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Crocus, grown cool, make excellent pot-plants 
Crocus 
(EARLY SPRING FLOWERING) 
Crocus will grow in many places—in the lawn, flower borders, in rock 
gardens, edge of shrubs, on the slopes of terraces, in sun or shade, and 
even under trees. The best position is where they will receive the sun for 
only part of the day. For showy effect plant bulbs 3 to 4 in. apart, 2 in. 
deep. The soil should be rather dry; they will not flourish in heavy, wet soil. 
Rich soil is not necessary, but will prove beneficial. When planted in the lawn, 
select a place where the grass need not be cut until the foliage of the Crocus has 
matured. This is essential if flowers are wanted in future years. To avoid formal 
c^rangements, scatter the bulbs on the lawn and plant them where they fall. In borders, 
bulbs should be planted about 3 inches apart, and for mass effect in double rows 6 inches 
apart. Such ribbon plantings are very pretty. 
Indoors: Crocus are very ornamental when flowered in pots, pans, or bowls. Use light sandy 
soil to which bonemeal has been added. Plant 8 to 10 bulbs 1 inch deep, 2 inches apart, in a 
6-inch container; water well and set in a cool cellar for about 6 weeks so that bulbs will become 
well rooted. When top growth has begun, bring them to the light. Keep in a cool location. 
Crocus are most effective when planted in large masses 
Giant Flowered Named Crocus 
For growing indoors, use only the Giant Flowered Crocus listed 
below. They should also be used in all outdoor plantings where 
the very largest blooms are wanted. 
9517 ICaflhlceil Parlow Pure white with rich orange 
anthers. Very large cup-shaped blooms. The finest white. 
9519 King of tHe Blues Bright blue, fine clear color 
and very showy, especially when planted with Golden Yellow or 
Kathleen Parlow. Always a favorite. 
9526 Pallas Light lilac, striped on white ground. The rich 
orange anthers form a sharp but pleasing contrast. 
9535 Purpurea Grandiflora Rich, dark purple. 
Extremely large and most attractive; strong, sturdy grower. 
9533 Sir Walter Scott White, striped pale lilac. An 
unusually attractive combination of colors; always admired. 
Any of the above Giant Flowered Named Crocus: 
12 for 40j<; 100 for $2.50; 1000 for $20.00. 
9515 Golden Yellow The most popular of all Crocus 
either outdoors or indoors. Rich, giant golden yellow flowers. 
12 for 40(z'; 100 for $2.75; 1000 for $22.50. 
9537 Giant Mixed The above giant flowered named 
varieties in mixture. Very effective and colorful. 
12 for 100 for $2.25; 1000 for $19.00. 
Crocus Species 
9536 Susianus (Cloth of Gold) Most attractive, 
deep rich yellow with dark brown stripes on outer petals. 
Very early; medium size; a beauty for rock gardens, 
12 for 40;;'; 100 for $2.50; 1000 for $20.00. 
Color Mixtures of Crocus 
Bulbs are smaller than those of the Giant named vari¬ 
eties, and the flowers produced will also be smaller. They 
are very showy and satisfactory for outdoor plantings. 
9538 Blue and Purple Shades Very fine. 
9539 Striped, Mixed 9540 White 
Any of the above three color mixtures: 
12 for 25)!'; 100 for $1.75; 1000 for $15.00. 
9541 Yellow Shades Various shades, from light 
to dark. 12 for 30^; 100 for $1.95; 1000 for $17.00. 
9542 All Colors Mixed in our advertisements 
this year we are making a sensational offer of Crocus in 
a magnificent mixture of all colors. We want every cus¬ 
tomer to know of it, so we repeat it here: 
10 bulbs (value 25^) for only 10^; 100 for $1.00. 
{See colored illustration on front cover.) 
(This offer does not apply to any other varieties or colors.) 
Special Collection Offers of the above 
6 Giant Flowered Named Crocus 
Especially selected for their large size, and bright, cheerful 
colors which will make a showy display wherever planted. 
9701— 36 Bulbs ( 6 of each variety, 
value $1.20) for $1.00 
9702— 72 Bulbs (12 of each variety, 
value $2.40) for 1.90 
9703— 150 Bulbs (25 of each variety, „ 
value $3.81) for 3.35 
9704— 300 Bulbs (50 of each variety, 
value $7.62) for 6-30 ^^ 
9705— 600 Bulbs (100 of each variety, 
value $15.25) for 12.00 
4 W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
