Ornithogalum Arabicum 
9096 Arabicum Clusters of star-shaped 
white flowers, 1 in. across, with a glistening black 
bead-like center. 1 to 1K ft. high. Very fragrant. 
Excellent for growing in pots. Can be grown out¬ 
doors in moderate climates if given winter pro¬ 
tection. 3 for 25jzf; 12 for 75^; 100 for $5.50. 
ithogalum 
9099 Aureum 
(Golden Chincherichee ) 
A new and outstanding bulb¬ 
ous plant from South Africa 
which has created a sensation. 
The large, cupped flowers are. 
rich apricot-orange and are 
borne in clusters on stems 
about 1 ft. high. Extra fine 
for cutting, as they last for 
weeks. Excellent for growing 
indoors in pdts, the same as 
you would Hyacinths. Do not 
plant outdoors unless you live 
in a frost-free location. 
15?i each; 3 for 40 ft; 
12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.00. 
9100 Aureum 
Hybrids 
Same description as for Au¬ 
reum will apply to these lovely 
hybrids, but the flowers vary 
in color from orange-red to 
bright yellowwithafew whites; 
are a little larger, later to 
come into bloom, and are 
borne on stems 1^ to 2 ft. 
high. 15^ each; 3 for 35^; 
12 for $1.20; 100 for $8.50. 
Scilla Sibirica 
Snowdrops 
9496 Elwesii Giant 
C See colored illustration on third 
cover.) The earliest of all out¬ 
door flowering bulbs, often 
blooming before the snow is 
gone. Ideal for naturalizing in 
rock gardens, under trees, in 
borders or among perennials. 
Do well in sun or semi-shade 
and if planted in different loca¬ 
tions it is possible to have blooms 
for three weeks or more. Plant 
in masses for best effect, 2 in. 
deep and 3 to 4 in. apart. 
12 for 40^; 100 for $2.75; 
1000 for $26.50. 
Scilla 
9490 Sibirica Blue (Siberian 
Squill) ( See colored illustration on third 
cover.) Charming small blue flowers on 
graceful spikes, 3 to 4in. high. 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 effective if planted in masses. 
Plant bulbs 2 to 3 in. deep and 3 in. apart. 
12 for 45^; 100 for $3.00; 1000 for $28.00. 
Campanulata (Wood Hyacinth or 
Spanish Blue Bell) Erect flower-spikes, about 
15 in. high, with attractive Bellflower-like 
blooms during May and early June. They will 
grow in sun or shade, even under trees, but do 
best in partial shade in good rich soil. In very 
cold sections, provide a covering during the 
winter. Set bulbs 3 in. deep and 6 in. apart. 
Ideal for naturalizing in rock gardens or borders. 
May be left undisturbed for several years. 
9491 Excelsior —Best blue. ( See colored illus¬ 
tration on third cover.) 12 for 50 ft; 100 for $3.50. 
9492 Rose Queen —Lovely, large pink. 
12 for 50^; 100 for $3.50. 
9493 Alba Maxima —Pure, clear white. 
12 for 50^; 100 for $3.50. 
Ranunculus 
8977 Tecolote Giants The largest and most magnificent strain 
ever offered. Giant double and semi-double flowers, 2 in. and more 
across, are freely borne on strong stems 12 to 15 in. long. Our mixture 
contains a wonderful range of colors—yellows, from straw through all 
shades to deep golden yellow; reds, including dark crimson, scarlet, or¬ 
ange-red and all other shades of red; orange, pink—in fact, every desired 
color is included. Do best in a shady location and in moderately rich soil. 
Fine for cutting. Not reliably hardy north of Washington, D. C., except 
in warm, sheltered locations where they can be kept fairly dry and 
protected. Splendid for growing in frames or pots. The roots resemble 
tiny clumps of Dahlias. Set them, claws downward, 2 in. deep and 
4 to 6 in, apart. 3 for 15gf; 12 for 50«f; 100 for $3.50. 
Ranunculus, Tecolote Giants 
Spring 
Snowflakes 
9498 (Leucojum aestivum) 
Dainty, white, bell-shaped, 
pendent flowers attractively 
tipped with green; somewhat 
like a mammoth Snowdrop, on 
long, slender stems 12 to 14 in. 
high. Begin blooming in early 
May; excellent for naturalizing 
in the mixed border, among 
shrubbery or in the rock garden. 
Plant bulbs 4 to 5 in. deep, 6 to 
8 in. apart. They do best in a 
deep, rich, moderately moist 
soil and semi-shade. 
3 for 20jzf; 12 for 70^; 
100 for $5.00; 1000 for $45.00. 
Snowdrops, Elwesii Giant 
6 Bulbs of any variety at the 12 rate; 25 or more at the 100 rate 
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