. Bulbs : autumn 1903. Horticulture Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs. 6 GERMAIN SEED COMPANY. Iris—Continued. Each. Per Doz. yellow and white, and will last from one to two weeks when cut; a great favorite among florists; per 100 $ 2 for 5c $ 20 Kaempferi, (Japan Iris) very large flowers of the rarest and richest shades, seldom seen except in the finest orchids. Choice named sorts mixed 25 2 50 Persica, sky blue with yellow streak; very fragrant 10 1 00 Susiana, (Netted Iris) brown, netted and spotted with black and blue, enormous flowers; one of the most showy 20 2 00 Tuberosa, (S
. Bulbs : autumn 1903. Horticulture Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs. 6 GERMAIN SEED COMPANY. Iris—Continued. Each. Per Doz. yellow and white, and will last from one to two weeks when cut; a great favorite among florists; per 100 $ 2 for 5c $ 20 Kaempferi, (Japan Iris) very large flowers of the rarest and richest shades, seldom seen except in the finest orchids. Choice named sorts mixed 25 2 50 Persica, sky blue with yellow streak; very fragrant 10 1 00 Susiana, (Netted Iris) brown, netted and spotted with black and blue, enormous flowers; one of the most showy 20 2 00 Tuberosa, (Snake's Head Iris) rich velvety black, fine for pots 5 50 Tigridia. Mexican Tiger Flower, (see cut.) Flowers of exquisite beauty; plant in spring when the ground has become warm, in beds of rich deep soil; the plants will soon appear and bloom in August. Ready about the middle of November. Each. Per Doz. Pavonia, scarlet, spotted with yellow and brown 10 $ 75 Conchiflora, (Shell Flower) orange spotted with black and brown 5 50 Grandiflora alba, white, spotted with brown 10 1 00. TIGRIDIA. Calla Lilies. Postage 2c to 5c each extra. Lily of the Nile, too well known in California to need further description. First size 10 Second size 10 Third size 5 Spotted, (Bichardia alba mac- ulata) has spotted leaves, very ornamental; flowers white with purplish brown throat 15 Arum Sanctum, (BlackCalla) coal black, very striking .... 25 Calochortus. "The Mariposa Lily," or "Butterfly ; (See cut page 7.) $1 00 75 50 1 50 These are among the most beautiful of our native California plants. The flowers resemble a tulip in form, and are of the most varied and showy colors. May be planted in good soil, covering about three inches deep, any time from August to November, but early planting is considered best. For eastern culture, as a pot plant, they will be found especially useful. Albus, (Fairy Bell, White Globe Tulip) flowers about an inch in diameter, Each. pearly white
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