Flowers from ^ulhs— Springes Messengers in the Garden 



Even before the last of the snow has melted the little Snowdrops lure us into the garden 

 as they bravely lift their white bells above the remaining snow. Winter Aconite too with 

 its bright yellow bloom often blooms as early as the Snowdrops. While these are still 

 in full bloom the showy little Chionodoxa or Glory of the Snow lifts its bright blue fl'owers 

 above the rich green foliage. The earliest of the Crocus that brighten the garden are 

 followed shortly by Scillas, Grape Hyacinths, and Giant Crocus. Soon afterwards the 

 Fritillaria and Lily of the Valley make their debut with Anemone, Calochortus, 

 Erythronium, Leucojum, and Rannunculus to succeed them. 



Giant Poppy-Flowered Anemones 



Few gardeners realize that these are quite easy to grow in the garden by planting the 

 bulbs in November and covering the soil with leaves, straw, or long manure when 

 winter sets in in earnest. A box with top and bottom removed sunk half way into the soil 

 around the planting will give an added winter protection. Put a pane of glass over the 

 top and a thick burlap bag when it is very cold. This little cold frame is allowed to remain 

 vmtil the plants are safe against severe spring frosts when it may be taken up. "Dreer's 

 Bulb Hints" give full directions for growing indoors. Sent free with order. 



Giant French Mixed {De Caen). Includes a wonderful range of beautiful colors such 

 as blue, white, rose, scarlet, etc. 3 for 16c; 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.00. 



Blue Poppy. A particularly fine large single variety with lovely, well formed, blue 

 flowers not unlike a blue Poppy. 3 for 20c; 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.00. 



His Excellency. The large substantial flower petals are a brilliant deep scarlet color. 

 Borne on fine long stems. 3 for 20c; 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.00. 



St. Brigid {Creagh Castle Strain). This is a famous Irish strain of semi-double flowering 

 Anemones coming in a multitude of charming colors ranging from pure white to the 

 deepest maroon and including a wide range of intermediate shades such as rose, red, 

 pink, blue, etc. 3 for 20c; 12 for 75c; 100 for S5.00. 



Brodiaea a 



Mixed. These are lovely little bulbs native 

 to our western states. They bloom in the 

 spring and do well in shaded positions as 

 under trees or in the gritty crevices of a 

 deep rock garden pocket. Plant them as 

 early in the fall as available and cover 



2 inches deep with fine soil. They bear 

 their showy little star-shaped blooms 

 during May and June. Leave them alone 

 after planting as they are perfectly hardy 

 just giving them a little winter protection. 



3 for 16c; 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.00. 



Calochortus a 



Chionodoxa sardensJs 



Chionodoxa- 



Butterfly Tulips 



Mariposa Mixed. Another class of western 

 bulbs which have a charm all their own. 

 Those we offer here in mixture are per- 

 fectly hardy and they may also be grown 

 in cold-frames or pots. Plant the small 

 bulbs as soon as they can be obtained in 

 the fall and cover them with about 2 inches 

 of fine soil. Good drainage is needed but 

 any good garden soil is suited for them. 

 Space the bulbs about 2 inches apart in a 

 sheltered spot where they receive some 

 sunlight. They are always admired for 

 their rich color and beautiful form. 

 3 for 20c; 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.00. 



Brodiaea — A native of our Far West 



Luciliae. This lovely variety brings us 

 the first rich blue color of spring. Grows 

 well in any garden soil and increases 

 rapidly. Plant the bulbs 3 inches apart in 

 either sun or shade covering 3 inches deep. 

 Splendid planted in masses. Blue with 

 white center. 3 for 10c; 12 for 35c; 

 100 for $2.25; 1000 for $20.00. 



Glory of the Snow a ^^^,^^ ^„„, ^^,,^„ 



irdensis. This resembles Luciliae in a ^f?|f/„n^L'uaf and 



general way but the blooms are a rich blue rare bulbous plant ; 



with just a very small white eye. They 



make a fine display in a semi-shaded spot 



of the garden and should be planted in 



mass for good effect. 3 for 12c; 12 for 40c; 



100 for $2.50; 1000 for $22.00. 



Calochortus — The Mariposa Tulip — A 

 lovely native Western bulbous plant which 

 has proved entirely hardy in our Ea.stern 

 States. 



All Bulbs are sent PREPAID, except where quoted "Not Prepaid" 



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