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1932 BULB CATALOGUE 



CUT a tulip or a narcissus bulb lengthwise and discoYer something of the 

 mystery of gorgeous spring blossoms. Telescoped within each brown 

 case is a complete flower — stem, petals, stamens, pistil. The source of gay 

 color and beauty of form is revealed to you, and your imagination pictures 

 the blossom expanded in all its charm. 



But the miracle of a bulb's growth still remains beyond understanding. 

 It depends some upon proper planting, good soil, a long period of root 

 development. 



MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL! 



Only the finest and soundest bulbs can produce the perfect flowers that 

 your mind anticipates. 



Start right by buying the best. Then, tuck them among the perennials 

 and shrubs in the border, mass and group them in the garden, naturalize 

 them beneath trees if you like, and plant them in pots for winter color 

 indoors. Choose yoiu" favorites now. It will be too late to be seized with 

 the inspiration when your neighbor's yard is ablaze next spring. 



