THE BLUE BOOK OF BULBS 



LADY MARGARET BOSCAWEN. Incomparabilis. 2. Broad, 

 overlapping perianth of sno\^y white; large, well-proportioned 

 and trumpet-shaped crown of deep golden yellow, with trim 

 edge, slightly frilled. A magnificent garden plant. Height 17 

 in. Single bulb, 60 cts.; 10 bulbs, $5. 



LEONIE. Incomparabilis. 4. Deep primrose perianth, with 

 broad petals; very wide cup of light golden yellow, well opened 

 at the mouth. A striking variety because the cup is so large in 

 proportion to the perianth. Height 15 in. 10 bulbs, 45 cts.; 

 100 bulbs, S3.50; 1,000 bulbs, S32. 



UINNOCENCE. White Trumpet. 3. White perianth; trumpet 

 white, verv' narrow at base, and expanding at the mouth, like 

 a gloxinia flower. Fine for the border. Height 15 in. 10 bulbs, 

 $2.20; 100 bulbs, S20. 



LORD KITCHENER. Leedsii. 3. Large, snowy white peri- 

 anth, broad and flat, of great substance; big crown of the 

 palest primrose, widely open at mouth and elegantly crimped 

 at the brim. A flower of perfect quality, one of the most 

 desirable in its class. Height 21 in. Single bulb, S3. 



LORD ROBERTS. Yellow Trumpet. 2. Perianth of remark- 

 able substance, something like two triangles of petals super- 

 imposed; long, sturdy trumpet, wholly in keeping with the 

 noble character of the flower. A self-toned, deep golden yellow 

 Daff"odiI, of enormous size and glorious color. A free bloomer 

 and tall grower. Height 23 in. Single bulb, 80c.; 10 bulbs, $6. 



LOV^ELINESS. White Trumpet. 3. Broad, smooth perianth of 

 snowy whiteness and bold substance; very elegant white 

 Trumpet, expanded at the mouth. A large, yet very graceful 

 and refined flower, and perhaps the best white Trumpet 

 Daffodil. A flower deser^^ine its name. Height 14 in. Single 

 bulb, $1; 10 bulbs, S8. 



LUCIFER. Incomparabilis. 3. Perianth sulphur-white, with 

 long, well-rounded petals, rather star-like in effect; cup chrome- 

 yellow edged bright orange. A bold, showy flower for outdoors 

 as it holds its color splendidlv. Height 18 in. 10 bulbs, 75 cts.; 

 100 bulbs, S6.50; 1,000 bulbs, $54. 



MACEBEARER. Incomparabilis. Grower's description: Large, 

 massive perianth of creamy yellow, with well-overlapping 

 petals; very large, expanding cup of pale yellow, with band of 

 bright orange-red. A variety of vigorous constitution and high- 

 est quality. Single bulb, $5. 



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