Summer-Flowering 



BULBS 



Continued 



Mexican Everblooming Tuberose 



Tuberoses 



Polianthes 



47-286 Mexican Everblooming. Fra- 

 grant single pure white blooms from 

 July onward. Each bulb develops 

 from 2 to S spikes in succession. 3 for 

 30c; 12 for $1.00; 2S for $1.75; 

 100 for $6.50. 



Zephyranthes rosea 



Zephyranthes ® 



Zephyr Flower, Fairy Lilies 



Showy goblet-shaped blooms during 

 the summer months. Easy to grow. 

 47-308 Ajax. Large clear yellow flow- 

 ers. Blooms profusely. 3 for 3Sc; 12 

 for $1.25; 25 for $2.25. 



47-31 1 Alba. Pure white. 3 for 3Sc; 

 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.25. 



47-315 Rosea. Large rose-colored. 3 

 for 3Sc; 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.25. 



Fall Blooming Bulbs 



Order Your Bulbs of these ISow for delivery in July 

 or August, which is their proper planting season. 



Colchicum autumnale major 



Colchicum— Meadow Saffron 



Plant bulbs when received and cover 

 5 to 6 inches deep with rich sandy soil. 

 They will bloom this fall and make 

 foliage next spring. Fine for the garden 

 or for growing in saucers without water. 

 After blooming indoors transplant the 

 bulbs to the garden. August delivery. 



40-072 Autumnale Major. Exquisite 

 large Crocus-like flowers of an ap- 

 pealing bright lavender color. Blooms 

 during the month of October. 

 SOc each; 3 for $1.35; 12 for $5.00. 



40-070 Bornmuelleri. This is the giant 

 among the autumn flowering Colchi- 

 cum bearing extra-large and well- 

 formed cup-shaped blooms of a love- 

 ly rosy lilac color giving a splendid 

 effect during October. Perfectly hardy 

 and long lived. 60c each ; 3 for $1.65 ; 

 12 for $6.00. 



40-071 Lilac Wonder. An appealing 

 uniform shade of lilac-mauve. Very 

 large and extremely free flowering. 

 60c each ; 3 for $1.65 ; 12 for $6.00. 



Lycoris radiata 



40-630 Lycoris rcsdiai-o 



September Spider Lily 



Order now for July delivery and 

 plant upon receipt to secure flowers this 

 year. Place three bulbs in a five-inch 

 pot. If planted after August they likely 

 will develop foliage only. The leaves 

 develop after the showy salmon-rose 

 flowers which appear from September 

 to November. Keep foliage growing 

 during the winter and spring. The long, 

 protruding stamens add considerable 

 interest. This often is erroneously called 

 Nerine or Guernsey Lily. Mammoth 

 Bulbs: 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.40; 25 for 

 $2.50; 100 for $9.00. 



Sternbergia lutea 



Sternbergio ^ 



Autumn Daffodil 

 40-885 Lutea. Very pretty, dwarf 

 autumn-flowering bulbs with blooms 

 like a glorified yellow Crocus. Should 

 have a rather dry, sunny position 

 and well-drained lime soil. Cover 4 

 inches deep. Provide a layer of leaves 

 for winter protection. July Delivery. 

 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.70; 25 for $5.00. 



The Book of Bulbs by F. F. Rockwell 



Full information about growing tender and hardy bulbs in the garden and 

 home. 284 pages; hberally illustrated. Per copy $2.50, postpaid. 



All bulbs offered are sent prepaid anywhere within the U.S.A. 



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