Crocus. — These are among the earliest of the bulbs to bloom in the spring, quite A. Washburn & Sons, 
often blooming in sheltered places before the snow has disappeared. If for an edging Bulbs, Plants and 
for a bed, plant about two inches deep and two or three inches apart. They are also Flowers 
very pretty planted on the lawn. White, blue, striped, or yellow, 10 cents per dozen, 
3 dozen for 25 cents, 50 cents per 100. 
If wanted by mail add 3 cents per dozen, 18 cents per 100 for postage. 
Freesia refracta alba. — One of the most popular of our winter bulbs, and where once 
grown will always be included in future bulb orders. Producing yellow or white 
flowers with a most pleasing fragrance, they make friends everywhere. Unlike most 
other bulbs, they do not need to be put away in the dark but can be started into 
growth as soon as planted. They are not hardy in this climate. First class bulbs, 
3 cents each, 25 cents per dozen, $1.25 per 100. 
Glory of the Snow. — (Chionodoxa Lucillae). A small hardy bulb, producing flowers 
of a beautiful sha ie of blue which shade to a white in the center. 
Twenty cents per dozen, $1.25 per 100. 
Iris, Spanish. — These flowers rival the orchids in their rich colorings, and are of 
the easiest culture both indoors and out. Plant in beds four or five inches apart and 
two or th>-ce inches deep. When forcing, do not bring into heat until the latter part 
of February or fore part of March. 
Mixed colors 10 cents per dozen, 50 cents per hundred. 
Ixias. — A very desirable bulb from the cape of Good Hope. They are not hardy in 
this climate, but can be forced quite successfully by keeping in a low temperature. 
Mixed colors 10 cents per dozen, 75 cents per 100. 
Lillaa 
This is one of the largest and most important of the bulb family. Producing 
flowers in quite a range of color, containing varieties both hardy and tender, and 
blooming in all months of the year, it certainly deserves a place at the head of the list. 
We sell the same quality 
of bulbs 
that we use ourselves. 
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