SPRING-FLOWERING BULBS 



FRITILLARIA meleagris Snake's Head or 

 Guinea-Hen Flower). Pendent, bell-shaped 

 flowers oddly marked and checkered. Does well 

 in semi-shade and is perfectly hardy. 10 to 18 

 inches high. Blooms in the spring. 45c. for 10; 

 S3. 75 per^ 100. 



IRIS reticulata. An early variety blooming just 

 before the crocuses. The blooms are a rich violet 

 color with bright yellow markings and have a 

 violet fragrance. Prefers a warm, well-drained lo- 

 cation. Much recommended for early forcing. 

 Plant 6 bulbs in a 5-inch pan. Hardv with pro- 

 tection. Top-Size, SI. 40 for 10; S2.75 for 25. 



IXIA (African Corn Lily). These charming flowers, 

 with their rich and varied hues, make a brilliant 

 display in the spring when planted outdoors in a 

 protected place. They may be grown indoors for 

 winter blooms also. 55c. for 10; S4.00 per 100. 



MUSCARI, Heavenly Blue (Grape Hyacinth). 

 Numerous spikes of light blue flowers during 

 April. Can be planted in masses or in the rock- 

 garden, in either shade or sun. Be sure to plant 

 a liberal amount to add color to vour rock- 

 garden. 50c. for 10; S4.00 per 100. 



FRITILLARIA MELEAGRIS 



MUSCARI botryoides album. Pure white Grape 

 Hyacinth. 65c. for 10; S5.25 per 100. 



SCILLA eampanulata (Wood Hyacinth). Bears 

 bell-like flowers on 15-inch spikes during early 

 May. Does very well in shadv situations. White, 

 Blue, or Rose. 50c. for 10; $3.75 per 100. 



SCILLA sibirica (Squills). Exquisite rich blue 

 flowers in early spring. A charming effect may be 

 had by planting in conjunction with yellow crocus, 

 chionodoxas and snowdrops. 55c. for 10; S4.2 : > 

 per 100. 



SNOWDROPS. In early spring a snowy white bed 

 of grateful Snowdrops is a lovely sight. They may 

 also be used effectively in the center or at the edge 

 of a bed, intermingled with scillas or chiono- 

 doxas. 



SNOWDROP, Single. Large loveb 

 bells. 85c. for 10; S7.00 per 100. 



single white 



SCILLA CAMPANULATA 



SNOWDROP, Double. Same as the single, but 

 large, handsome double flowering. 95c. for 10; 

 S8.00 per 100. 



WINTER ACONITE (Erantbis byemalis). Golden 

 blossoms look charming resting on an emerald- 

 green cushion of leaves. The foliage remains long 

 after the flowers. Does well in a moist situation, 

 such as under trees. 40c. for 10; S3. 00 per 100. 



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