PLANT BULBS THIS FALL • r To* < TlowazsA/extSptlna 
For d escriptions and 
prices of named Tulips, 
see other side of folder. 
For descriptions and 
prices of named Tulips, 
see other side of folder. 
Darwin Tulip, Mrs. Potter Palmer 
Darwin Tulip, Le Notre 
60 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100 
Q • I r\ • k i • . Specially prepared in our warehouse from cream 
rorbes Rainbow Uarwin Mixture, quality first si/.- bulbs "l ten different named 
Darwins in ten distinct color shades. Each order, for multiples of ten, contains an equal number of each 
shade. Packed as a mixture, without names. 55 cts. per doz., $2 for 50, $4 per 100, $38 per 1000. 
Cottage Tulip, Sirene 
The great shortage this fall of Tulips and other Dutch flower-bulbs has caused higher 
prices than last year. With the low overhead of our warehouse-store (outside the retail 
shopping district) you w ill find the net prices in this folder low by comparison, for equal 
high quality. We are better located to serve the driving public than ever before. Please 
order early, as many varieties are in very short supply. 
ALEXANDER FORBES & CO., 487 Washington St., Newark, N.J. 
Watch for the yellow front on south Washington St. be¬ 
tween Kinney St. and Clinton Ave. Easy all-day-long parking. 
THE EARLY! 
BLOOMERS 
Galanthus (Snowdrops) 
Tulipa Clusiana 
Scilla sibirica, Blue 
Mixed Crocus 
Bleeding-Heart 
This old-fashioned favorite has 
long racemes of graceful, heart- 
shaped, pink blooms. It is quite at 
home in any part of the hardy 
border, specially the shade. Strong 
roots, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
HYACINTHS 
Telephone: MArket 2-3740 
Darwin Tulip, Zwanenburg 
E i ,i , , These bulbs ure of selected size and fully aged 
xhibition oize. for forcing purposes. Plant bulbs singly in a 
- 5-inch pot, or four to an 8-inch bulb-pan. 
Gertrude. Dark pink. Gigantea. Blush-pink, shaded dark pink. 
Grand Maitre. I.avender-blue. King of the Blues. Dark blue. King 
of the Yellows. Yellow. L’Innocence. White. 
Any of the above, Mammoth bulbs, 18 cts. each, $1.85 per doz., $14 per 100 
HYACINTHS FOR BEDDING 
These Hyacinths are specially selected for best color, strongest 
stem, largest (lower, and all will bloom at the same time. The bulbs 
are of maximum bedding size and well seasoned. In distinct shades 
of Rose, Dark Red, White, 
Light Blue, Dark Blue or 
Yellow. Each, 90 cts. 
per doz., S7 per 
$65 per 1000. 
See 
other 
side 1 
this 
for < 
net prices on 
Lawn Seed 
Peat Moss and 
Fertilizers 
Darwin Tulip, King Harold 
60 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100 
Poetaz Narcissus 
Laurens Koster 
80 cts. per doz., $6 per 100 
Medium Trumpet Narcissus 
Sir Watkin 
80 cts. per doz., $6 per 100 
NARCISSUS 
For descriptions and prices of Narcissus or Daffodils, see other side 
CROCUS 
These gay early spring flowers make delightful mass plantings for among grass, 
under trees, in borders and the rock-garden. If planted 2 inches deep and l to 2 inches 
apart, they will bloom each spring for several years if undisturbed. They also make 
excellent house-plants if forced without too much heat. Plant 12 to 15 corms to a 6- or 
7-inch bulb-pan, keep in cool cellar, and water well for 6 weeks until well rooted. Bring 
pans to warmth and light gradually. Pot every 10 days for continuous bloom. 
Albion. Lavender, striped white. 30 cts. per doz., $2.25 per 100, $21 per 1000. 
Baron von Brunow. Blue-purple. 30 cts. per doz., $2.25 per 100, $21 per 1000. 
Mont Blanc. Large; pure white. 30 cts. per doz., $2.25 per 100, $21 per 1000. 
Yellow Mammoth. Attractive. 30 cts. per doz., $2.25 per 100, $21 per 1000. 
Mixed. 30 cts. per doz., $2 per 100, $18 prr 1000. 
PEONIES 
Supremely gorgeous and of life-long permanence, Peonies form the basis of every 
well-considered flower-garden. As individual clumps or in borders in front of shrubbery 
they are magnificent. They last a week or more when cut. Plant them not too deep— 
2 inches of earth over the buds is sufficient. We offer 2-year-old clumps with 3 to 5 eyes. 
Double, White, Pink, and Red at 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
HARDY LILIES FOR OUTDOORS 
l.ilies, with their wonderful beautv and fragrance, are hardy, thriftv flowers. They 
like partial shade and appear best against a background of shrubbery. They thrive well 
in borders, and in forma! gardens, and bloom in midsummer when fine flowers are scarce. 
Candidum (Madonna Lily). The snowy white flowers grow three to twenty on each 
stem. Blooms June 20. 4T 2 ft. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. September delivery. 
Regale. The fragrant flowers are white, shading to pale yellow in the center, with a 
pink tinge on outer edges. It grows 3 to 4 feet high and is extremely hardy. Blooms 
in July. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. October delivery. 
Lilium candidum 
Also Lilium tenuifolium 
Dwarf, very graceful, with 
thread-like leaves and clusters of 
bell-like, recurved, coral-red flow¬ 
ers. 3 to 4 ft. June. (6 in.) 15 cts. 
each, $1.25 per doz. 
Lilium regale 
Double Daffodil 
Orange Phoenix 
80 cts. per doz., $6 per 100 
Giant Trumpet Daffodil 
Spring Glory 
90 cts. per doz., $7 per 100 
Giant Trumpet Daffodil 
King Alfred 
$1.20 per doz., $9 per 100 
Poet’s Narcissus 
Poeticus Ornatus 
75 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100 
