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AuveustT, 1908 
FALL BLOOMING 
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Why not have a floral dis- 
play at a season when Summer 
blooms have faded? Plant 
our Fall Blooming Crocuses 
during August and they will 
be in full bloom during Sep- 
tember, October and Novem- 
ber. The results are im- 
mediate and guaranteed by us. 
We offer for your selection 
over thirty varieties, among 
them the following, which we 
can supply in large quantities. 
@ Considering the high grade 
quality and the remarkably 
low prices, these varieties 
should become very popular. 
Crocus Sativus, beautiful light blue $0. 25 $1.50 
‘ Peciosus, rich purple 
Zonatus, bright lilac : i 
Col. Autumnale -50' 3.50 30.00 
Free delivery after August afin at the prices quoted above, anywhere inthe United States, 
For the choicest selection of bulbs apply for Rawson’s Bulb Handbook for 1908, out August 15th. 
W. W. Rawson & Co., 5 Union Street, Boston, Mass. 
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