AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1927. 15 
CROCUSES. 
The bulbs should be set two inches deep and should be planted in October or early in November to insure success. They are very effective 
when combined with Daffodils, and other Spring flowers. For a natural effect they can be scattered in handfuls and planted where they lie. Cro- 
cuses may also be grown indoors either in pots or bulb pans in loam or in dishes filled with wet moss in which the bulbs are set closely, half an inch 
below the surface. 
If by Parcel Post, add postage at zone rates; weight 3 lbs. per 100. 
FARQUHAR’S LARGE-FLOWERING NAMED 
CROCUSES. 
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Farquhar’s Giant White. Pure white; large orange anthers;| Doz. |_ 100 1,000 
fine substance pio el eye eo ce ee 15) PSE SORCOMS4R0021338:00 
Queen of Whites. Very large, pure white; fine for forcing -50 | 3.25 | 30.00 
BLUE AND PURPLE. Doz. | 100 | 1,000 
Farquhar’s Giant Blue. Beautifuldeep purple; very large |$0.60 |$4.00 |$38.00 
King of the Blues. Deep purple-blue; very large; forces well .60 | 4.00 | 38.00 
Purpurea Grandiflora. Rich, deep purple; very large -60 | 4.00 | 38.00 
STRIPED. 
Rarquhars Giant Striped. White ground, striped light lilac;| Doz. 100 | 1,000 
very large SB 9 OB 0 6 Ooo 9 6 ooo (ROCCO YS COMERS (10) 
Sir Walter Seott. White, striped with lilac; large and free- | 
blooming . cee ee sah hea - . . |} .40 | 3.00 ! 28.00 
YELLOW. 
Golden-Yellow. Mammoth Bulbs. Very large bulbs, pro-| Doz. | 100 1,000 
ducing many blossoms; fine for pot culture - . . . 1$0.60 1$4.25 |$40.00 
MIXED CROCUSES. 
These will be found very useful for extensive planting in Borders, Lawns, Terraces 
or in masses among trees and shrubs. Doz. 100 1,00 
HargelWihite) Variousshadca liam mame mI? $0200.00 lgiscog 
Large Blueand Purple. Variousshades. . . . . . «| 30 2.00 | 18.00 
Large Striped and Variegated. Variousshades. . . . .| .30 | 2.00 18.00 
GoldenSyellow./i- agri a eer mn) 59-1) 3'50 | 39.00 
Farquhar’s Superb Mixture. MammothBulbs . . . .| .60| 4.00 38.00 
HEP CRME GA iss gt kore asta - . .! .380! 2.00 | 18.00 
All colors Mixed 
Crocuses in the Rock Garden. 
WILD CROCUSES and CROCUS-SPECIES. 
These charming flowers may be divided into two classes, Spring-blooming and 
Autumn-blooming. They are equally valuable for rock gardens or borders. 
AUTUMN-BLOOMING SPECIES. 
The following varieties make a welcome addition to the few late-flowering plants 
available for the border or rock .garden. The brightly colored blooms appear in 
October followed in the Spring by the foliage. It is well to plant these bulbs as soon 
as possible after arrival from Holland. Set bulbs about 2 inches deep. 
Sativus. (Saffron Crocus). Showy blooms of purplish-lilac with a deep pencilling 
of violet ornamented by the rich orange stigmas. Will make a brilliant showing 
sitet a season or two, in which to become established. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 
100. 
Speciosus. Bright violet-blue handsomely feathered; orange anthers and pure 
yellow throat. Decidedly attractive in the rockery or border. 75 cts. per doz.; 
$5.00 per 100; $48.00 per 1000. 
Zonatus. Rosy-lilac with bright yellow center and orange zone, a color combination 
of unrivalled beauty. Plant bulbs in groups in a favored spot of the garden and the 
flowers will appear in a surprisingly short time. 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; 
$45.00 per 1000. 
SPRING-BLOOMING SPECIES. 
These have flowers a trifle smaller than the Dutch varieties, but are desirable for 
naturalizing in Rock Gardens and Borders. If given a good sunny place they will 
bloom very often before the snow is gone. Plant the bulbs about two inches deep. 
Susianus. (Cloth of Gold) Deep golden-yellow with rich brown markings on outer 
petals. Given a suitable sunny situation this bulb will bloom for years with little 
or nocare. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
Thommasinianus. A charming, distinct species with a slender deep throat. The 
, color varies from delicate mauve to deep purple in charming variety. The bulbs 
: : should be planted in a warm exposure where they will increase rapidly. 60 cts. 
Pan of Lily of the Valley (See page 19.) per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
