

Flower of immense size. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Prince of Orange. (Sunset.) Terra-cotta with orange edge, |

extra fine. Each, 15c; doz., $1.25; 100, $9.00. I

Velvet King. Velvety purple with yellow base, large flowers. j

Extra fine for forcing. Height 24 in. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50; i

100, $15.00. i

Yellow Perfection. Bronze yellow shaded deep golden 5"ellow. I

Height 24 in.. Each, 15c; doz., $1.25; 100, $9.00.

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LATE OR COTTAGE TULIPS

Bouton D’Or. Pure yellow. Each, 10c; doz., 80c; 100, $5.00.

Gesneriana Spathulata Major. Crimson scarlet with blue black
center, sweet scented. Each, 10c; doz., 90c; 100, $6.00.

Gesneriana Lutea. Beautiful golden yellow. Each, 10c; doz.,
80c; 100, $5.00.

Jaune D’Oeuf. (Sunrise.) Golden yellow, shaded apricot.
Each, 10c; doz., 90c; 100, $6.00.

Inglescombe Pink. (Salmon Queen.) Rosy pink, tinted sal-
mon. Each, 10c; doz., 80c; 100, $5.00.

Inglescombe Scarlet. Intense scarlet, black base. Each, 10c;
doz., 80c; 100, $5.00.

Inglescombe Yellow. Large canary yellow. One of the best.
Each, 10c; doz., 80c; 100, $5.00.

Maiden’s Blush. (Picotee.) White margined rose, recurved
petals. Each, 10c; doz., 80c; 100, $5.00.

The Fawn. Rosy fawn color, shaded blush. Each, 10c; doz.,
80c; 100, $5.00.

Late Tulips Mixed. Each, 10c; doz., 70c; 100, $4.00.

HYACINTHS

Hyacinths may be grown in the open ground, in pots, or in
glasses, and can be planted from the beginning of October until
the end of December.

For the open ground, plant ip light rich soil, covering to the
depth of 4 to 5 inches.

For pots, plant one in a 5-inch pot, pressing the earth down
firmly and leaving one-third of the bulb exposed; then place the
pots on the north side of a building or in a cellar and cover
with a layer of sand, earth or leaf mould to the depth of about
8 inches ; after 4 or 5 weeks unearth the pots and gradually
inure to the light.

For glasses, fill the glass with water so as to nearly touch the
base of the bulb ; place in a cellar or dark place for a few w.eeks
until the roots have grown half way to the bottom of the glass ;
the water should be changed frequently, care being taken not
to injure the roots. A piece of charcoal placed in the water will
help to keep it pure.

NAMED SINGLE HYACINTHS
Each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, $15.00.

Gigantea. Light pink, very large truss.

Moreno. Bright pink, large bells.

La Victorie. Bright carmine rose, very large truss.

Albertine Pure white, early.

La Grandesse. Pure white, extra large.

L’Innocence. Pure white, large truss.

King cf the Blues. Rich dark blue.

Marie. Dark blue.

Queen of the Blues. Pale azure blue, large spike.

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SINGLE BEDDING HYACINTHS
Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00

....Dark Red Dark Blue. Pure White. Rose and Pink. Light

Blue. Mixed Colors.

SPANISH IRIS

Spanish Iris succeed remarkably well in California, and are
of the easiest. culture. The bulbs may be planted from October
to December, in any good, light soil, three to four inches deep
and six inches apart. The flowers are on long stems and are
almost equal to orchids for richness and variety of color. They
last a long time in water and are largely grown by florists for
cut flowers.

Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00

Alexander von Humboldt. Rich deep blue.

British Queen. Large flowered, long stemmed, white.

Cajanus. Golden yellow, strong grower, long strong stems.

Darling. Porcelain blue.

King of the Blues. One of the best blues.

Louise. White and light blue.

Walter T. Ware. A beautiful pale lemon yellow.

Choice Mixed. All colors.

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DUTCH IRIS

A new race _ resembling the well known Spanish Iris but of
much more vigorous growth and flowering fully two weeks
earlier. The flowers, which are very large, are of remarkable
substance and produced in many beautiful shades of blue, pur-
ple, lavender and white with very conspicuous orange blotches
on the wide falls. The- require the same treatment as Span-
ish Iris.

Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Bloomers. Falls light lemon yellow, standards lilac blue.

Bryet. Porcelain blue and grayish lilac.

David Teniers. Falls citron yellow, standards pale lavender.

Hart Nibbrig. Rich clear blue.

Hartz. Falls grayish lilac, flaked yellow, standards bluish
purple.

J. Weisenbruch. Pale mauve.

Theo de Bock. Falls olive yellow, standards purple.

HARDY IRIS

Commonly called Flag Lilies. They may be planted in almost
any good soil, a good mulch of well rotted manure before the
flowering season helps to increase the size of the flowers.

Agnes. White and lilac. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50.

Catarina. Light blue, very large flowers, extra fine. Each,
50c; doz., $5.00.

Crimson King. Rich claret purple, extra fine. Each, 15c;
doz., $1.50.

Delicatissima. White and lilac. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50.

Florentina. Creamy white, very fragrant. Each, 15c; doz.,
$1.50.

Florentina Blue. Azure blue. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.

Freya. Pearl gray and violet. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50.

May Queen. Soft rosy lilac. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50.

Mrs. H, Darwin. White and violet. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50.

Pasadena. Pure white. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.

Stella. Light blue. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.

Iris Stylosa. Lilac blue. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50.

Iris Stylosa Alba. White. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50.

CALIFORNIA NATIVE IRIS

Iris Douglasiana. Very showy, color varies from cream to
purple. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.

Iris Hartwegii. Deep blue. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.

Iris Longipetala. Tall, light blue. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00.

Iris Macrosiphon. Dwarf, blue. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00.

RANUNCULUS

Ranunculus are strikingly beautiful flowers of all shades of
color from bright red to pink, yellow and white ; very free flow-
ering, pretty for beds and borders, and also useful for cut
flowers. They should be planted in rich, well-drained, sandy
soil, six to eight inches apart and two inclies deep.

French. Choice mixed. Each, 5c; doz., 60c; 100, $4.00.

Extra large bulbs. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00 .

OXALIS

Charming little plants with pretty clover-like foliage and
flowers of various colors ; desirable for pots, hanging baskets,
window boxes, small beds and borders. For planting in the
open ground, place the bulbs four inches apart and two inches
deep in any good soil.

Doz., 35c; 100, $2.00.

Grand Duchess, White. Large, pure white, on single stems.

Grand Duchess, Pink. Large, bright pink, on single stems;
compact grower.

Grand Ducheses, Lavender. Large, lavender changing to old
rose ; on single stems.

Bermuda Buttercup. Large flowers, bright buttercup yellow,
produced in great abundance ; on long stems, several flowers on
a stem.

Mixed Colors.

Boweii. Large brilliant rose pink; several flowers to the
stem. Each, 5c; doz.. 50c; 100, $3.50.

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FREESIAS

A very popular flower and one which does remarkably well in
our climate. The bulbs can be planted from August to the
middle of November, three or four inches apart and three inches
deep. They bloom in February and March; the flowers, which
are very fragrant, are largely used for cutting, and last a long
time in water.

Purity. Large pure white. Doz., 3Sc; 100, $2.00. Mammoth
bulbs, doz., 50c; 100, $3.00.

New Rainbow Freesias. Various shades of pink, rose, lilac
purple, yellow and lavender. Each, 10c; doz., 75c; 100, $5.00.

General Pershing. Very large open flowers, pink and yellow
suffused with bronze, extra fine. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100,
$7.00.

Splendens. Lavender violet, large. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00;
100, $7.00.

Victory. New, deep pink. Each, 10c; doz., 90c; 100, $6.00.

LILIES

Lilies require good, rich soil, with thorough drainage, planting
the bulbs about five inches deep.

_Auratum._ “Golden Banded Lily.” White spotted crimson,
with a distinct golden stripe running through each petal. Each,
35c; doz., $3.50.

Humboldtii. “Tiger Lily.” A beautiful native California lily,
growing from four to five feet high, with eight to twelve flowers
on a stem ; deep orange spotted with maroon ; often five to six
inches in diameter. Grows in partially shaded places, in rich
loam, mixed with decomposed leaves. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50;
100, $15.00.

Longiflorum giganteum. “Easter Lily.” Large, trumpet-
shaped, pure white flowers ; very fragrant. Largely grown for
Easter trade. Each, 35c; doz., $3.50.

Pardalinum. “Leopard Lily.” Flowers earlier than L. Hum-
boldtii, reddish orange dotted with maroon, of easy culture.
Each, 25c; doz., $2.50; 100, $15.00.

Parryi. “Lemon Lily.” A rare native California species.
Flowers large on leafy stems; trumpet shaped, lemon-yellow, and
very fragrant. Grows two to four feet high; requires a moist
situation, light sandy soil mixed with plenty of leaf mould.
Each, 30c; doz., $3.00; 100, $18.00.

Speciosum Album. “White Japan Lily.” Large white flow-
ers with reflexed petals, very fragrant.. Blooms in July and
August.. Each, 35c; doz., $3.50.

Speciosum Rubrum. “Red Japan Lily.” Similar to the pre-
ceding but flowers white, heavily spotted and marked with crim-
son. Each, 35c; doz., $3.50.

WATSONIAS

A beautiful flower from South Africa, and one which thrives
remarkably well in our climate; plants grow from three to five
feet high, and produce great spikes of large flowers, which are
especially valuable for cutting, lasting a long time in water.
The plants succeed best in a rich loam, with liberal dressing of
well-rotted manure,

O’Brieni. Pure white Each, 5c; doz., 50c; 100, $3.50.

Pink. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00.

MRS BULLARD’S NEW HYBRID
WATSONIAS

These grand new hybrid Watsonias were originated by Mrs.
J. H. Bulard of this city, who has spent twelve years crossing
and selecting this beautiful flower. Some varieties have large
open flowers with broad petals, while others are star-shaped.
They are produced in many new and beautiful shades. Three
years ago I secured from the originator twelve of the best
varieties, five of which I am offering, in limited quantities this
season, and next year expect to offer the whole collection.

Clementina. Salmon rose, free bloomer; 4 to 6 feet. Each,
35c; doz., $3.50

E. D. Sturtevant. Orange salmon, a wonderfully vivid shade,
large open flower; 3 feet. Each, 50c; doz., $5.00.

J. J. Dean. Rose pink with bluish hue, very large open flow-
ers with broad petals, free flowering, one of the best; 3 to 4
feet. Each, 35c; doz., $3.50.

Marion Welsh. Orange vermilion, a brilliant shade, star-
shaned flowers, free bloomer, 3^4 to 4 feet. Each, 50c.

Theodore Payne. Pale buff pink, an exquisite shade, large
star-shaped flowers ; 3 to 4 ft. Each, 50c ; doz., $5.00.

New Hybrids. Mixed. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00.

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CALOCHORTUS

“Mariposa _ Lily” or “Butterfly Tulip.” The flowers are of
the most varied and showy colors and resemble a tulip in form.
Among the most beautiful of our native plants. The following
species grow best in a rather heavy loam, but must have good
drainage. Plant four_ to five inches deep. C. albus and C.
amabilis succeed best in a shady situation .

Calochcrtus albus. “Fairy Bell” or “Lantern of the Fairies.”
Pendant globular flowers, pearly white, fine for fern beds and
shady banks. Each, 5c; doz., 50c; 100, $3.50.

Calochortus amabilis. “Golden Lily Bell.” Pendant globular
flowers, clear yellow. Useful for shady banks. Each, 5c; doz.,
50c; 100, $3.50.

Calochortus catalinae. “Common Mariposa Lily.” Large
handsome flowers, white or lilac with a large maroon spot at
base of each petal. Height 1 to 2 feet ; blooms several weeks
before other Mariposas. Each, 10c; doz.,, 90c; 100, $6.00.

Calochortus clavatus. “Large Yellow Mariposa Lily.” Large
flowers, sometimes 4 to 5 inches across, shaped like a broad
based bowl ; deep rich yellow, the lower half covered with stiff

yellow hairs. Sturdy zigzag stems 2 to 3 feet high. Each, 15c;

doz., $1.50.

Calochortus plummerae. “Late Elowering Mariposa Lily.”
Large flowers, rich lavender purple, lined with long yellow, silky
hairs. Grows 2 to 3 feet high. This species -is of particularly
easy culture, and will succeed in almost any garden. . Flowers

in early summer. Each, 10c.; doz., 90c; 100, $6.00.

Calochortus splendens. “Lilac Mariposa Lily.” Flowers clear
lilac, 2 to 3 inches across, lower part of the petals covered with
long cob-webby hairs. Each, 10c; doz., 90c; 100, $6.00.

Calochortus venustus oculatus. White or pale lilac with red-
dish purple spot on the upper portion of each petal. The easiest
kind to grow. Each, 5c; doz., 50c; 100, $3.50.

Calochcrtus venustus citrinus, Similai to the preceding, but
light yellow. Each, 10c; doz., 70c; 100, $4.00.

Calochortus venustus El Dorado. Various shades of pink,
rose, lilac, purple and white. Extra fine. Each, 10c; doz., 90c;
100, $6.00.

Calochortus vesta. Very large, white flushed with lilac or
rosy purple and red at center. One of the very best and of easy
culture. Each, 10c; doz., 90c; 100, $6.00.

Calochortus, choice mixed. Each, 5c; doz., 50c; 100, $3.50

BRODIAEA

Beautiful native bulbs of easy culture; will thrive in any
good garden soil ; plant 2 to 3 inches deep.

Brodiaea capitata. “Cluster Lily” or “Wild Hyacinth.”
Flowers in clusters, violet or light blue, grows from 1 to 2 feet
high. Each, 5c; doz., 40c; 100, $3.00.

Brodiaea coccinea. “Floral Firecracker.” A striking and
beautiful plant, with long slender stems, headed with numerous
tubular, bright crimson flowers, which are tipped with pale
green. Very effective for planting in fern beds and will suc-
ceed well in shade or full sunlight. Each, 10c; doz., 80c.

Brodiaea grandiflora. “Harvest Brodiaea. _ A late flowering
species. It grows from 6 inches to 1 foot high, with 5 tn 10
large flowers on a stem, of a rich violet purple shade. Each,
5c; doz., 50c; 100, $3.50.

Brodiaea lactea. “White Brodiaea.” White flowers, some-
times pale lilac. Each, 5c; doz., 50c; 100, $3.50.

Brodiaea laxa. “Ithuriel’s Spear.” A magnificent species,,
growing from 1 to 2 feet high. The flowers are very large,
violet purple, and from 10 to 30 on a stem. Each, 5c, doz., 50c,
100, $3.50.

begonia, tuberous rooted

Valuable as pot plants, also for planting out in
places The Libs should be started in small pots using
ture of loam, leaf mold and sand.

heltered
mix-

SINGLE VARIETIES
Each, 30c; doz., $3.00

Rose. Orange. Yellow. Salmon. Crimson. Mixed Colors,

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CALLA LILIES

White (Richardia Aethiopica.) “Lily of the Nile.” The

common Calla Lily. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00.

Yellow. (Richardia Elliottiana.) One of the finest introduc-
tions for many years. Flowers fully as large as the white
variety, but deep golden yellow ; foliage dark green, faintly
spotted with white. Each, 35c; doz., $3.50.

GLADIOLUS

Gladiolus can be planted in any good garden soil, eight to
twelve inches apart, two to three inches deep.

Alice Tiplady. Primulinus hybrid. New, one of the most
beautiful Gladioli ever introduced. Color, orange salmon and
flame pink, a shade now in great demand in flowers. Excellent
for cutting. Each, 25c; doz.,, $2.50.

America. Soft flesh pink, large flowers, extra fine. Each,
10c; doz., 75c.

Baron J. Hulot. Violet blue. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00.

Chicago White. P’ure white with faint lavender streaks in the
lower petals. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00.

Crackerjack. Rich dark red. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.

Golden West. Color of a brilliant sunset. A wonder shade
in Gladioli. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50 .

Haley. Delicate salmon pink. Immense flower ; one of the
very best. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00.

Mrs. Francis King. Bright scarlet, extra fine. Each, 10c;
doz., $1.00.

Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Salmon pink with blood red blotch
on lower petals. Each, 30c; doz., $3.00.

Niagara. Cream color, very large. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00.

Panama. Pink, immense flower. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.

Salmon Queen. Salmon pink. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00.

Schwaben. Citron yellow. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50.

Superb Mixture of all Shades. Each, 10c; doz., 75c; 100,
$4.00.

MISCELLANEOUS BULBS

Agapanthus umbellatus. “Blue African Lily.” Flower stalks
two to three feet high, crowned with large umbels of from 30
to 90 sky blue, lily-like flow'ers. Long glossy evergreen leaves.
Each, 25c; doz., $2.50.

Amaryllis Belladonna major. “Belladonna Lily.” Large rose
pink flowers. Blooms in July and August. Each, 25c; doz.,
$2.50.

Amaryllis Belladonna minor. Flowers more erect than the
preceding. Rose pink with white throat. Blooms in Septem-
ber and October. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50.

Amaryllis formosissima. “Jacobean Lily.” Rich velvety
crimson, very showy. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00.

Amaryllis Johnsonii. Flowers t-ery large, red striped with
white in center of petals. Each, 25c.

Amaryllis Vittata Hybrids. A great variety of shades, mostly
white grounds marked with pink, scarlet, crimson or maroon;
very large flowers; extra fine. Each, 50c.

Babiana. Sometimes called “Blue Freesia.” Flowers rich
blue, fragrant. Each, 5c; doz., 50c.

Anemone, St. Brigid. All colors choice mixed. Each, 10c;
doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Leucojum vernum. “Snowflake.” Flowers pendant, white
tipped with green, on long stems. It blossoms very early, mak-
ing a fine display in the garden also desirable for cutting, the
flowers lasting a long time in water. Each, 10c; doz., 80c;
100, $5.00.

Montbretia crocosmiaeflora. Fiery Orange scarlet. Doz., 35c;

100, $2.00.

Ornithogalum Arabicum. “Star of Bethlehem.” Throws up
a tall stem with a cluster of star-shaped flowers; pure white
with dark centers. Excellent for cutting, lasting a long time
in water. Each, 5c; doz., 60c; 100, $4.00.

Ixias. Finest mixed. Each, 5c; doz., 50c; 100, $4.00.

Scilla peruviana (S. clusii). “Hyacinth of Peru.” “Cuban
Lily.” Large spike of bright blue flowers. Desirable for pot
culture or for planting out in the garden. Each, 25c.

Sparaxis, Yellow. Rich yellow. Each, Sc ; doz., 50c ; 100, $3.50.

Sparaxis. Finest mixed. Each, Sc; doz., 50c; 100, $3.50.

FLOWER SEEDS

FOR FALL SOWING

NOTE. — For a complete list of Flower Seeds, also full descrip-
tions of the kinds listed here, and cultural directions, see my
general Seed and Plant catalogue, a copy of which may be
had upon request.

ACROCLINIUM, “Everlasting Flower.” Annual,
roseum. Bright rose. Pkt., 10c.
album. White. Pkt., IQc.

Mixed. Pkt., 10c.

ALYSSUM. “Sweet Alyssum.” Annual.

maritimum. White, 6 to 9 inches. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.

Little Gem. Dwarf, 4 to 6 inches. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.

Carpet of Snow. Very dwarf. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.
ANTIRRHINUMS or SNAPDRAGONS.

Intermediate Varieties

Amber Queen. Canary yellow, shaded chamois pink.

Black Prince. Nearly black.

Bonfire. Brilliant orange scarlet.

Cottage Maid. Coral pink with white throat.

Crimson King. Bright rich crimson.

Golden Queen. Pure golden yellow.

Mauve Beauty. Rosy mauve.

Old Rose. Soft pink, suffused with terra cotta.

Pink and Terra Cotta Shades. Beautiful new shades.

The Bride. Pure white.

The above varieties, each, per pkt., 10c.

Intermediate, Mixed. Pkt., 10c.

Tall Large Flowered Varieties
Defiance. Brilliant orange scarlet.

Firefly. Scarlet and yellow.

Giiant Garnet. A rich shade.

Giant Pink. Silvery pink.

Giant Rose. Rich rose.

Giant Yellow. Large clear yellow.

Lilac Queen. White, suffused with pale lilac.

Moonlight. Golden apricot and old rose.

Queen Victoria. Very large pure white.

Venus. Pink on white 'ground, white throat.

The above varieties, each, per pkt., 10c.

Tall Large Flowered, Mixed. Pkt., 10c.

BELLIS PERENNIS. “Double Daisy.”

Longfellow. Pink and white. Pkt., 10c.

Snowball. Pure white. Pkt., 10c.

Fine Mixed. Pkt., 10c.

Monstrosa. A new strain of strong, robust growth, with
abundance of immense, very double flowers. Rose, red,
white or mixed. Each, pkt., 15c.

BRACHYCOME IBERIDIFOLI A. “Swan River Daisy.” An-
nual, flowers blue or white, mixed. Pkt., 10c.
CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA. Large flow-
ered tigered and spotted, superb mixed. Pkt., 50c.
CALENDULA. Double “Pot,Marigold.”

Meteor. Yellow, striped orange. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c.

Orange King. Deep orange. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c.

Lemon Queen. Sulphur yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c.
CALLIOPSIS. Annual.

Bicolor. Golden yellow with black centers. Pkt., 10c; oz.,
35c.

Golden Wave. Deep golden yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 3Sc.

Fine Mixed. Pkt., lOc; oz., 35c.

CAMPANULA MEDIUM. “Canterbury Bells.”

Single, Blue, Rose, White or Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c.

Double, Blue, Rose, White or Mixed. Each, pkt., 15c.

Cup and Saucer, Mixed. Pkt., 15c.

CANDYTUFT. Old-fashioned, free-flowering annual.

Carmine. Bright rosy carmine. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.

Crimson. Dark crimson. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.

Empress. White, long spikes. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.

Flesh Pink. A beautiful shade. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.

Lilac. Rosy lilac. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.

Choice Mixed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.

CENTAUREA CYANUS. “Cornflower.”

Single Blue. Bright blue. Pkt., 10c; oz., 3Sc.

Mixed Colors. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c.

Double Blue. Pkt., 15c; oz., 70c.

CENTAUREA IMPERIALS. Royal Sweet Sultan.

White, Purple, Brilliant Rose, Delicate Lilac, Dark Lilac or
Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; oz., 85c.

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CHRYSANTHEMUM. Annual Varieties.

Northern Star. Large, white with soft yellow zone and dark
eye. Pkt., 10c.

Morning Star. Beautiful pale yellow. Pkt., 10c.

Evening Star. Golden Yellow, large. Pkt., 10c.

Biirridgeanum. White and red. Pkt., 10c.

W. E. Gladstone. Rich crimson. Pkt., 10c.

Single Mixed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.

Corcnarium. Double yellow. Pkt., 10c.

Coronarium. Double White. Pkt., 10c.

CINERARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA.

Payne’s Large Flowered, extra choice mixed. This is with-
out doubt the finest strain offered in the United States. The
plants are of neat, compact habit, producing immense flow-
ers with a large percentage of blue shades. Pkt., 50c.

Azure Blue, Royal Blue, Old Rose, Matador, brilliant scar-
let. Each, pkt., 50c. •

Stellata and Cruenta Hybrids. Especially desirable for mak-
ing a display in the garden. Forms l^rge plants 2 to 3
feet high, covered with hundreds of star-shaped flowers.
The seed is carefully selected and will be found to contain
a large percentage of blue and pink shades. Pkt., 25c.

CLARKIA. Free-flowering annual.

Salmon Queen. Double, salmon pink. Pkt., 10c.

Scarlet Queen. Double scarlet. Pkt., 10c.

Choice Mixed. Pkt., 10c.

COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA. Perennial. Large, bright yel-
low flowers. Pkt., 10c .

CYCLAMEN. Giant English, mixed.. Pkt., 25c.

DELPHINIUM. “Perennial Larkspur.”

Belladonna. Light blue. Pkt., 25c.

Belladonna Hybrids. All shades of blue. Pkt., 25c.

Gold Medal Hybrids. All the richest shades of blue. Pkt.,
15c.

Blue Butterfly. Salvia-blue. Pkt., 15c.

DIANTHUS CHINENSIS. “China Pinks.”

Heddewigi. Single, fine mixed. Pkt,, 10c.,

Hybridus. Double mixed. Pkt., 10c.

DIGITALIS. “Foxglove,” Perennial, 3 to 5 feet.

Gloxiniaeflora. Fine mixed, Pkt., 10c.

DIMORPHOTHECA AURANTIACA. “African Orange
Daisy.” Annual, flowering in a very short time from seed.

Deep Orange. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.50.

Hybrida. Splendid new hybrids ; colors range from white,
lemon yellow, golden yellow, orange to salmon. Pkt., 15c.

ESCHSCHOLTZIA CALIFORNICA. “California Poppy.”

Yellow, Orange and White. Each, pkt., 10c; oz., 35c.

Burbank’s Crimson-flowering. Crimson. Pkt., 10c.

Rose Cardinal. White, with rose on outside of petals. Pkt.,
10c.

Carmine King. Carmine rose. Pkt., 10c.

Golden West. Canary yellow, with orange blotch at base of
each petal. Pkt., 10c.

Mandarin. Inside of petals rich orange, outside orange-scar-
let. Pkt., 10c.

FREESIA HYBRIDA RAGIONIERI. Exqmsite shades of
rose, pink, blue, purple, violet, yellow , orange and brown,,
often delicately veined and spotted. Pkt., 15c.

GEUM COCCINEUM, MRS. BRADSHAW. Perennial. Large,
double, bright-scarlet flowers. Pkt., 15c.

GODETIA. Annual, 1 to 2 feet high, with large, showy

flowers. Especially valuable for sowing in partially shaded
places.

Duchess of Albany. Pure white. Pkt., 10c.

Crimson Glow. Rich deep crimson. Pkt., 10c.

Lady Albemarle. Large, brilliant crimson. Pkt., 10c.

Lady Satin Rose. Bright carmine. Pkt., 10c.

Hybrids. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.

GOMPHRENA GLOBOSA. “Globe Amaranthus.” Annual,
everlasting flower. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c.

GYPSOPHILA ELEGANS. Annual. Flowers white. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 40c.

Paniculata. Perennial. Small white flowers. Pkt., 10c.

HOLLYHOCK. Old-fashioned favorite flower.

Chater’s superb strain, finest double. White, rose, Newport
pink, scarlet, crimson, sulphur yellow or mixed. Each, per
pkt., 15c.

Single. Choice mixed. Pkt., 10c.

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THEODORE PAYNE

LARKSPUR. Free-flowering annual.

Tall, Stock-flowered, Branching, Double. Azure blue, dark
blue, shell pink, lustrous carmine, white or mixed. Each,
pkt., 10c ; oz., 40c.

Dwarf Rocket. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c.

LINARIA MAROCCANA. Annual, 12 to 15 inches high.
Very pretty sown in masses.

Mixed. Pkt., 10c.

LINUM GRANDIFLORUM RUBRUM. “Scarlet Flax.” An-
nual, 1 to 2 feet high. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c.

MIGNONETTE. Annual, 8 inches to 1 foot high.

Large Flowering. Sweet scented. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c.

Machet. Of dwarf pyramidal habit. Very fragrant. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 35c.

Goliath. Bright red, large spikes. Pkt., 10c; oz., 90c.

NEM.ESIA.- Beautiful annual of recent introduction.

New Hybrids. Pkt., 25c.

Dwarf Blue Gem. Very desirable for beds. Pkt., 50c.

NIGELLA DAMASCENA. “Love-in-a-Mist.” Annual.

Miss Jekyll. Cornflower blue. Pkt., 10c.

PANSIES

PAYNE’S ROYAL EXHIBITION PANSY. This is un-
doubtedly the most superb strain of Pansies ever offered on
this coast. The plants are of vigorous growth and are par-
ticularly free flowering. The blossoms are very large and
of fine, velvety texture, including all the richest shades,
many of them exquisitely blotched, spotted and margined.
Pkt., 25c; y& oz., $1.00.

Bugnot’s Superb Blotched. Extra large, rich colors, each
petal having a broad, deep blotch, many of them beautifully
lined or penciled. Pkt., 50c.

Cassiers’ Large Flowered Blotched. A splendid strain ;
flowers beautifully blotched, of richest shades. Pkt., 25c.

Masterpiece. “Frilled Pasny.” A .grand new class, each
petal being conspicuously waved or curled, giving the
flower a double or globular appearance. Rich colors,
mostly of the dark, velvety shades. Pkt., 25c.

Steele’s Mastodon. Immense flowers, mixed colors. Pkt.,
25c; Vs oz., $1.00.

Giant Trimardeau. Large flowered, mixed colors. Pkt., 2Sc.

English Show or Faced Pansy. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c.

All colors mixed. Pkt., 10c.

GIANT PANSIES, SEPARATE COLORS.

The following varieties, per pkt., 15c; oz., 65c.

Giant Bridesmaid. White and shining rose, beautifully
blotched.

Giant Bright Blue. Ultramarine blue.

Giant Dark Blue. Darkest blue.

Giant Golden Yellow, Five Spotted, a beautiful flower of
Gassier type.

Giant Golden Queen. Pure yellow.

Giant King of the Blacks. Velvety black.

Giant Light Blue. Pale blue.

Giant Lord Beaconsfield. Violet, upper petals shading to
white. . , , , .

Giant Madame Perret. Beautiful wine shades on white
ground.

Giant Peacock. Royal purple, shot with peacock blue.

Giant Snowflake. Pure white.

Giant White. White with purple eye.

Giant Yellow. Yellow with black eye.

BEDDING PANSIES, SEPARATE COLORS.

The following varieties, per pkt., 10c; y& oz.,

Bright Blue. Ultramarine blue.

Cliveden Blue. Excellent bedding variety.

■Cliveden White. Excellent bedding variety.

Cliveden Yellow. Excellent bedding variety

Faust or King of the Blacks. Velvety black.

Gold Margined. Brown edged with gold. _

Lord Beaconsfield. Violet purple and white.

Mahogany-colored.

Snowflake. Pure white.

Victoria. Claret red. . , , , ,

White. Pure white, with black center.

Yellow Gem. Pure yellow.

Yellow. Golden yellow with black center.

PENTSTEMON. Favorite perennial plant.

Large Flowered Mixed. Pkt., 10c.

PHLOX DRUMMONDI GRANDIFLORA. Annual.

Large flowered, white, chamois rose,

with white eye, pink, yellow, or mixed. Each, per pkt., 10c.

40c.

scarlet, crimson, red

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11

PHLOX DECUSSATA. “Perennial Phlox.” All colors,
mixed. Pkt., 10c.

POPPY. ANNUAL SORTS.

Shirley. Choice mixed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.

Tulip. Single, dazzling scarlet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c.

Flanders Poppy. Single flaming red flowers. Pkt., 15c; oz.,
75c.

El Dorado. A lovely new strain of the Shirley type, produc-
ing large double flowers measuring about 3 inches across.
The colors range from palest pink through shades of rose
and salmon to rosy scarlet. Pkt., 25c.

Ranunculus Flowered. Double flowers, about 2 inches in
diameter and of every imaginable shade. Pkt., 10c.

Carnation Flowered. Large double fringed. White, rose,
scarlet, or mixed. Each, per pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.

PRIMULA MALACOIDES. Very desirable for outdoor cul-
ture; flowers delicate lilac. Pkt., 25c. ’

PRIMULA SINENSIS STELLATA. “Star Primroses.” A
new strain of Primula, though the flowers are slightly
smaller than P. sinensis fimbriata, the plants are of more
robust growth and produce flowers much more freely.

Dark Blue Star. Dark blue. Pkt., 25c.

Light Blue Star. Pale blue. Pkt., 25c.

Lord Roberts Star. Pink. Pkt., 25c.

Ruby Star. Deep ruby red. Pkt., 25c.

Snow Star. Pure white. Pkt., 25c.

Choice mixed. Pkt., 25c.

PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA. “Chinese Primrose.”

Bright Rose. Large. Pkt., 25c. ^ '

Defiance. Rich red, with dark eye. Pkt., 25c.

Holborn Blue. A unique shade. Pkt., 25c.

Snow Queen. Pure white, extra fine. Pkt., 25c.

Choice Mixed. Pkt., 25c.

PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA. Extra choice mixed.
Pkt. 25c.

RHODANTHE. “Everlasting Flower.” Annual. Pink, white,
crimson, mixed. Pkt., 10c.

SCHIZANTHUS. Annual, to 2 feet.

Wisetonensis. Large flowers. White, dotted with rose. Pkt.,
15c.

STATICE MACROPHYLLA. Perennial, large, handsome
foliage and immense heads of deep blue flowers. The finest
of all Statice. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c.

Latifolia. “Sea Lavender.” Perennial, large panicles of
small lavender blue flowers. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.50.

Perezi. Perennial. Deep blue. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c.

Caspia. Perennial. Pale blue, extra fine. Pkt., 10c; oz.,

$2.00.

Sinnata. Annual. Blue. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c.

Bonduelli. Annual. Yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c.

NICE GIANT STOCKS

Pkt., 15c; Vi

Carmine rose, very large spikes.

White, shaded carmine. Pkt., 15c; %

65c.

Abundance,
oz., 75c.

Almond Blossom.

02 75c

Beauty of Nice. Delicate flesh pink. Pkt., 15c; ys oz.,

Cote d’Azur. Light violet blue. Pkt., 15c; oz., 75c.

Giant Fire Red. New, bright red, the best of its color ever
raised. Pkt., 25c; % oz., 85c. . , ,, n

Madame Joseph Paquet. New, deep, rich yellow, extra fine.

Pkt., 25c; % oz., $1.00. -ni . i c i/

Mont Blanc. Improved pure white Pkt., 15c; /s oz., 65c.
Old Rose Improved. A delicate shade. Pkt , 15c ; oz., 75c.
Parma Violet. New, violet purple. Pkt., 25c; oz., 85c.
Queen Alexandra. Delicate lilac. Pkt., 15c; A oz., 65c.
Souvenir de Monte Carlo. Canary yellow. Pkt., 15c; A oz., 75c.
Summer Night. Deep violet blue. Pkt., 15c; A oz., 75c.
Nice Giant. All colors mixed. Pkt., 15c; A oz., 50c.

SWEET WILLIAM. Favorite perennial plant. .

Auricula-flowered./’ Beautifully ringed and margined, mixed
colors. Pkt., 10c.

Pink Beauty. Extra fine. Pkt., 15c.

Single, all colors mixed. Pkt., 10c.

Double, all colors mixed. Pkt., 10c. _ • o

Annual Sweet Williarn.. A new strain flowering in a short
time from seed. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c.

VIOLA CORNUTA. “Tufted Pansies.”

Papilio. Delf blue. Pkt., 15c; ^ oz., 75c.

Lutea splendens. Clear yellow. Pkt., 15c; A oz.,

75c.

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THEODORE PAYNE

NEW WINTER FLOWERING OR
LONG SEASON SPENCER
SWEET PEAS

A new race of Sweet Peas, having the large waved flowers of
the Spencer type, but flowering fully two months earlier ; they
also continue in flower for a much longer period. For Christ-
mas flowering sow in September; later sowing may be made up
until March.

Apricot Orchid. Buff pink. Pkt., 2Sc; oz., $1.00.

Early Asta Ohn. Lavender. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.

Early King. Bright crimson. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.

Early Wedgewood. Bright blue. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.
Fordhook Pink. Pink suffused with lavender. A distinct
shade, particularly pleasing under artificial light. Pkt.,
25c; oz., $1.00.'

Heatherbell. Rich shade of mauve. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.
Hercules. Very large, rosy pink. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.
Melody. A deeper shade of pink than Songbird. Flowers
borne on long stems, generally four large, wavy blossoms
to each stem, Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.

Snowflake. Pure white. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.

Songbird. A beautiful light pink, about the color of Florence
Morse Spencer. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.

Spring Maid. Light flesh pink. A great wealth of blossoms
on long stems, generally in fours. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.
Yarrawa. Bright rose pink, light wings. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.
Zvolanek’s Blue. Blue, extra fine. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.
Zvolanek’s Red. Dark red, very large. Pkt., 25c; oz. $1.00.
Zvolanek’s Rose. Rose pink, extra fine. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.
Early Choice Mixed. Pkt., 25c; oz., 75c.

SPECIAL OFFER. — Five varieties Payne’s New Winter
Flowering Sweet Peas in separate packets for $1.00.

PAYNE’S SPENCER SWEET PEAS

Spencer Sweet Peas have very large, round, open flowers with
wavy standard and wide spreadin,g wings, a large number of
them coming four on a stem. Sow from October to March.

Alfred Watkins. Clear lavender. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Apple Blossom. Rose and white. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Asta Ohn. Lavender shaded with mauve. Very large and
wavy. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Countess Spencer. Clear pink, deepening somewhat toward
the edge. Pkt., 15c; oz., 45c.

Dobbies Cream. Cream color. Pkt., 15c; oz., 45c.

Elfreda Pearson. Blush pink, deepening toward the edges.
Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Florence Morse Spencer. Delicate blush, with pink margin.
Pkt., 15c; oz., 45c.

Fiery Cross. Brilliant flame color. Pkt., 15c; oz., 75c.

George Herbert. Very large, rose crimson suffused with
magenta. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Helen Lewis. Orange-salmon. Pkt. ,15c; oz., 50c.
Illuminator. Bright orange scarlet. Pkt., 15c; oz., 60c.

King Edward Spencer. A magnificent flower, bright crimson
scarlet. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

King White. Pure white. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Margaret Atlee. Immense flowers, cream ground color over-
laid with salmon pink. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Miriam Beaver. Salmon pink, cream ground. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.
Nubian. Deep maroon. Pkt., 15c; oz., 45c.

Old Rose. Beautiful old rose. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Vermilion Brilliant. Clear scarlet. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.
Wedgewood. Light blue, extra fine. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

White Spencer. Pure white. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Spencer Mixed. Pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; ^ lb., $1.00.

SPECIAL OFFER. — Six varieties Payne’s Spencer Sweet Peas
in separate packets for 75c.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERING SWEET
PEAS

An early flowering form of the ordinary sweet peas. By sow-
ing late in summer they may be had in bloom by Christmas.

Christmas Pink. Pink and white. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c.
Christmas White. Pure white. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c.

Mrs. Alex. Wallace. Lavender. Pkt.. 10c; oz., 30c.

Mrs. F. J. Dolansky. Clear pink. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c,
Christmas Mixed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Jd lb., 75c.

CALIFORNIA WILD
FLOWER SEEDS

I make a great specialty of California Wild Flower
Seeds, and publish a special illustrated booklet on the
subject, describing over 100 beautiful species, with
notes on their culture and care. This booklet is the
only catalogue of exclusively California Wild Flower
Seeds ever published, and will be mailed on receipt
of price, 15 cents.

Abronia umbellata. “Sand Verbena.” Annual, low trailing
habit. Flowers rose-color, resembling a verbena. Thrives best
in sandy soil. Pkt., 10c; oz., 70c.

Antirrhinum coulterianum. “White Snapdragon.” Annual,
3 to 5 feet high. Small white flowers in spikes often 2 .feet
long. Pkt., ISc.

Aquilegia truncata. “Columbine.” Perennial, 2 to 3 feet
high. Flowers scarlet tipped with yellow. Succeeds best in a
moist, shady place. Pkt., 15c.

Argemone platyceras hispida. “Prickly Poppy.” Annual, IJ^
to 3 feet high. Flowers white with yellow center. Pkt., 10c.

Baeria gracilis. “Sunshine.” Annual, 4 to 8 inches high.
Golden yellow, star-shaped flowers. Pkt., 10c.

Castilleja californica. “Indian Paint Brush.” Perennial, 1 to
2 feet high. Flower bracts deep scarlet. Pkt., 15c.

Clarkia concinna. “Beautiful Clarkia.” Annual, 8 inches to
2 feet high. Flowers rose-pink with crimson sepals. Prefers a
shady spot. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00.

Clarkia elegans. “Clarkia.” Annual, 3 to 6 feet. A slender
growing plant; flowers purple with white and crimson stamens.
Thrives best in shade. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; lb., $5.00.

Collinsia bicolor. “Innocence.” Annual, 1 to 2 feet high.
Flowers white, lilac and rose-purple. Prefers a shady situa-
tion. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; lb., $4.00.

Coreopsis douglasii. “Yellow Daisy.” Annual, 6 to 12
inches. A graceful little plant with bright yellow daisy-like
flowers. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.50.

Coreopsis maritima. “Sea Dahlia.” Perennial, 2 to 2J4 feet
high. Flowers large, light canary yellow. Pkt., 15c.

Coreopsis stillmani. “Yellow Mountain Daisy.” Annual, 9
to 12 inches high. Bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. Pkt.,
15c; oz., $1.50.

Delphinium cardinale. “Scarlet Larkspur.” Perennial, 3 to
6 feet. Produces long spikes of bright scarlet flowers. Pkt.,
10c.

Dendromecon rigidum. “Tree Poppy.” Perennial shrub, 4
to 8 feet high. Bright yellow flowers, 3 inches or more in
diameter. Seed is hard to germinate. Pkt., 15c.

Dicentra chrysantha. “Golden Ear Drops.” Perennial, 3 to
5 feet high. Finely cut glaucous foliage and rich yellow flowers.
Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.00.

Dodecatheon clevelandi. “Shooting Star.” Perennial, 1 to
feet high. Flowers in shape like a cyclamen, delicate lilac
and white. Pkt., 15c.

Emmenanthe penduliflcra. “Whispering Bells.” Annual, 1 to
2 feet high. Produces large quantities of bell-shaped, pendulous
flowers, cream-colored or yellow. Pkt., 10c.

Encelia californica. “Bush Sunflower.” Perennial shrub, 2
to 6 feet high ; found on dry banks, blooming in spring and
early summer. Flowers bright yellow with dark centers. Pkt.,
10c.

Erysimum asperum. “Wild Wallflower.” Perennial, 2 to 4
feet high. Long spikes of large, orantge-colored, fragrant
flowers. Pkt., 15c.

Eschscholtzia californica. “California Poppy.” Annual, 1 to
1J4 feet. The most noted of California Wild Flowers. Orange-
yellow, with a beautiful glossy sheen. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; lb.,
$3.00.

Floerkia douglasii. “Meadow Foam.” Annual, of low
spreading habit; flowers cream-colored. Prefers a moist loca-
tion. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.

Frasera parryi. Perennial, 1J4 to 2^ feet high. Produces
loose clusters of star-shaped flowers, brown, yellow and green,
mottled and blended. Pkt., 15c.

Gilia abrotanifolia. Annual, 1^/2 to 2^ feet high. Large
heads of very pale blue flowers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; Ib.^ $6.00.

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Gilia achillaefolia. “Blue Cilia.” Annual, 1 to 1^ feet hi.p-h.
Small violet-blue flowers in dense heads on graceful, slender
stems. Pkt., 10c; oz., 3Sc; lb., $4.00.

Cilia capitata. “Large Blue Cilia.” Annual, to 2V-2 feet
high. A slender, somewhat branched plant, with finely cut
foliage and light blue flowers. Blooms later than the preced-
ing. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; lb., $5.00.

Cilia californica. “Prickly Phlox.” Shrub, 2 to 4 feet high.
Prickly needle-like leaves. Fragrant phlox-like flowers of a
delicate rose pink color. Pkt., 25c.

Cilia dianthoides. “Fringed Cilia,” or “Ground Pink,” An-
nual, 2 to 6 inches high. An exquisite little plant with minute
leaves and phlox-like flowers, rose colored or lilac with yellow-
ish throat. Pkt., 15c.

Gilia tricolor. “Birds’ Eyes.” Annual, 9 to 12 inches.
Flowers pale lilac, yellow toward the center, with five purple
spots. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; lb., $5.00.

Godetia amoena. “Farewell to Spring.” Annual, 1 to 2 feet
high. A slender growing plant, usually found on shady banks.
Flowers lilac-crimson or red-pink, often with a dark center.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; lb., $7.00.

Godetia bottae. “Farewell to Spring.” Annual, 2 to 3 feet
high. Flowers pale rose or lilac. Prefers a partially shady
place. Pkt., 10c; oz., 70c; lb., $8.00.

Godetia grandiflora. “Farewell to Spring.” Annual, 1 to 2
feet high. Flowers large, delicate pink, marked with rich
crimson. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; lb., $7.00.

Helianthus annuus. “Sunflower.” Annual, 5 to 8 feet high.
Flowers yellow with dark brown centers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c.

Lathyrus laetiflorus. “Wild Pea,” Perennial climber.
Flowers in loose clusters, white or flesh-color veined with
purple. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c.

Lathyrus splendens. “Pride of California.” A perennial
climbing pea. Flowers large, deep, rich crimson. Pkt., 15c.

Layia elegans. “Tidy Tips.” Annual, 1 to 2 feet. A yedow
daisy, edged with white or cream color. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00.

Layia glandulosa. “White Daisy.” Annual, 9 to 15 inches.
Pure white with yellow center. Pkt., 15c.

Linanthus densiflorus. “California Phlox.” Annual, 1 to 2
feet high. Flowers in crowded clusters ; pink and purple with
yellow throat. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; lb., $7.00.

Lupinus aflfinis. “Blue Lupine.” Annual, 1 to 2 feet.
Flowers blue and purple. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; lb., $5.00.

Lupinus arboreus. “Yellow Tree Lupine.” Shrubby peren-
nial, 4 to 10 feet high. Flowers rich sulphur yellow. Pkt., 15c;
oz., 60c.

Lupinus chamissonis. “Beach Lupine.” Perennial, 2 to 3

feet high. Long racemes of flowers, light blue or lavender.
Grows in pure beach sand. Pkt., 15c.

Lupinus cytisoides. “Canyon Lupine.” Perennial, 4 to 6

feet high. Flowers in long racemes, deep pink or rose purple
and very showy. Pkt., 15c.

Lupinus densiflorus. “White Lupine.” Annual, 1 to 1^4 feet
high. A stout, branching plant with rich igreen foliage and

white flowers in dense whorls. Pkt., 15c; oz., 70c.

Lupinus hirsutissimus. “Hairy Lupine.” Annual, 1J4 to
2V2 feet high. Flowers large, deep reddish purple. Pkt., 15c;
oz., $1.00.

Lupinus longifolius. “Blue Bush Lupine.” Shrubby peren-
nial, 3 to 4 feet high. Long spikes of light blue flowers. Very
valuable for covering dry slopes. Pkt., 15c; oz., 70c.

Lupinus nanus. “Dwarf Blue Lupine.” Annual, 10 to 15

inches high. A very showy plant; flowers rich blue and white,
fragrant. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; lb., $6.00.

Lupinus paynei. “Payne’s Tree Lupine.” Shrubby peren-
nial, 4 to 8 feet high. Flowers fragrant, in long racemes,
various shades of blue, lavender, lilac, pink, purple and white,
all with a beautiful yellow blotch on the standard. Foliage
silvery grey. Pkt., 25c.

Malacothrix californica. “Wild Marigold.” Annual, 6 to 12
inches high. Flowers large, resembling a calendula or mari-
gold, cream and yellow, beautifully blended. The blossoms are
on single stems and open at daylight but close later in the day.
They are produced in great numbers and present a wonderful
sight in the early morning sunlight. A pretty little plant
doing especially well in sandy soil. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.00.

Meconopsis heterophylla. “Flaming Poppy.” Annual, 1 to
2 feet high. Flowers salmon-colored or brick red. Pkt., 15c.

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Mentzelia lindleyi. “Blazing Star.” Annual, 2 to 3 feet.
Showy yellow flowers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; lb., $6.00.

Mimulus brevipes. “Yellow Monkey Flower.” Annual, 1 to
feet high. Flowers large, clear canary yellow. Pkt., 15c.

Mimulus cardinalis. “Scarlet Monkey Flower.” Perennial,

1 to 3 feet. Flowers bright scarlet ; grows in wet places.
Pkt., 10c.

Mimulus fremonti. “Pink Monkey Flower.” Annual, 4 to 6
inches high. Flowers large, deep rose pink. Grows in sandy
places. Pkt., 15c.

Nemophila insignis. “Baby-Blue-Eyes.” Annual, 4 to 8
inches high. A charming little plant of spreading habit, with
clear, azure blue flowers. Prefers shade or partial shade.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; lb., $4.00.

Nemophila maculata. “Spotted Nemophila.” Annual, 4 to 8
inches. White with large deep purple blotch on each petal.
Does well in shady places. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; lb., $4.00.

Oenothera bistorta vietchiana. “Sun Cups.” Annual, of low
trailing habit. Flowers large, bright yellow. Grows in sandy
places. Pkt., 15c.

Oenothera trichocalyx. “White Evening Primrose.” Bien-
nial, 1 to lJ/2 feet high. Large white flowers. Grows in sandy
soil. Pkt., 15 c.

Orthocarpus purpurascens. “Owl’s Clover” or “Pink Paint
Brush.” Annual, 4 to 10 inches high. Rose, pink or purplish
lilac shading to cream-color at center. Pkt., 10c.

Pentstemon antirrhinoides. “Yellow Pentstemon.” Peren-
nial shrub, 3 to 4 feet high. Flowers large, bright yellow.
Pkt., 15 c.

Pentstemon centranthifolius. “Scarlet Bugler.” Perennial,

2 to 4 feet high. Rich vermilion colored flowers. Pkt., 15c.

Pentstemon heterophyllus. “Violet Beard Tongue.” Peren-
nial, 154 to 2 feet high. Flowers trumpet shaped, royal purple
marked with pink. Pkt., 15c.

Pentstemon palmeri. “White Pentstemon.” Perennial, 1^
to 2J4 feet high. Flowers large, creamy white shaded with
pink. Pkt., 15c.

Pentstemon spectabilis. “Blue Pentstemon.” Perennial, 4 to
7 feet high. Flowers in long spikes, and the richest combina-
tion of blue and royal purple. Pkt., 10c.

Phacelia campanularia. Annual, 1 to 1J4 feet high. Flowers
intense bright blue. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.50.

Phacelia grandiflora. “Large Flowered Phacelia.” Annual,
1 to 3 feet high. Large saucer-shaped flowers, lavender, beau-
tifully veined with violet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 70c.

Phacelia parryi. “Parry’s Phacelia.” Annual, 1 to 1^^ feet
high. Flowers saucer-shaped, deep violet, generally with- five
yellow spots. Pkt., 10c; oz., 70c; lb., $8.00.

Phacelia tanacetifolia. “Wild Heliotrope.” Annual, 1% to
2H feet high. Flowers lavender blue. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c;
lb.. $4.00.

Phacelia whitlavia. “Wild Canterbury Bell.” Annual, 1 to
\y2 feet high. Large bell-shaped flowers hanging in open, airy
clusters; color violet purple. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; lb., $7.00.

Platystemon californicus. “Cream Cups.” Annual, 6 to 10
inches high. Cream colored flowers. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.50.

Romneya coulteri. “Matilija Poppy.” Perennial, 6 to 10 feet
high. Blossoms often 6 or 7 inches in diameter, pure glisten-
ing white with bright yellow centers. Pkt., 15c.

Salvia carduacea. “Thistle Sage.” Annual, ' 1 to 2 feet high.
Pale lavender flowers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; lb., $6.00.

Silene laciniata. “Indian Pink.” Perennial, 1 to 3 feet.
Flowers bright scarlet. Pkt., 15c.

Sisyrinchium bellum. “Blue Eyed Grass.” Perennial, 8 to
15 inches high. Flowers bright blue with yellow centers.
Pkt., 15 c.

Trichostema lanatum. “Romero” or “Woolly Bluecurls.”
Shrubby perennial, 4 to 6 feet high. Flowers blue. Pkt., 15c.

Verbascum virgatum. “Mullein.” Biennial, 5 to 6 feet high.
Flowers in long spikes, rich yellow. Pkt., 10c.

Zauschneria californica. “California Fuchsia.” Perennial, 1
to \y2 feet high. Scarlet trumpet-shaped flowers. Useful for
covering dry banks. Pkt., 15c.

For a full list of California Wild Flower Seeds, and also for
more complete descriptions of the foregoing species, send for
my special illustrated booklet, “CALIFORNIA WILD FLOW-
ERS. THEIR CULTURE AND CARE.” A treatise describing
over a hundred beautiful species, with a few notes on their habits
and characteristics. Price 15c, postpaid.

CALIFORNIA WILD
FLOWER SEED
MIXTURES

I particularly recommend these mixtures for sowing on
waste pieces of ground, parkings, vacant lots, etc. ]My
No. 1 Mixture has an established reputation, as the many
letters of praise I have received will prove. It contains
twenty distinct species mixed in their right proportions
and will produce a succession of bloom for a long period.
Many odd corners and unsightly pieces of waste ground
can be transformed into beauty spots by sowing some of
these seeds broadcast in the fall about the time the rainy
season commences.

In ordering it is only necessary to mention the number of
the mixture desired.

Payne’s Mixture. No. l._ General mixture of annual wild
flower seeds. _ This mixture is made up of those kinds
which will give a succession of flowers for a long period
and will succeed under ordinary conditions. Pkt.. 10c;
oz., 40c; % lb., $1.45; lb., $5.00.

Payne’s Mixture. No. 2. Mixture of annual wild flow'er

seeds for sowing in shady places. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c;
^ lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00.

Payne’s Mixture. No. 3. Mixture of annual wild flower

seeds in orange, yellow and cream shades. Pkt., 10c; oz.,
60c; M lb., $2.00; lb., $7.00.

Payne’s Mixture. No. 4. ISIixture of annual wdld flower

seeds in blue, purple and lavender shades. Pkt., 10c; oz.,
50c; k; lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00.

Remember, I am headquarters for California wdld flower
seeds and native plants. Through my work in collecting and
bringing before the public the beautiful wild flowers of
California extending over a period of seventeen years, there
is now a considerable demand for these seeds. It is a re-
gretable fact that some seed stores have resorrcd to the
practice of selling garden varieties of flowers as wild species.
Some of these are cultivated forms of wild flowers, greatly
changed, and in many cases much inferior to the original
types and others are not native species at all. ]\Iy No. 1
Mixture has been imitated by some firms with an infeiior
mixture of such flowers and sold at a price at which the true
native species could not be furnished. In buying your .seeds,
patronize the firm making a specialty of the true w'ild spe-
cies. For those who wish quantities of flower seeds for
sowing on vacant ground and desire a cheaper mixture than
my No. 1 l^Tixture of California Wild Flower Seeds, I have
prepared my Surprise Garden Mixture described below and
which I am confident will be found superior to any such
mixture offered by other firms.

SURPRISE GARDEN MIXTURE

This is not a mixture of wild flowers, but of garden an-
nuals, with a few wild species added. It contains a large
number of different kinds, all of them quite hardy and vane-
ties that will grow with the least amount of care and produce
quantities of flow'ers for a long period. Indeed, there are
so many kinds appearing in endless succession that it is a
continual surprise from the time the first plant begins to
blossom. I recommend it for vacant lots and waste pieces
of ground. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; Ib., $1.20; lb., $4.00.

Special Souvenir Collection
California Wild Flower Seeds

This collection contains twelve choice species of
California Wild Flower Seeds in separate packets,
mostly annuals of easy culture, and includes the Cal-
ifornia Poppy, the Baby Blue-Eyes, the Scarlet Lark-
spur, the Blue Lupine, the Blazing Star, the Wild
Heliotrope, and 6 others of my selection, mailed free
to any address for 50 cents.

California Wild Gardens

I am prepared to give advice on the subject of mak-
ing wild gardens, and also equipped for carrying out
the work. Estimates furnished and correspondence
invited.

California Native Plants

I make a specialty of growing native trees, shrubs
and perennial plants, and issue price lists, from time
to time, of the kinds I have large enough for sale.
The latest list will be mailed free on application.

NEW NURSERY SITE

Having purchased ten acres of land front-
ing on Los Feliz Boulevard just west of the
Tropico Potteries and about half way be-
tween Hollywood and Glendale, I have
moved my nursery to this location, where
I will specialize in the growing of Cadifomia
Native Plants, but also carry a complete line
of exotics, and, in fact, everjrthing pertaining
to a general horticultural establishment.

Located on a main boulevard within a
short distance of Los Angeles, Pasadena,
Hollywood and Glendale, it is an ideal site
for high class retail trade, affording cus-
tomers an opportunity to visit my g^rounds
and make their own selections. Being only
one-quarter of a mile from express office
and freight depot, the facilities for shipping
are very favorable, while for local deliveries
it could not be more centrally located. It is
within the city of Los Angeles and the num-
ber is 2969 Los Feliz Boulevard, also known
as Los Feliz Road or Tropico Avenue.

Announcement

I take pleasure in calling your attention to the
seven-acre Sunken Garden at Exposition Park, a per-
manent free exhibit maintained jointly by the City and
County of Los Angeles under the auspices of the
California Nurserymen’s Association. The object of
this garden is to demonstrate the great variety of
flowering and ornamental plants which can be suc-
cessfully grown in the open ground at all seasons of
the year. A frequent visit to these grounds will be
well worth the time of anyone interested in their
garden.

THEODORE PAYNE

345 SOUTH MAIN ST. LOS ANGELES, CAL.

TELEPHONE HOME 826-481

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