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Muscari are charming spring-flowering subjects. They can grow 
under trees and shrubs and also do well in full sun in the border 
or at a sunny spot of the rockery, without any special attention. 
They are best planted immediately on receipt and can remain un¬ 
disturbed for years. They are absolutely hardy and some varieties 
are delicately fragrant. Botryoides, Azureum and Armeniacum are 
beautiful when forced in the house, same culture as Freesias; while 
Plumosum is always a source of great interest. All are about five 
inches high. 
t: 'Armeniacum (Early Giant) Doz. $0.60, 100 $3.50, 1000 $30.00 
Deep cobalt-blue flowers, producing many spikes with larger flowers than 
Heavenly Blue. Excellent for forcing and massing; wonderfully fragrant. 
«'Azureum Doz. $0.70, 100 $4.00, 1000 $35.00 
Bright blue, flowering in February; valuable early spring flowers, also 
fine for forcing in January. (Color illustration, page R). 
^'Botryoides coeruleum Doz. $0.50, 100 $3.00, 1000 $25.00 
Bright blue, very free-flowering at the time of the Crocuses. This is the 
common blue Grape Hyacinth and fine in the rockery. Foliage is more 
compact, is better for the rockery than Hyacinth Botryoides. 
^'Botryoides album Doz. $0.60, 100 $3.50, 1000 $30.00 
This is the white form which is very pretty planted with the blue variety 
of this type. 
^Heavenly Blue Doz. $0.50, 100 $3.00, 1000 $25.00 
While there are several kinds of Muscari we consider this variety the 
best for mass planting. Their flowers open just about the time that the 
Crocuses are going. They do well in the wild garden and also in grass 
not too rank. They are nice under trees and along borders where they 
may be left undisturbed. (Color illustration, page Q). 
^'Plumosum (Plume Hyacinth) Doz. $0.70, 100 $4.25 
Bearing in May, handsome feathery plumes of violet-colored flowers; 
very attractive. Height 7 inches. A most unusual and fascinating flower. 
RARE AND UNUSUAL VARIETIES 
Azureum Amphibolis Doz. $0.80, 100 $5.00 
Delicate pale blue flowers, later than Azureum. 
*Comosum Doz. $0.80, 100 $5.00 
“tassel Hyacinth, greenish purple tops. Most unusual rock garden sub¬ 
ject. 
Latifolium Doz. $0.85, 1 00 $5.75 
A very distinct species, top of spike pale blue, lower part dark blue, 
usually one broad leaf, tall spikes. 
Moschatum minor Doz. $1.85, 100 $12.00 
The Musk Hyacinth, producing little spikes of very fragrant bells which 
open grayish purple and fade to a yellowish brown bloom in April, and 
are great in the rockery. 
Moschatum flavum Doz. $1.35, 100 $9.00 
Same as the type but flowers are purple, turning pale yellow. 
Moschatum major Doz. $1.60, 100 $11.25 
Same as the type but flowers are purple, turning pale yellow. 
Neglectum Doz. $0.70, 100 $4.25 
Blackish blue, flowers early in spring on stems 8 inches high, remain in 
bloom a long time. 
Paradoxum Doz. $0.70, 100 $4.25 
Large spike with blackish blue flowers, inside green tinged. Stems 8 
inches high. 
Ranunculus, New Giant Tecolote Hybrids 
Muscari Plumosum 
Gratis 
(Shamrocks) 
Suitable for pots or hanging baskets for winter flowering. Very easily 
grown in the house. Their clover-shapecj leaves are most attractive as well 
as the small cuplike blooms. They are excellent inexpensive small plants 
for decorating the home and growing on window sills. 
Adenophylla Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
A lovely hardy species from Chile, forming small, compact rosettes of 
foliage and dainty small, lilac-pink flowers opening in the sun, Height 
3 inches. Plant in the rock garden or grow in pots in the house from 
end of August to November. A rare hardy variety, easily grown. 
Bermuda Buttercup. Yellow. Doz. $0.65, 100 $3.75 
Dutch White. White. Doz. $0.65, 100 $3.75 
•‘'Grand Duchess. Lavender. Doz. $0.65, 100 $3.75 
Hirta. A lovely pink variety. Doz. $0.85, 100 $5.50 
ft 
~usc/i/cinia 
Libanotica Doz. $0.80, 100 $5.00 
A beautiful little April-flowering bulb prized for the permanent hardy 
flower border and rock garden; it is also an easily grown indoor pot 
plant. The flowers are white, shaded and striped a soft clear blue, about 
6 inches high. 
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Their brilliant lovely globular-shaped flowers are splendid cut flowers and 
lovely at all times. May be left undisturbed for many years. In the North, 
bulbs may be planted in April and May outdoors and will bloom in July and 
should be taken up for winter and stored dry until the following season. 
*New Giant Tecolote Hybrids Doz. $0.75, 100 $4.50 
This new giant Ranunculus is far ahead of the common types. The per¬ 
fectly double flowers are produced on tall, stout stems and appear in 
every conceivable shade of color. The blooms are many times larger 
than the old types. 
Sf 
iparans 
^'Finest Mixed Doz. $0.70, 100 $4.25 
Delightful spring-blooming Cape bulbs of the Ixia group, their beautiful 
flowers being borne on graceful spikes about 6 to 8 inches high and 
the colors of the brightest and all shades. They are tigered, blotched, 
spotted, streaked and flushed, a complete riot of color. They are also 
excellent for conservatory and indoor treatment. For the southern rock 
garden they are indispensable. Protect in cold climates. 
Sternberc 
Zernberaia 
Lutea major Doz. $2.20, 100 $14.00 
A very effective autumn-flowering bulbous plant producing crocus-like 
flowers of a rich golden yellow. The bulbs make a charming decoration 
if planted in bowls or pots and flower a few weeks after planting. Out- 
of-doors the Sternbergia likes a warm, well-drained situation on banks 
or borders, where it should be left undisturbed. The bulbs should be 
planted 9 inches deep, and in cold districts a covering of dry litter should 
be given in winter. Fine for the rock garden. 
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