HOLM and OLSON 
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CROCUS 
T he pleasure of being greeted by these bright, cheerful 
flowers the very first thing in the spring is indeed great. 
They come quickly into bloom, often before the snow and 
ice have disappeared. Everyone who loves flowers should have 
at least a few. A sunny nook, in the border, or dotted around 
the lawn where they may be viewed from the indoors will be a 
delight when the severe days of winter are waning. 
Crocus may be planted anywhere, about three inches deep, 
but will do best in sunny and partially sheltered situation. 
Colors—Blue shades, violet and purple shades, blue and 
white striped, golden yellow, white with large golden 
stamens, etc. 
Largest, top size bulbs, Doz. 60c; 100 $4.00 
Extra choice mixed, all colors and large flowering. 
Largest, top size bulbs, Doz. 50c; 100 $3.50 
Add 5c per dozen or 20c per 100 if to be sent by Parcel Post. 
COLCHICUM—AUTUMN FLOWERING 
CROCUS 
Colchicum bulbs will bloom anywhere without soil or moisture. 
If laid on a shelf, table or window sill where light reaches them 
they will burst into bloom in a few days. After through blooming, 
the bulbs should be planted outdoors as they are quite hardy. 
The growth of these curious plants stops during July when the 
leaves die down, and the fine large flowers appear in September, 
continuing to bloom long after other flowers have been cut down 
by frost. 
We offer the largest bulbs of the three best kinds. 
Autumnale—Each bulb will produce five to ten large, deep lavender blue 
flowers. Giant bulbs.Each 30c; Doz. $2.75 
Zonatus—Rosy-lavender flowers. Free flowering. . , ,Doz. 60c; 100 $4.00 
Speclosus—Bluish lavender flowers. These may be planted in fibre or soil, 
need not be kept dark. They will bloom in about ten days. 
Doz. 60c; 100 $4.00 
Add 10c per dozen If to be sent by Parcel Post. 
MISCELLANEOUS BULBS 
FREESIAS 
An interesting group of hardy early-flowering bulbs that will 
add cheerful color to the rockery or border. 
Chionadoxa Lucillae “Glory of the Snow”—Bright blue flowers in pretty 
clusters of ten to twelve. Plant in groups about three inches deep. They 
naturalize readily.Doz. 45c; 100 $3.00 
Eranthls Hyemalls “Winter Aconite”—Bright yellow, buttercup-like 
flow'ers that bloom earlier than the Crocuses. Quite hardy and will reseed. 
Plant about two inches deep in clusters in the rock garden or the border. 
Doz. 55c; 100 $3.50 
Frltillaria Imperlalls “Crown Imperial”—The large gracefully droop¬ 
ing bell-like flowers are produced in large number on a tall erect stem. 
Plant early in a protected location.Each 35c; Doz. $3.50 
Muscarl, Heavenly Blue “Grape Hyacinth”—A delightful, hardy blue 
flower that blossoms after the Crocus. Will naturalize. Plant 4 inches deep 
in groups. (See illustration page 14).Doz. 45c; 100 $3.25 
Scllla Nutans—The true “English Blue Bell.” These are very effective for 
planting in the border, in shady and bare places, or under shrubbery. 
Plant bulbs 4 inches deep. (See illustration page 14). .Doz. 50c; 100 $3.50 
Scllla Slberlca, Siberian “Blue Squills”—Bright blue early blooming 
bell-like flowers. Plant under trees, in the border or rock garden, about 
4 inches deep.Doz. 50c; 100 $3.50 
“Snowdrops,” Galanthus Elwessi—These are the very first flowers of 
the spring. Plant along the walk, in the border or the rock garden. 
Doz. 50c; 100 $3.50 
Add 5c per dozen or 20c per 100 to above bulbs for 
Parcel Post. 
(For Pot-culture Indoors Only) 
These dainty, spicy, sweet-scented blossoms are easily raised, 
and may be had in bloom at Christmas if planted early. 
Plant a number of bulbs to the pot in a mixture of good loam. 
Bulbs planted early should be placed outdoors and kept growing. 
Bring them indoors before cold weather and place them near a 
window or in the sun room, keeping them as cool as possible. 
Blue Bird—Deep blue with light creamy center.Doz. 60c; 100 $4.00 
Golden Daffodil — Large deep golden yellow.Doz. 60c; 100 4.00 
Mrs. Marc Peters — Large, rosy-salmon flowers . Doz. 75c; 100 5.00 
Pink Beauty—Fine, deep rose pink . Doz. 75c; 100 5.00 
Purity — Pure snow white flowers, the long stiff stems carry many flowers 
and buds . Doz. 50c; 100 $5.00 
Extra large jumbo bulbs.Doz. 70c; 100 4.50 
Sunset—Orange yellow with lighter shadings . Doz. 85c; 100 6.00 
Rainbow Mixture of Freeslas, many colors . Doz. 50c; 100 3.25 
NOTE — Add 5c per dozen for Freezias to be sent by 
Parcel Post. 
LILIES 
Those listed here may be safely planted in the fall. They 
require early transplanting in order to make a strong root 
growth before cold weather comes. 
Planting—Outdoors. Lilies do better when partially pro¬ 
tected and shaded, but allowing the flower stock to reach the 
sunlight. 
Lily bulbs should all be planted in well drained soil; if the soil 
is heavy it will be best to dig deeper and fill in with sandy or 
porous soil, so that water will drain away freely. Too much 
water and moisture is apt to rot the bulb. Most lilies should be 
planted at a depth of five to seven inches to top of bulb below 
ground level, depending on size, excepting Madonna lilies. These 
should be planted at an average of about four inches below 
surface to top of bulb. 
Indoor Culture of Lilies —In potting them be sure to pro¬ 
vide enough drainage so that at no time will the plant get water 
logged. Any good garden soil may be used, and after the bulb 
is planted set away in a cool place. As soon as a number of roots 
show through, it may then be brought into the light. A cool 
place at first is best, after growth has started well the tem¬ 
perature may be increased. 
LILIUM CADIDUM “THE MADONNA LILY” 
These wonderfully lovely lilies, with their delightfully fragrant pure white flowers are invaluable for the garden. Their blooming 
season is approximately the same as Delphiniums, and what a pretty picture they make blooming together. It is beautiful. 
Plant in groups of several bulbs, about four inches below the surface to top of bulb, in soil that is well drained. Planting 
early is quite necessary in order that they make considerable root growth before cold weather comes. A light covering to keep off 
early freezing is desirable. 
We offer this year, both northern France grown bulbs, and American grow'n. We consider them equally hardy and desirable. 
Customers desiring choice of either may state their preference. 
First size bulbs.Each 20c; Doz. $1.90; 100 $15.00 
Large selected bulbs.Each 30c; Doz. $3.00; 100 $23.00 
Largest Jumbo bulbs.Each 40c; Doz. $4.25 
Lllium Auratum—Japanese Gold Banded Lily. Ivory white with band 
of golden yellow through petals, and the whole flower dotted with red and 
brown spots. Largest bulbs.Each 40c; Doz. $4.00 
Lllium Giganteum—The Japanese Easter Lily. This is the best lily to 
grow for Easter. Indoor culture only. Largest bulbs Each 30c; Doz. $3.00 
Lllium Harrisl—The Bermuda Easter Lily. Large, wide open flowers, 
blooms early. For indoor culture. Largest bulbs. . .Each 30c; Doz. $3.00 
Lllium Henryl—-A most desirable lily for the garden. It is one of the 
hardiest. It grows quite tall, reaching a height of 7 to 8 feet after getting 
well established. The flowers are like the Speciosum in form, but the color 
is rich orange yellow. Largest bulbs.Each 35c; Doz. $3.50 
Lllium Martagon Album—The small pure white, waxy reflexing flowers 
are produced in numbers on a tall, strong spike. 
Largest bulbs.Each 40c; Doz. $4.00 
Lllium Spcclosum Magnlficum—Improved Japanese pink lily. Our 
bulbs are the best American-grown. Largest bulbs. .Each 30c; 100 $3.00 
Lllium Testaceum “The Nankeen Lily”—The color is soft apricot with 
shadings, bright orange anthers. It is a very beautiful plant in the gzrden. 
In form it resembles the Candidum but the petals reflex somewhat, and 
blooms in late June and July. Largest bulbs.Each 75c; Doz. $8.00 
NOTE—Add 25c per dozen for Lilies to be sent by Parcel Post. 
