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CROCUS, SPRING-FLOWERING 
“The Heralds of Spring” 
C’rorusea, anions the first flowers to bloom in the early Sprins, are always the admiration of everyone, especially when 
planted amid the srass in lawns, their brisht flowers producins a fine contrast. They may also be planted anions other 
Stirins-flowering bulbs, such as Tulips, Hyacinths and Narcissi, making a splendid show before the other varieties besin 
to bloom The results obtained from planting Crocuses in pots or pans for house blooming are very .sjitisfacfory. P or 
this purpose it is advisable to use the best named varieties. To grow Crocuses m pots, place the bulbs about one-half 
inch apart and .one-half inch deep, keeping them in a cool place until thoroughly rooted, when they may be brought to 
the light for blooming. In the open, bulbs should bo set at least .3 inches deep. 
Mailed free at dozen priees. By Parcel Post, weight 3 lbs. per 100. 
Giant-Flowering Crocus 
BLUE 
CiESAR. (New.) Extra fine, large flower, rich, deep 
p,jj.plg. Boz. 50c., 100 $3.50. 
Baron von Brunow. Deep purple. 
King of the Blues. Extra large purple blue. 
Purpurea grandiflora. Dark purple. Extra large 
Boz. 35c., 100 $3.50. 
Marquis of Lome. (New.) Clear blue. 
Margot. Pale, rosy lilac, very large and show'y. 
STRIPEB 
PALLAS. (New.) White ground, with fine lilac stripes; 
remarkably showy orange anthers; an extra large sort. 
Boz. 45c., 100 $3.25. 
SCIPIO. (New.) White outside, purple base and pale 
mauve stripes inside, orange anthers. Extra fine. 
Boz. 45c., 100 $3.25. 
Albion. Dark violet, striped with white. Extra. 
Cloth of Silver. .Silvery white, striped lilac. 
Madame Mina. White, striped and shaded lilac. 
Sir Walter Scott. Large white, striped wdth lilac. 
GIANT FLOWERING MIXTURE. 
Price of above varieties, except 
WHITE 
KATHLEEN PARLOW. A superb, new, ptire white; 
large, or.ange anthers; an extra choice, new variety. 
Boz. 50c., 100 $3.50. 
WHITE LABY. (New.) Very fine, large, cup-shaped 
flowers, pure white, brilliant orange anthers. 
Boz. 50c., 100 $3.50. 
Caroline Chisholm. Pure white. 
King of the Whites. Pure white; very floriferous; extra 
large. 
Mammoth. Pure white. Very large. 
Mont Blanc. Snowy white. 
Queen of Netherlands. Pure white; beautiful, large, 
round-shaped flower. 
YELLOW 
Golden Yellow, Jumbo Bulbs. These are the largest 
bulbs possible to obtain. Boz. 40c., 100 $3.00. 
Golden Yellow, Mammoth Bulbs. Extra large bulbs 
which produce several blooms. Boz. 35c., 100 $2.25. 
Cloth of Gold. Golden yellow, striped maroon. 
Containing the above choicest colors. 
where noted: Boz. 35c., 100 $2.50, 1000 $23.00. 
Choice Mixtures of Crocus 
The following mixtures are well adapted for bedding, naturalizing or planting in conspicuous i)laces in lawns. The 
bulbs are of a somewhat smaller size than the named varieties, but may be planted (juite close together. 
The colors include a complete selection of all the shades and markings, as well as the self colors. 
Large-flowered shades of White. Large-flowered, Striped and Variegated. 
Large-flowered shades of Blue and Purple. Large-flowered Golden Yellow. 
Mixture of all colors: Boz. 20c., 100 $1.50, 1000 $13.50. 
