CVOCUB ^t^be first flowers of Springs 



" 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 ad- 

 vent 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 wilJ 

 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 ©f 

 improved strains, and compose 

 the leading and finest varieties 

 that will prove the most pleasing, 

 both as regards form and color. 



Crocus growing in Sand and Water. 



e^^CROCUS^e^ 



At prices named, we send large bulbs, Jirst quality Crocus by Mail, postpaid. Orders by Express mill deduct 25 cts. per 100. 



The Finest Named Varieties* 



Per Doz. Per joo. 

 Albion. — Fine striped, large and good ... $0 12 $0 90 

 Caroline Chisholm. — The best white ... 12 90 



David Rizzio. — Magnificent dark purple . . 12 90 



Lord Byron.— Superb blue 12 90 



Sir Walter Scott. — Very distinct, striped . 12 90 



Queen Victoria. — A splendid pure white variety 12 90 



Any of the above-named varieties, 3 for £ cts.; 6 for 10 cts. 



CROCUS, MONSTER YELLOW. 



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 succession 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 

 (see cut). Price, large bulbs, 3 cts. each ; 4 for 10 cts. ; 12 

 for 20 cts.; 100 for ^1.25. 



The Finest Mixed Colors* 



Per Loz. Per 100. 



Mixed White. — Different varieties $010 ;J5o 60 



Mixed Purple and Blue. — Different varie- 

 ties 10 60 



Mixed Striped. — Different varieties .... 10 60 



Mixed Yellow. — Different varieties .... 10 60 



All Colors Mixed. — Different varieties . . , 10 50 

 ** " —Per 1000, by Express, ^4. 



Various Crocus* 



Cloth of Gold. — This striking Crocus from the Crimea 

 is one of the earliest Spring- flowering species; variously 

 feathered flowers, golden orange, evenly sufl"used with dull 

 brown, stigma orange-scarlet. 15 cts. per doz.; ^i per 100. 



Cloth of Silver. — The same as the above, except the color 

 is beautifully silver-shaded. 15 cts. per doz.; ^i per 100. 



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 colored, variously striped 

 with deeper or lighter tints, and are fragrant. 15 cts. per 

 doz.; $1 per 100. 



Scotch. — Well-known and popular class; should be in- 

 cluded in every collection. 15 cts. per doz.; ^i per 100. 



Versicolor. — Beautifully colored, varying from purple to 

 white ; feathered and veined with purple, yellow anthers ; 

 one of the earliest of all. 15 cts. per doz.; ^i per 100. 



Orocus Monster Yellow. 

 Xhe prices given iaclude the postasre« whicli we pay, 



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