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VERY INEXPENSIVE LARGE 
FLOWERED CROCUS FOR NATURALIZING 
Very early in the Spring Crocus are flowering, heralding the approach of Spring. They are 
enormously popular and are the most suitable flowers for growing wild beneath trees in 
large plots, and in front of shrubberies in small groups. The more you plant, the more 
vivid wilt be the effect. The quality remains outstanding although we are in a position to 
offer them at a very low 
pru 
per : 
Bright Blue . . 
. $ 
5.— 1.10 
—.35 
Golden Yellow . 
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4. —.00 
-.30 
Pure White 
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0.— 1.30 
— .40 
Cultivation : See this Cage. 
Glossy Purple 
Variegated 
Striped 
per 500 per 100 per 25 
6.— 1.30 —.40 
5 . — 
1.10 
INEXPENSIVE COLLECTION 
No. 
In this collection \v«» supply 30 of each 
of the above mentioned colors, in all, 
1 150 large flowered Crocus for growing wild 
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150 for $ 1.70 
.33 
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VERY INEXPENSIVE RAINBOW MIXTURE K '- rthosewho o^rer 
mixed 
single eolored group, tliis rainbow mixture will suit their requirements as it 
five main colors in their many mutual a m 
variations. Per 500 $ 5.— , per 35 S —.35 lUU TOT ^ 1.1U 
colors to a 
contains the 
CULTIVATION OF CROCUS 
They should lie unpacked and planted im¬ 
mediately upon their arrival; if this is nbt 
possible, keep them in a dry place, free from all draught, If possible. The sooner they are 
planted however, the better. Indoor Cultivation: Place them In your lints or baskets so 
that the top of the bulb is covered with ’/« inch of soil and put them preferably, in a dark 
cellar; it is important that the soil is kept moist. When the shoots are about 3 inches high, 
remove the bulbs into a light, lint moderately heated place. Too much heat is harmful its 
the flowers have a tendency to wither up. We also recommend the method of placing (lie 
bulbs in bowls filled with gravel and water, or on small saucers with water only. Cafe 
should he taken that the roots are always touching the water. Even if they are. allowed to 
dry, ror a short time, their failure is imminent. Firstly, place them in the dark and do not 
remove them into the rooms until they have shoots of about 3 inches in height. (Yellow 
Crocus can only he grown successfully in soil, not in water or gravel.) Motherhulhs Crocus 
are frequently used for indoor cultivation and will most certainly give the best results. The 
Crocus offered under the named varieties are also suitable, although tile flowers produced 
are slightly smaller. Garden Cultivation : Plant them 2—3 inches deep and 2'/, inches 
apart. Thoroughly dig the soil before planting, manure is unnecessary. They can be left 
undisturbed for many years; the foliage should not be cut but allowed to die off. 
LILIUM CANDIDUM (MADONNA LILIES) 
I A summer flowering Lily whose large pure white chalices make it very noticeable, especially 
as the steins are very tall. They can he left for many years in the same place, undisturbed 
and will then develop into huge plants producing many tall Rtems with numerous flowers. 
They grow best ill front of shrubs, lint also flower well in small groups in the border ami 
along garden paths. Ideal also for indoor cultivation. Cultivation : For Indoors, plant the 
bulbs so that they are covered with 2 inches of soil, then dig the pot into the garden and 
remove into the house when the shoots are 10 inches long. In tile Garden, allow a cover 
of 4 inches of soil on top of the. bulb. The plants reach a height of 40—50 inches. Fine for 
cutting and last a long time in water. Flower- ^ a _ rp 
ing time June—July. Per 12 8 1.90, each $ .21 i TO* ”.J 5 
o« I CATALOG FALL 1038 Please pass this catalog !o your friends and 
•*°l Stassen Horal Gardens Inc., Roslyn Heights, L. I.N.Y. acquaintances when it is no longer of use to you. 
