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ISBELL SEED COMPANY, JACKSON, MICHIGAN 
Early Flowering Hardy Bulbs 
Glory-of-the-Snow (Chiondoxa.) 
Glory-of-the-Snow. 
Wood Hyacinth, Rose Queen. 
Heavenly Blue Grape Hyacinths. 
Considered one of the hardiest and one of the 
most beautiful of the early flowering bulbous 
plants for mass planting and for the rock garden. 
The flower spikes are about 5 inches high, and 
bear ten to fl^een lovely blooms. They should be 
planted in clumps of 20 to 25 bulbs, 3 to 4 inches 
deep, 2 to 3 inches apart. 
GIANT BIiUR. Large blue flowers with white 
center. 65c per doz.; $4.50 per 100, prepaid. 
IiUClXiIAB. Sky -blue flowers, white in the cen¬ 
ter. 45c per doz.; $3.00 per 100, prepaid. 
SABDBNSIS. The earliest deep blue flower 
45c per doz.; $3.00 per 100, prepaid. 
Wood Hyacinths (Scilla Campanulata) 
The flower spikes are studded with bells like 
small Hyacinths. They grow 15 inches high and 
bloom in early May. Fine for naturalizing among 
shrubs and hardy plants in the border, under 
trees, in shady corners, etc. Suitable for rock 
garden plantings in shadei. AVe supply large 
bulbs, sure to bloom, 
BOSS QUIjBN. Charming bells of soft rose 
color. 60c per doz.; $4.25 per 100, prepaid. 
BIiXJZ! QUBBN. Fine spikes of clear blue flow¬ 
ers. 50c per doz,; $3.50 per 100, prepaid. 
Scilla S ibirica or Blue Squill 
Also called Blue Bells. The lovely little ultra- 
marine-blue flowers are produced very early and 
Blue Scilla. in great profusion. Suitable for small beds, mass 
planting and as a border. They do well in the 
rock garden. Very attractive when planted in 
conjunction with Snowdrops. The Scillas are ab¬ 
solutely hardy and easy to grow. Set the bulbs about 3 
inches deep. Plant any time this fall. Blue Scilla, large 
bulbs, 60c per doz.; .$3.90 per 100, prepaid. 
Snowdrops Dainty—Pure White 
The harbingers of spring. Everybody admires these lovely 
little spring flowers with their dainty drooping heads of 
glistening pure white. Plant them freely in groups or large 
masses. They are especially attractive when planted in con¬ 
junction with Scillas or Blue Squills. Perfectly hardy every¬ 
where and easy to grow in any soil and situation. They do 
well in the rock garden. Set bulbs about two inches deep. 
50c per doz.; $3.25 per 100, prepaid. 
Eranthls—Winter Aconite 
Grape Hyacinths 
For Naturalizing—For Borders 
These little Hyacinths will grow in any good gar¬ 
den soil, and are excellent for borders that are 
shaded by trees or large shrubs. As a border in front 
of Tulips they are very conspicuous. The bulbs 
should be planted in masses and left undisturbed 
for years. They are perfectly hardy, bloom early and 
a long time, and are admirably suited for vases as 
cut flov/ers. Also suited for pot culture. The.v do 
well in the rock garden. Set the bulbs 2 to 3 inches 
deep. Plant any time this fall until the ground 
freezes up. 
DARK BBUB GRAPE HYACINTHS. Flowers of 
a beautiful dark blue color. 45c per doz.; ,$2.75 
per 100, prepaid. 
DARK BBUE GRAPE HYACINTHS. Extra. large 
bulbs, 60c per doz.; $3.75 per 100, prepaid. 
HEAVENTiY BIiUE. Lovely light blue color. 50e 
per doz.; $3.00 per 100, prepaid. 
Lovely Golden Yellow Flowers. 
Early in spring the golden yellow flowers like Buttercups 
look charming, resting on an emerald-green cushion of 
leaves, forming a striking contrast to the Snowdrop and 
Scilla. The foliage remains long after the flowers, making 
the plant especially valuable in moist situations, such as 
under trees. They do well in the rock garden. 8 inches high. 
Plant bulbs 4 inches apart and 2 inches deep. 50c per doz.; 
$3.50 per 100, prepaid. 
Leucojum. 
Eranthis. 
HEAVENIiY BIiUE. Extra large bulbs, 60c per 
doz.; $4.00 per 100, prepaid. 
Giant Spring Snowflake—Leucojum 
One of the earliest and most attractive spring flowers. They 
bear dainty, nodding, bell-shaped flowers which are white, 
tipped with green and brown. 6 to 8 inches. Plant in clumps 
or masses, 4 inches apart and cover 2 inches. Leave them 
undisturbed to bloom year after year. Fine for rock gardens 
and for naturalizing. 3 for 25c; 85c per doz.; .$5.90 per 100, 
prepaid. 
