CURRIE BROS. CO., AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1915 



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Scilla 



Siberica — One of the most beautiful, early spring blooming bulbs, bearing a pro- 

 fusion of remarkably pretty, rich blue flowers as soon as the snow has disappeared 

 from the ground. Grown in masses or with Crocuses and Snowdrops, it presents a 

 charming effect. It is perfectly hardy and remains in bloom a long time. It also 

 makes a very showy plant for the conservatory or parlor in winter. Each 2c; doz., 20c; 

 100, $1.35; 1000, $10.50. 



Companulata (Wood Hyacinth) — Flowers borne on spikes 1 foot high, very grace- 

 ful and perfectly hardy. 



Each Doz. 100 



Blue $ .02 $ .20 $1.15 



White 03 .25 1.25 



Rose 03 .25 1.35 



Nutans — A pretty, blue variety, perfectly hardy, common in 



the woods of England..... 03 .25 1.75 



SNOWDROPS. 



The little nodding flowers of this well known plant are generally the first to appear 

 in spring, often rearing their delicate heads above a light covering of snow in early 

 March. 



Each Doz. 100 



Single $ .02 $ .20 $1.15 



Double 03 .25 1.50 



Elwesi— Giant Single 02 .20 1.15 



SPARAXIS. 



A striking variety of cape bulbs, producing brilliant colored flowers. Each, 2c; 

 doz., 15c; per 100, 85c. 



Spirea 



Large, imported clumps. (Ready in November.) If wanted by mail, add 15o 

 to cover postage on each root. 



Each Doz. 100 



Oueen Alexandra — A new pink Spirea with dense, compact 



spikes $ .25 $1.75 $13.00 



Japonica — Extra strong clumps 15 1 . 25 8 . 50 



Astilboides Floribunda — Dwarf in habit, earlier and blooms 



more profusely than Japonica 15 1 .35 9.50 



Compacta Multiflora — The blossoms are larger and blooms 



more profusely than Japonica 15 1 . 35 9 . 50 



Gladstone — The best of all the Spireas, with very large 



trusses of pure white blossoms 20 1 . 50 11 . 00 



TUBEROSES. 

 Excelsior Pearl — Mammoth $ .05 $ .50 $3 . 00 



SNOWDROPS 



BegOIliaS— Tuberous Rooted 



For house culture; not hardy. Ready in December. 



Begonias are mailed free at dozen rates, and shipped by express at 100 and 

 1000 rates at purchaser's expense. 



SINGLE GIANT FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 

 Separate Colors — Rose, White, Crimson, Scarlet, Orange, Yellow. Each 5c; 

 dozen 60c; 100 $4.00; 1000 $35.00. 



DOUBLE GIANT FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 

 Separate Colors — Rose, White, Crimson, Scarlet, Orange, Yellow. Each 10c; 

 dozen $1.00; 100 $7.00; 1000 $60.00. 



NEW GIANT FRILLED BEGONIAS. 

 A Very Beautiful Type. 



Single Finest Mixed Colors, each 15c; dozen $1.50. 



Double Finest Mixed Colors, each 20c; dozen $2.00. 

 OXALIS. 



A very pretty and very desirable bulbous plant for pot culture and well adapted 

 for hanging baskets. The graceful flowers are abundantly produced, although the 

 bulbs are quite small. These should be planted not singly, but a number in each pot. 



Each Doz. 100 



Bermuda Buttercup — Bright yellow $ .03 $ .25 $1.50 



Bowii — Deep rose 03 .25 1 . 50 



Cernua Plena— Double yellow 03 .30 2.00 



Hirta Rosea— Pink 02 .20 1.25 



Multiflora Alba— White 03 .25 1.50 



Versicolor— White bordered 02 .20 1.25 



ORNITHOGALUM. 

 Arabicum (Star of Bethlehem) — Flowers white with a jet black 



center, borne on stems from 18 inches to 2 feet high $ .03 $ .30 $2.00 



RANUNCULUS. 



A garden or greenhouse plant, also suitable for house'culture. It is not quite 

 hardy enough to bear planting in the garden in the fall, but as the bulbs can be kept 

 in a dry state until spring, they may then be planted and will produce an abundance 

 of flowers. Give them a rather shady place in the garden. 



r. k. r. u-j Each Dojl - 10 ° 



Double— French mixed $ .02 $ .15 $ .75 



Double — Persian mixed 02 .15 .75 



Double— Turban mixed .02 .15 .75 



SPIREA GLADSTONE. 



