WAYSIDE GARDENS 
FOR QUALITY 
Crocus Spsciosus. 
Calla Elliottiana. 
Calochortus. 
CROCUS SPECIES—Continued. 
100 1000 
Tommasinianus. Pale lavender, outside silvery gray; 
a very charming species which blooms with num¬ 
erous flowers in early spring; one of the best for 
naturalizing .«.$4.00 $38.00 
Versicolor Picturatus (Cloth of Silver). White out¬ 
side, purple feathered, very pretty and free. 3.75 35.00 
Crocus Vernus 
DUTCH CROCUS 
The finding of these Crocus in bloom is one of the genuine 
delights of life. Though we may eventually plant them by the 
thousands or may have been so long at gardening that little 
surprises us, yet that first Crocus is a great event. And we 
suggest that in every garden, no matter how large or how small, 
there be some definite Crocus corner which we can waich during 
those early days of March. We offer only top size bulbs. 
NEW GIANT-FLOWERING VARIETIES 
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Amethyst. Fine porcelain, with lighter stem; very 
brilliant .$3.75 $35.00 
Blizzard (Snowstorm). Pure white, globular flowers 
of great beauty . 3.75 35.00 
Enchantress. Clear porcelain blue, large flowers; 
very pleasing; early . 3.75 35.00 
Golden Goblet. Giant golden yellow flowers in great 
quantities . 4.00 38.00 
Ivanhoe. Dark violet-blue; deep and intense coloring. 3.75 35.00 
Midnight. Dark blue; medium early. Lovely dark 
variety . 3.75 35.00 
Striped Beauty. Lilac, striped white; early. 3.75 35.00 
STANDARD VARIETIES 
Baron Von Brunow. Large bluish mauve; very free 
flowermg . 3.00 28.00 
Purpurea grandiflora. Large purple-blue; late. Beau¬ 
tiful . 3.50 32.50 
Maximilian. Very large, pure porcelain blue; \ery 
delicate . 3.00 28.00 
Mont Blanc. Pure white. Fine standard variety .... 3.00 28.00 
Mammoth Yellow. Golden yellow flowers in abun¬ 
dance . 3.50 32.50 
Sir Walter Scott. White, striped lilac. 3.00 28.00 
Mixed Colors of the Standard Varieties . 2.75 25.00 
Calla - Richardia 
Bulbs should be set with the crown, or top, protruding just 
above the surface. When in growing condition, warm water given 
several times during the week will hasten tne flowering period 
and increase the number of blooms. Plant but one in a pot. We 
call especial attention to the Yellow Calla, which is one of the 
grandest varieties in cultivation, and most valuable for hou e 
or conservatory decoration. Plant Callas indoors in the late fall 
of the year. In April or May dormant bulbs may be planted near 
the pool in a sunny spot where they will flower beautifully in 
August or September. 
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Elliottiana (Yellow Calla). One that should be 
planted extensively. The deep golden yellow flow¬ 
ers are truly magnificent and produced in abun¬ 
dance. The green foliage is spotted white, which 
adds to its beauty; lovely house plant as well as 
garden subject .$3.00 $20.00 
Godfrey (White Calla). Most ornamental foliage if 
grown near pool where it will get plenty of water. 2.50 18.00 
Calochortus 
Until one has seen a good collection of these plants, he has 
no idea how much Nature can do in the variation of one flower. 
All Mariposas are forms of Calochortus, yet there are several 
strains, all with the slender grace of stem belonging to the 
species. Cup-shaped flowers, one to many on a stem, wonderfully 
marked with eyes and dots and pencilings in rich colors, are 
characteristics. Yet each strain carries out the plan on a color 
sc'.ieme of its own, and then can be compared only with the 
orchids in wonderful variability of beauty. "Mariposa" is simply 
the Spanish word for butterfly, and is applied to these Tulins 
because the eyes and markings of the flowers are so much like 
those on a butterfly’s wings. The bulbs are small and should 
be planted about 2y 2 inches deep and covered during winter. 
100 1000 
Einest Mixed Colors. This is a lovely mixture con¬ 
taining many varieties; planted in a sheltered spot 
in the rockery they will make a charming lot of 
color .$4.25 $40.00 
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