through the snow, these tender green shoots 
produce a welcome array of color. 
No class of plants grown gives less trouble 
than spring flowering bulbs, for once planted 
they may be left undisturbed for four or five 
years. 
Plant these bulbs as soon as received from 
the importer, placing them about six inches 
deep and six inches apart, except hyacinths, 
which should be four inches deep and six apart. 
Any good garden soil is suitable for this class 
of bulbs, but they thrive best in a medium soil 
in partial shade. 
For naturalizing along the edge of shrubbery, 
perennial borders or on the edge of woods, they 
are unequalled. 
When planting in beds or borders it is advis¬ 
able to cover with leaves or litter to protect 
against frosts. In the spring this covering can 
be gradually removed. 
The Outdoor Culture of Crocuses, 
Snowdrops, Scillas, etc. 
Plant as soon as received to a depth of about 
three or four inches. To produce the best 
effect place them in clumps of five or six. 
When choosing a position for planting this 
class, select an exposed and sunny situation 
with well-drained soil and if possible a gradual 
slope towards the southeast. 
Collections as Xmas Gifts 
Collections 2—4—5—7—8 are especially suitable 
as Christmas presents. With each collection 
we send special cultural instructions. 
Any orders placed now for collections as 
Christmas gifts will be delivered to address 
given at the proper time. 
In order to popularize both indoor and out¬ 
door culture of bulbs we offer the following 
collections at remarkably low prices. 
