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ISBELL SEED COMPANY, JACKSON, MICHIGAN 
Crocus- -Blooms Very Early 
SURE HARBINGER OF SPRING—ABSOLUTELY HARDY EYERYWHERE 
One of the earliest flowers to bloom in the spring outdoors. If you have a liberal 
planting of them in the lawn the view from your windows will be brighter next 
spring. In the border plant them in groups of at least twenty-flve of one color. Large 
mass plantings produce a gorgeous display of bright colors. They prefer a sunny 
location and do well in the rock garden. Plant in October and November, or until 
the ground freezes up and cover 1 to 1 ^4 inches, do not set the bulbs deeper. Crocus 
also is adapted to growing indoors. We offer the new, large-flowered strains. 
These varieties at 50c per 
doz.; ^3.25 per 100, 
prepaid. 
KING OP THE WHITES. Best pure white. 
GIANT STHIPEE, White with blue stripes; large 
GENERAL GORDON. Dark glossy purple. i 
KING OP THE BLUES. Large, rich blue. ' 
LAVENDER BEAUTY. Fine, large lavender. 
YELLOW GEM. Clear bright yellow. 
MAMMOTH YELLOW. Extra large flowers of rich yellow. I.iarge bulbs, 60c per 
doz.; $3.75 per 100. 
ALL COLORS MIKED. A fine assortment. 45c per doz.; $2,75 per 100, prepaid. 
Collection of Early Crocus 
The seven named varieties listed above will make a fine display of color very 
early in the spring. Plant them in front of shrubs, along the walk or in your lawn. 
12 of each; the seven named varieties ( 84 bulbs), for .$ 3.25, prepaid 
50 of each; the seven named varieties (350 bulbs), for . 10.75, prepaid 
100 of each; the seven named varieties (700 bulbs), for . 19.75, prepaid 
Crocus—Very Early. 
IsbelPs Hyacinths 
For Outdoors and the House—Bring Pleasure for 
Winter Days, and the First Real Touch of Spring 
And these wonderful flowers that are so easy to raise, not only 
bring such a feeling of pride in the spring, but they can be used 
to brighten the house through winter days. 
Finest Named Varieties 
Prices of Named Hyacinths: 17c each; $1.75 per doz.; $11.90 per 100, 
prepaid. .50 at 100 rate. 
CARDINAL. (Scarlet Beauty). Brilliant glowing red. Very showy. 
GERTRUDE. Shining rose-pink, enormous spike; extra fine. 
KING OP THE BLUES. The finest dark blue Hyacinth. 
L’INNOCENCE. White as the lily—the best. Extra large flowers. 
QUEEN OP THE BLUES. Lovely sky-blue or lavender; large spikes. 
YELLOW HAMMER. Deep yellow as the buttercup; one of the most 
handsome. 
MIXED. The above named sorts in 
mixture. 3 for 45c; $1.50 per doz.; 
$10,90 per lOO, prepaid. 
SPECIAL 
Hyacinth — Duke of 
Westminster 
Gertrude Hyacinth. New, exceptionally fine flower spike. 
Large bells of deep blue with white 
center. A very striking and much admired variety. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; 
^12.90 per 100, prepaid. 
Bedding Hyacinths in Colors 
Made up of the best bedding varieties in each shade. Buy them in large 
quantities for beds or borders around shrubs. When your Hyacinth bed f 
blooms next spring, you wili be repaid many times over. W'e offer the fol- i. 
lowing shades: '■ 
WHITE, PINK, RED, DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW 
Prices: 3 of any one color, 35c; $1.20 per doz.; $8.90 per 100. 25 or 50 at 
100 rate. All delivered prepaid by mail. 
RED, WHITE AND BLUE HYACINTHS 
Our Patriotic Collection of Bedding Hyacinths makes a really glorious bed. You 
can imagine the effect, and we know you will want to show your patriotism next 
spring with a Red, White and Blue Hyacinth bed. 
12 of each color ( 36 bulbs), prepaid .$ 3.50 
25 of each color ( 75 bulbsK prepaid . 6.90 
100 of each color (300 bulbs), prepaid . 25.00 
The Hyacinths—Superb and Fragrant 
FOR BEST RESULTS OUTDOORS. Any well drained spot will 
do where water will not stand over winter. Set the bulbs with the 
tops 3 to 4 inches below the surface and 6 inches apart. After 
ground freezes, the beds should be covered with strawy manure, 
leaves or litter. Remove this covering early in the spring. 
Bone Meal is the best fertilizer for Hyacinths. (See page 22). 
INDOOR CULTURE. Soil for potting should be light and rich— 
compost or leaf mold. One or several bulbs may be set in a pot, 
according to size^ Tops of bulbs should be even with surface of 
soil. Give a good watering and set the bulbs in a cool, dark cellar 
or shed. Do not let them get bone-dry. After 6 or 8 weeks bring 
them into the room where they are to bloom. 
