Queen op the Blues 
A magnificent Hyacinth for any purpose 
Dutch Hyacinths 
“TOP SIZE" or EXHIBITION BULBS 
For Forcing or Bedding 
The largest bulbs grown and used primarily for indoor 
culture in pans or glasses. Weight 22 lbs. per 100. 
Each 20c., postpaid; doz. $2.00, 100 $15.00, 
not prepaid 
Bismarck. Sky blue, a shade lighter than Grand 
Maitre. Forces early. 
City of Haarlem. The finest of all golden yellows for 
any purpose. 
Dr. Lieber. Deep blue, excellent for early forcing. 
Duke of Westminster. Deep purplish blue, white 
centers. Fragrant. Highly recommended. 
Gertrude. Bright rosy pink, much used for forcing. 
Grand Maitre. Dark lavender blue. Large, broad 
trusses of great beauty. The most popular of all. 
King of the Blues. Rich, dark blue. Blooms late. 
Lady Derby. An old favorite, delicate rose pink. 
Forces early. Grand in glasses. 
La Grandesse. A large, late pure white; very showy. 
L’Innocence. The best early pure white. Choice, 
either for forcing or bedding. 
La Victoire. The finest brilliant scarlet. Fine for 
glasses, when it is a dark pink. 
Lord Balfour. Large bells of lilac, tinged violet. 
Marconi. A beautiful bright rose for late forcing. 
Myosotis. A fight Forget-me-not blue. 
Queen of the Blues. Light silvery blue. Late. 
Queen of the Pinks. A lovely, late, forcing pink. 
Extra large bells and trusses. 
Schotel. Pale porcelain blue. Excellent in every way, 
though bulbs may appear rough. Forces early. 
SECOND SIZE 
or SELECTED BEDDING SIZE 
Especially adapted to outside growth—they cost less, 
yet give the utmost of satisfaction. Very popular. 
Weight 18 lbs. per 100. 
Each 15c., postpaid; 
not prepaid. 
City of Haarlem 
Gertrude 
Grand Maitre 
King of the Blues 
La Grandesse 
doz. $1.45, 100 $11.00, 
Described above 
L’Innocence 
La Victoire 
Marconi 
Queen of the Blues 
Queen of the Pinks 
SPECIAL BEDDING SIZE 
An ideal size for large plantings outside for brilliant 
displays. Weight 15 lbs. per 100. 
Each 10c., postpaid; doz. $1.10, 100 $8.00, 
not prepaid. Described above 
Bismarck L’Innocence 
City of Haarlem 
Gertrude 
King of the Blues 
Lady Derby 
La Victoire 
Marconi 
Queen of the Pinks 
Schotel 
SELECTED MINIATURES 
The smallest size sold, fascinating in pans or in large 
clumps outside. Weight, 10 lbs. per 100. 
Varieties same as for Second Size, above 
Each 8c., postpaid; doz. 80c., 100 $6.00, 
not prepaid 
Grow Hyacinths on Glasses 
“Top Size” Dutch Hyacinths grow beautifully and 
look nicely on glasses containing nothing but pure, 
clear water. Many of our customers enjoy this method 
and find it cleanly, interesting and satisfactory. We 
have a pleasing shape of glass made especially for the 
purpose. 
Each 35c., 6 for $2.00, not prepaid 
IRIS, PEONIES, 
POPPIES, Etc. 
Every Fall we supply hundreds of our customers 
with plants of Select Hardy Perennials, Hardy 
Flowering Shrubs, Evergreens, and Hedge Plants 
at popular prices and invite your inquiry. 
SPECIAL — Mertensia virginica (Virginia 
Bluebells). This hardy perennial should be planted 
with Daffodils for contrast as they bloom at the 
same time and even linger until the May-flowering 
Tulips ©pen. The beautiful clusters of nodding 
pink flower buds unfold to a dainty porcelain 
blue and have a definite appeal. 
Choice Roots. Each 25c., doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
When cash accompanies the order, we deliver free in Dedham, Lynn Nahant, Saugus, 
Wakefield, Winchester, Woburn, and all towns in the Boston Postal District, providing 
the order amounts to $3.00 or more at these prices 
Bulbs for House Culture 
See also Narcissi, inside 
AMARYLLIS, Newest American Hybrids. 
Strong, vigorous bulbs that can be depended 
upon to produce, under normal house condi¬ 
tions, giant flowers in rich, choice colors. Each 
year we receive many fine reports of success 
with bulbs secured from us and of pleasure de¬ 
rived from them. Cultural directions with 
each order. Mixed colors only. Each 65c., 3 for 
$1.70, postpaid; doz. $6.50, not prepaid. 
OLD-FASHIONED WHITE CALLA LILY. 
Many customers enjoy growing this in the liv¬ 
ing room. Requires a rich loam, a 6 to 8 in. 
pot, and plenty of lukewarm water as well as a 
light, sunny window. 
Each 50c., doz. $5.00, not prepaid. 
GOLDEN CALLA (Elliottiana) . A rich, lus¬ 
trous, golden yellow as large as the white, but 
with its dark green foliage handsomely spotted 
with white—a beauty feature. 
Jumbo Bulbs: Each 50c., 3 for $1.35, 
postpaid; doz. $5.00, not prepaid. 
Mammoth Bulbs: Each 35c., 3 for 95c., 
postpaid; doz. $3.50, not prepaid. 
EARLY WHITE FRENCH ROMAN HYA¬ 
CINTHS Loosely formed, delicately per¬ 
fumed flower spikes for a splendid display 
from November on. Plant as soon as received 
either in soil or Prepared Bulb Fiber and grow 
in a moderately cool but frostproof room. Plan 
to start them at intervals to enjoy their beauty 
all Winter. 
Each 15c., doz. $1.50, postpaid; 100 $11.50, 
not prepaid 
Oxalis 
Lovely for culture in hanging pots and baskets. 
Plant six bulbs in a 7-inch pot an inch deep and 
keep in the sun. Started early enough such bulbs 
should bloom by December and continue through 
the Winter. . . . 
Doz. 50c., 100 $3.50, postpaid 
Grand Duchess Varieties. Characterized by 
dwarf, compact growth of foliage, with their 
attractive flowers held well above it. 
Rosea. Large pink. 
Lavender. A lovely shade. 
Pure White. 
Bermuda Buttercup. A pure Buttercup yellow 
Pink Calla 
(Zantedeschia Rehmanni) 
This is the miniature variety that 
attracted so much attention at the 
last Boston Flower Show. Rose- 
pink on opening the flowers, grad¬ 
ually deepen as they mature. An 
uncommon and rare variety. Grow 
like the common white Calla. 
Each 75c., doz. $7.50 
Perry’s Bulbs for Naturalizing 
Autumn-flowering Crocus 
Plant these hardy bulbs in early September for a showy 
display during October. They may be readily flowered 
inside and later successfully planted outside for blooms 
another year. Doz. 45c., 100 $3.50. 
Speciosus. Bright blue with orange anthers, 
Fritillaria 
Meleagris (Checkered Fritillary). Dwarf, with large, pen¬ 
dant, bell-shaped flowers. Excellent for pot culture; 
valuable for large groups in garden borders, also rock 
gardens. 
Finest Mixed. Doz. 60c., 100 $4.00, 1000 $35.00. 
Golden Calla 
Roman Hyacinths 
Glorious 
Zonatus. Clear rosy lilac, orange zone. 
Giant Spring Crocus 
CHOICE NAMED DUTCH VARIETIES 
Top Size Bulbs —Weight 3 lbs. per 100 
Baron von Bruno. Deep purple. 
Doz. 30c., 100 $2.25, 1000 $20.00. 
Enchantress. Bright porcelain blue. 
Doz. 40c., 100 $2.85, 1000 $26.00. 
Golden Yellow. The earliest to blocm. Jumbo bulbs. 
Doz. 40c., 100 $3.00, 1000 $25.00- 
Golden Yellow. Mammoth bulbs. 
Doz. 35c., 100 $2.50, 1000 $22.00. 
Golden Yellow. Second size bulbs. 
Doz. 30c., 100 $2.25, 1000 $20.00. 
Grand Lilas. Soft lilac blue. 
Doz. 40c., 100 $2.85, 1000 $26.00. 
Julia Culp. Large, deep purple with lighter edge. A u -i 
attractive variety. Doz. 40c., 100 $2.85, 1000 $26.00. 
Kathleen Parlow. Large pure white, orange anthers. 
The texture of the petals is stronger and more lasting 
than any other variety. 
Doz. 35c., 100 $2.65, 1000 $24.00. 
King of the Whites. Pure white. Yerv free flowering. 
Doz. 40c., 100 $2.85, 1000 $26.00. 
Pallas. White, striped violet. Showy orange anthers. 
Doz. 35c., 100 $2.65, 1000 $24.00. 
Purpurea Grandiflora. Dark glossy purple. Extra large 
flower and choice. Doz. 50c., 100 $3.50, 1000 $30.00. 
Striped Beauty. White, striped lilac. Yerv early. 
Doz. 40c., 100 $2.85, 1000 $26.00. 
GIANT MIXTURE FROM NAMED VARIETIES. 
Doz. 35c., 100 $2.65, 1000 $24.00. 
Mixtures of Crocus 
Imperialis (Crown Imperials). Stately border plants, the 
pendulous whorl of flowers surmounted by crown of 
leaves. 2 ft. 
Mixed Colors. Each 40c., doz. $4.00. 
Grape-hyacinths 
(Muscari) 
Heavenly Blue Improved. The largest and best; delicate 
sky blue, with large bells, forming a thick, symmetrical 
truss of usual size. Doz. 40c., 100 $2.75, 1000 $25.00. 
White. Very fine. Doz. 50c., 100 $3.50, 1000 $30.00. 
Plumosus (Plumed or Feathered Hyacinth). Distinct, 
with feathery plumes of lilac blue, a beautiful and unusu¬ 
al type. Grows equally well in full sun or under trees 
and shrubs. Highly recommended for the rock garden. 
Grows 7 in. tall. Doz. 60c., 100 $4.50, 1000 $40.00. 
Ornithogalum 
Umbellatum (Star of Bethlehem). Very hardy bulbs suc¬ 
ceeding in any well-drained soil. Clusters of three or 
more star-shaped, white flowers with black centers. 
Quite effective and fine for naturalizing. 
Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00, postpaid. 
Puschkinias 
Beautiful little April flowering bulbs somewhat like 
Scillas but with more open flowers. Growing about 6 inches 
tall, they are suitable for the rock garden, border or pot 
culture. Each white flower is uniquely shaded and striped 
a soft, clear blue. Should be planted in September 3 inches 
deep and 3 to 4 inches apart. Doz. 90c., 100 $6.00. 
Scillas 
HARDY LILIES 
Lilium Candidum 
This is the popular Madonna Lily with snowy white 
blooms and yellow anthers that grace gardens during 
June at the same time as Delphiniums and Veronica 
spieata. with which it contrasts so happily. It possesses 
an exquisite, delicate fragrance, too. Plant as eariy as 
possible tliis Fall because a rosette of leaves must be 
made before freezing weather. Set the bulbs oniv 
2 inches deep, but over a handful of sand. Bulbs ready 
in late August, or early September. 
First Size Bulbs. Each 25c., doz. $2.50. 
Mammoth Bulbs. Each 35c., doz. $3.50. 
Jumbo Bulbs. Each 50c., doz. $5.00. 
Lilium Regale 
(Regal Lily) 
Easily the most popular Lily ever introduced, giving 
utmost satisfaction in habit of growth, freedom from 
disease and profusion of blooms in early July. White, 
trumpet-shaped, suffused with pink on the outside, 
canary yellow within; fascinating fragrance. These 
bulbs require deep planting, covering 8 inches and 
even more in light soil. Bulbs ready in October. 
First Size Bulbs. Each 30c., doz. $3.00. 
Mammoth Bulbs. Each 40c., doz. $4.00. 
Jumbo Bulbs. Each 50c., doz. $5.00 
Lilium Tenuifolium 
Coral Lily. A beautiful, early flowering coral red Lily, 
a gem for the rock garden. Plant 6 in. deep. 
Each 20c., doz. $2.00, postpaid 
The bulbs are somewhat smaller than the above nnne d 
varieties. The colors include a complete selection of all 
shades and markings as well as the self colors. 
Doz. 30c., 100 $2.00, 1000 $18.00 
Blue and Purple Shades 
White Shades 
Striped and Variegated 
Yellow Shades 
Mixture of All Colors 
Chionodoxa 
(Glory-of-the-snow) 
Spring’s earliest blue flower. 
Luciliae. Bright sky blue, white eye. 
Doz. 35c., 100 $2.50, 1000 $22 0. 
Sardensis. Rich, deep blue. 
Doz. 35c., 100 $2.50, 1000 $22.50. 
Eranthis Hyemalis 
(Winter-aconite) 
Spring’s earliest yellow flower. 
Yellow, buttercuplike flowers often appear before s: 
has gone. Fine for the rockery. 
Doz. 50c., 100 $3.50, 1000 $30.00 
(English Bluebells) 
Sibir ca (Siberian Squill). Very soon after snow and ice 
g ' hese lovely bright blue flowers appear. Valuable for 
anj sunny spot. 3 to 4 in. 
Mammoth Bulbs. Doz. 45c., 100 $3.25, 1000 $30.00. 
Spring Beauty. A marvelous new Scilla, a real acquisition. 
It rich, deep blue flowers are twice as large as those of 
SiLirica. Very free flowering, and showy over a long 
earn Spring period. Doz. $1.10, 100 $8.00. 
Campanulata (Spanish or Wood-hyacinth). Each bulb 
produces 2 to 3 spikes, 8 to 12 in. long, of handsome, 
, aeinthlike flowers, very effective in perennial borders. 
Alba Maxima. Large pure white, superior to the older 
pe. Doz. 50c., 100 $3.25, 1000 $30.00. 
Excelsior. Fine large spikes of an appealing shade of 
;ep blue. Doz. 50c., 100 $3.50, 1000 $32.00. 
Rose Queen. A lovely color. 
Doz. 50c., 100 $3.25, 1000 $30.00. 
Snowdrops 
(Galanthusj 
r.lwesi (Giant Single Snowdrops). Always the first to 
loom outdoors, and if planted in a sheltered place, may 
wer as early as January. They delight in being natur- 
■ 1 1 zed in the open woods and among the rocks. Pure 
white. Doz. 45c., 100 $3.25, 1000 $30.00. 
HALF-HARDY BULBS 
Anemones 
(Windflower) 
Bulbous rooted Anemones thrive best in the open 
ground, but should be sheltered and well drained. Plant 
6 inches apart, and 3 inches deep. May also be grown in 
pots for blooming in the house if allowed to root in a 
cool place before taking into warm room. 
Giant French or Poppy-flowered Superb Mixture 
(De Caen). Single, in various colors, including many 
shades of scarlet. Doz. 75c., 100 $5.50, postpaid. 
St. Brigid. Semi-double and double in many rich and 
brilliant colors. Doz. 85c., 100 $6.00, postpaid. 
Ranunculus 
DOUBLE BUTTERCUP (Bulbous) 
Very effective, dwarf flowers, blooming delightfully 
in June. Easily grown in pots or coldframes. If in pots 
use six bulbs to each 5-inch pot. 
Giant Double French Mixed. The finest strain of 
Ranunculus in existence, bearing huge, double blooms 
of all shades, including orange, yellow, red, pink and 
white. Doz. 85c., 100 $6.00. 
Save a Year by Renewing Your Lawn This Fall! 
THERE ARE GOOD REASONS FOR SOWING LAWN GRASS SEED THIS FALL 
FRANKLIN PARK LAWN SEED 
THE BEST MIXTURE FOR SUNNY LAWNS 
Every good lawn begins with good seed. Franklin Park Lawn 
Seed is good seed. It is blended fresh every season from Davy, 
recleaned, live seeds of only those grasses known to be adapted 
to our soils and climate. A small amount of White Dutch Glover 
is included. It is free from worthless chaff. It is high in germina¬ 
tion as tests will prove. It is recognized as a quality mixtu tor 
those who want the best. Under ordinary conditions 1 lb. ( l qt.) 
is sufficient to properly seed 300 to 400 square feet. 
Y lb. 35c., lb. (1 qt.) 65c., 4 lbs. $2.40, 8 lbs. i 1 pk ) $4.40, 
16 lbs. $8.25, 32 lbs. (1 bu.) $16.00 
BOSTON QUALITY LAWN SEED 
An economy mixture at a moderate price, meeting a popular 
need. Composed of grasses that will give results under varied 
conditions. Prepare your soil well and fertilize with Boncmeal. 
Weight, 20 lbs. per bushel. 
1 lb. will sow 250 square feet or a plot 10x25 feet of new lawn 
Yl lb. 30c., 1 lb. 50c., 5 lbs. $2.15, 20 lbs. $8.00 
PERRY’S BENT GRASS 
MIXTURE 
This mixture is blended from a formula employing fine bladed 
Bent grasses. 
Sow seed at the rate of 1 lb. to each 250 square feet to secure a 
thick stand at the beginning and to assist in holding weeds in 
check. Several times during the season broadcast y 2 oz. of sul¬ 
phate of ammonia mixed with 6 times its bulk of finely sifted soil 
to each square yard of surface. 
Lb. $1.25, 5 lbs. $6.10, 10 lbs. $12.00, 20 lbs. $23.60 
PERRY’S SEASHORE MIXTURE 
Sandy soils are benefited by the addition of clayey soil, peat 
moss and other organic matter resulting from the use of Wizard 
Brand Cattle and Sheep Manures, as grass will not grow well in 
pure sand. In order to keep the seaside lawn in good condition, 
it should be watered liberally and also receive an occasional appli¬ 
cation of our sterilized Sheep Manure. Sow 1 lb. to every 250 sq. ft. 
Lb. 65c., 5 lbs. $3.00, 10 lbs. $5.50, 25 lbs. $12.50 
PERRY’S SHADY SPOT LAWN SEED 
Specially blended from the best grasses it is possible to obtain for shady locations, only 
those that grow and flourish under shady conditions in their natural and wild state 
being used. 
y 2 lb. 35c., lb. 60c., 5 lbs. $2.50, 10 lbs. $4.50, 20 lbs. (1 bu.) $8.00 
BANK AND TERRACE MIXTURE 
A splendid mixture of varieties with strong, deep-spreading roots of quick growth. Most 
effectual in binding loose soils, and preventing slopes from being washed out by rains. 
Blended for adverse conditions and to produce a fine smooth, velvety sod of a beautiful 
rich green. Broadcast 50 lbs. of Bonemeal to each 1000 squar. feet and’rake in lightly. Sow 
1 lb. of our Bank and Terrace Mixture to each 250 to 300 square feet. 
Lb. 60c., 5 lbs. $2.50, 10 lbs. $4.50, 25 lbs. $10.00 
Postpaid in New England at these prices when cash accompanies the order 
PERRY SEED COMPANY 
12-13 Faneuil Hall Square BOSTON, MASS. 
Spring Crocus 
Scilla Campanulata 
Fritillaria 
