That Bloom during Spring, Summer, & Fall 



Chionodoxa — Glory of the Snow A ® 



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. 12 for 35c; 

 100 for $2.25; 1000 for $20.00. 



Sardensis. This resembles Luciliae in a 

 general way but the blooms are a rich 

 blue 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. 12 for 

 40c; 100 for $2.50; 1000 for $22.00. 



Colchicum autumnale 

 Showy Crocus-like blooms in the fall 



Colchicum and the Fall- 

 Flowering Crocus should be 

 planted early to bloom freely 

 this fall. 



Crocus Sieberi 



Crocus Sieberi A 



This is a lovely botanical spe- 

 cies whose flowers though not as 

 large as those of the horticultural 

 varieties offered above are never- 

 theless highly valued because 

 they bloom as early as February. 

 They are a delicate blue color 

 with gold in the throat. An ex- 

 tremely free flowering species. 

 Excellent for indoor blooming. 

 Potted in October they will bloom 

 for Christmas. 3 for 20c; 12 for 

 60c; 100 for $4.00. 



Colchicum A ® 



Meadow Saffron 



Plant the large bulbs in September and cover S to 

 6 inches deep with rich sandy soil. They will bloom 

 this fall and make their foliage ne.xt spring. Fine 

 for the garden or for growing in a saucer without 

 water. Plant in the garden after blooming. 

 Autumnale. Exquisite large Crocus-like lavender 



flowers during October. 40c each; 3 for $1.10; 



12 for $4.00. 

 Bormuellerei. An early fall-flowering species of 



exceptional beauty. Has glorious long-tubed 



cup-shaped flowers of a lovely rosy lilac color. 



50c each; 3 for $1.35; 12 for $5.00. 



Giant Flowering 

 Spring Crocus A ® 



These are among the leading flowers of early 

 spring because they are perfectly hardy, exceedingly 

 showy, and long lived. Use them generously in the 

 lawn or in the front of shrubbery. Plant during the 

 fall and cover the tops 3 to 4 inches deep. For mass 

 effect space the bulbs 2 to 3 inches apart. If grown 

 in the lawn the grass should not be cut until the 

 foliage has yellowed or otherwise the plants will lack 

 strength to bloom next year. 

 Caesar. Very large blooms of an intense and 



brilliant rich purple. 

 Kathleen Parlow. The finest of all pure white 

 Crocus having extra large cup-shaped blooms 

 with rich orange anthers in the center. 

 Mammoth Yellow. An extra free-flowering 



golden yellow Crocus. 

 Pallas. White, prettily striped with lilac. Orange 



anthers. 

 Purpurea Grandiflora . A favorite variety with 

 magnificent rich purple blooms. 12 for 60c; 100 

 for $4.00. 

 Queen of the Blues. A lovely shade of glisten- 

 ing deep lavender. 

 A ny of the above, top size bulbs, except where noted: 

 12 for 45c; 100 for $3.25. 



Giant Mixed Crocus A ® 



This is a well balanced mixture of all the above 

 Giant-Flowering varieties. Plant them in masses. 

 12 for 40c; 100 for $3.00; 1000 for $28.00. 



Color Mixtures of Crocus a ® 



The bulbs offered under this head are smaller 



than the Giant named sorts but they are entirely 



satisfactory for general planting. 



Blue and Purple ") .„ , ._ 



Large Yellow [,2rloV. 



o<.,i„».i > 100 for $2.25; 



All Colors Mixed. Gives a very colorful effect. 

 12 for 30c; 100 for $1.75; 1000 for $15.00. 



Chionodoxa sardensis 

 Lovely rich blue flowers in early 



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Crocus are one of our most 

 indispensable spr ing flowers 



Collections of 

 Giant-Flowering Crocus 



These collections contain the 6 Giant- 

 Flowering varieties described above. 

 They will give you a splendid spot of 

 color in your garden. 



36 bulbs, 6 of each variety for $1 .36 



72 bulbs, 12 of each variety for 2.60 



150 bulbs, 25of each variety for 4.76 



300 bulbs, 50 of each variety for 9.00 



All Bulbs are sent PREPAID 



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