Bottler, Bis\e, JBawson 
Co., Boston 
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CROCUS, SPRING-FLOWERING 
The Heralds of Spring” 
this purpose it is advisable to use the best named varieties. To grow Crocuses in pots, place the bulbs about one-half 
inch apart, ana 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 be set at least 3 inches deep. 
Mailed free at dozen prices. By Parcel Post, weight 4 lbs. per 100. 
Five New Varieties of Giant Crocus 
C.*SAR. Extra fine, large flower, rich, deep purple. 
KATHLEEN PARLOW. A superb, new, pure white; 
large, orange anthers; an extra choice, new variety. 
PALLAS. White ground, with fine lilac stripes; 
orange anthers; an extra large sort. 
SCIPIO. White outside, purple base and pale mauve 
stripes inside. 
WHITE LADY. Very fine, large, cup-shaped flow¬ 
ers, pure white, brilliant orange anthers. 
Doz. 25 cts., 100 $1.60. 
Choice Mixtures of Crocus 
The following mixtures are well adapted for bedding, 
naturalizing or planting in conspicuous places in lawns. 
The bulbs arc of a somewhat smaller size than the named 
varieties, but may be planted quite 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 shades of Blue and Purple. 
Large-flowered, Striped and variegated. 
Large-flowered Golden Yellow. 
Mixture of all colors. 
Doz. 10 cts., 100 60 cts., 1000 $5.00 
Giant Flowering Crocus 
BLUE 
Baron Von Brunow. Deep purple. 
King of the Blues. Extra large purple blue. 
Purpurea grandiflora. Dark purple. Extra large flower. 
Marquis of Lome. New. Clear blue. 
Margot. Pale, rosy lilac, very large and showy. 
WHITE 
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. 
STRIPED 
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 with lilac. 
YELLOW 
Golden Yellow, Jumbo Bulbs. These are the largest 
bulbs possible to obtain. Doz. 30 cts., 100 $1.50, 
1000 $13.50. 
Golden Yellow, Mammoth Bulbs. Extra-large bulbs 
which produce several blooms. Doz. 20 cts., 100 $1.25, 
1000 $ 10 . 00 . 
Cloth of Gold. Golden yellow, striped maroon. 
GIANT FLOWERING MIXTURE. Containing all the 
choicest of colors. 
Price of above varieties, except where noted; 
Doz. 15 Cts., 100 $1.00, 1000 $8.50. 
