SCILLAS 
The scillas are most satisfactory bulbs for 
naturalizing' and borders. They thrive in wood¬ 
land or full sun and increase in beauty from year 
to year. Rodents or insects do not bother them. 
The campanulata (hispanica) varieties have erect 
stems 10 to 12 inches high—higher in rich shady 
places. To obtain the best effects they should be 
left undisturbed for several years when they form 
good clumps. 
Campanulata (hispanica) Alba Maxima. Fine 
large flowering white. The spikes somewhat re¬ 
semble Lily-of-the-Valley blossoms. 12 for 45c, 
100 for $3.00. 
Campanulata Blue. Splendid free flowering 
medium shade of blue. The most popular variety. 
12 for 45c, 100 for $3.00. 
Campanulata Rosea. A very attractive shade 
of soft pink. Fine large spike. 12 for 60c, 100 for 
$4.00. 
Siberica. Of all the early spring flowers we 
think this has the most delightful color—the 
clearest intense blue with no markings. Each 
bulb produces several four-inch spikes bearing a 
number of the bright little star-shaped flowers. 
Remains in flower longer than most of the early 
spring bulbs. Plant three inches deep in shade or 
sun. First size bulbs, 12 for 50c, 100 for $3.00. 
Siberica Alba. Pure white form of the above. 
Very pretty and unusual. 12 for 60c, 100 for $4.00. 
Here are some of the things our customers 
have written about our bulbs: 
From Ohio: “I was much pleased with the 
quality of bulbs sent last year. Only wish I could 
afford a larger order.” 
From Virginia: ‘‘All bulbs purchased from you 
have given perfect satisfaction.” A customer who 
orders every year. 
From California: ‘‘I wish to tell you that the 
flowers from your bulbs last year were 100% per¬ 
fect and every bulb grew for me.” 
From Portland: ‘‘I asked a Garden Club friend 
the other day if she knew your bulbs and she gave 
them a splendid recommendation.” This from a 
new customer. 
From New York: “Your bulbs have always 
flowered well and have been a source of inspira¬ 
tion.” 
From Kansas: “I received the bulbs ordered 
from you and I believe they are about the nicest 
I have ever seen. I appreciate your quality and 
service and will surely order again.” 
From Washington: “The bulbs have always 
been wonderful.” 
Scilia Campanulata 
Hints on Forcing Bulbs 
The most important thing in forcing bulbs is 
to see that a good root system is established before 
an attempt is made to bring them into bloom. This 
one thing is the cause of most of the failures to 
get good blooms from the bulbs. The procedure 
for most of the bulbs—Tulips, Hyacinths, Daffo¬ 
dils, Crocuses—is the same. 
Pot up the bulbs in a fairly rich soil—good 
garden soil to which some leaf mold or peat moss 
has been added is satisfactory. The addition of 
one pound of bone meal to the bushel is desirable. 
Soil should not be used that has been used for 
bulbs before. Broken pieces of pots should be 
used to provide drainage. The top of the bulb 
may come within y 2 inch of the top of pot, being- 
just barely covered with soil. 
Make sure that they are thoroughly watered. 
Cover the pots with enough soil or sand to keep 
them from freezing or place in a cool dark cellar. 
Let them remain until well rooted. This will re¬ 
quire at least eight to ten weeks for hyacinths 
and the earliest Single Early Tulips and longer for 
most of the other things. When well rooted bring 
into moderate heat but keep out of light, then 
when the growth has made a good start expose to 
the full light. 
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This scale shows at a 
glance how deep to 
plant and space bulbs. 
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