Crocus 
EARLY SPRING FLOWERING 
{See colored illustration on front cover) 
Crocus will grow in many places—in the lawn, 
flower borders, in rock gardens, edge of shrubs, on 
the slopes of terraces, in sun or shade, and even 
under trees. The best position is where they will 
receive the sun for only part of the day. For 
showy effect plant bulbs 3 to 4 in. apart, 2 in. 
deep. The soil should be rather dry; they will not 
flourish in heavy, wet soil. Rich soil is not neces¬ 
sary, but will prove beneficial. When planted in 
the lawn, select a place where the grass need not 
be cut until the foliage of the Crocus has matured. 
This is essential if flowers are wanted in future 
years. To avoid formal arrangements, scatter the 
bulbs on the lawn and plant them where they fall. 
In borders, bulbs should be planted about 3 inches 
apart, and for mass effect in double rows 6 inches 
apart. Such ribbon plantings are very pretty. 
Indoors: Crocus are very ornamental when flow¬ 
ered in pots, pans, or bowls. Use light sandy soil 
to which bone meal has been added. Plant 8 to 
10 bulbs 1 inch deep, 2 inches apart, in a 6-inch 
container; water well and set in a cool cellar for 
about 6 weeks so that bulbs will become well 
rooted. When top growth has begun, bring them 
to the light. Keep in a cool location. 
Giant Flowered Crocus 
For growing indoors, use only the Giant Flowered 
Crocus listed below. They should also be used in 
all outdoor plantings where the very largest 
blooms are wanted. 
9535 Purpurea grandiflora Rich, dark 
purple. Extremely large and most attractive; 
strong grower. Nice with lighter colors. 
9572 Queen of the Blues Dark blue; very 
showy, especially when planted with Golden Yel¬ 
low or Snowstorm. Free flowering. 
9533 Sir Walter Scott White striped pale 
lilac. An* unusually attractive combination of 
colors. Bright and cheerful. 
For the largest flowers, plant our Giant Flowered Crocus 
9573 Snowstorm Pure white globular flowers of great 
beauty. Shows off best with dark colors. 
9574 Striped Beauty Lilac striped white flowers of 
immense size. Pretty and pleasing coloring. 
Any of the above Giant Flowered Named Crocus: 
12 for 40?!; 100 for $2.75; 1000 for $22.50. 
9515 Golden Yellow The most popular of all Crocus 
either outdoors or indoors. Rich, giant golden yellow flowers. 
12 for 45?!; 100 for $3.00; 1000 for $25.00. 
9537 Giant Mixed The above giant flowered named 
varieties in mixture. Very effective and colorful. 
12 for 35?!; 100 for $2.40; 1000 for $20.00. 
Special Collection Offers 
6 Giant Flowered Named Crocus 
Purpurea grandiflora, Queen of the Blues, 
Sir Walter Scott, Snowstorm, Striped Beauty, 
and Golden Yellow 
9701— 36 BulbSK 6 of each variety. 
$1.00 
value $1.23) for 
9702— 72 Bulbs (12 of each variety. 
1.90 
value $2.45) for 
9703— 150 Bulbs (25 of each variety. 
3.60 
value $4.19) for 
9704— 300 Bulbs (50 of each variety. 
6.85 
value $8.38) for 
Color Mixtures of Crocus 
Bulbs are smaller than those of the Giant named varieties, 
and the flowers produced will also be smaller. They are very 
showy and satisfactory for outdoor plantings. 
9538 Blue and Purple Shades 
9539 Striped, Mixed 9540 White 
A ny of the above three color mixtures: 
12 for 25?!; 100 for $1.75; 1000 for $15.00. 
9541 Yellow Shades Various shades, from light to 
dark. 12 for 30?!; 100 for $1.95; 1000 for $17.00. 
9542 All Colors Mixed in our advertisements this 
year we are making a sensational offer of Crocus in a 
magnificent mixture of all colors. We want every customer 
to know of it, so we repeat it here: 
10 bulbs (value 25?!) for only 10^; 100 for $1.00. 
Crocus Species 
Flower very early in the spring; ahead of the others on this 
page. Fine for rock gardens, borders, and edgings. 
9536 SusianUS (Cloth of Gold) Most attractive, deep 
rich yellow with dark brown stripes on outer petals. 
12 for 40?!; 100 for $2.75; 1000 for $22.50. 
9571 V6rsiCOlor (Cloth of Silver) White, feathered pur¬ 
ple. Popular variety. Very free blooming. 
12 for 40?!; 100 for $2.75; 1000 for $22.50. 
Crocus, grown cool, make excellent pot-plants 
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