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HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia, Pa. . Fall, 1936 
MISCELLANEOUS BULBS, continued 
Leucojum aestivum (Summer Snowflake) 
Pretty bulbous plants allied to the snowdrops, growing 
from 1 to 2 feet high in rich soil, and producing freely beautiful 
large white flowers, distinctly tipped with green, excellent for 
cutting. They should have a place in all hardy collections, 
particularly shady nooks. 80 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100. 
Lily-of-the-Valley 
Cold Storage, for Growing in the House 
Few people realize how easily the dainty Lily-of-the-Valley 
can be brought to perfection in the house in three weeks, with 
longer stems and larger flowers than any grown outdoors. 
By planting our specially prepared roots successively in 
fiber, peat, or soil, and giving them gentle heat and plenty of 
water, these delicately lovely, highly fragrant flowers may be 
had in profusion throughout the winter and early spring. 
(Color illustration, page 43.) 
About Lily-of-the-Valley 
We believe our Cold-Storage Lily-of-the-Valley Pips are 
absolutely the finest grade of pips that it is possible to procure 
from Germany. 
It has been our good fortune to supply the finest estates in 
the country with these pips. Ready for immediate delivery. 
Waterer’s Exhibition Strain. An extra-fine grade for forc¬ 
ing, which we carry in cold storage for immediate delivery. 
$1.15 per doz.; $8.50 per 100. Case of 250, $20; 500, $37.50; 
1000, $75. 
If wanted by Parcel Post, add 10 cts. per doz.; 25 cts. per 100, 
for postage 
Fresh Pips. Ready in December. $8 per 100; $65 per 1000. 
Clumps. Ready in November. For outdoor planting only. 
They are perfectly hardy and will naturalize readily and 
soon form large clumps. 60 cts. per clump; $6 per doz.; 
$45 per 100. 
Mertensia 
Virginica (Blue Bells). One of the finest spring flowers. 
Panicles of tubular flowers about an inch long, opening pink 
and turning lovely sky-blue. Begins to bloom with the 
daffodils, continuing during the May-flowering tulip season. 
Will grow almost anywhere, but likes some shade and 
moisture. Grows about 1)^ feet tall and the plant disap¬ 
pears during the summer. (Color illustration, page 43.) 
Fleavy clumps, $2.50 per doz.; $15 per 100. 
Muscari (Grape Hyacinth) 
These pretty little Hyacinths are perfectly hardy and 
thrive and increase in either sunny or partially shaded posi¬ 
tions. When naturalized in little colonies, where they can 
remain undisturbed, the effect is very pretty; charming for 
edgings. Also adapted for winter flowering in the house. 
Armeniacum. The best Grape Hyacinth. Tall, sturdy 
spikes of lovely rich blue. The flowers are very large and 
are ideal for cutting. Fine for naturalizing. 60 cts. per 
doz.; $4 per 100; $35 per 1000. 
Heavenly Blue. Large flowers of bright sky-blue; fragrant. 
45 cts. per doz.; $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1000. 
White. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $32.50 per 1000. 
Plumosum (Feathered Hyacinth). Handsome, feathery 
plumes of violet-colored flowers. A most unusual and very 
attractive plant. Ideal for rock-garden. Blooms in May. 
Height, 7 inches. 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100. 
Nerine 
A fine bulbous plant for indoor culture, flowering quickly 
in the early fall. Somewhat like the amaryllis, blooming 
before making much foliage. Composite heads of showy 
flowers on stout stems. 
Fothergilli major. Large red flowers with a glitter of gold. 
Very striking and effective. Early flowering. $1.25 each; 
$12 per doz. 
Sarniensis (The Guernsey Lily). Heads of showy red flowers 
before the leaves. 25 cts. each; $2.25 per doz.; $15 per 100. 
Ornithogalum 
Aureum. The golden Chincherinchee. Beautiful golden yel¬ 
low blooms with marvelous keeping qualities. The finest of 
all Ornithogalums. Excellent pot-plant. $1.75 per doz.; 
$12 per 100. 
Aureum Hybrids. Larger and taller than Aureum, and its 
long stems make it a much better flower for cutting. Colors, 
orange-red to bright yellow. $1.75 per doz.; $12 per 100. 
Speciosum, White (Silver Star). Dainty, pearly white 
flowers with distinctive yellow anthers. Stems lj/£ to 2 feet 
tall. $1.75 per doz.; $12 per 100. 
Thyrsoides. The wonder flower from South Africa. Large 
heads of white flowers lasting for weeks. Ideal for green¬ 
house culture and for planting out in the South. Not hardy. 
85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
Thyrsoides, Double. A very new and distinct variety with 
flowers similar to a fine double tuberose. Keeps blooming 
for several months and is one of the very finest cut-flowers. 
Faintly perfumed. Stems 2 to 3 feet long. $2.25 per doz.; 
$15 per 100. 
Umbellatum (Star of Bethlehem). A hardy woodland plant 
bearing umbels of white flowers with small black centers. 
Very good for naturalizing in out-of-the-way corners, as it 
requires little care. Spring flowering. 85 cts. per doz.; 
$6 per 100. 
Oxalis 
Charming little half-trailing or bushy plants, particularly 
adapted for pot-culture and hanging-baskets. The foliage 
alone is very attractive and when in flower they are exceed¬ 
ingly pretty. (Color illustration, page 43.) 
Buttercup. Large, rich yellow flowers. 55 cts. per doz.; 
$4 per 100. 
Grand Duchess. A variety of great beauty. It is of dwarf, 
sturdy growth, throwing large flowers well above the foliage. 
We offei them in two colors, Pink and Lavender. 55 cts. 
per doz.; $4 per 100. 
Ranunculus 
Gorgeous, dwarf flowers, easily grown in pots for winter 
blooming or in coldframes for spring. Plant about 8 roots in 
a 6-inch bulb-pan, covering 1 inch. The colors vary from 
white, yellow, crimson, purple, to almost black. (Color illus¬ 
tration, page 42.) 
Giant Double Gold. Beautiful large, golden yellow flower 
on tall stem. $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
Giant Double Red. Same as above, except flowers are 
various shades of red. $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
Giant Double Pink. All shades of pink. $1.10 per doz.; 
$7.50 per 100. 
Giant Double French, Mixed. 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100. 
Palaflor Strain. An excellent strain producing much larger 
and more fully double flowers than other types. Very 
strong grower and good range of color. For forcing only. 
Choice selected roots. $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
