Snowdrops or Galanthus. See page 34 Ranunculus. See page 36 
Scilla nutans. See page 36 
Bulbous Irises 
We are listing below what we believe to 
be the best distinct colors in Bulbous 
Irises, as well as the hybrid forms, Wedg¬ 
wood and The First. They are excellent 
for growing under glass and may be grown 
in the garden also. Very showy displays 
can be made in the garden by planting in 
masses of distinct color or groupings of 
pastel shades. Their elegant flowers, 
borne on strong, slender stems, in a range 
of colors, brilliant and beautiful, create 
lovely effects. When planted outdoors in 
well-drained border, cover about 5 inches 
deep. Bloom outdoors in late May and 
early June. 
The amateur who has not grown these 
beautiful Bulbous Irises in his garden will 
be interested in the following nine dis¬ 
tinct varieties which are offered at a much 
reduced price this year. 
Nine Fine Varieties 
A. Bloemaard. Standards dark blue; 
falls light. 
David Bless. Standards and falls a beau¬ 
tiful heliotrope-blue. Very early. 
Golden Bronze. Standards dark violet, 
edged bronze; falls attractive golden 
bronze. 
Jacob de Wit. Standards very dark blue; 
falls dark blue. A very early Iris of 
remarkable substance. 
J. Matham. Beautiful novelty. Pale 
cornflower self blue. 
Leonardo da Vinci. Standards creamy 
white; falls canary-yellow, with orange 
stripe; very large flower. 
White Excelsior. Uniform pure white; 
falls very broad. Very good form and 
substance. 
W. Verschuren. Standards violet, tinged 
bronze; falls bronze. 
Yellow Queen. Standards an even tone 
of pale yellow; falls slightly deeper in 
shade. The finest, palest Bulbous Iris. 
Any of the nine varieties, $1 per doz. 
$7 per 100, $60 per 1,000 
Two Fine Hybrid Forc¬ 
ing Varieties 
The First. This beautiful seedling of 
-- Tingitana is similar in 
color and size to Wedgwood, except a 
trifle darker in color. Like Wedgwood, 
it is one of the popular varieties for 
winter forcing. Jumbo Bulbs, $2 per 
doz., $15 per 100. 
Wedgwood. Similar in color to The 
--- - First, except a trifle 
lighter. Standards blue; falls beautiful 
pale blue, with a yellow blotch. Large 
flowers borne on tall, strong spikes. 
This and The First are two of the best 
Irises for greenhouse growing for winter 
bloom. Flowers frequently measure 
6 inches across, borne on stems 2 feet 
tall. Jumbo Bulbs, $2 per doz., $15 
per 100. 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY PIPS 
For Greenhouse Growing 
November Delivery 
In judging the price of our Lily-of-the- 
Valley, please remember that the best is the 
cheapest. Our Valley is positively among the 
best. Is bought at open prices, with instruc¬ 
tions for a selection of the best-developed 
pips. Our long experience and large importa¬ 
tions have commanded this extra selection. 
For growing indoors these pips are the best 
that can be planted. 25 pips $2, 100 pips $7, 
250 pips $17, 500 pips $32.50, 1,000 pips $60. 
For Outdoor Planting 
November Delivery 
In the past, many garden enthusiasts have 
planted clumps of Lily-of-the-Valley in 
sheltered locations in their gardens. On 
account of the ruling of the Federal Horti¬ 
cultural Board, these clumps, before leaving 
Europe, must have all soil removed from their 
roots. Our experience in the past is that 
clumps received with the soil removed are not 
satisfactory for outdoor planting. The best 
way to get a good Lily-of-the-Valley bed, and 
the method used by professional gardeners, is 
to plant two-year-old pips 4 inches apart. 
This method will produce a better bed than 
by using clumps. We offer pips of smaller 
size than those used for growing Lily-of-the- 
Valley indoors for this purpose and at 
attractive prices. 10 pips 60 cts., 25 pips 
$1.25, 100 pips $4, 1,000 pips $35. 
LEUCOCORYNE 
Ixioides odorata 
An excellent subject for a cool greenhouse, 
growing about 1 foot high, and bearing 4 to 
6 blooms of light blue, center marked white. 
Slightly fragrant. The culture used for 
Freesias is recommended. Not hardy. 40 cts. 
each, $4 per doz., $30 per 100. 
LEUCOJUM VERNUM 
(Spring Snowflake) 
This pretty bulbous plant is similar to the 
snowdrop but of larger, stronger, and more 
attractive habit. In rich soil it grows to a 
height of 8 inches and produces, in late April, 
beautiful large white flowers, tipped with 
green, that are excellent for cutting. When 
once planted they take care of themselves, 
and should be in all hardy collections. Also 
do well in pots. 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100, 
$45 per 1,000. 
MUSCARI 
Botryoides cseruleum. Bright blue, very 
free-flowering, and of extremely easy 
culture. The bulbs thrive in any location; 
being particularly suited by reason of this 
characteristic, and their size, to rock- 
gardens. An improvement over the Botry¬ 
oides type, having more compact foliage 
and greater vigor. 60 cts. per doz., $4 per 
100, $38 per 1,000. 
Botryoides album. Pure white form of the 
above, making a nice showing when con¬ 
trasted with clumps of the blue Muscari. 
60 cts. per doz., $4 per 100, $38 per 1,000. 
Heavenly Blue. Brighter in color, fragrant, 
and larger than the Botryoides. Probably 
the most popular of the Muscari; widely 
planted in beds, borders, and for naturaliz¬ 
ing, where its greater size is of value. They 
flower with the crocus, and when once 
established form an attractive permanent 
planting. Does well in partial shade. A 
bit large for rockery planting, where 
Botryoides is preferred. 50 cts. per doz., 
$3 per 100, $28 per 1,000. 
Plumosum. Plume or Feathered Muscari. 
Instead of the characteristic grape-shaped 
florets, this variety produces a celosia-like 
plume of feathery threads, usually 4 inches 
long and 2 inches broad at its widest point, 
of bright lilac-violet. Usually 7 inches tall, 
but with good culture will produce stems 
long enough for cutting. $1.25 per doz., 
$9 per 100, $88 per 1,000. 
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