FALL CATALOGUE OF BULBS THAT BLOOM FOR 1897. 
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CHIONODOXA. 
Glory of the SfloW. 
(CHIONODOXA.) 
Once to see this floral gem is always to want it. Resem¬ 
bling somewhat Scilla Siberica, it yet differs from it, and has 
a charm peculiarly its own, The purest, clearest tones of blue 
are to be found in these flowers that appear so early that they 
are often overtaken by winter’s last forays and become,liter¬ 
ally, Glories in the Snow. Blue is always a scarce color 
among house plants, and as the Chionodoxa succeed well in 
the house, a pot dr two of them should be grown in every 
window. Like all small bulbs, several should be planted in 
the same pot as they appear best in masses. 
Their greatest value, however, is for garden planting. 
'Here they increase rapidly, and soon form great clumps that 
in early spring are a cloud of blue flowers in dainty sprays 
just long enough for putting or to wear. They are natives 
of high mountain regions, and perfectly hardy in the coldest 
parts of the country. Plant two inches deep. 
Luciilee —Lovely azure blue, with large pure white center; 
very beautiful. 
Sardensis —Dark blue with small white and pink center. 
Timoulsi — Dwarf; fine bright blue; new and rare. 
Cigantea— Very large size; fine light blue with white eye; 
new and rare. 
PRICE-2 for 5c.; 12 for 15c.; 25 for 25c.; 100 for 75c. 
(See also page 19 .) 
Gaipassia Gdsickii. 
A most important new bulb, and suitable either for the 
garden or for winter blooming in pots. The bulbs are very 
large, leaves a foot long and beautiful olive green color. 
Flower stems 2 to 3 feet high, bearing an enormous raceme 
of hundreds of star shaped blossoms. Color, a lovely sky 
blue, exceedingly delicate and pleasing. We believe that 
this is destined to become a most important winter flower. 
Fine large bulbs, 30c. each; 2 for 50c. 
Gaipassia Eschlepta. 
A beautiful bulbous plant, with tall spikes 9 f fine blue 
flowers in late spring. Several can be planted in a pot to¬ 
gether for winter blooming, and will make a fine display. 
In the garden they increase rapidly, and soon show great 
masses of their star-like flowers. Fine to cut for vases or 
large bouquets. 3c. each; 4 for 10c.; 12 for 25c. 
Bdlbicodidip 
yerimii). 
An early spring flower 
that is closely allied to the 
Crocus and requires the same 
treatment, either in pots or 
in open ground. Each bulb 
produces a mass of pretty, 
purple-red flowers. Fine for 
edging. Blooms very early. 
5c. each ; 3 for 10c.; 12 for 30c. 
Grape Hyacinth. 
One of the sweetest little 
flowers imaginable, and in 
masses very striking making 
a wave of intensest blue that 
catches every eye. As hardy 
as an oak, and as it increases 
rapidly should be planted in 
quantities in every garden. 
Its spikes are just the size for button-hole bouquets, while 
its long stems enable it to be used to advantage in all bou¬ 
quets or cut-flower work. If you want a ** pot of blue,” that 
will make your window a thing of beauty for a month in 
midwinter, plant half a dozen bulbs in a 5-inch pot, and 
18 other Hyacinths, and you will have your desire. 
They never fail to bloom, each bulb sending up two flower- 
stalks that rise to a uniform height of eleven inches, each 
stalk being crowned with a two-inch spike of tiny white- 
bells of the purest, loveliest shade of deep sky-blue. 
Sky Blue—The most fairy-like of spring flowers. 3 for 5c. 
12 for 15c.; 100 for $1.00. 
Indigo Blue—Fine deep indigo tipped white. 3 for 5c,; 12 
for 15c.; 100 for $1 00. 
Snow White— Long spikes of milky-whiteness. Fine for 
contrast, and quite new. 3 for 5c.; 12 for 15c; 100 for $1.00. 
3 bulbs each of the 3 sorts for 10c. 
Mixed Crape Hyacinths— All colors. 15c. per dozen; $1.00 
per 100. 
(See also page 19 .) 
