Spring-Flowering Bulbs 



for the Rock Garden A 



There are many lovely species of 

 spring-flowering bulbs which are par- 

 ticularly well suited for growing in the 

 rock garden and on these pages these 

 have been marked A so that you can 

 quickly identify them. 



Lily of the Valley 



Convallaria A 



Which other flower combines such a charm- 

 ing and pleasing perfume with the grace 

 and loveliness as that of the Lily of the 

 Valley. They bloom in May and do well 

 in rich soil in the semi-shade. Strong 

 clumps for garden planting SOc each; 

 12 for S5.00; 100 for $40.00. 



Lily of the Valley Pips for forcing are 

 listed on page 22 



Muscari armeniacura 



Muscari 

 Grape Hyacinth A 



One of the prettiest of early spring flower- 

 ing bulbs, growing about 6 inches high, and 

 throwing up numerous spikes of flowers, 

 which resemble a miniature inverted bunch 

 of grapes. They are perfectly ha,rdy, and 

 for this reason they are largely used for 

 naturalizing, especially amongst the grass 

 and in woods or other shady places, also in 

 the Rock Garden. 



Armeniacum. Effective long stemmed 

 Grape Hyacinth of deep cobalt blue, en- 

 livened by white lacing at the aperture 

 of the bells. Wonderfully fragrant. Very 

 large flowers and blooms later than Heav- 

 enly Blue. Excellent for cutting. 3 for 

 17c; 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.00; 1000 for 

 $35.00. 

 White Grape Hyacinth {Pearls of 

 Spain). Pure white. 3 for 17c; 12 for 60c; 

 100 for $4.00; 1000 for $35.00. 

 Heavenly Blue Grape Hyacinths. A 

 strong growing variety producing much 

 larger spikes of flowers than the ordinary 

 Blue Grape Hyacinth. Color clear light 

 blue; very showy. Excellent for cutting. 

 3 for 13c: 12 for 45c; 100 for $3.00; 1000 

 for $25.00. 



Ranunculus, Tecolete Strain 



Ranunculus a' 



These beautiful bulbous plants are hardy 

 with winter protection. They delight in a 

 cool moist atmosphere growing particularly 

 well in a shady situation and in moderately 

 rich moist soil. Also splendid for growing 

 in frames and for pot culture. 

 Giant Florentine. Has extra large 

 flowers of many brilliant colors similar 

 to the French Hybrids. 3 for 20c; 

 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.00. 

 Tecolete Strain. A remarkable strain 

 with colorful large double and semi- 

 double blooms. The product of a Cali- 

 fornia specialist. 3 for 19c; 12 for 17c; 

 100 for $4.50. 

 Tecolete Yellow. Comprises a wide 

 range of many beautiful yellow shades. 

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



Snowdrops 

 Galanthus a 



Welcomed as the earliest flowers of 

 spring blooming even before the last of 

 the snows has melted away. Plant them in 

 mass. 

 Single ( Nivalis) . Lovely large white bells 



attractively tipped with bright green. 



A great favorite. 3 for 14c; 12 for 50c; 



100 for $3.50; 1000 for $30.00. 

 Elwesi Giant. An extra strong grower 



with beautiful large white bells tipped 



with green. Suited for warmer sections. 



3 for 14c; 12 for SOc; 100 for $3.50; 



1000 for $30.00. 

 Double (Nivalis fl. pi.). This is the 



double-flowering form of the single 



nivalis. It is equally as showy. 3 for 



17c; 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.50. 



Scilla — Squills A 



Siberica (Siberian Squills). One of the 

 prettiest hardy early spring-flowering 

 bulbs having exquisite rich blue flowers 

 carried on slender 5 incli stems. 3 for 

 17c; 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.00; 1000 for 

 $35.00. 



Spring Beauty ( New) . A lovely sky blue 

 variety with blooms four times as large 

 as those of the popular Sibirica. It is a 

 real acquisition. 3 for 28c; 12 for $1.00; 

 100 for $7.00. 



Scilla campanulata 



Campanulata {Spanish Bluebell, Wood 

 Hyacinth). Charming large bellflower- 

 lilce blooms during May. Fine for 

 naturalizing in the woods or for growing 

 in the border. They are perfectly hardy 

 and delight in semi-shade. They will 

 flourish under pine trees. 



3 for 12 for 100 for 



Blue $0 14 $0 50 $3 50 



Rose 17 60 4 25 



White 14 50 3 50 



Mixed U 45 3 25 



Sternbergia 

 Autumn Daffodil a 



Lutea. Very pretty dwarf autumn- 

 flowering bulbs with blooms like a 

 glorified yellow Crocus. They produce 

 their foliage in the spring and should 

 have a rather dry sunny position and 

 well drained lime soil. Cover 4 inches 

 deep. 25c each; 3 for 6Sc; 12 for $2.50. 



Collections of Early Birds for the Rock Garden 



This assortment includes the following 6 early spring-flowering bulbs: Chionodoxa 

 Luciliae; Grape Hyacinths, White, and armeniacum; Single Sweet Scented Jonquils: 

 Single Snowdrops; and SciOa sibirica. All of these provide a lovely display in the 

 rock garden. 



36 bulbs, 6 of each, for $1 .60 150 bulbs, 25 of each, for $5.50 



72 bulbs, 12 of each, for 3.00 300 bulbs, 50 of each, for 10.50 



600 bulbs, 100 of each, for $20.00 



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