Burpee’s Flowering Bulbs j 
Snowflakes 
Sparaxis 
Ranunculus 
8977 Tecolote Giants 
The largest and most magnifi¬ 
cent strain ever offered. Giant 
double and semi-double Peony¬ 
like flowers. Yellows, from 
straw through all shades to 
deep golden yellow; reds, in¬ 
cluding dark crimson, scarlet, 
orange-red and all other shades 
of red; orange, pink; in fact, 
every desired color is included 
in this mixture. Plant 2 in. 
deep and 6 in. apart with the 
claws downward. May also be 
grown in the house if kept cool. 
3 for 200; 12 for 600; 
100 for $4.00. 
9496 Snowdrops 
(Galanthus nivalis Elwesii) 
The earliest of all outdoor flow¬ 
ering bulbs, ideal for natural¬ 
izing among perennials or in the 
foreground of shrubs. By mak¬ 
ing plantings in different loca¬ 
tions it is easy to have a succes¬ 
sion of blooms for three weeks 
and longer. It looks its best 
if the bulbs are planted in 
masses of 50 or more. Plant 
2 in. deep and 3 to 4 in. apart. 
12 for 500; 100 for $3.50. 
9498 Snowflakes 
(Leucojum aestivum) Dainty, white, 
bell-shaped, pendant flowers attrac¬ 
tively tipped with green and grace¬ 
fully arranged on a nodding stem 12 to 
15 in. in length. Begins blooming in 
early May and is particularly valu¬ 
able for naturalizing among shrub¬ 
bery or in the rock garden. Space 
the bulbs 4 in. apart and cover 
them 2 to 3 in. deep. They do best 
in a deep, rich, moderately moist 
soil. 3 for 250; 12 for 850; 
100 for $6.00. 
Sparaxis 
9097 Mixed Colors Graceful 
spikes 6 to 8 in. high; flowers of the 
brightest colors, tigered, streaked and 
flushed—a riot of color. Excellent 
for indoor winter flowering—about 
12 bulbs to a 6 in. pot. Do not 
plant outdoors in cold sections. In 
cool localities, give winter protec¬ 
tion. For southern gardens, especially 
in rockeries, Sparaxis are indispensable, 
and may be planted 3 in. deep and 2 in. 
apart. 12 for 650; 100 for $4.50. 
Ornithogaluoi (Star of Bethlehem) 
9096 Arabicum Clusters of star-shaped 
white flowers, 1 in. across, with a glistening black 
head-like center. 1 to lfi ft. high. Very fragrant. 
Excellent for growing in pots and treated like 
a Hyacinth. Need protection over the winter. 
3 for 250; 12 for 750; 100 for $5.50. 
9099 Aureum From South Africa. Flowers 
are rich apricot-orange and borne in clusters on 
stems usually more than a foot high. 350 each; 
3 for 950; 12 for $3.50; 100 for $25.00. 
Scilla 
A charming class of small flow¬ 
ering plants grown from bulbs 
which can only be obtained and 
planted in the fall. We offer 
three distinct classes. 
Campanulata 
Bluebells (See colored illustra¬ 
tion on inside front cover ) This 
irteresting class blooms during 
May and early June. The bell¬ 
shaped flowers are carried on 
slender, graceful spikes. Plant 
3 to 4 in. deep and 6 in. apart. 
9491 Blue—A beautiful deep 
blue. 
12 for 500; 100 for $3.50. 
9492 Pink —Lovely large pink 
bells. 
12 for 500; 100 for $3.50. 
9493 White —Pure, clear white. 
12 for 500; 100 for $3.50. 
Nutans 
The well known Scotch Blue¬ 
bell or Wood Hyacinth is very 
effective in flower and shrub¬ 
bery borders, or where natural¬ 
ized. Treat same as above. 
9495 Rosea Delicate rose- 
pink, bell-shaped, pendulous 
flowers of medium height. 
12 for 500; 100 for $3.50. 
Sibirica 
(Siberian Squill) (See colored illustration 
on inside front cover) Extremely hardy, 
flowering very early in the spring. Fine 
for naturalizing in borders or rockeries, 
where they may be left undisturbed for 
years. Does well everywhere—in full 
sun, half-shade or shade. Most effec¬ 
tive if planted in masses. Plant bulbs 
2 to 3 in. deep and 3 in. apart. 
9490 Blue Graceful blooms of an 
intense blue; also does nicely in 
the house as well as out-of-doors. 
12 for 600; 100 for $4.00. 
Colored Illustrations 
on Inside Front Cover 
show some of the finest of the small 
flowers grown from fall-planted Bulbs. 
They are becoming more popular each 
year and all are worthy of a place in 
every garden. Each is described and 
priced elsewhere in this book. 
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