Fritillaria Meleagris 
FRITILLARIA IMPERIALS 
rovn Imperial) 
Hardy border plants of stately growth, producing 
clusters of pendent bell-shaped flowers, sur¬ 
mounted by a tuft of green leaves. They should be 
planted in Autumn as early as possible. Never give 
them fresh manure. Plant in October, about 6 
inches deep and 8 inches apart. 
IN CHOICE NAMED VARIETIES: 
$3.80 per dozen, $30 per 100. 
IN MIXTURE: 
$3.80 per dozen, $30 per 100. 
FRITILLARIA MELEAGRIS 
A cousin to “Crown Imperial,” bearing variously 
colored bell-shaped flowers on gracefully pendent, 
dwarf stems. Very early flowering and particularly 
attractive in groups in the border or in the rockery. 
Plant about 6 inches deep. They last for years. 
in color from the outer parts, the effect of which is 
very striking. 
Recommended for indoor planting only as they 
are not hardy enough to withstand severe weather. 
No order for less than one dozen is acceptable. 
CHOICE NAMED VARIETIES: 
70 cts. per dozen, $5 per 100. 
LEUCOJUM 
VERNUM: We like to compare this to the Snow¬ 
drops, but the flowers are much larger, borne on 
taller, stronger stems and are of more upright 
habit. Under favorable conditions it grows about 
eight inches high and bears large white flowers, 
the petals of which are tipped with green, during 
late April. Excellent flower for cutting. $1.05 per 
dozen, $7.50 per 100. 
MERTENSIA VIRGINICA 
(Virginia Blue Bells) 
An early Spring-flowering plant. Indispensable 
for the garden and for color effect among natural¬ 
ized Narcissi. The plants grow from 1 to 2 feet in 
height, with drooping panicles of handsome 
porcelain-blue flowers, turning pink with age. 
Extra heavy clumps. $2 per dozen, $15 per 100. 
MUSCARI (Grape Hyacintk) 
Very beautiful flowers for planting in masses, 
either in shady places or where exposed to the full 
sun. Plant in bold groups about 3 inches deep and 
1| inches apart. They bloom outdoors during May. 
No order for less than one dozen of any variety can 
be entered. 
AMETHYSTINUM ALBUM: 
Pure white, large truss. 95cts. per dozen, $6.50 per 100. 
IN VARIETIES: Muscari Heavenly Blue, the finest of Ihe Botryoides 
$1.15 per dozen, $8 per 100. family. 
IN MIXTURE: 
70 cts. per dozen, $5 per 100. 
IXIAS 
Charming bulbs for winter blooming, of easy cul¬ 
ture, with long, slender, graceful spikes of bloom 
and producing very brilliant flowers. The colors 
include many shades of yellow, pink, scarlet and 
crimson. The center of the flower is always distinct 
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