The First Flowers of Spring 
Often before the snow has melted the ever welcome little Snowdrops are in bloom, and while it may be still rather drab out¬ 
doors, the showy Chionodoxa, the gaudy Crocus, the lovely Scillas, and the pretty Grape Hyacinths are blooming, 
reminding us that another spring is here. These early flowers surely have a charm and appeal all their own. 
Snowdrops. Giant Elwesii 
Chionodoxa Sardensis 
Scilla camPanulata, Excelsior 
2 W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
Chionodoxa {Clory of the Snow) 
Blooms at the same time as the Crocus. Plants grow about 5 in. high; the little 
spikes when covered with their showy blue flowers create a lovely display in 
the garden or in the rockery. Do well in a sunny or half-shaded location. Plant 
bulbs 3 in. deep and 3 in. apart in masses for best display. 
9480 LucilisiC {See colored illustration on front cover.) Bright blue flowers 
with contrasting white center. 12 for 30)zf; 100 for $1.95; 1000 for $17.50. 
9481 SsirdcnSlS Lovely rich blue with a very small white eye. A nice com¬ 
panion to Luciliae, but earlier. 12 for 35^; 100 for $2.25; 1000 for $19.00. 
Grape Hyacinths (^Muscari) 
Little spikes closely set with small, round bells which resemble a miniature in¬ 
verted bunch of grapes. They do well in edgings, in clumps in the borders or rock 
gardens, under trees, and in the wild garden if grass is not too rank. 6 in. high. 
Bloom in April. Plant bulbs 3 to 4 in. apart and 2 to 3 in. deep. 
9575 ArmeriisiCUm {See colored illustration on front cover.) Giant, fra¬ 
grant flowers of deep cobalt-blue. 12 for 40fi; 100 for $3.00; 1000 for $27.00. 
9487 Azureum Light lavender-blue. Very early. 12 for 50^; 100 for $3.50. 
9485 Heavenly Blue Large bright blue. 12 for 30^; 100 for $2.00. 
9486 AVllite Pretty when planted with blue. 12 for 50^; 100 for $3.25. 
Special Collection Offers of the above 4 named Grape Hyacinths 
9717—24 Bulbs , 
(6 of each, value 85;^) for 
1 9718—48 Bulbs _ 
I {12 of each, value $1.70) for $1.25 
Scilla campanulata 
(Wood Hyacinth or Spanish Blue Bell) Erect flower-spikes, about 15 in. 
high, with attractive Bellflower-like blooms during May and early June. Will 
grow in sun or shade, even under trees, but do best in partial shade in good rich 
soil. Set bulbs 3 in. deep and 6 in. apart. Ideal for naturalizing. 
9493 Alba Maxima Pure, clear white. 12 for 50^; 100 for $3.25. 
9491 Excelsior Best blue. 12 for 50)^; 100 for $3.25. 
9492 Rose Queen Lovely, large pink. 12 for 50;z‘; 100 for $3.25. 
Scilla Sibirica (Siberian Squill) 
9490 Blue {See colored illustration on front comer.) Charming, small blue flow¬ 
ers on graceful spikes, 3 to 4 in. high. Extremely hardy, flowering very early in 
the spring. Fine for naturalizing in borders or rockeries. Do 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 $27.00. 
Snowdrops (Galanthu^ 
9496 Giant Elwesii {See colored illustration on front cover.) The earliest 
of all outdoor flowering bulbs, often blooming before the snow is gone. Ideal for 
naturalizing in rock gardens, under trees, borders, or among perennials. Do well in 
sun or semi-shade. Plant in masses for best effect, 2 in. deep and 3 to 4 in. apart. 
12 for 45?'; 100 for $3.00; 1000 for $27.00. 
Special Collection Offers of 5 Earliest Spring Flowers 
Illustrated in color on front cover and offered at such low prices 
that every one can afford to plant them most plentifully. 
Grape Hyacinth, Heavenly Blue 
Scilla Sibirica 
