AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1924 17 
Narcissi and the following miscellaneous bulbs, Chionodoxas, Fritil- 
larias, Grape Hyacinths, Ixias, Scillas, Snowdrops and Winter Aconites 
according to the present ruling of the Federal Horticultural Board, can- 
not be imported after thd Fall of 1925. We suggest that our customers 
who intend planting these bulbs in quantity for natural plantations, secure 
their supply before this embargo becomes effective. 
GRAPE HYACINTHS. (Muscarv.) 
Very hardy, dwarf, Spring-flowering bulbs succeeding in almost any situation, 
and suitable for edgings and clumps in shrubbery and hardy perennial beds. They 
also produce a splendid effect and thrive planted in the grass in the same manner 
as Crocuses. They are also excellent for pot culture. 
Doz. 100 1000 
Blue Grape Hyacinths Mite see ee ee ee ewe SONSO 12100 |$22..00 
White Grape Hyacinths . Wr (5 due ey ai .60 | 4.00 | 35.00 
Heavenly Blue Grape Hyacinths. A new type with 
larger flowers of rich bright blue; desirable for cutting or 
for massing in the garden or border 5 oar cH .50 | 3.50 | 32.00 
LX IAS. 
Charming bulbs for Winter-blooming, of easy culture and producing very 
brilliant flowers. The colors include many shades of yellow, white, pink and red. 
The centre of the flower is always distinct in color from the other parts of the 
flower, the effect of which is very striking. Plant six or eight bulbs in a six-inch 
bulb pan, covering them one inch. 
Doz. 100 
Aurantiaea Major. Golden yellow with large dark eye . . .| $.60 |$4.00 
Bucephalus. Dark red 5 omar On 4 00 
Emperor of China. Rich yellow with dark eye. pee os [Ee GOs M400 
Morning Star. Brightrose. . . De URTIE IE F340: .75 | 5.00 
Rosea Plena. Soft rose;double .. Rich ecto? erLetawecli OOw 400 
White Swan. Pure white with purple eye Le SOT ae al: UoWOu|so200 
OXALIS. Grape Hyacinths. 
Lovely little bulbous plants for hanging pots and baskets. The bulbs should be 
planted an inch deep, six or eight in a 5-inch pot. They need a sunny situation. RANUNCULUS. Bi p 
Doz. 100 Georgeous dwarf flowers easily grown in pots for Winter blooming, 
Bermuda Buttercup. Flowers clear yellow; very beautiful . ./$0.50 |$3.50 or in cold-frames for Spring. Plantabout8 rootsin a 6-inch bulb-pan, 
Boweii. Large rosy-crimson flowers and handsome foliage ice .50| 3.50 covering them linch. The shades vary from white, yellow, crimson 
Grand Duchess Oxalis. These Californian varieties are most de- and purple to almost black. Effective as a pot-plant or cut-flower. 
sirable for window culture, blooming all Winter. The plants are Giant Double French Mixed, 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; 
of dwarf habit, producing exquisite flowers on long stems. $55.00 per 1000. 
White, Pink andilayendore i ee en els: -40 | 3.00 SCILLAS 
Extremely hardy, early-flowering bulbs thriving in any situation and worthy of 
general cultivation. The bulbsS. siberica should be planted three inches deep; those 
of campanulata and nutans four or five inches deep. 
Siberica (Amena or Precoz.) Flowers charming bright] Doz. 100 1000 
~ blue, of compact growth five to six inches high; beautiful 
in combination with snowdrops or Crocuses, also excel- 
lent for forcing in pans. If grown in masses their flowers 
fairly carpet the ground . $0.75 |$5.00 |$45.00 
Campanulata Blue. A beautiful Spring-flowering bulb 
producing bright blue bell-shaped flowers. One of the 
finest bulbsfornaturalizing. Heightlft. . . . . . .60 | 4.00 | 38.00 
Campanulata Rose. Delicate rose-pink . eee o) eos OOnm4 5500 
Campanulata White. Pure white, waxy bellsie een: cu .60 | 4.00 | 38.00 
Campanulata Excelsior. Deep blue; largebells . . .| .85 | 6.00 
Nutans Coerulea. (The Bluebell or Hyacinth of English 
Woods.) Elegant ppikes of bright blue bya inch like 
flowers. Height1lft.. . 5 - .50 | 3.50 | 32.00 
Nutans’alba.”’Pure'white. sa 8.0 He ee loa, es 1602] 42001453800 
NutanstRoseascn Binks.) eee ay ie Ws Bene tl OO | 420091138500 
SNOW/DROPS. (Galanthus.) 
‘These well-known favorites are among the hardiest and earliest of Spring flowers. 
The bulbs should be planted three inches deep; they thrive in almost any soil and 
situation. 
Single Snowdrops. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1,000. 
Double Snowdrops. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $42.00 per 1,000, 
SPRING SNOWFLAKE. (Leucojum) 
These charming early-blooming bulbs produce flowers like giant Snowdrops on 
steams one foot high. Perfectly hardy and easily naturalized, they bear, in great 
profusion, pure white flowers tipped with green. 
85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
WINTER ACONITE. (Hranthis Hyemalis.) 
The earliest Spring flower; the large golden yellow Buttercup-like Pieeeoras often 
expanding in the snow; height sixinches. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $22.00 per 
1,000 
Prepared Bulb Fibre. A substitute for soil scientifically prepared for 
use in receptacles without drainage. 
25 ets. per quart; $1.50 per peck. 
Scillas. 
Six bulbs of one variety sold at dozen rate; 25 at 100 rate; 250 at 1000 rate. 
