F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., WASHINGTON, D. C. 



Spring Flowering Crocus 



READY FOR DELIVERY IN SEPTEMBER 



One of the earliest 

 of flowers to bloom in 

 the spring. Crocus will 

 grow in any place — 

 in the lawn, in flower 

 borders, in rock gar- 

 dens, edge of shrubs, 

 on the slopes of ter- 

 races, in sun or shade 

 or even under trees. 

 This little gem has 

 endeared itself to all 

 those who look to na- 

 ture for signs of re- 

 turning spring. 

 Plant during the Fall and cover the bulbs 2 to 3 inches deep. For mass 



Crocus 



effect, space the bulbs 2 to 3 inches apart. 



Extra Large Size Bulbs Each 



White, Blue, Striped, Yellow $.05 



Doz. 

 $.35 



100 

 $2.50 



AUTUMN FLOWERING CROCUS 



Plant Now— Bloom This Fall 



They are excellent for planting in the grass and on the borders of shrubbery. 

 Given a sheltered and sunny position in the rock-garden, they add delightful 

 color at a time when most rock-garden plants are out of bloom. 



SATIVUS (Saffron Crocus). A very showy, 

 hardy, fall-flowering bulbous plant with beau- 

 tiful purple-lilac flowers feathered with white 

 and adorned with bright orange anthers. Plant 

 the bulbs in early fall and they will bloom 

 before frost. Splendid for the rock garden. 

 5 cts. each; 45 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 



SPECIOSUS. Graceful bright violet-blue 

 flowers with contrasting orange-red anthers 



arising from a lovely yellow throat. It is 

 well suited to growing indoors in pots or pans. 

 5 cts. each; 45 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 



ZONATUS. This variety presents us with 

 a lovely combination of rosy lilac with a yel- 

 low center surrounded by a bright orange zone. 

 It may be grown indoors in pots or pans 

 where it will give a beautiful display. 5 cts. 

 each; 45 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 



FREESIA— For Indoor Blooming 



One of the most charming bulbs known for Winter-flowering and cut flowers. They grow 

 well and bloom freely in an ordinary sitting room, if placed near a window and not kept too 



warm. They need not be 

 kept in the dark as other 

 bulbs. Plant 6 to 8 bulbs 

 in a 5-inch pot, in light, rich 

 soil. Never force but grow 

 in a fairly cool temperature. 



IMPROVED PURITY. The 



finest and purest white vari- 

 ety yet introduced ; of strong 

 growth and very large flow- 

 ers. Produces large sprays 

 of snow-white flowers de- 

 liciously fragrant. 5 cts. 

 each; 40 cts. doz.; $3.00 per 

 100. 



RAINBOW MIXTURE 



Clusters of yellow, blue, vio 

 let, mauve, pink and laven 

 der, borne on graceful stem>: 

 The fragrance alone will re 

 pay you. 5 cts. each ; 45 cts 

 Improved Purity Freesias doz.; $3.25 per 100. 



