HYACINTHS— 
Hyacinths provide us with a wide range of joyful colors 
and a most delightful fragrance. These flowers may be grown 
easily out of doors, in pots, or in water. 
Fall 1937 
Per dozen bulbs, ptpd. 
—Name— 
General De Wet 
Gertrude 
La Victoire 
L’lnnocence 
Pearl Brilliant 
Grande Maitre 
Queen of the Blues 
City of Haarlem 
Hyacinth Prices 
....$1.00; 30 bulbs, ptpd. 
—Color— 
Soft pink 
Rose pink 
Deep red pink 
Pure white 
Light blue 
Medium blue 
Lavender blue 
Large, pure yellow 
$ 2.00 
RANUNCULUS ASIATICUS—Florist’s Ranunculus 
These attractive flowers are globular and appear like high¬ 
ly-colored turbans. Our Giant Superba strain produces double 
and semi-double flowers of unusual size and will bloom within 
ten or twelve weeks after planting. 
In climates of mild winters where the ground is seldom 
frozen, these bulbs may be planted any time from the middle 
of August until the first of May. In colder climates, plant aft¬ 
er the spring thaw, or in your conservatory so that they may 
be transplanted as soon as the ground thaws. Where the 
springs are cool the bulbs may be planted as late as the first 
of June. 
RANUNCULUS PRICES, FALL 1937 AND SPRING 1938 
Plant Hyacinths six inches deep in rich soil with very 
good drainage. When planted out of doors it is not neces¬ 
sary to dig them up each season, but it is suggested that they 
be dug up about each six years to separate the bulb clumps. 
CHIONODOXA LUCILIAE—Glory of the Snow 
Bright blue with pure white center. Often a dozen flowers 
on each five inch stem, creating a mass effect. They will 
bloom earlier than the Spring Crocuses. 
Per dozen -$.40; three dozen, ptpd.$1.00 
Plant in groups of four about three inches deep and in 
a location where they will not need to be disturbed for years. 
Good soil and good drainage, of course. 
IXIAS—Mixed Colors 
Attractive bulbs from the Cape of Good Hope, with grass- 
like foliage and spikes of flowers in early spring, offering a 
wide range of colors. 
Prices For Fall 1937 
Medium sized bulbs-—per dozen.$.35; 40 bulbs, ptpd.,.$1.00 
Plant two to three inches deep in sandy loam with good 
drainage. Leave in the ground two years and then divide the 
bulbs, as they multiply rapidly. These are hardy bulbs which 
require little care, however water and fertilization never hurts 
any plant unless we specify to withhold same. 
LEUCOJUM VERNUM-Spring Snowflake 
Hardy bulbous plants growing a foot high and bearing 
dainty, nodding, six-parted flowers, which are white tipped 
with green. 
Leucojums are best planted in dense groups, and allowed 
to remain undisturbed for a number of years. 
Price on Leucojums, Fall 1937 
1 dozen, ptpd.$.50; 30 bulbs, ptpd...$1.00 
Plant three inches deep four inches apart in groups or as 
borders. Good well drained soil with plenty of water and 
some fertilizer will bring about a profusion of bloom in March 
and early April. 
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24 Chinese Lilies . 1.00 i 
► 12 Dutch Iris .. 40 ^ 
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MU SC ARI—Grape Hyacinth 
These bulbs are one of the most satisfactoi'y of the small 
bulbs for naturalizing. Grown in part shade, each bulb will 
produce several long spikes of blooms. 
Heavenly Blue (rich blue) per dozen.$.30; 50, ptpd.$1.00 
Plumosus (feathery plumes of violet blue) per dozen..$.60; 
25 bulbs, postpaid ....$1.00 
Plant in groups, four inches deep and allow them to remain 
for several years. 
NARCISSUS—Daffodils, Jonquils, Polyanthus Narcissus 
DAFFODILS 
The largest of all narcissus, and mostly single. 
King Alfred—A giant clear yellow trumpet, beautifully 
frilled. 
Tresserve—Large, bright golden yellow petals with darker 
trumpet. 
Olympia—A deep rich yellow giant. 
Phoenix Primrose—Double flowered lemon yellow. 
Spring Glory—Clear white petals with chrome yellow re¬ 
flexed trumpet. 
Daffodil bulbs, separate colors, .12 for $1.00 postpaid 
Mixed daffodils ....15 for $1.00 postpaid 
Plant Daffodils in fairly rich soil with good drainage. Cover 
the bulbs with six inches of soil. Do not water heavily until 
the bulbs have come up. Fertilize with liquid manure and 
water frequently. 
JONQUILS 
Campernelle Rugulosus—Small Trumpets 
Single rich yellow with from three to six blooms per stem. 
12 for ..$.60; 24 for.$1.00 postpaid 
Grade 
Mixed colors, ied, pink, 
orange^ yellow 
and white 
Size bulb 
For $1 ptpd. 
For $2 ptpd. 
Per M bulbs ptpd. 
No. 1 
Large 
40 bulbs 
90 bulbs 
$18.00 
No. 2 
Medium 
70 bulbs 
160 bulbs 
10.00 
No. 3 
Small 
100 bulbs 
225 bulbs 
6.00 
Separate colors—We have red, or yellow in pure colors. 
Grade No. 2 bulbs, 40 for $1.00; 90 for $2.00; 1M for $18.00 
Grade No. 1 bulbs will produce a larger number of flowers 
per bulb and are recommended where your planting space is 
small. Grade No. 2 bulbs are larger than those I sold last 
season and are recommended as the most satisfactory size for 
the amateur gardener. Grade No. 3 are best where your area 
is large and you are willing to give the plants more care. All 
three grades will produce flowers of the same size, but the 
larger the bulb, the more flowers per bulb with the same 
amount of care. 
CULTURAL INSTRUCTIONS 
Read carefully before planting 
Soil—Sandy loam with plenty of drainage. 
Fertilizer—Well rotted manure in soil prior to planting— 
manure tea or dilute solutions of commercials at about two 
week intervals during the growing season. 
Planting—Soak bulbs three to five hours in cool water and 
then plant with prongs down, two inches, deep and four inches 
apart. 
Watering—Water frequently and thoroughly so that bulbs 
never suffer for want of water. The good drainage required 
will prevent their rotting. 
Blooms—Cutting blooms will increase your yield, and does 
not injure the bulb. A slight shade during the blooming sea¬ 
son will increase the size of the flowers. 
Saving bulbs—When the leaves turn yellow and start to 
become dry, dig your bulbs and dry them out in a cool dry 
place. Use your bulbs for two years and then discard, for 
new ones will give you much better results. 
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SCILLA CAMPANULATA- 
These bulbs produce bell-like flowers resembling miniature 
Hyacinths. Plant in groups and leave for years. They will 
produce large clumps and will bloom profusely. 
Per dozen .$.40; three dozen .$1.00 postpaid 
Plant in sandy loam, two inches deep and keep damp 
throughout the growing season. ' 
We offer the following three colors or mixed: 
Blue Queen, Rose Queen, and Alba (white) 
SPANISH IRIS—Mixed Colors 
Should be planted with the Dutch Iris, as they are similar 
and the Spanish Iris begin blooming as the Dutch varieties 
are just finishing. 
Per dozen.$.40; three dozen.$1.00 postpaid 
SFARAXIS— 
These bulbs produce beautiful flowers similar to, but 
larger than Ixias. They lend themselves to pot culture for the 
plants are smaller, growing only 6 to 10 inches high. Our 
bulbs come in mixed shades of orange, yellow, purple and 
cream. 
One dozen .$.50; 30 bulbs...$1.00 postpaid 
For growing in the soil—use rich soil with good drainage 
and plant 4 inches deep and three inches apart. 
For pot culture plant 2Vj inches deep and two inches 
apart. 
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—HINTS ON FORCING BULBS IN POTS— 
POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS 
Many short trumpeted flowers per stem. 
Chinese Lily—Fragrant, sulphur white with yellow eye. 
Paper Whites—Fragrant and pure white. 
Price per dozen.$.60; 24 for.$1.00 postpaid 
Grande Soleil D’Or—Golden yellow petals, orange cups. 
Orange Cup—Poetaz type—Pale lemon with orange cups. 
Firebrand—Barri type—White petals with brilliant orange 
red cup. 
Price per 15.$1.00; 35 for..$2.00, postpaid 
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Develop good root systems before bringing the bulbs into 
bloom. Pot up the bulbs in a mixture of good garden soil 
r.nd either peat moss or leaf mould. Add one pound of bone 
meal to one bushel of mixture, and place pieces of broken 
pots or rocks in the bottom of the pot. Plant the bulbs in 
the pot, barely covering with the soil. Top of soil should be 
about one-half inch below top of pot. 
Water and 'store in a cool dark place. After two weeks 
transfer the pots to a warmer location but still in the dark. 
Then after two weeks bring them out into a location of light 
and moderate temperature. Too much heat will only cause 
rank growth. Increased heat when first bud shows will expe¬ 
dite blooming. 
—GROWING BULBS IN WATER— 
When growing bulbs in water, we recommend the use of 
either small rocks or sharp sand in the bottom of the grow¬ 
ing pans, to give the roots of the bulbs something in which to 
grow. Otherwise, culture in water would be the same as 
described above. 
