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Sc ilia * Squ ill 
The rich dark blue of Scilla bifolia and the bright blue 
of Scilla sibirica in early spring render them invaluable for 
edgings or for massing in flower beds and borders. As they 
bloom so early in the year, it is advisable to give them a 
sunny location. They are not particular about the soil in 
Standard Varieties 
♦Sibirica (Siberian Squill). 90c per 12; $6.2? per 100 
Earliest to flower, connecting the flowering of the Cro¬ 
cuses with the Narcissi. Fine for naturalizing, producing 
drooping, belMike flowers on stems 3 to 4 inches high. 
Succeed well in the rock garden. Color bright blue. 
Plant 3 inches deep in shade, half shade or full sun. 
Giant bulbs are offered above. 
♦Sibirica. 6?c per 12; $4.00 per 100. 
Large flowering size bulbs. No. 1 grade. 
New and Rare Varieties 
♦Bifolia. 80c per 12; $?.2? per 100. 
This species flowers in March v/ith deep gentian-blue 
flowers. They are very beautiful in combination with 
the early flowering Eranthis, Snowdrops, etc. 
Bifolia alba. $4.50 per 12; $35.00 per 100. 
Small spikes with creamy white flowers, very charming. 
St 
yparaxLS 
♦Finest Mixed. 70c per 12; $4.75 per 100. 
Delightful spring-blooming Cape bulbs of the Ixia 
group, their beautiful flowers being borne on graceful 
spikes about 6 to 8 inches high and the colors of the 
brightest and all shades. They are tigered, blotched, 
spotted, streaked and flushed, a complete riot of color. 
They are also excellent for conservatory and indoor 
treatment. For the southern rock garden they are indis¬ 
pensable. Protect in cold climates. 
Sternlergia 
(Hardy) 
Give light protection. 
Lutea major. $4.00 per 12; $30.00 per 100. 
A very effective autumn-flowering bulbous plant pro¬ 
ducing crocus-like flowers of a rich golden yellow. The 
bulbs make a charming decoration if planted in bowls 
or pots and flower a few weeks after planting. Out-of- 
doors the Stembergia likes a warm, well-drained situa¬ 
tion on banks or borders, where it should be left un¬ 
disturbed. The bulbs should be planted 9 inches deep, 
and in cold districts a covering of dry litter should he 
given in winter. Fine for the rock garden. 
kJ riteleia * ^Af^illa 
♦Uniflora violacea. 70c per 12; $4.75 per 100. 
A rootlike bulb which produces in early spring a pale 
violet-blue flower with white center. Somewhat resem¬ 
bles the Chionodoxa, is delightfully fragrant. They 
spread and multiply with amazing rapidity and are ex¬ 
cellent in the rockery or under shrubs or trees where 
nothing else will grow. They are hardy, but like a little 
protection. About 3 inches high. _ 
which they grow. They are ideal for the wild garden but 
they are not to be despised in the border, especially if they 
are left alone for 2 or 3 years without being disturbed in 
any way. They are splendid in the rock garden. Never 
plant less than 12 to 18 bulbs in a clump. 
♦Peruviana (Clusi). $3.00 per 12; $20.00 per 100. 
The Cuban Lily, flowers deep blue in large spreading 
umbels in summer on stems about 12 inches high. 
Peruviana alba. $3.00 per 12; $20.00 per 100. 
White form of above. 
Pratensis. $1.65 per 12; $11.25 per 100. 
Deep blue flowers in May, very pretty pyramidal head., 
and sweetly scented; not over 6 inches high. Excellent 
for the rock garden. 
Siberica alba. 85c per 12; $6.00 per 100. 
Pure white form of Sibirica. 
Sibirica atrocoerulea. $2.20 per 12; $15.00 per 100 
Very deep blue, tall and larger spikes than the Sibirica. 
Sibirica azurea. $1.65 per 12; $11.25 per 100. 
Light blue, distinct and beautiful form of Sibirica. 
Sibirica taurica (multiflora). $1.30 per 12; $9.25 per 100. 
A very charming variety with pretty light porcelain- 
blue flowers, with darker blue line down the center of 
the petals; flowers 2 weeks earlier than Sibirica. 
^Trillium 
(Hardy) 
Trilliums are very attractive plants of the Lily family. 
The forms known as Wood Lilies or Wake Robins are 
well known in the East and are fine woodland plants. Of 
these, the best is Trillium grandiflorum. 
A better plant for the shaded corner, damp woodland, 
border of streams where the soil is moist, or for the shaded 
parts of the garden, does not grow. It takes a year for 
them to take hold, but they will then improve for years. 
There is no better bulbous plant to naturalize in gravel, 
loam, sand and heavy clay; require no care. 
♦Grandiflorum. $1.40 per 12; $8.50 per 100. 
This is the best of all the Trilliums growing about 12 
to 15 inches high and produces large, starlike, white 
blossoms very early in the spring. 
CTritonia 
Crocata. 70c per 12; $4.50 per 100. 
This interesting bulbous plant is commonly known as 
the Crange Ixia, which it resembles. It is very florifer- 
ous; forces easily and produces lovely orange flowers. 
Give it the same treatment as Freesia and you will 
enjoy it very much. Height about 10 inches. Lovely in 
the rockery in southern gardens. 
Vallota 
♦Purpurea. Each, 65c; $6.00 per 12. 
The Scarborough Lily, a South African native and one 
of the most attractive of the Amaryllis family, growing 
sturdily and increasing rapidly. Many flowers slightly 
cupped, upright, of very bright red. It requires the 
same culture as the Amaryllis, usually being potted 
up in the autumn. Avoid over-watering. Very scarce. 
PLANTING TABLE FOR PLANTS AND BULBS 
Diameter 
of bed 
6 in. 
apart 
12 in. 
apart 
18 in. 
apart 
Diameter 
of bed 
6 in. 
apart 
12 in. 
apart 
18 in. 
apart 
Diameter 
of bed 
6 in. 
apart 
12 in. 
apart 
18 in. 
apart 
3 feet 
28 
7 
9 feet 
256 
64 
28 
15 feet 
704 
176 
78 
4 feet 
48 
12 
6 
10 feet 
320 
80 
36 
16 feet 
804 
201 
89 
7 feet 
80 
20 
8 
11 feet 
380 
95 
42 
17 feet 
904 
226 
100 
6 feet 
112 
28 
13 
12 feet 
452 
113 
50 
18 feet 
1016 
254 
113 
7 feet 
152 
38 
17 
13 feet 
528 
132 
59 
19 feet 
1132 
283 
126 
8 feet 
200 
50 
23 
14 feet 
612 
153 
68 
20 feet 
1256 
314 
139 
PLANTING. The table above shows the number of plants or bulbs required to fill a circular bed of the dimensions given. In planting, 
begin at outside row- — where 6 inches apart, 3 inches from edge of bed; where 12 inches apart, 6 inches from edge of bed. It is customary 
among professionals in planting a bed to set the plants or bulbs somewhat closer together in the two outer rows, giving more space between 
each plant or bulb toward the center of the bed. A square bed will take about the same number of plants. For an oval bed, add length and 
breadth and divide by two. For example, an oval 9 feet long by 7 feet wide will require the same number of plants as a circular bed 8 feet 
in diameter. 
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