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setts was as long ago as 1900. Their large octopus¬ 
like roots should be planted in the fall preferably in 
well drained soil which should contain planty of either 
peat moss or leaf mold with a good addition of sharp 
sand. Cover the roots about 5 inches and the central 
crown rather less. Growth starts very early in the 
spring and to prevent injury to the shoots drawn earth 
about them and tuck some sore of evergreen branches 
around them to protect them. Spikes will raise to a 
height of 10 feet or more on well established plants 
and their sturdy stalks from which pushes 2—3 feet 
of flowers in late May are thrilling to all flower lov¬ 
ers. Lay a piece of tar paper over crowns in winter 
to shed water although they usually do not require 
this care. Protect with salt hay or leaves over winter. 
We only offer strong flowering sized roots. 
Each 
Bungei. Golden yellow, a dwarfer grower than 
others.$1.50, $2.00 
Elwesianus. Very robust, flowers are soft pink 3.00 
Elwesianus Albus. A lovely pure white form, 
very good grower . 3.00 
Himalaicus. An extra vigorous grower, color 
pure white . 2.00 
Him-Rob. A charming hybrid intermediate be¬ 
tween Himalaicus and robustus, has great 
vigor. 3.00 
Robustus. Extremely husky grower, color rich 
rosy pink. 2.00 
Shelford var. Isobel. Pink with orange shading 2.50 
Shelford var. Rosalind. Lovely bright pink . . 3.00 
Shelford White Beauty. Splendid new white 3.00 
Sir Michael. Another of the more recent hy¬ 
brids, lively golden yellow. 3.00 
Tubergeni. One of Van Tubergen’s fine hy¬ 
brids, rich yellow, late bloomer. 3.00 
LEUCOJUM 
The summer snowflake carries several of the large 
snowdrop like white bells to a stalk, in foliage and 
bulbs suggestive of narcissus. Enjoys rather moist 
ground but thrives in an ordinary perennial border. 
Doz. 100 
Aestivum. Grows 18 inches in height 
producing its pendulous flowers on 
sturdy stems in May. $ .75 $6.00 
Vernum (Spring Snowflake). An early 
bloomer only 6—8 inches high carry¬ 
ing pretty nodding green and white 
flowers. The Leucojums are better 
left undisturbed from year to year .. .85 6.50 
COLCHICUM 
These fall flowering meadow saffrons are often 
called “fall crocus” but they differ materially from 
the latter making quite large bulbs which carry a 
number of flowers each, they also grow taller than 
the true crocus and produce their large leaves the 
following spring, the regular flowering time is late 
September and October. 
Each Doz. 
Autumnale (Commonly called “Au¬ 
tumn Crocus”). Very free blooming 
of easy culture. $ .25 $2.50 
Autumnale Alba. Pure white, increas¬ 
ing fast.30 3.00 
