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HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia, Pa. . Fall, 1936 
CROCUS 
Ma mmotfi-flowering Crocus 
These are large, selected bulbs of the best varieties and 
are noted for the immense size and quantity of their flowers 
and richness of color. The small, cheap bulbs we do not 
handle, as they fail to give satisfaction. Plant as an edging 
to beds, in careless patches in the grass, in masses among 
shrubs, or on slopes of terraces. 
Amethyst. Silvery lavender. Very Doz - 
free flowering.1 
m 45 
$3 00 
$27 50 
Golden Yellow. Mammoth bulbs. . . 
40 
2 50 
22 50 
Jumbo bulbs. 
50 
3 50 
32 50 
Grand Lilas. Large flowers of true 
lilac color. Of very lasting quality 
and far superior to most other varie- 
ties of this color. 
45 
3 00 
27 50 
Julia Culp. Large; purple with paler 
edges. Late. 
45 
3 00 
27 50 
King of the Whites. Large; white. . 
45 
3 00 
27 50 
Purpurea grandiflora. Large; purple. 
60 
4 00 
35 00 
Remembrance. The best dark laven- 
der-blue Crocus. Very large flowers. 
60 
4 00 
35 00 
Snowstorm. Huge, beautifully 
shaped, snow-white flower. 
45 
3 00 
27 50 
Striped Beauty. Equally striped 
white and dark mauve; extra large. 
45 
3 00 
27 50 
The Bishop. Large; dark purplish 
blue. Very late. 
45 
3 00 
27 50 
Giant Named Mixed 
45 
3 00 
27 50 
Fine Mixed. 
30 
2 00 
17 50 
CrOCUS (Species) 
WINTER- AND SPRING-FLOWERING 
These Crocuses are smaller and more dainty than the 
regular Dutch varieties. However, they are extremely hardy 
and naturalize more readily. Can be used anywhere, espe¬ 
cially in the rock-garden, and bloom very early, always before 
the Dutch. During mild seasons they will bloom from January 
on till April. Recommended for mass planting, as small 
patches are effective only in the rock-garden. We urge a trial 
of these lovely little flowers, the first things to bloom in the 
new year. 
Biflorus (Scotch Crocus). Pure white inner petals, outer 
petals striped lilac. Very fine. 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100; 
$45 per 1000. 
Imperati. Lilac, outer petals silvery gray with a few brown 
stripes. Very distinct and early. 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 
100; $45 per 1000. 
Korolkowi. Golden yellow, shading to orange, outer petals 
flushed bronze. Earliest yellow Crocus. 85 cts. per doz.; 
$6 per 100; $55 per 1000. 
Susianus (CIoth-of-GoId). Golden yellow with outer petals 
of striped brown. 45 cts. per doz.; $3 per 100; $27.50 per 
1000. 
Tomasinianus. Pale lavender-blue. Very delicate color 
and very early. 45 cts. per doz.; $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1000. 
Versicolor (Cloth-of-Silver). White, striped purple. Very 
effective and showy. 45 cts. per doz.; $3 per 100; $27.50 
per 1000. 
Crocus Sieberi 
This species blooms very early and if potted in October, 
using either soil or peat moss, will flower before Christmas. 
Must be kept cool at all times during growth. Pale lilac with 
orange stigmata. A real beautv. 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100; 
$45 per 1000. 
