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©boots, the First Flowers of Spmkg. 



"A soft breeze kissed the expectant morn, 

 A bluebird sang a witching strain, 

 A Crocus bloomed, and Spring was born." 



This is another early riser, and among the first to herald the advent of Spring and to fleck 

 the deepening green of the lawn like foam upon the surface of the deep. Like the Daffodil, 

 they are entirely hardy, and if undisturbed will continue to bloom each Spring. To get the 

 best effects they should be given a rich dry soil and a sunny location. The corms should be 

 planted about three inches deep ; they may be set singly or massed in beds the same as other 

 bulbs. A favorite plan is to place them just under the sod; with a spade or trowel raise the 

 soil to the depth of three inches, place the corm beneath, and press back into place. 



They are also in great favor for house culture, where they may be grown with the very best 

 results. The bulbs offered below are of improved strains, and compose the leading and finest 

 varieties that will prove the most pleasing, both as regards form and color. 



Crocus, the Finest Mamed Yarieties. 



At prices named, we send Crocus by Mail, postpaid. Orders by Express will deduct 25 cts. per 100. 



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Albion. — Fine striped large and good 3 for 5 cts 6 for 10 cts $0 



Caroline Chisholm. — The best white 3 for 5 cts 6 for 10 cts 



David Rizzio. — Magnificent dark purple 3 for 5 cts 6 for 10 cts 



Lord. Byron. — Superb blue 3 for 5 cts 6 for 10 cts 



Sir Walter Scott. — Very distinct, striped 3 for 5 cts 6 for 10 cts 



Queen Victoria. — A splendid pure white variety . . . . 3 for 5 cts 6 for 10 cts 



Crocus, tee Finest Mmm> Colors. 



Mixed White. — Different varieties 3 for 3 cts 6 for 6 cts $0 



Mixed Purple and Blue. — Different varieties 3 for 3 cts 6 for 6 cts 



Mixed Striped. — Different varieties 3 for 3 cts 6 for 6 cts 



Mixed Yellow. — Different varieties 3 for 3 cts 6 for 6 cts 12 75 



All Colors Mix;ed. — Different varieties 3 for 3 cts 6 for 6 cts 10 60 



This is the largest of all Crocus ; equally desirable for open ground or pot 

 culture. The bulbs are very large and come into flower very early ; the 

 profusion of bloom is remarkable, fifteen to twenty-five large flowers being the usual number per bulb. Plant two or three 

 in a six-inch pot, and you will be sure of dozens of bright yellow blossoms in a short time ; by planting at intervals, a succes- 

 sion of bloom can be had through the Winter. A clump of this variety in the open ground will look in early Spring like a 

 sheet of beaten gold. Price, 4 cts. each ; 3 for 10 cts.; 12 for 30 cts.; 100 for $2.25. 



¥arious Crocus. 



Cloth of Gold. — This striking Cro- 

 cus from the Crimea is one of the earliest 

 Spring-flowering species; variously feath- 

 ered flowers, golden orange, evenly suf- 

 fused with dull brown, stigma orange- 

 scarlet. 5 cts. each; 12 for 40 cts. 



Cloth of Silver. — The same as the 

 above, except the color is beautifully sil- 

 ver-shaded. 5 cts. each; 12 for 40 cts. 



Saffron. — This species furnishes the 

 saffron of commerce; it appears to have 

 been cultivated in Palestine at the time 

 of Solomon. The flowers are violet col- 

 ored, variously striped with deeper or 

 lighter tints, and are fragrant. 5 cts. 

 each; 12 for 40 cts. 



Scotch. — Well-known and popular 

 class; should be included in every ' 

 collection. 5 cts. each; 12 for 40c. 

 Versicolor. — Beautifully col- 

 ored, varying from purple to white ; 

 feathered and veined with purple, 

 yellow anthers; one of the earliest 

 of all. 5 cts. each ; 12 for 40 cts. 



Monster Yellow. 



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