Snowdrops or Galanthus. See page 34 
Ranunculus. See page 36 
Scilla nutans. See page <6 
BULBOUS IRISES 
DUTCH, ENGLISH and HYBRIDS 
OF IRIS TINGITANA 
We offer below three forms of the Bulbous Irises, many of which are greatly admired 
in florists’ shops, and which are grown by commercial florists in large quantities. 
These Irises are seen during February and March. Contrary to general belief, the 
Dutch Irises are excellent for outdoor planting and bloom during May and June. The 
English Irises are even more beautiful, and if planted in the hardy border where 
German Irises are grown, they usually bloom after the German and before the Japanese. 
The third type of the Bulbous Irises are what is known as Tingitana Hybrids and of 
these types the best known and most dependable for indoor culture is Wedgwood. 
We recommend the planting of Dutch and English Irises in this latitude in October, 
as late planting prevents early top-growth. Plant them 5 inches deep and give them 
the usual protection given to the perennial border. 
Dutch Irises 
Adrian Backer (Lilac Wonder). Uniform 
shade of purple-lilac. Good substance. 
A. Bloemaard. Standards dark purplish blue; 
falls lighter blue. Very large flower. 
Blue Horizon. Very broad and strong. Light 
violet-blue standards; falls soft sky-blue, 
narrow orange stripe. Large, beautiful flower. 
David Bless. Soft heliotrope-blue. Early. 
Imperator. Uniform shade ot dark purple- 
lilac; of good substance and size. Popular as 
a forcing Iris to bloom after Wedgwood. 
Indian Chief. One of the beautiful shades of 
violet and bronze—standards violet, tinged 
bronze; falls bronze. 
Poggenbeck. Standards and falls uniform dark 
blue, similar in color to Imperator. 
Therese Schwartze. Standards pale corn- 
flower-blue; falls pure white, with narrow 
orange stripe. Very lovely color combination. 
White Excelsior. Uniform pure white. Falls 
very broad; very good form and substance. 
Yellow Queen. Standards and falls golden 
yellow. Excellent for early forcing as well as 
outdoor planting. 
Any of the above, $1 per doz., $7 per 100, 
$60 per 1,000 
English Iris 
While this Iris differs from the Dutch va¬ 
rieties in that it cannot be forced in bloom in 
a greenhouse, it is one of the finest to glow in 
the garden for decoration or cutting. It is 
hardy, easy to grow, and seldom, if ever, fails 
to bloom. 
Bleu Celeste. Light lavender-blue—very 
delicate and effective. 
King of the Blues. Brilliant deep purple-blue. 
Mont Blanc. Pure white. 
Othello. Rich wine-red. 
Sunset. The color of the Cattleya orchid— 
delicate lavender-pink. 
Any of the above, $1 per doz., $7 per 100, 
$60 per 1,000 
Iris, Wedgwood 
This type of Iris is principally used for 
greenhouse growing and may be had in bloom 
in late February. Standards dark blue; falls 
beautiful pale blue, with yellow blotch. Flowers 
frequently measure 6 inches across, borne on 
stems 2 feet tall. Jumbo bulbs, Si .75 per doz., 
$12 per 100 . 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY PIPS 
For Greenhouse Growing 
November Delivery 
In judging the price of our Lily-of-the- 
Valley, please remember that the best is the 
cheapest. Our Valley is positively among the 
best. Is bought at open prices, with instruc¬ 
tions for a selection of the best-developed 
pips. Our long experience and large importa¬ 
tions have commanded this extra selection. 
For growing indoors these pips are the best 
that can be planted. 25 pips $2, 100 pips $7, 
250 pips $17, 500 pips $32.50, 1,000 pips $60. 
For Outdoor Planting 
November Delivery 
In the past, many garden enthusiasts have 
planted clumps of Lily-of-the-Valley in 
sheltered locations in their gardens. On 
account of the ruling of the Federal Horti¬ 
cultural Board, these clumps, before leaving 
Europe, must have all soil removed from their 
roots. Our experience in the past is that 
clumps received with the soil removed are not 
satisfactory for outdoor planting. The best 
way to get a good Lily-of-the-Valley bed, and 
the method used by professional gardeners, is 
to plant two-year-old pips 4 inches apart. 
This method will produce a better bed than 
by using clumps. We offer pips of smaller 
size than those used for growing Lily-of-the- 
Valley indoors for this purpose and at 
attractive prices. 10 pips 60 cts., 25 pips 
$1.25, 100 pips $4, 1,000 pips $35. 
LEUCOCORYNE 
Ixioides odorata 
An excellent subject for a cool greenhouse, 
growing about 1 foot high, and bearing 4 to 
6 blooms of light blue, center marked white. 
Slightly fragrant. The culture used for 
Freesias is recommended. Not hardy. 40 cts. 
each, $4 per doz., $30 per 100. 
LEUCOJUM VERNUM 
(Spring Snowflake) 
This pretty bulbous plant is similar to the 
snowdrop but of larger, stronger, and more 
attractive habit. In rich soil it grows to a 
height of 8 inches and produces, in late April, 
beautiful large white flowers, tipped with 
green, that are excellent for cutting. When 
once planted they take care of themselves, 
and should be in all hardy collections. Also 
do well in pots. 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100, 
$45 per 1,000. 
MUSCARI 
Botryoides caeruleum. Bright blue, very 
free-flowering, and of extremely easy 
culture. The bulbs thrive in any location, 
being particularly suited by reason of this 
characteristic, and their size, to rock- 
gardens. An improvement over the Botry¬ 
oides type, having more compact foliage 
and greater vigor. 60 cts. per doz., $4 per 
100, $38 per 1,000. 
Botryoides album. Pure white form of the 
above, making a nice showing when con¬ 
trasted with clumps of the blue Muscari. 
60 cts. per doz., $4 per 100, $38 per 1,000. 
Heavenly Blue. Brighter in color, fragrant, 
and larger than the Botryoides. Probably 
the most popular of the Muscari; widely 
planted in beds, borders, and for naturaliz¬ 
ing, where its greater size is of value. They 
flower with the crocus, and when once 
established form an attractive permanent 
planting. Does well in partial shade. A 
bit large for rockery planting, where 
Botryoides is preferred. 50 cts. per doz., 
$3 per 100, $28 per 1,000. 
Plumosum. Plume or Feathered Muscari. 
Instead of the characteristic grape-shaped 
florets, this variety produces a celosia-like 
plume of feathery threads, usually 4 inches 
long and 2 inches broad at its widest point, 
of bright lilac-violet. Usually 7 inches tall, 
but with good culture will produce stems 
long enough for cutting. $1.25 per doz., 
$9 per 100, $88 per 1,000. 
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