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ERMAINS

SINCE 1871

PAID

PERMIT 70

747 TERMINAL STREET
LOS ANGELES 21, CALIFORNIA

FANCY LEAF
CALADIUM

Five bulbs of the gorgeous foliage
plants. A profusion of magnifi-
cent colored leaves. Excellent
pot plants for fall and winter.

Only $1.00

POSTPAID

With every order, amounting to $3.00 or over, taken
from items in this folder and sent to us early, we
will include, at no additional cost to you, one or
more of the gifts listed below.
Gl FTS On orders of $ 3.00 select anyone of the five gifts.

On orders of $ 6.00 select two gifts, alike or different.
On orders of $ 9.00 select three gifts.

On orders of $12.00 select four gifts.
On orders of $15.00 or more select five gifts.

The gift or gifts you select must be written on your order. They
cannot be sent later.

FREE GIFTS

with Early
Orders
for $3 NO. 1

FORM 3547 Requested

j NO. 2 NO, 3 NO. 4 NO. 5

j 12 Freesias,| 12 Oxalis | 3 Tulips | 6 Dutch Iris 6

or more Blue Mixed Pink Blue Anemones
j Beauty. Colors Sensation.| Perfection | Blue Poppy

OGiant RANUNCULUS

The Ranunculus has during the last decade become one of the most popular

flowers with the home gardener throughout California and the Southwest, and
deservedly so. Plant any time from August to Spring. They are easy to grow
and their beautifully shaped flowers in brilliant shades of red, orange, white,

pink and yellow lend color to the garden when other flowers fail. Ideal cut
flowers.
5040 Mixed Colors. A brilliant mix- SEPARATE SHADES
ture of all shades. 5045 Red Shades; 5046 Orange
Shades; 5047 Pink Shades; 5048 Gold
JUMBO BULBS EXTRA LARGE Shades; 5049 White Shades.
Dozen 97c Dozen 79c
25 bulbs $1.89 25 bulbs $1.49 JUMBO BULBS EXTRA LARGE
50 bulbs $3.69 50 bulbs $2.89 Dozen $1.25 Dozen 89c
100 bulbs $7.29 100 bulbs $5.69 25 bulbs $2.39 25 bulbs $1.69
50 bulbs $4.59 50 bulbs $3.29
100 bulbs $8.99 100 bulbs $6.69

RANUNCULUS—Giants of California

Collection No. 5050—Five selected bulbs each of the five beautiful separate
colors (25 bulbs in all) for $1.39.

| Giant ANEMONES ©

Another popular flower, that may be planted at any time from August to early
Spring. In culture and growth it resembles the Ranunculus. The enormous
poppy-shaped flowers come in brilliant hues of blue, red, pink, and delicate
q white.
} 5025 Anemones Mixed. A fine mixture including all the shades known in
Anemones.

EXTRA LARGE JUMBO BULBS
Dozen 79c Dozen 97c
25 bulbs $1.49 25 Bulbs $1.89
50 Bulbs $2.89 50 Bulbs $3.69
100 Bulbs $5.69 100 Bulbs $7.29
SEPARATE SHADES
5026 Anemone, Blue Beauty. Enor- 5028 Anemone. The Bride. Large
mous sky blue flowers with silvery flowers of white and ivory shades
white base. 5029 Anemone St. Brigid. An excel-
5027 Anemone, Red Emperor. Flow- lent strain of double and semi-
ers of brilliant red. Base white. double flowers. Mixed.

RANUNCULUS

Largest in the World! Uniformly

ANEMONES double, of Camellia flowered type

GERMAIN’S CUT FLOWER Large 3 to 4 inch poppy- Riot of colors in orange, apricot,

shaped flowers of varied, vivid gold shades, edged whites and

All above available in the following sizes:
JUMBO BULBS: Doz. $1.25; 25 for $2.39; 50 for $4.59; 100 for $8.99
EXTRA LARGE: Doz. 89c; 25 for $1.69; 50 for $3.29; 100 for $6.69

BULB COLLECTION shades. Especially rich in ex- yellows. Beautiful for winter
No. 5052 quisite blues and violets, they bloom in all mild climates. Where
ror are delightful companion severe winters prevail enjoy gor-
EARLIEST SPRING BLOOMS flowers to Ranunculus. Same geous blooms this winter i
100 Bulbs for $2.25 planting suggestions as Ran-_ doors, plant balance in $
3 unculus your garden in spring ]
25 Ranunculus, Mixed 5030—50 BULBS, only $1 5042—50 BULBS, only
re Se cae terete COMBINATION 100 BULBS (50 RANUNCULUS ¢¢ 39
25 Dutch Iris) Mixed OFFER 5055 and 50 ANEMONES) ONLY

“Beautiful GLADIOLUS

FOR FALL and WINTER BLOOMS!

In Southern California, Arizona and the Gulf Coast States, Gladiolus may be planted dur-
ing the Summer and Fall months with great success. The bulbs offered below were dug
during May and June. They have been kept in cold storage for several months and are
therefore ready to grow as soon as planted. They will come into full bloom in 90 to 100
days from the date of planting according to weather conditions.

5728 Special Mixture for Winter Blooming. A beautiful blend of pastel shades with bright
splashes of Red, Orange and Scarlet

20 BULBS for $1.00 60 BULBS for $3.69
40 BULBS for $1.89 100 BULBS for $4.69

(GERMAINS

SINCE 1871

orgeous TU LI PS

<< GERMAIN’S EXHIBITION TULIPS

A magnificent group of giant Tulips, many new and of outstanding
merit. Gorgeous range of brilliant colors.

5934 Golden Harvest. Large, lemon yellow. One of the best.

5935 The Bishop. A pure violet Tulip of outstanding merit.

5936 Glacier. Enormous icy-white flowers on tall strong stems.
5937 Campfire. A new pure scarlet, long strong stems.

5938 Philip Snowdon. Very large delicate rose of great merit. a pti ;
5939 Pride of Haarlem. Bright rose suffused purple. Large flowers.
Prices: 12 for $1.29; 25 for $2.49 a PARROT TULIPS
udain shape t -
GOLDEN WEST COLLECTION NO. 5940 tiful, deeply laciniated and frilled.
Three bulbs each of the superb Giant Tulips described above. 5925 Fantasy. Center white. Pet-
18 Bulbs for $1.75 als red edged carmine.

5926 Therese. Carmine purple
with bright green marks.

9927 Orange Favorite. Orange
yellow Parrot Tulip of great merit.

5928 Red Champion. Bright red

DARWIN TULIP OFFER GIANT PARROT TULIP OFFER = 5075 Violet Queen. Deep violet,

Giant cup-shaped rang sch ong: Artistic, beautifully formed flowers large and deeply frilled.
strong stems. Large bulbs, rich mix with unusual fringed and frilled petals. 6 for 89c; 12 for $1.69
colors, yellow, red, pink, rose and lav- MASacnColoTs

ender. No. 5930—2 each of 5 varieties
5955; 15) BULBS, onlys 2 $1 5805 10 BULBS, only... $1 (10 bulbs in all) $1.35

Red, White and Blue

Hyacinth Collection

2 bulbs each of. three

H H H ficent sh Hyacinth
Tulip Combination Offer No. 5950 See ee eee Boone aye a

One Parrot Tulip plus 25 Tulips in a hand blended mixture Grandesse (White), Indigo
of all the best colors in Tulips. King (Blue).

26 Bulbs in all for $2.00 5316—6 Bulbs in all,
only $2

Please write your 235. in |

A ’ plainly and give address in
full.

ERMAI BFS3 Terms—Send Remittance in

: : i We cannot

full with order.
accept C. O. D. orders.

LOS ANGELES 21, CALIFORNIA ALL SHIPMENTS ARE |
SENT PREPAID
Mr. Date of Order i = You Save C. O. D. eharges
Mrs. If merchandise is to be sent
Mi to another address, please
= 7 print or write plainly. |
R. D. or Street and No. SHIP TO

Post Office

Express Office a
lf Different from P. O.

The most Senet oetea size Sy acinih {or Gain planting are those bulbs |
which measure 16 to 17 centimeters. Our Bedding Hyacinths are all of |

In case we are out of a variety you order, we shall send another variety of the same 7 that See or larger. 3 for 79c; 6 for $1.49; 12 for $2.89
color and equal or higher value, as most of our customers prefer it. If you do NOT 5300 Bismarck, sky blue. 5305 Lady Derby, bright pink.
wish us to substitute, please mark ‘‘X’’ in this space. Redire ei Fees a 5301 City of Haarlem, yellow. 5306 La Victoire, carmine rose.
NON-WARRANTY. Germain’s Inc. gives no warranty express or implied, as to e produc sory a
seeds, bulbs or plants it sells and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. Our liability in all eee Gereade: Tose pink. 4 oy ee pure white. :
instances is limited to the purchase price of the seeds, bulbs or plants. N) rand aitre, lavender. yosotis, light blue.
9304 King of the Blues, deep blue. 5309 Queen of the Pinks, clear pink.
ieuiniteninl | PRICED 2
ray pet | NAMES OF VARIETIES WANTED agate ae Garden Size HYACINTH OFFER
iE | HYACINTH COLLECTION 5312 Dutch Hyacinths—Fine qual-
| all Please Order by Number and Name | One bulb each of Grand Maitre,

ity bulbs imported direct from
Holland. One each dark blue,
light blue, pink, red, white,
5: BULBS) only. = ee eee $l

' La Victoire, L’Innocence, Queen
| si Ne SES SSS | of the Pinks, Myosotis, City of
| Haarlem, Bismarck and Gertrude.
ak Je ——— JS —- -—— = 5310—8 Bulbs in all for $1.75
| |

SPIDER LILY

(Lycoris)
A wonderful house plant. Order
early to obtain flowers this year.
Place three bulbs in a five-inch pot.
Keep the foliage growing through
the winter and spring. In Califor-
nia or in other mild climates will
do well outdoors.

5445 Rose Pink shading to lilac
5446 Yellow 5448 Red

3 for 79c; 6 for $1.49 i

CALIFORNIA CUSTOMERS please

Receipt of your order on this

order form will include your add to the total amount of your .15 to .49... 3010 COLLECTION No. 5449

name in our catalog file and | oder the State Sales Tax as follows: oH ne Ae = A 2 each of the 3 colors listed i.
| a copy of our future catalogs 1.17 to 1.49 = 104! above. :
| will be sent to you free of USTOMERS OUTSIDE OF CALI- 1.50 to 1.83... 05 i
| charge on publication. < And 3% above this | 6 bulbs in all for only $1.35

FORNIA NEED PAY NO SALES TAX Amount.

ARY FALL SPECIALS
Lovely DAFFODILS

FIVE BEAUTIFUL SHOW DAFFODILS

5500 Mrs. R. O. Backhouse. This famous flower 5502 Fortune. 4A giant incomparabilis of elegant
of delicate distinction is most unusual and charm- form. Creamy yellow perianth. Crown yellow
ing in color. Flaring perianth of ivory white. frilled glowing orange.

| Slim, elegant trumpet of clear pale apricot,

| ‘ 5503 Golden Harvest. The largest Trumpet Daf-
. deeply fringed edges. fodil in existence. Uniform golden yellow and
| 5501 Beersheba. A magnificent flower measur- flower well proportioned.

| ing nearly five inches across, color creamy . ‘ ,
| white. Perianth flat, large trumpet beautifully eg ee Grate Ce pkg aeons Ble
| Bergede gt efonth: Makes a beautiful cluster.

All priced at 3 for 97c; 6 for $1.89; 12 for $3.69.

| SHOW DAFFODILS COLLECTION NO. 5505

2 bulbs each of Mrs. Backhouse, Beersheba, Fortune, Thalia and Golden Harvest.
| 10 bulbs in all for only $2.97

| GIANT TRUMPET DAFFODILS

5514 Spring Glory. Creamy white perianth pet-
als; long chrome yellow trumpet. An early free-
blooming Daffodil, excellent for cutting.

6 for $1.09; 12 for $1.89

GIANT TRUMPET DAFFODIL
COLLECTION NO. 5515

Three bulbs each: Aerolite, Mrs. Krelage,
February Gold, Lovenest, Spring Glory.
15 bulbs for only $2.25.

KING ALFRED
DAFFODIL ».. ss12

King of Giant Trumpet Daffodils.
Enormous golden yellow flow-

Baffodiic in all known shades.
ers on tall stems. Trumpets Outstanding for bed and bor-
very large and heavily ruffled. ders, wonderful as cut flowers.
& BULBS FOR... 1 BULBS
16 for $1.89 For Only.

| 9509 Aerolite. Very large flowers of lasting qual-
ity. Broad, flat, deep primrose perianth, pure
rich yellow trumpet.

5511 Mrs. E. H. Krelage. Large, very fragrant
flowers. The perianth is almost white. Trumpet
rich cream or ivory passing to white as the
flower ages.

5912 February Gold. Extremely early blooming,
small golden Daffodil. Perianth star shaped, the

| nicely fluted trumpet is tinged with orange. A

dainty and very satisfactory cut flower.

5513 Lovenest. Among the daintiest of all
Trumpet Daffodils. Medium in height with white
starry shaped perianth. Trumpet of saffron yel-
low turning to Apricot pink. Delightful at all

| <2 SPARAXIS

ya 5725 Mixed Colors. The newer
hybrid forms of this hardy
South African bulb _ thrive
splendidly anywhere. They
bloom profusely in Spring
bearing quantities of vividly
colored flowers with charac-
teristic yellow and _ black

centers.
69c per doz.; 25 for $1.29;

GIANT TRUMPET
DAFFODILS »- «=:

gorgeous mixture of Trumpet

Colorful DUTCH IRIS

Exhibition Dutch Iris

Outstanding giant flowered varieties new
originations recently imported from Hol-

8 Superb New Dutch tt

Orchid-like flowers of great beauty. Six
fascinating colors for an ideal Spring

a k Garden and for cutting.
ltoeene a. Large flower of deep golden 5331 Mauve Queen. Clear mauve.

5332 Blue Horizon. Tall medium blue.
5333 Bronze Queen. Bronze shaded blue.
5335 Imperator. Dark blue.

5336 Golden Harvest. Deep yellow.

5337 White Superior. Pure White.

Prices, separate varieties:

5342 Aviator. A striking flower of clear corn-
flower blue.

5343 Blue Pearl. Enormous
violet.

5344 Bronze Beauty. Purplish blue, lips of
olive green spotted orange.

5345 Jean D’Arc. Huge flowers of

flowers in deep

creamy

white.

5347 Le Mogul.

A striking variety.

5346 King Mauve. violet

clear orchid. Flowers very large.
Deep bronze with orange lip.

mauve shading to

12 for 94c; 25 for $1.79; 50 for $3.39
COLLECTION No. 5338

3 bulbs each of the above six varieties

5348 Princess Irene. Pure white with yellow (18 bulbs in all) for only $1.29

lips.

12 for $1.49; 25 for $2.89

5350 Collection. Two bulbs each of the above
8 novelties.

COLLECTION No. 5339
6 bulbs each of the above six varieties
(36 bulbs in all) for only $2.49

16 bulbs in all
Only $1.75

5340 IRIS WEDGEWOOD 5800 DUTCH IRIS

Large brilliant blue flowers on long slender stems. For early blooming. Very hardy
Form a garden picture of breath-taking beauty Will bloom year after year. 10 each
| when planted together with King Alfred Daffodils. of blue, yellow and white.

=e of A, Le oo]
BLUE RIBBON NO. 5351
A new Iris of Unsurpassable beauty. The stems are unusually
tall and the foliage is a rich silvery green. The flowers are a
deep royal blue with rich velvety texture.

6 for 89c; 12 for $1.69; 25 for $3.29

NOVELTY IRIS COLLECTION NO. 5352
3 bulbs each of Blue Ribbon, Alaska, Jean D’Arc, Le Mogul and
King Mauve. 15 bulbs for $1.75. Postpaid.

25 BULBS only___ eee ee Sl CO BULBS, only $1
No. 5530 33 Bulbs—8 King Alfred Daffodils and 25

BLUE & GOLD
GARDEN Dutch Iris Wedgewood, only $1.89.

The beautiful sky blue Wedgewood Iris blooms at the same time as the Golden King
Alfred Daffodil. They make a lovely and striking combination in Your Spring G

More Fall Specials on Next Page!

Tulip Combination Offer No. 5950
One Parrot Tulip plus 25 Tulips in a hand blended mixture

of all the best colors in Tulips.
26 Bulbs in all for $2.00

GERMAINS

SINCE 1871

orgeous TU LI PS

<< GERMAIN’S EXHIBITION TULIPS

A magnificent group of giant Tulips, many new and of outstanding

merit, Gorgeous range of brilliant colors

§934 Golden Harvest. Large, lemon yellow. One of the best.

5935 The Bishop. A pure violet Tulip of outstanding merit

§936 Glacier. Enormous icy-white flowers on tall strong stems.

5937 Campfire. A new pure scarlet, long strong stems.

5938 Philip Snowdon. Very large delicate rose of great merit.

5939 Pride of Haarlem. Bright rose suffused purple Large flowers.
Prices: 12 for $1.29; 25 for $2.49

GOLDEN WEST COLLECTION NO. 5940
Three bulbs each of the superb Giant Tulips described above
18 Bulbs for $1.75

DARWIN TULIP OFFER
Giant cup-shaped blooms on long,
strong stems. Large bulbs, rich mixed
colors, yellow, red, pink, rose and lav-
ender.

5955 15 BULBS, only._.__._.._$1

Red, White and Blue

Hyacinth Collection
2 bulbs each of three
magnificent show Hyacinth
varieties: Jon Bos (Red), La

GIANT PARROT TULIP OFFER
Artistic, beautifully formed flowers
with unusual fringed and frilled petals.
Mixed colors.

5805 10 BULBS, only == 91

HYA

“PARROT TULIPS

Quaintly shaped artistic and beau-
tiful, deeply laciniated and frilled
5925 Fantasy. Center white. Pet-
als red edged carmine.
5926 Therese. Carmine purple
with bright green marks.
5927 Orange Favorite. Orange
yellow Parrot Tulip of great merit.
5928 Red Champion. Bright red
with white base.
5929 Violet Queen. Deep violet,
large and deeply frilled.
6 for 89c; 12 for $1.69
No. 5930—2 each of 5 varieties
(10 bulbs in all) $1.35

(Grandsssa (Wile), Indigo ff i Oe =

King (Blue). f By 2

"5316—6 Bulbs in all, : -— Box < a
only $2 t i

A (GERMAINS BF53

LOS ANGELES 21, CALIFORNIA

re Date of Order

R. D. or Street and No.

Post Office State

Express Office

If Different from P. O.

|

Please write your name

plainly and give address in|

full.

Terms—Send Remittance in

full with order. We cannot

accept C. O. D. orders.

ALL SHIPMENTS ARE

SENT PREPAID

You Saye C. O. D. Charges

If merchandise is to be sent

to another address, please

print or write plainly.

SHIP TO
Name
Address

City and
State.

In case we are out of a variety you order, we shall send another variety of the same
color and equal or higher value, as most of our customers prefer it. If you do NOT

wish us to substitute, please mark ‘'X” in this space. a
NON-WARRANTY. Germain’s Inc. elves no warranty express or implied, as to the productiveness of
seeds, bulbs or plants {t sells and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. Our liability in all
Instances is limited to the purchase price of the seeds, bulbs or plants.

Quantity| Item
Wanted | Nos.

NAMES OF VARIETIES WANTED seen Cte

-—, that size or larger

5300 Bismarck, sky blue 5305
5301 City of Haarlem, yellow 5306
5302 Gertrude, rose pink $307,
5303 Grand Maitre, lavender 5308

5304 King of the Blues, deep blue. 5309

Paice Garden Size

Please Order by Number and Name

HYACINTH COLLECTION

One bulb each of Grand Maitre,

i ity
La Victoire, L'Innocence, Queen

Our Bedding Hyacint
3 for 79c; 6 for $1.49; 12 for $2.89

lan
|__|) of the Pinks, Myosotis, City of ae 5

Haarlem, Bismarck and Gertrude
- 4a 5310—8 Bulbs in all for $1.75

CINTHS

those bulbs
are ‘all of

Lady Derby, bright pink

La Victoire, carmine rose
L'Innocence, pure white
Myosotis, light blue

Queen of the Pinks, clear pink

HYACINTH OFFER

5312 Dutch Hyacinths—Fine qual-

bulbs imported direct from
One each dark blue,
blue, pink, red, white,

5 BULBS only $1

A

SPIDER LILY

(Lycoris)
wonderful house plant. Order

early to obtain flowers this year.

Receipt of your order on this
order form will include your
name in our catalog file and

2 copy of our future catalogs
will be sent to you free of
charge on publication.

CALIFORNIA CUSTOMERS please
add to the fotal amount of your 15 to .49....... .01
order the State Sales Tax as follows: 5 :

CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE OF CALI- 1.50 to 1.83
FORNIA NEED PAY NO SALES TAX

i sec 005
And 3% above this
Amount.

Place three bulbs in a five-inch pot.
Keep the foliage growing through
the winter and spring. In Califor-
nia or in other mild climates will
do well outdoors,

5445 Hose Pink shading to lilac
5446 Yellow 5448 Red
3 for 79c; 6 for $1.49
COLLECTION No. 5449
2 each of the 3 colors listed
above,

6 bulbs in all for only $1.35

5500 Mrs. R. O. Backhouse. This famous flower
of delicate distinction is most unusual and charm-
ing in color. Flaring perianth of ivory white.
Slim, elegant trumpet of clear pale apricot,
deeply fringed edges.

5501 Beersheba. A magnificent flower measur-
ing nearly five inches across, color creamy

white. Perianth flat, large trumpet beautifully
flanged at mouth.

5504 Thalia.

or three lovel:

10 bulbs in all for only $2.97

GIANT TRUMPET DAFFODILS

5514 Spring Glo:

5509 Aerolite. Very large flowers of lasting qual-
ity. Broad, flat, deep primrose perianth, pure
rich yellow trumpet.

SSIl Mrs. E. H. Krelage. targe, very fragrant
flowers. The perianth is almost white. Trumpet
rich cream or ivory passing to white as the
flower ages

5512 February Gold. Extremely early blooming,
small golden Daffodil. Perianth star shaped, the
nicely fluted trumpet is tinged with orange. A
dainty and very satisfactory cut flower.

5513 Lovenest. Among the daintiest of all
Trumpet Daffodils. Medium in height with white
starry shaped perianth. Trumpet of saffron yel-
low turning to Apricot pink. Delightful at all

stages.
gees
<-=* SPARAXIS
- Fy 5725 Mixed Colors. The newer

a hybrid forms of this hardy

if # 7, South African bulb thrive
‘ends

splendidly anywhere, They
(a bloom profusely in Spring
ee

y bearing quantities of vividly
Wess colored flowers with charac-
fete teristic yellow and black

x centers.

69c per doz; 25 for $1.29;

ae 4 50 for $2.49; 100 for $4.79

*
=

NOVELTY IRIS

BLUE RIBBON NO. 5351
A new Iris of Uns able beauty. The stems are unusually
tall and the folia a rich silvery green. The flowers are a
deep royal blue with velvety texture.
6 for 89c; 12 for $1.69; 25 for $3.29

NOVELTY IRIS COLLECTION NO. 5352
8 bulbs each of Blue Ribbon, Alaska, Jean D’Arc, Le Mogul and
King Mauve. 15 bulbs for $1.75, Postpaid.

Lovely DAFFODILS

FIVE BEAUTIFUL SHOW DAFFODILS

See Borunes A giant incomparabilis of elegant
mm. Creamy yellow perianth.
frilled glowing orange, Tt Crown Yellow

5503 Golden Harvest.
fodil in existence.
flower well proportioned.

A dainty, charming Daffodil, Two
ly pure white flowers per st
Makes a beautiful cluster. Pnsieoa

All priced at 3 for 97c; 6 for $1.89; 12 for $3.69.

SHOW DAFFODILS COLLECTION NO. 5505

2 bulbs each of Mrs. Backhouse, Beersheba, Fortune, Thalia and Golden Harvest.

TY. Creamy white perianth pet
als; long chrome yellow trumpet. An early free.
blooming Daffodil, excellent for cutting.

6 for $1.09; 12 for $1.89

GIANT TRUMPET DAFFODIL
COLLECTION NO. 5515

Three bulbs each: Aerolite, Mrs. Krelage,
February Gold, Lovenest, Spring Glory.
15 bulbs for only $2.25.

The largest Trumpet Dat-
Uniform golden yellow and

\
,

mel Ni

KING ALFRED ?
DAFFODIL ».. ssi:

King of Giant Trumpet Daffodils.
Enormous golden yellow flow:

ers on tall stems. Trumpets
very large and heavily ruffled.
8 BULBS FOR__. nee

16 for $1.89

a =a
GIANT TRUMPET
DAFFODILS «. ssc

A gorgeous mixture of Trumpet
Daffodils in all known shades,
Outstanding for bed and bor-
ders, wonderful as cut flowers.
1 BULBS
For Only. :

Exhibition Dutch Iri

Outstandin
originations

land

5341 Alaska. Large flower of deep golden
yellow.

5342 Aviator. A striking flower of clear corn-
flower blue

5343 Blue Pearl. Enormous flowers in deep
violet.

5344 Bronze Beauty. Purplish blue, lips of
olive green spotted orange

5345 Jean D'Arc. Huge flowers of creamy
white.

5346 King Mauve.violet mauve shading to
clear orchid. Flowers very large.

5347 Le Mogul. Deep bronze with orange lip.
A striking variety

5348 Princess Irene. P
lips.

re white with yellow

12 for $1.49; 25 for $2.89

5350 Collection. Two bulbs each of the above
@ novelties. 16 bulbs in all

Only $1.75

rchidtl
iid

8 Superb New Dutch Iris

5335 Imperator. Dark blue,
5336) Golden Harvest. Deep
5337) Whila/‘Superior) Pur.

Prices, separate varieties:

12 for 94c; 25 for $1.79; 50 for $3.39

COLLECTION No, 5338
3 bulbs each of the above varieties
(18 bulbs in all) for only $1.29

COLLECTION No. 5339
6 bulbs each of the above six varieties
(36 bulbs in all) for only $2.49

25 BULBS only.

BLUE & GOLD GARDEN

Alfred Daffodil

They m lovely and

sa40 IRIS WEDGEWOOD

Large brilliant blue flowers on long slender stems. For early blooming,

Form a garden picture of breath-taking beauty Will bloom year alter
when planted together with King Alfred Daffodils. of blue, yellow and

striking c

5800 DUTCH IRIS

Very hardy
ar. 10 each

$1

$1 30 BULB

No. 5530 33 Bulbs—8 King Alfred Datfodils and 25
Dutch Iris Wedgewood, only $1.89.
The beautiful sky blue Wedgewood Iris blooms at the same ti

More Fall Specials on Next Page!

SPECIAL INDOOR or OUTDOOR OFFERS

Germain’s

Special

5670 COLLECTION OFFER

For a gorgeous array of popu in-
door blooms. Includes Arias)
WEDGEWOOD) 10 CROCUS (ZONA, |

TUS) 10 OXALIS (mixed Eas and

10 MUSCARI (heavenly blue). Grape HYACINTHS

AD ;BULBS oso tang ie Oe aes No. 5395 Shaped like
miniature Hyacinths,

KN)

+ wy Mak Grow HAyacinths tw vivid sky blue flowers.
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HYACINTH VASE

Offer No B-50 30 eee $1

One Hyacinth Vase in clear

glass. One exhibition size bulb. 60 for $1 89
Color, your choice.
Package of char-
coal, paper cone
and cultural
directions. Beau-
tifully boxed
suitable as a gift
for any occasion.

AUTUMN CROCUS

5196 CROCUS ZONATUS. Attractive
autumn flowering crocus; flowers rose
lilac with yellow throat, very freely
produced. Lovely in the rock garden
and under tall shrubs. Easy to grow
in sand, soil or bulb fibre

20 BULBS __.._. 51

Giant
FREESIAS

Delightful dainty fragrant flowers
Bloom early and are easy to grow.
5212 Purity Superflora. Large white.
49c per doz.; 25 for 94c
5221—Collection of seven varieties,
3 bulbs of each, 21 bulbs in all,

Complete for $1

FLOWERING SHAMROCK
or OXALIS

5640 Ideal for indoor growing in pots,
and for borders and edging in the
garden. Shades of Pink, White, Yel-
low and Lavender. 40c per dozen;
25 for 79c; 50 for $1.49.

for ae 9c A SPECIAL OFFER: No. 5645.
5222 RAINBOW FREESIAS. Cluster of delightfully Gea, 12 Bulbs each of three col-
fragrant flowers on tall graceful stems. Brilliant colors, rain- $ ors: Yellow, White and $
bow mixed. Same planting suggestions as Ranunculus. Lavender. (36 bulbs in all)
25 BULBS, only for

Striking CALLA LILIES
5150 Black Calla (Arum Pictum). 4 striking
odorless variety of the deepest maroon black.

75c each; 3 for $2.19; 6 for $4.19

5151 White Calla. Large flowered pure white
waxlike flowers, on tall sturdy stems, glossy
deep green foliage.

3 for 84c;: 6 for $1.59; 12 for $2.99
Grow
Lovely
and
Fragrant

Lilies

in the
House All
the Year
‘Round .
Clusters of charming’ pure white bell-shaped blos-
soms on tall graceful stems stand, full grown, just
3 weeks after you receive Germain’s imported forc-
ing pips.

goummim Six, No. 5361 for...........$ .98
Wwe) §=— «12, No. S361 for... $1.89
he 25, No. 5361 for. $3.69
7s 1 No. 5567 Package of Fibre

i suitable for growing Lily of
ego) the Valley indoors._......._35¢