Crocus Zonatus 
BULBS 
Late S ummer and Fall Flowering Crocus 
A GROUP of bulbous plants unique in this family, as they flower in the fall instead of 
the spring. As a rule, the foliage appears in the spring, and dies away early. These 
Crocuses are highly recommended for the rock garden, where the value of their blossoms 
late in the season can readily be appreciated. Planted beneath low-growing sedums, 
thyme, veronica, etc., their fragile stems are supported by the plants and the bulbs pro¬ 
tected, and they will in no wise interfere with the blooming of these cover-plants. Those 
of the Speciosus type thrive in shade and moisture. 
These bulbs are available early and should be planted in August and September for 
flowering the same season. Some varieties that are listed here will bloom until severe cold 
weather arrives. 
Asturicus. Pale mauve to purple-lilac, darker at base. $1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
Iridiflorus. Outer petals purple-violet, inner petals pale lilac; anthers lilac. Very distinct. 
$3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
Colchicum - Meadow Saffron 
Colchicums are autumn-flowering bulbs with large, Crocus-like 
blossoms appearing during September and October, but without 
foliage. The foliage, however, pushes through the ground in early 
spring and dies away about June. They are ideal for open woods 
and shady places and also for the rockery. If planted between some 
of the looser and more spreading plants, their blossoms will show 
to much advantage during the fall when other flowers are scarce. 
The bulbs will also flower in the house without soil or water and 
afterward may be planted in the garden. They are perfectly hardy. 
Plant 6 to 8 inches deep. Should not be confused with autumn¬ 
flowering Crocus which are similar but of an entirely different 
family. 
We cannot supply bulbs of Colchicum after latter port of Sep¬ 
tember. 
Autumnale. A very free-flowering variety of a soft rosy purple 
color. Easily grown and very satisfactory. $3.00 per doz.; 
$20.00 per 1 00. 
Nudiflorus. Large flower of rich clear purple. Late. $1.50 per 
doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Pulchell us. Lavender-blue, with orange-spotted center and white 
anthers. Very pretty. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Salzmanni. Light violet with darker feathering. Likes a damp 
situation. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Sativus (Saffron Crocus). Large purple-lilac flower feathered 
violet; showy orange anthers. 45c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
Speciosus. Bright violet-blue; light yellow center and orange-red 
anthers. Very showy. 45c per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
Speciosus albus. A very lovely pure white variety. $1.75 per doz.; 
$1 2.00 per 1 00. 
Speciosus aitchisoni. A very large, pointed flower of light blue. 
Very late. 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
Speciosus globosus. Large dark blue flowers. Also very late. 75c 
per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
Autumnale album. Has all the good qualities of above but with 
pure white flowers. Increases rapidly. $4.25 per doz.; $30.00 
per 1 00. 
Autumnale alba plena. Large, double, pure white flowers. Excep¬ 
tionally beautiful but very scarce. $1.25 each. 
Zonatus. Rose-lilac, yellow center. Very lovely coloring. 45c per 
doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
Mixed. All varieties. 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
Autumnale major. A large variety of improved type with massive 
flowers of rosy purple. $4.25 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. 
Autumnale rosea plena. Double, rosy lilac flowers. Sturdy and well formed. $4.25 per 
doz.; $30.00 per 100. 
Bornmuelleri. One of the very finest species, with long, tubed, cup-shaped flowers of rosy 
lilac. Early flowering. $5.75 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. 
Giganteum. A beautiful soft violet with white center. Very large and late flowering. 
$6.50 per doz.; $45.00 per 100. 
Lilac Wonder. Beautiful shade of lilac-mauve, of uniform tone. Very large and extremely 
free flowering. $5.75 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. 
Speciosum album. This is one of the largest flowering varieties. Pure white and an ex¬ 
cellent grower. Very scarce. $1.50 each. 
Sternbergia 
Lutea major. A very effective autumn-flowering plant producing Crocus-like flowers of 
a rich golden yellow. They make a charming decoration if placed in bowls or pots and 
bloom a few weeks after planting. Out-of-doors the Sternbergia likes a well-drained 
and somewhat sheltered situation, where it should be left undisturbed. The bulbs 
should be planted 9 inches deep and in cold districts a covering of dry litter provided. 
Excellent for the rock garden. $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Colchicum Speciosum Album 
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