Bulbs and flower seeds for fall planting, California wild flower seeds : successful gradens for 1926-27 / Theodore Payne.

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and flower seeds
for Fall planting

California Wild
Flower Seeds

Successful Gardens
for 1926*27

THEODORE PAYNE

345 South Main Street
2969*99 Los Felix Blvtf

LOS ANGELES

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Cflowers

Fall and Spring

1926-1927

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Bulbs and Flower Seeds for Fall
planting, including California
I Wild Flower Seeds

Theodore Payne

Seedsman , Nurseryman
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either an advisory or constructive capacity.
Creation of true California gardens a specialty.
Suggestive plans and estimates cheerfully fur-
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Ornamental Trees and Shrubs

A very complete assortment of trees, shrubs
and flowering plants is on display at 2969-
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and Glendale. An advisory service here is a
feature that will be found of great help to the
amateur gardener. Ten acres of plants and
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able information is given freely and cheerfully.

California Native Trees, Shrubs and
Plants

All of the better known and many of the
rare species carried in stock for immediate
planting. Being natives of California they are
hardy, easily grown and require little water or
care after becoming established. They are in-
dispensable in hillside planting. Given the
same care they are superior to the imported
tree or plant in point of foliage and flower,
and they will flourish where the other will
perish, without care.

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A knowledge both practical and scientific,
acquired in thirty-three years of experience
with plants and planting in California, is back
of every item in this catalog — it is your guar-
antee of a

Successful Garden

AN APOLOGY

Owing to an unusual and unanticipated de-
mand for our 1926 General catalog the supply
is completely exhausted. A substantial in-
crease in the number of copies over the 1925
edition were secured but not in sufficient
quantity to meet the many requests we re-
ceived. We ask your indulgence, and that you
send in your name early to receive a copy of
the 1927 edition, which will be the finest in
our twenty-four years of business.

Choice BULBS

Fall and Winter Planting, 1926-27

Emperor Narcissus

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 20c; doz.,

$2.00; 100, $12.00.

Empress. White perianth with golden yellow trumpet. Each,
20c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00.

Glory of Leyden. Deep yellow, large. Each, 20c ; doz., $2.00 ;

100, $12.00.

Glory of Sassenheim. White perianth, large, deep yellow
trumpet. Each, 25c ; doz., $2.50; 100, $18.00.

Golden Spur. Large, deep golden yellow, early, fine for
forcing. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00.

King Alfred. (Novelty.) Flowers of great substance, clear
golden yellow, tall vigorous grower. Each, 50c ; doz., $5.00 ;
100, $30.00.

Madame de Graaff. Pure white perianth, soft primrose trum-
pet shading to white. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00.

Van Waverens’ Giant. (Novelty.) The largest Narcissus
ever grown. A grand flower, perianth primrose with bright
yellow trumpet. Each, 70c; doz., $7.00; 100, $50.00.

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SINGLE NARCISSUS
With Large Cups

Barri Conspicuus. Primrose yellow, crown orange scarlet.
Each, 15c; doz., $1.25; 100, $9.00.

Sir Watkin. Large, perianth light yellow, cup golden yellow
tinted with orange. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00.

With Small Cups

Poeticus Ornatus. “Pheasant’s Eye.” Pure white, cup edged
with scarlet. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.50.

POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS
Paper White Large Flowering. Pure white. Each, 10c ; doz.,
$1.00; 100, $7.50.

Grand Monarque. White, lemon cup. Each, 15c; doz., $1.25;
100, $9.00.

Grand Soleil D’Or. Yellow with orange cup. Each 20c;
doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00.

Chinese Sacred Lily. White with yellow cup. Large bulbs.
Each, 20c; doz., $2.00.

Single Narcissus — Sir Watkin

POETAZ HYBRIDS

This class of bunch-flowering Narcissus is the result of cross-
ing the Narcissus poeticus and some of the polyanthus varieties.
The flowers are large, more or less of the Poeticus shape, but
produced several on a stem. They are of remarkably good sub-
stance, lasting well when cut.

Aspasia. Pure white, yellow eye ; large flowers, four to five
on a. stem. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00.

Elvira. Pure white, yellow eye ; large flowers, three to four
on a stem. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00.

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., $1.00; 100, $7.50.

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Darwin Tulips

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

DARWIN TULIPS

Bleu Aimable. Soft bluish lilac, very large flower. Each,
10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

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.

King Harold. Deep purple red. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100,
$7.00.

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.

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.

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

Prince of the Netherlands. Deep cerise rose, margined pink,
pale blue center, large flower. Each, 15c; doz., $1.25; 100,
$9.00.

Professor Rauwenhof. Bright cherry red, shaded salmon ;
fine for forcing. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Psyche. -Soft rose, inside silvery rose, base tinted blue. Large
flowers on long stems. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Rev. Ewbank. Heliotrope lilac, with paler edge. Each, 10c;
doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

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

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BREEDER TULIPS

On account of their large size and unique colorings, these
Tulips are now in great demand; we cannot recommend them
too highly. They require the same treatment and bloom about
the same time as the Darwin Tulips.

Bronze Queen. Soft buff, inside tinged golden-bronze. Each,
10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Dom Pedro. Coffee brown, shaded maroon, inside rich ma-
hogany. A magnificent flower. Height 25 in. Each, 20c; doz.,
$2.00; 100, $12.00.

Fairy. (Panorama.) Terra cotta and bronze, large flower.
Each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00.

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

Godet Parfait. Bright violet with white base. Height 30 in.
Each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00.

MacMahon. Bronze violet, margined bronze yellow, immense
flower. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50; 100, $15.00.

Medea. Crushed strawberry, shaded heliotrope, yellow 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, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00.

Velvet King. Velvety purple with yellow base, large flowers.
Extra fine for forcing. Height 24 in. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50;
100, $15.00.

Yellow Perfection. Bronze yellow shaded deep golden yellow.
Height 24 in.. Each. 15c; doz., $1.25; 100, $9.00.

Breeder Tulips. Fine mixed. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100,
$7.00.

LATE OR COTTAGE TULIPS

Bouton D’Or. Pure yellow. Each, 10c; doz., 90c; 100, $6.00

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.,
90c; 100, $6.00.

Jaune D’Oeuf. (Sunrise.) Golden yellow, shaded apricot.
Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100 $7.00.

Inglescombe Pink. (Salmon Queen.) Rosy pink, tinted sal-
mon. Each, 10c; doz., 90c; 100, $6.00.

Inglescombe Scarlet. Intense scarlet, black base. Each, 10c;
doz., 90c; 100, $6.00.

Inglescombe Yellow. Large canary yellow. One of the best.
Each, 10c; doz., 90c; 100, $6.00.

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

Moonlight. Pale yellow, large flower. Each, 10c; doz.,
$1.00; 100, $7.00.

The Fawn. Rosy fawn color, shaded blush. Each, 10c ; doz.,
90c; 100, $6.00.

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

TULIPA CLUSIANA
“The Lady Tulip”

A charming little species from the Mediterranean region and
Persia. Flowers white with dark base, flushed red on outside ;
very fragrant. It thrives especially well in Southern California
and should be in every garden. Each, 15c; doz., $1.25; 100,
$9.00.

Income Properties can be made to produce a higher return on
the investment through attractive gardening. The cost is small
and, unlike the building and furnishings, its value is mounting
each year, increasing both income and valuation, not to mention
greater desirability in the eyes of the prospective tenant.

“Investigate the Cost ”

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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 in 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 weeks
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.

Hyacinth L’ Innocence

NAMED SINGLE HYACINTHS
Each, 25c; doz., $2.50; 100, $20.00

Gigantea. Light pink, very large truss.

La Victorie. Bright carmine rose, very large truss.

Queen of the Pinks. Bright rosy pink, enormous truss.
Albertine. Pure white, early.

La Grandesse. Pure white, extra large.

L’Innocence. Pure white, large truss.

Grand Maitre. Deep porcelain blue, large spike.

King of the Blues. Rich dark blue.

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

City of Haarlem. Bright yellow.

SINGLE BEDDING HYACINTHS

Each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00

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

THEODORE PAYNE

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. The plants grow 4 to 5 feet high and
produce long spikes of large flowers. Very desirable for cutting
purposes. Each, 5c; doz., 50c; 100, $3.50.

Angusta. Bright scarlet; to 3J4 feet. Each, 15c; doz.,
$1.50; 100, $10.00.

Giant Lilac. Soft lilac, very large. Plants grow 4 to 5 feet
high. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00.

General Pershing J. J. Dean

Fanny Lyon Edward D. Sturtevant

Marion Welsh Roberto

MRS. BULLARD’S NEW HYBRID
WATSONIAS

These grand new hybrid Watsonias were originated by Mrs.
J. H. Bullard of Los Angeles, who has spent fifteen years cross-
ing 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.

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

Diana. Rich lilac, free bloomer. Each, 75c; doz., $7.50.

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

Fanny Lyon. Apricot-buff, large star-shaped flowers, free
bloomer, 5 to 6 feet. Each, 75c; doz., $7.50.

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New Hybrid Watsonia, J. J. Dean

General Pershing. Light rose-pink, with salmon shading,
broad petals, large bold flower, dwarf habit. Each, 50c ; doz.,
$5.00.

Harry Johnson. Salmon-pink, with bluish hue, large bold
flowers with broad petals, one of the best, 3 to 4 feet. Each,
35c ; doz., $3.50.

Hazel. Light coral-pink, large star-shaped flowers, extra fine,

3 to 4 feet. Each, 50c ; doz., $5.00.

Herbert Hoover. Coral-pink, with orange shading, free and
early bloomer, 3 to 4 feet. Each, 50c; doz., $5.00.

J. J. Dean. Deep rose-pink with bluish hue, very large open
flowers with broad petals, free flowering ; one of the best. 3 to

4 feet. Each, 25c ; doz., $2.50.

James MacGillivray. Deep rosy pink with coral shadings;
late bloomer. Each, 50c; doz., $5.00.

Madame Modjeska. Rich deep magenta, broad petals, quite
distinct. Each, 50c,; doz., $5.00.

Marion Welsh. Orange vermillion, a brilliant shade, star-
shaped flowers, free bloomer, extra fine. 3 to 4 feet. Each, 50c ;
doz., $5.00.

Roberto. Soft rose-pink, with coral stripe in center of petals,
lavender-rose on reverse side, large bold flower with broad
petals. 4 to 5 feet. Each, 75c; doz., $7.50.

Santa Ana. Apricot, darker on outside of tube, star-shaped
flowers, free bloomers. 3 to 3 y2 feet. Each, 75c; doz., $7.50.

San Diego. Pale salmon-pink, with dark vein in center of
petal. Each, 50c ; doz., $5.00.

Mrs. Bullard’s New Hybrids. Mixed. Various shades of
salmon, buff, pink, rose, orange, scarlet, lilac, mauve, purple
and white. Each, 20c; doz. $2.00; 100 $14.00.

ANTHOLYZAS

Interesting plants from tropical and South Africa which
thrive well in our Southern California Gardens. Plant the bulbs
in September or October in any good garden soil placing them
S to 12 inches apart and two to three inches deep.

Antholyza aethiopica. Especially valuable for winter flowers,
coming into bloom in January and February. The plants grow
3 to 4 feet high with rich green, handsome foliage and red-
yellow flowers. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.50.

Antholyza watsonioides. Flowers cinnamon-colored, in shape
like a watsonia but with a longer and more curved tube. The
plants grow 5 to 6 feet high and the flowers appear in late
spring and early summer. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00.

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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

British Queen. White, large flower.

Cajanus. Golden yellow ; strong grower, long stems.

Chrysolora. Bright yellow.

Flora. Creamy white with pale lavender standards.

King of the Blues. Dark blue, extra fine.

Louise. Pale blue and white.

Reconnaissance. Deep bronge with golden blotch.

Choice Mixed. All colors.

IRIS FILIFOLIA

Imperator. Deep blue, large flower on strong stems, extra
fine for cutting. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.

Spanish Iris

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, 15c ; doz., $1.25 ; 100, $9.00

Anton Mauve. Pearl blue, large flower.

Der Kinderen. Dark blue and yellow.

Frans Hals. Falls pale primrose, standards pale blue.

Hart Nibbrig. Rich clear blue.

Hobbema. Falls primrose yellow, standards pale blue.
Rembrandt. Falls deep blue with orange blotch, standards
dark blue.

Roland Holst. Lilac and yellow.

Choice Mixed. All colors.

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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.

Catarina. Light blue, large flowers. Each, 35c; doz., $3.50.
Crimson King. Rich claret purple. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.
Dalmatica. Light blue. Each, 35c; doz., $3.50.

Delicatissima. White and lilac. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50.
Loreley. Bronze and yellow. Each, 75c.

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

Mrs. H, Darwin. White and violet. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50.
Stella. Light blue. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.

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

Freesia, Purity

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. Pure white. Doz., 30c; 100, $2.00.

Purity. Pure white. Mammoth bulbs. Each, 5c; doz., 40c;
100, $3.00.

New Rainbow Freesias. Various shades of pink, rose, lilac
purple, yellow and lavender. Each, 10c; doz., 80c; 100, $5.00.

California. Bright golden yellow, large flowers ; strong
grower with long stems, one of the very best. Each, 10c; doz.,
$1.00; 100, $7.50.

Carmencita. New, orange salmon with buff shading on lower
petals. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.50.

General Pershing. Very large open flowers, pink and yellow
suffused with bronze, extra fine. Each, 10c; doz., 90c; 100,
$6.00.

Amethyst. Rich amethyst blue, strong grower. Each, 15c;
doz., $1.25; 100, $9.00.

Aurora. Yellow suffused with orange, large flowers. Each,
10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.50.

Ilena. Deep rosy lavender with orange blotch on lower
petals; very attractive. Each, 15c; doz., $1.25; 100, $9.00.

Mrs. Marc Peter. Deep rose and salmon. Each, 15c; doz.,
$1.50; 100, $10.00.

Olivette. New, bright carmine red, with yellow throat.
Each, 15c; doz., $1.25; 100, $9.00.

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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 .

Calochortus 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 luteus. “Yellow Mariposa Lily.” Flowers yellow
with penciled lines radiating from the base to center of petals.
Each, 10c; doz., 80c; 100, $5.00.

Calochortus plummerae. “Late Flowering 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.

Calochortus venustus citrinus. Similar 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

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.

Candidum. “Annunciation Lily.” “Madonna Lily.” Large
pure white, fragrant flowers. An old favorite and one of the
hardiest of lilies. 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.

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CALLA LILIES

White. (Richardia Aethiopica.) “Lily of the Nile.” The
common Calla Lily. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.

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.

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 to 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.

Ranunculus

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 inches deep.

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

BABIANAS

Sometimes called “Blue Freesia.” A charming little plant ot
about the same habit as the freesia and very desirable for beds
or borders ; flowers rich deep blue and fragrant. Plant any
time from August to end of November in good soil three or
four inches apart and two inches deep.

Blue. Each, 5c; doz., 50c; 100, $3.50; 1000, $30.00.

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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, $2.50.

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. Excellent for hanging baskets.

Bowiei. Large, brilliant rose pink. Extra fine, especially
desirable for hanging baskets. Each, 5c; doz., 50c; 100, $3.50.

ANEMONES

Anemones are valuable for bedding on account of their neat,
compact habit, and brilliant colored flowers. Plant any time
from October to March in light, well-drained, sandy soil, placing
them about six inches apart, and covering to a depth of three
inches.

St. Brigid. The celebrated Irish strain of semi-double ane-
mones, mixed colors. Each, 10; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

De Caen. Single mixed. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

BEGONIA, TUBEROUS ROOTED

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

Single, Rose, Orange, Yellow, Salmon, Crimson, or mixed.
Each, 35c; doz., $3.50.

AMARYLLIS

These beautiful summer and fall flowering plants are of easy
culture, and thrive in a sunny situation. Do not cover more
than one inch above the crown of the bulbs. They succeed
best when the bulbs are undisturbed — this is especially true
of Amaryllis belladonna — but when moving becomes necessary
the best time is as soon as possible after the bulbs have
flowered.

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, 35c; doz., $3.50.

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

Amaryllis Johnsonii. Flowers very 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.

AGAPANTHUS

“Blue African Lily”

A hardy evergreen plant with long, glossy green leaves. In
spring and early summer the plant throws up tall, slender flower
stalks 2 to 3 feet high, crowned with large umbels of from
30 to 90 sky-blue lily-like flowers. Agapanthus should be
planted in a location where they will not be disturbed for a
number of years, and the quantity of flowers will increase each
season.

Agapanthus umbellatus. “Blue African Lily.” Each, 35c;
doz., $3.50.

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GLADIOLUS

The gladiolus is one of the most popular of spring and sum-
mer flowering plants, both for making a display in the garden
and also' for cut flowers. The bulbs can be planted at intervals
from the middle of November until April, thus supplying a
succession of flowers. In locations where there is no danger
from cold they can be had in bloom by Christmas by planting
during the latter part of August. For this purpose either bulbs
which have been kept in cold storage or bulbs which blossomed
early in the spring and have been dormant for a few months
should be used.

Gladioli thrive in any good garden soil. Prepare the ground
by spading to a depth of ten to twelve inches. Plant the
bulbs eight to ten inches apart and three to four inches deep.
Covering the surface with a mulch of well rotted manure will
be found very beneficial.

Great advancement has been made in the development of new
varieties of gladioli in late years, and the following list will
be found to contain some of the very best and up-to-date
varieties.

Gladiolus America

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, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00.

America. Soft flesh pink. Each, 10c; doz., 80c; 100, $5.00.

Anna Eberius. Deep velvety purple. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00;

100, $12.00.

Baron Hulot. Violet blue. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100,

$10.00.

Byron L. Smith. Lavender pink on white ground : color
equal to an orchid, extra fine. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100,
$12.00.

Crimson Glow. Dark red. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

E. J. Shaylor. Deep, rich rose with ruffled petals. A vig-
orous grower, producing a tall stem with many flowers open
at one time. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

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GLADIOLUS — Co/ih'nned

Evelyn Kirkland. Coral pink. Each, 10c ; doz., $1.00 ; 100, $7.00.

Flora. Golden yellow, large flower. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00;

100, $12.00.

Halley. Salmon pink. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Heradcu Deep mauve. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Lily White. Snow white. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Le Marechal Foch. Rich pink, very large flowers. Each,
10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Los Angeles. New, shrimp pink tinted orange. The most
beautiful gladiolus yet produced, and the nearest to an ever-
blooming variety. Each, 50c.

Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Salmon pink with blood red blotch
on lower petals. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Mary Pickford. Creamy white, throat sulphur yellow. Each,
15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00.

Nora. Light violet blue. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00.

Prince of Wales. Salmon shaded apricot, extra fine. Each,
10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Rose Glory. Deep rose. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Virginia. Glowing scarlet. Each 10c; doz., $1.00, 100, $7.00.

Superb Mixture of all Shades. Each, 10c; doz., 80c; 100,
$5.00.

Primulinus Hybrids. A splendid mixture, mostly in tones
running from pale yellow to apricot, buff, pink, and scarlet.
The flowers are of good size, slightly hooded, and produced on
tall, graceful stems, especially desirable for cutting. Each, 10c;
doz., 80c; 100, $5.00.

BABY OR DWARF GLADIOLUS

Ackermanni. Salmon and carmine. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00.

Brilliant. Rich scarlet. Each, 10c; doz., 80c.

Blushing Bride. Flesh, crimson throat. Each, 10c ; doz., 80c.

Peach Blossom. Soft pink. Each, 10c; doz., 80c.

MISCELLANEOUS BULBS

Caladium esculentum. “Elephants’ Ears.” Large, handsome
leaves, often 3 feet long by 3 feet wide, very effective on a
lawn; requires plenty of water. Each, 25c; per doz., $2.50.

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.

Lily of the Valley. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $7.00.

Montbretia crocosmiaeflora. Fiery orange scarlet. Each,
5c; doz., 50c; 100, $3.50.

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

Ixias. Finest mixed. Each, 5c; doz., 60c; 100, $4.00.

Scilla campanulata coerulea. “Blue Bell.” Rich blue. Each,
10c; doz., 80c; 100, $5.00.

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. Cream color. Each, 5c; doz., 60c; 100, $4.00.

Sparaxis. Finest mixed. Each, 5c; doz., 60c; 100, $4.00.

Triteleia uniflora. “Spring Star Flower.” Pale blue. Doz.,
35c; 100, $2.50.

Tritonia crocata. Sometimes called “Red Freesia.” Orange
scarlet. Each, 5c; doz., 60c; 100, $4.00.

Tuberose, Double Pearl. White. Each, 10c; doz, $1.00.

Zephyranthes Candida. “Zephyr Flower” or “Fairy Lily.”
White, free flowering. Each, 5c; doz., 50c; 100, $3.50.

PLEASE NOTE. In the following list of Seasonable Flower
Seeds the descriptions are necessarily brief. Our General Cat-
alog contains full descriptions and cultural notes on all of the
following list and many more, including Vegetable and Flower
Seeds, Tree and Shrub Seeds, California Wild Flower Seeds,
Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Flowering Plants and Native
Trees and Shrubs of California. Many illustrations and help-
ful suggestions makes it a valuable handbook for the amateur
or professional gardener. Send in your name to receive a copy
of the 1927 edition, out in January. (1926 supply exhausted)

NOTE THIS ILLUSTRATION

It pictures a good way not to plant a flower garden. Obviously there
was no plan in its arrangement — no thought was given to harmony in
colors nor to habit of growth and foliage . . . Colors should have been
grouped to give contrast ; heights, types of foliage and adaptability to
surroundings should have been considered . . . Successful gardens rarely
“ happen " — they are planned, It requires no more labor nor is it more
costly to have an attractive garden— just a little thought before planting

FLOWER SEEDS

for WINTER and SPRING
FLOWERS .• Sow them NOW

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

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., 60c.

Carpet of Snow. Very dwarf. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c.

Lilac Queen. Lilac, very dwarf. Pkt., 15; oz., $1.00.

ANTIRRHINUMS or SNAPDRAGONS. Intermediate Varieties,
Amber Queen. Canary yellow, shaded chamois pink.

Bonfire. Orange buff shaded scarlet.

Cottage Maid. Coral pink with white throat. i

Empress. Rich velvety crimson.

Golden Queen. Pure golden yellow.

Mauve Beauty. Rosy mauve. , ]

Old Rose. Soft pink, suffused with terra cotta. S'\ 1

Purity. Pure white.

Silver Pink. Pearly pink, extra fine.

The Fawn. Terra cotta pink suffused yellow.

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

Intermediate, Mixed. Pkt., 10c.

SPECIAL OFFER. Full collection of the above ten varie-
ties, one packet of each, for 85 cents.

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ANTIRRHINUMS or SNAPDRAGONS Tall Large Flowered
Cardinal. Dazzling scarlet.

Golden King. Large, clear yellow.

Lilac Queen. White, suffused with pale lilac.

Moonlight. Golden apricot and old rose.

Orange King. Orange scarlet, pink throat.

Othello. Deep claret color.

Princess Patricia. Pale rose overlaid chamois.

Queen Victoria. Very large pure white.

Rose Queen. Soft rose.

Venus. Pink on white ground, white throat.

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

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

SPECIAL OFFER. Full collection of the above ten varie-
ties, one packet of each, for 85 cents.

NEW GIANT SNAPDRAGONS (Antirrhinum maximum)

A new race of Giant Snapdragons producing flowers of enor-
mous size on long spikes. Invaluable for cutting and also
for display in the garden.

Apple Blossom. Delicate pink, white throat. Pkt. 25c.
Canary Bird. Canary yellow. Pkt. 25c.

Copper King. Coppery scarlet. Pkt. 25c.

Gotelind. Light copper, old rose throat. Pkt. 25c.

Maralda. Coppery carmine. Pkt. 25c.

Nymph. Rosy lilac, white throat. Pkt. 25c.

Old Gold. Rich golden yellow. Pkt. 25c.

Purple King. Deep velvety purple. Pkt., 25c.

The Rose. Rich rose pink. Pkt. 25c.

Wallflower. Brownish orange and copper red. Pkt. 25c.

ARCTOTIS GRANDIS. Annual forming large, bushy, much
branched plants, 2 to 3 feet high. Flowers large, white on
the upper surface, the reverse of petals pale lilac-blue. Of
easy culture and remarkably free flowering. 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 IB ERI DIFOLIA. “Swan River Daisy.”

Annual 1 to 1J4 feet, forming a close, compact plant, with
immense numbers of large single blue or white flowers, in
bloom nearly all the year.

Blue. Pkt., 10c.

Mixed. Pkt., 10c.

BROWALLIA ELAT A. Annual, 1 to 1J4 feet high. A charm-
ing plant for beds and borders, with rich blue flowers, espe-
cially valuable in California for winter and spring blooming.
Sow the seed in August or September in seed boxes and
transplant. Pkt., 15c.

CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA. Large flow-
ered tigered and spotted, superb mixed. Pkt., 50c.

CALENDULA. Double “Pot Marigold.”

Meteor. Yellow, striped orange. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.

Orange King. Deep orange. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.

Lemon Queen. Sulphur yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.

The Ball. Extra fine, orange passing to a lighter shade
toward the center. Pkt. 25c.

CALLIOPSIS. Annual.

Bicolor. Golden yellow wTith black centers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.
Golden Wave. Deep golden yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.

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

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. Blue, Rose, White or mixed. Each per pkt.,
15c.

CANDYTUFT. Old-fashioned, free-flowering annual.

Carmine. Bright rosy carmine. Pkt., 10c ; oz., 50c.

Crimson. Dark crimson. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c..

Empress. White, long spikes. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c.

Flesh Pink. A beautiful shade. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.

Lilac. Rosy lilac. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.

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

CENTAUREA CYANUS. “Cornflower.”

Single Blue. Bright blue. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c.

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

Double Blue. Pkt., 15c; oz., 75c.

Double Pink. Pkt., 15c; oz., 75c.

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Centaurea imperialis

CENTAUREA IMPERIALS. Royal Sweet Sultan.

Amaranth Red, Brilliant Rose, Delicate Lilac, Deep Lavender,
White, Purple. Each, pkt., 10c.

Mixed Colors. Pkt, 10c; oz., 75c.

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.

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

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

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

Coronarium. 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.

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DELPHINIUM. “Perennial Larkspur.”

Belladonna. Light blue. Pkt., 25c; J4 oz., 60c.

Bellamosa. Dark blue. Pkt., 25c; % oz., 60c.

Belladonna Hybrids. All shades of blue. Pkt., 25c; oz., 75c.
Gold Medal Hybrids. All the richest shades of blue. Pkt., 15c.
Chinense, Blue Butterfly. Salvia blue. Pkt., 15c.

Chinense, Tom Thumb. Dwarf, ultramarine blue, extra fine.
Pkt., 25c.

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.

The Shirley. New, very large. White and shell pink to deep-
est rose beautifully spotted. Pkt., 25c.

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.

ERYSIMUM PEROFSKIANUM.

Annual, 1 to 1J4 feet high, resembles the wallflower and pro-
duces in winter and spring great quantities of orange col-
ored flowers ; very effective when planted in masses. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 60c.

ERYNGIUM AMETHYSTINUM. “Sea Holly.”

Perennial, 2 to 3 feet, producing in summer quantities of steel
blue thistle-like flowers. Sow the seed in summer or early
fall in seed boxes and transplant. Pkt., 15c.

ESCHSCHOLTZIA CALIFORNICA. “California Poppy.”
Yellow, Orange, White, or Mixed. 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.

Mikado. Brilliant orange-crimson. Pkt., 15c.

Orange Flame. New, orange scarlet. Pkt., 25c.

Scarlet Beauty. New, deep scarlet. Pkt., 25c.

Tango. New, bronzy red and terra cotta. Pkt., 25c.

The Geisha. Gold and orange crimson. Pkt., 15c.

Vesuvius... Wallflower red. Pkt., 15c.

New Hybrids mixed. Pkt., 15c.

Eschscholtzia californica — “California Poppy”

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Delphinium Belladonna

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

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

Geum, Lady Stratheden. New ; flowers large, deep, rich
golden yellow. Pkt., 25c.

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., 50c.

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.

HEUCHERA SANGUINEA. “Coral Bells.”

Perennial, with heart-shaped leaves from which rise numerous
slender graceful stems about 1 foot high bearing quantities
of small coral-red bell-shaped flowers. Very effective for
borders and rock gardens. Sow in seed boxes early in the
fall and transplant. Pkt., 15c.

HOLLYHOCK. Old-fashioned favorite flower.

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

Single. Choice mixed. Pkt., 10c.

LARKSPUR. Free-flowering annual.

Tall, Stock-flowered, Branching, Double. Azure blue, dark
blue, shell pink, lustrous carmine, white or mixed. Each,
pkt., 10c; oz., 60c.

Tall, Exquisite Pink. New. Pkt., 25c.

Dwarf Rocket Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c.

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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.

LUPINUS. ANNUAL VARIETIES MIXED.

1 to 3 feet high. Well known free flowering plants. Pkt.,
10c.

Hartwegi. Annual, 2 to 3 feet. Long spikes of large flowers.
Sky blue, dark blue, pink, white, or mixed. Each, per pkt.,
15c.

Sulphureus. Annual, 1 to 2 feet; yellow. Pkt., 15c.

LUPINUS ARBOREUS, SNOW QUEEN.

Perennial, 4 feet. A magnificent variety, producing long
spikes of pure white flowers. Sow in fall either in the
open ground where the plants are to remain, or in pots,
and afterwards transplant. Pkt., 15c.

New Hybrids. A splendid new strain, producing large flowers
in different colors. Pkt., 15c.

polyp hyllus roseus. Rosy pink, extra fine. Pkt., 15c.

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., 50c.

Goliath. Bright red, large spikes. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00.

MYOSOTIS. “Forget-me-not.”

Perennial, 6 to 10 inches, succeeding best in a shady, moist
situation. Sow the seed in the fall in seed boxes and
transplant.

alpestris. Bright blue. Pkt., 10c.

dissitiflora. Of compact habit; deep blue. Pkt., 15c.

NEMESIA. Beautiful annual of recent introduction.

New Hybrids. Pkt., 25c.

Orange, Rose, Scarlet. Each per pkt., 25c.

Dwarf Blue Gem. Very desirable for beds. Pkt., 25c.

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; ys oz., $1.25.

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 Pansy.” 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; y8 oz., $1.25.

Giant Trimardeau. Large flowered, mixed colors. Pkt., 15c.

English Show or Faced Pansy. Mixed colors. Pkt., 15c.

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
Cassier 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.

Giant Purple. Deep purple.

Giant mixed.

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PENTSTEMON. Favorite perennial plant.

Large Flowered Mixed. Pkt., 15c.

PHLOX DRUMMONDI GRANDIFLORA. Annual.

Large flowered, white, chamois rose, scarlet, crimson, red
with white eye, pink, yellow, or mixed. Each, per pkt., 10c.

PHLOX DECUSSATA. “Perennial Phlox.” All colors,
mixed. Pkt., 15c.

POLYANTHUS. (Primula elation)

Perennial, 6 to 8 inches ; succeeding best in a partially shaded
place and flowering during winter and early spring. Sow
the seed in spring or early fall in seed boxes and trans-
plant. Large flowered choice mixed. Pkt., 15c.

Giant Munstead Strain. Very large flowers in beautiful light
shades. Pkt., 25c.

Shirley Poppies

POPPY. ANNUAL SORTS.

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

Shirley, Blue Shades. Grey-blue. Pkt., 15c.

Shirley, American Legion. New, brilliant orange scarlet.
Pkt., 25c.

Shirley, Apricot Shades. Pkt., 15c.

Barr’s Double Queen. Select strain of double Shirley. Mixed
colors. Pkt., 25c.

Tulip. Single, dazzling scarlet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.

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; oz., 50c.

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 OBCONICA GIGANTEA. Choice mixed. Pkt., 25c.

PRIMULA KEWENSIS. Yellow, very desirable for outdoor
culture. 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.

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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.

Nice Giant Stocks

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

SCHIZANTHUS. Annual, l/2 to 2 feet.

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

SILENE PENDULA COMPACTA. Annual, forms compact
little plants about 6 inches high, flowers rose-colored ;
useful for edgings, etc. Pkt., 10c.

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.

PerezL Perennial. Deep blue. Pkt., 10c; oz., $2.00.

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

The Nice Giant strain forms well branched plants about 2
feet high, producing spikes of large double flowers not tightly
clustered but borne along the entire stem. They are very grace-
ful and especially desirable for cutting. The plants are ex-
tremely free flowering, continuing in blossom for a long time.

Beauty of Nice. Delicate flesh pink. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 65c.
Belle d’Naples. Old rose. Pkt., 15c; J4 oz., 75c.

Cote d’Azur. Deep lilac. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 75c.

Heatham Beauty. New, deep rose shading to pale pink, and
chamois toward center, large spike, extra fine. Pkt., 25c;
ys oz., $1.00.

Madame Joseph Paquet. New, deep cream-color overlaid
chamois. Pkt., 25c; % oz., $1.00.

Mont Blanc. Improved pure white. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 65c.
Queen Alexandra. Lilac rose. Pkt., 15c; Y% oz., 65c.

Queen of the Belgians. Silvery lavender, very large spike,
extra fine. Pkt., 25c; % oz., $1.00.

Souvenir de Monaco. Crimson. Pkt., 15c; $4 oz., 75c.
Souvenir de Monte Carlo. Cream color. Pkt., 15c; \4 oz., 75c.
Summer Night Deep purple, large spike. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 75c.
Nice Giant. All colors mixed. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 50c.

Nice Giant, Payne’s Special Mixture of Pastel Shades. Pkt.,
25c; ys oz., $1.00.

GIANT STOCKS— BISMARCK

This class of Giant-Ten-Week Stocks is of great merit and
only needs a trial to be thoroughly appreciated by every flower
grower. The plants grow from 2 to 2J4 feet high and are of
branching habit, producing numerous large spikes measuring 12
to 16 inches long. They are especially desirable for cutting and
produce a high percentage of double flowers. We offer them in
9 distinct colors. White, cream-color, chamois, flesh pink, rose,
blood red, lilac, lavender, deep purple, or mixed. Each, per
pkt, 25c.

SWEET WILLIAM. Favorite perennial plant.

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

Newport Pink. Bright pink. Pkt., 15c.

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

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

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

VIOLA CORNUTA. “Tufted Pansies.”

Admiration. Dark blue. Pkt., 15c; oz., 75c.

Papilio. Delf blue. Pkt., 15c; }4 oz., 75c.

Lutea splendens. Clear yellow. Pkt., 15c; lA oz., 75c.

Mixed Colors. Pkt., 15c; $4 oz., 75c.

VISCARIA. _ Free flowering annual growing about 1 foot high.
7ery effective for planting in masses making a great display
for many months. The flowers come in various shades of
pink, rose, carmine, blue and white.

Cardinalis. Bright carmine. Pkt., 10c.

Oculata Coerulea. Blue. Pkt., 10c.

Oculata Mixed. Pkt., 10c.

Oculata, dwarf, Loyalty. Blue. Pkt., 15c.

WALLFLOWER, Winter Flowering. Mixed colors. Pkt., 25c.

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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.

One can make no mistake in planting Sweet Peas, as they
combine the four requisites of the ideal flower — beauty, ex-
quisite fragrance, wonderful colors and hardiness. They are
easy to grow, making an ideal plant for covering fences or
trellis work, and they are very appealing as a cut flower. Sow
the seed in drills about two inches deep in good rich soil and
water frequently with a fine spray.

All White. Pure white. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.

Amethyst. Royal purple. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.

Aviator. Crimson scarlet. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00."

Bluebird. Violet blue. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.

Columbia. Pink and white. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.

Fair Maid. Blush and salmon. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.

Glitters. Glowing scarlet cerise. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.

Grenadier. Dazzling scarlet. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.

Harmony. Clear lavender. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.

Hercules. Rosy pink, very large. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.

Miss Louise Gude. Brilliant pink. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.

Mrs. Kerr. Salmon buff. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.

Quaker Maid. Clear mauve. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.

Rose Charm. Bright rose. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00.

Rose Dore. Rose pink, suffused orange. 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

The Spencer Sweet Peas have large, round, open flowers
of extraordinary size, often 2 inches across, with wavy standard
and wide-spreading wings, a large number of the flowers com-
ing four on a stem. This class has now superseded the old
large flowered type of sweet peas and there has been great
improvement in the varieties in the last few years. We have
discarded many of the older varieties for newer and better ones.
The following list contains the very best varieties of each color
to date.

Barbara. Salmon pink. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Crimson King. Rich deep crimson. Pkt., 15c; oz., 40c.

Edna May Improved. Pure white. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Elfrida Pearson. Shell pink. Pkt., 15c; oz., 40c.

Fiery Cross. Brilliant orange cerise. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Hawlmark Pink. Bright rose pink, shaded salmon. Pkt., 15c;
oz., 50c.

Hercules. Rosy pink, large. Pkt., 15c; oz., 40c.

Illuminator. Brilliant orange scarlet. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Margaret Atlee. Rich pink suffused with salmon. Pkt., 15c;
oz., 40c.

Matchless. Cream. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Mrs. Tom Jones. Delphinium blue. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Picture. Pink on cream ground. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

R. F .Felton. The best lavender. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Rosabelle. Light rose pink, very large. Pkt, 15c; oz., 50c.

Royal Purple. Deep rich purple. Pkt., 15c; oz., 40c.

Royal Scott Orange scarlet. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Tangerine Improved. Glowing orange. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

The Cardinal. Poppy scarlet. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Warrior. Deep rich maroon. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c.

Wedgewood. Light blue, extra. Pkt., 15c; oz., 40c.

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

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

NOTE. — For a complete list of Flower Seeds, also full descrip-
tions of the kinds listed here, and cultural directions, send in
your name now to receive our 1927 General Catalog, ready
January 1. (1926 supply exhausted.)

There is nothing that gives a greater charm and
interest to a flower garden than a planting of Cali-
fornia Wild Flower Seeds. In their natural state
they are indeed beautiful and when brought under
cultivation they not only equal their imported rivals
in point of size, color and foliage but have also that
added attraction of bringing romance and sentiment
into the garden — they mean something more than
just beautiful flowers. They are easily grown and
require a minimum of water and care. Plant Cali-
fornia Wild Flower Seeds this year.

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., 15c.

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, 1J4
to 3 feet high. Flowers white with yellow center. Pkt., 10c.

Godetia grandiflora — “Farewell to Spring”

California

WILD FLOWER
SEEDS

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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.

Collinsia grandiflora. “Blue Collinsia.” Annual 6 to 10
inches high. Flowers deep violet blue. Prefers a shady situa-
tion. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.

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. Long spikes of bright scarlet flowers. Pkt., 10c.

Delphinium parryi. “Blue Larkspur.” Perennial 1 to 3

feet high. Flowers large rich blue. Pkt., 15c.

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; A oz., $1.00.

Dodecatheon clevelandi — “Shooting Star”

Dodecatheon clevelandi. “Shooting Star.” Perennial, 1 to

1 Va feet high. Flowers in shape like a cyclamen, delicate lilac
and white. Pkt., 15c.

Emmenanthe penduliflora. “Whispering Bells.” Annual, 1 to

2 feet high. Produces large quantities of bell-shaped, pendulous
flowers, cream-colored or yellow. Pkt., lQc.

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

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

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Eschscholtzia californica. "California Poppy.” Annual, 1 to
\y2 feet. The mcfet 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.

Castilleja californica — “Indian Paint Brush”

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

Gilia abrotanifolia. Annual, \l/2 to 2J4 feet high. Large
heads of very pale blue flowers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; lb., $6.00.

Gilia achillaefolia. "Blue Gilia.” Annual, 1 to ll/2 feet high.
Small violet-blue flowers in dense heads on graceful, slender
stems. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; lb., $4.00.

Gilia capitata. “Large Blue Gilia.” Annual, \x/2 to 2J4 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.

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

Gilia dianthoides. "Fringed Gilia,” 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.

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Lathjrrus 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 yellow
daisy, edged with white or cream color. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00.

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 affinis. “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 134 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, 1 34 to
2 J4 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; 34 oz., $1.00.

Meconopsis heterophylla. “Flaming Poppy.” A? nual, 1 to
2 feet high. Flowers salmon-colored or bric^ 15c.

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
134 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., 15 c.

Oenothera trichocalyx. “White Evening Primrose.’’ Bien-
nial, 1 to 134 feet high. Large white flowers. Grows in sandy
soil. Pkt., 15c.

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, \y2 to 2 feet high. Flowers trumpet shaped, royal purple
marked with pink. Pkt., 15c.

Pentstemon palmeri. “White Pentstemon.” Perennial, 134
to 234 feet high. Flowers large, creamy white shaded with
pink. Pkt., 15 c.

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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 1}4 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 54 feet
high. Flowers saucer-shaped, deep violet, generally with five
yellow spots. Pkt., 10c; oz., 70c; lb., $8.00.

Phacelia tanacetifolia. “Wild Heliotrope.” Annual, 1J4 to
254 feet high. Flowers lavender blue. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c;
lb., $4.00.

Layia elegans — “Tidy Tips”

Phacelia visida. “Sticky Phacelia.” Annual 1 to 2 feet high.
Flowers saucer-shaped, rich salvia blue. Pkt., 10c; oz., 70c;
lb., $8.00.

Phacelia whitlavia. “Wild Canterbury Bell.” Annual, 1 to
154 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., 15c.

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

Viola pedunculata. “Yellow Violet.” Perennial 4 to 8 inches
high. Flowers yellow the two upper petals beautifully blotched
with brown on the outside. Pkt., 15c.

Zauschneria californica. “California Fuchsia.” Perennial, 1
to 154 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
our 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.

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THEODORE PAYNE

California WILD FLOWER
SEED in prepared MIXTURES

We particularly recommend these mixtures for sowing on un-
used pieces of ground, parkings, vacant lots, etc. The No. 1
Mixture has an established reputation, as the many letters of
praise we have received will prove. It contains twenty dis-
tinct species mixed in their right proportions and will pro-
duce a succession of bloom for a long period. Many odd
corners and unsightly pieces of unused ground can be trans-
formed into beauty spots by sowing some of these seeds
broadcast m the Fall about the time the rainy season com-
mences.

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

Payne’s Mixture. No. 1. 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: 54 lb
$1.45; lb. $5.00.

Payne’s Mixture. No. 2. Mixture of annual wild flower seeds
for sowing in shady places. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; Va 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:
54 lb., $2.00; lb., $7.00.

Payne’s Mixture. No. 4. Mixture of annual wild flower seeds
in blue, purple and lavender shades. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c;
54 lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00.

Caution

As a result of our twenty-three years of effort in bringing
before the public the beauty of California Wild Flowers there
is now a considerable demand for these seeds. It is a regretable
fact that some seed stores have resorted to the practice of sell-
ing 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. The No. 1 Mixture has been imitated
with an inferior mixture of such flowers and sold at a price at
which the true native species could not be furnished. In buy-
ing your seeds, be sure of getting the true wild species.

Surprise Garden Mixture

For those who wish quantities of flower seeds for sowing on
vacant ground and desire a less expensive mixture than the
No. 1 Mixture of California Wild Flower Seeds, we have pre-
pared a Surprise Garden Mixture which we are confident will be
found superior to any such mixture offered by other firms. It is
not a mixture of wild flowers, but of garden annuals, with a
few wild species added. It contains a large number of different
kinds, all of them quite hardy and varieties that will grow with
the least amount of care and produce quantities of flowers 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. We recommend it for vacant
lots and unused pieces of ground. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 54 lb-,
$1.20; lb., $4.00.

Special Souvenir
Collection of California
Wild Flower Seeds

This collection contains twelve choice species
in separate packets, all annuals of easy culture,
and includes California Poppy, Baby Blue-Eyes,
Blue Lupine, Blazing Star, Wild Heliotrope,
Blue Gilia and six others equally beautiful.

Mailed to any part of the world

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Send for these books

General Seed and Plant Catalog. Contains
a complete list of choice vegetable and flower
seeds with special instructions for growing
under California conditions. Contains the
largest number of varieties of tree, shrub and
palm seeds on the Pacific Coast and a very-
complete list of fine roses, flowering plants,
ornamental trees and shrubs and fruit trees.
Sent free upon request.

California Wild Flowers, Their Culture and
Care. A treatise describing over one hundred
species, with notes on their habits and char-
acteristics. Many years of study and experi-
ment with the native flora of California is
contained in this book, making it a valuable
and reliable reference for anyone interested in
the wild flowers of California. Profusely illus-
trated. Price 15c postpaid.

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since 1903