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CROCUS— {Crocus Vermis.) 



Culture of the Crocus in the open ground. 



Choose a deep, light, rich soil, in an open situation ; plant the bulbs in October, 

 November or December, two or three inches deep, and about two inches apart, cov- 

 ering them with the fine mould. The Crocus, used for edgin? beds or borders, or 

 planted in lines along the edges of walks, or in clumps, has a beautiful effect during 

 the early spring, if the colors are tastefully arranged. 



Culture of the Crocus in pots, ornamental rases, wire baskets, dec. 



Commence planting about the middle of October, in fine sandy soil. For pots or 

 vases, a few m\y be planted every three weeks, for a succession. In planting in 

 wire baskets, procure some green moss, with which line the inside of the basket, to 

 prevent the mould going through ; fill up with the soil recommended, and plant the 

 bulbs on the top, two inches apart, half covering them ; then place moss between the 

 bulbs to give the surface a beautiful green appearance. When they begin to show 

 flower, a liberal supply of water will be required. 



Crocusses may be grown in glasses, with the same treatment as the Hyacinth. 



Dutch Crocus. 



{Fine assorted varieties — 20 cts. jyer doz., $1.50 per 100.) 



Lar^e Hue, mixed Cloth of Gold, 



■«' White, " Cloth of Silver, 



" Striped, " Saffron, (autumn flowering,) 



•' Purple, " Scotch, striped, white and black, 



" Yellow, " Versicolor, white ground, striped, all colors, 



Golden Yellow, mixed. 



{Finest named varieties — SO cts. per doz., $2,00 per 100.) 



Blue. White. Striped. 



Alexander, Caroline Chisholm, Albion, 



Captain Cook, Bride of Abydos, Comtesse de Morney, 



David Rizzio, Grootvorst, Ida Pfeiffer, 



Grand Vedette, La Novice, La Majesteuse, 



Lilaceous, Monmouth, Lord Fielding, 



Newton, Montblanc, Madame Mina, 



Prince Albert, Q.ueen Elizabeth, Miss Nightingale, 



Sir John Franklin, Queen Victoria. Sir Walter Scott. 

 Vulcain . 



SlOW- DROPS. 



The earliest, as well as one of the loveliest of spring flowers, growing freely in pots, 

 or open garden, the edges of woods, the road side, or in the grass lawn, succeeding 

 in all situations, and ever lovely 



Per doz. Per ion Per doz. Per loo 



Double flowering, . .50 si 00 Single flowering, . . 2n $\ 75 



ANEMONES. 



Beautiful spring flowers, of brilliant colors. The double and single are equally 

 valuable. They are perfectly hardy, succeeding admirably in any garden soil, with 

 the treatment recommended for other bulbs. May be planted in autumn or early 

 spring. 



