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Alliums arc very attractive bulbous plants, producing erect bare 
stems with globular heads of flowers, resembling the.Blucdace flower 
or Bunch Primrose. Perfectly hardy, easily grown, and well adapted 
to rock gardens. Thrive in almost any soil in sunny situations. 
Acuminatum. 85c per 12; $5.50 per 100. 
Upright heads of bright red flowers. Height 10 to 12 inches. 
* . $1-60 per 12; $11.25 per 100. 
Wide Hat foliage and nodding heads of clear pink flowers. Very 
fine. Height 10 to 12 inches. 
Faldfolium. , 85c per 12; $5.50 per 100. 
1 hree inches high, with large umbel of rosy purple flowers'. 
♦Ncapolitanum. 75c per 12; $4.50 per 100. 
Producing in May to June numerous heads of graceful white 
flowers, prized for cutting; it is also a charming plant to natut' 
alizc in shady woods, associated with the blue wood Scilla. Height 
15 inches. 
Spec'cs. . 85c per 12; $5.50 per 100. 
Not identified but it is one of the prettiest. Four to six inches 
high, with pink flowers, tinted lavender. 
•Unifolium. . 85c per 12; $5.50Vr 100. 
oix to ten inches high, with ft handsoine umbel of rosy pink 
flowers quite early. 
, $1.60 per 12; $11.25 per 100. 
Unlike the others, this must have moist situation. One of the 
most beautiful and ranks with the best of bulbous flowers. Abun* 
dant grassy foliage. Stems a foot to 2 feet high, with showy rose' 
colored flowers. Makes a large clump in time. 
St. Brigid 
Anemones 
*Hippcastrum, Giant Hybrids. Each, 65c; $6.50 per 12. 
There is nothing that will give the amateur greater pleasure for 
growing in the house than these giant'flowering Amaryllis that 
are so easily managed. The strain we offer is the finest; strong 
bulbs throwing vigorous stems with 4 to 6 gigantic blooms of the 
most perfect form, ranging in color from pure white grounds 
with varied markings of rose, red and crimson to the richest self 
colors as scarlet, crimson and bright red. We can supply in mix' 
ture only. Delivery from November until April of giant bulbs 
guaranteed to bloom. (Color illustration, page 67). 
''‘Halli lycoris squamigera. Each, $1.00; $10.00 per 12. 
Produces in early spring attractive green foliage which grows 
until July when it ripens and disappears. About a month later, 
as if by magic, the flower stalks spring from the ground to a 
height of 2 to 3 feet, developing an umbel of large, lily'shaped 
flowers, 8 to 12 in number, of a delicate lilac'pink shade. The 
bulb is perfectly hardy; must be planted in fall. Cover crowi\ 
about 4 inches. 
>^nemone 
O'lalf Hardy—Must Have Protection) 
These popular flowers of French origin arc exceedingly brilliant 
when in flower and excellent for cutting. They like to be planted 
about 6 inches deep in a cool, moist but well drained soil. Will estab» 
lish without any trouble and remain for years. For northern states 
we advocate early spring planting, for'the southern section of the 
country, fall planting is best. Cover in winter with strawy manure. 
•St. Brigid. $1.05 per 12; $7.25 per 100.^ 
These are the popular Anemone so frequently seen in the florists’ 
shops in the early spring. The flowers arc unusually large, with 
a wide range of rich and brilliant colors. 
♦DeCaen. 85c per 12; $5.75 per 100. 
The plants are taller in growth than the St. Brigid and more 
single. They contain many fine shades of blue, white and scarlet. 
•His Excellency. $1.05 per 12; $7.25 per.100. 
A grand variety bearing flowers measuring as much as 3 inches 
across, of the most vivid velvety vermilion, with glistening silvery 
white base and a handsome blue-black central boss. Height 
1 foot. 
•Apennina. $2.25 per 12; $15.00 per 100. 
Beautiful single bright blue flowers, a gem for the rock garden 
or shady border. Height Yx foot. 
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•Stri^a, Mixed Shades. 70c per 12; $4.25 per 100. 
The colors vary from gentian-blue to wine-purple. They reach 
a height of about 8 to 10 inches. For northern climates they 
should be grown like the Frecsia for living room or conservatory 
decorations, but in mild climates they should be used in the 
rockery where they make magnificent brilliant masses of color. 
SSrodiaeas 
(Hafdy—Give Light Protection) 
Small bulbs producing grassy leaves near the ground, and very 
slender but stiff naked stems bearing a head of waxy flowers of great 
lasting quality. Their culture is the same as for Narcissi and just as 
easy as for that flower. They are easily naturalized in almost any 
soil. Plant them about 3 inches deep and leave them alone. They 
are especially happy under oak and deciduous trees, in the rocic 
garden, or in rough, gritty soils. 
♦Mixed Varieties. 75c per 12; $4.50 per 100. 
This mixture contains all the colors listed, blue, red, yellow, 
white, and is good for naturalizing. 
Bulb« and Seeds Offered in This Catalog arc Sent Prepaid— 
We Pay All Transportation Charges. 
