Giant Crocus, grown cool, make excellent pot-plants 
Snow Crocus- Earliest of All 
These specie crocus are the first to flower intthe spring; 
they bloom ahead of all others on this page—as early 
as February—and continue for a very long time. Dainty 
and charming. Can be grown anywhere. 
9581 Sieberl Light lilac with orange stigma. 
12 for 45^; 100 for $3.20; 1000 for $27.00. 
9536 Susianus (Cloth of Gold) Most attractive, deep 
rich yellow with dark brown stripes on outer petals. 
12 for 40^; 100 for $2.50; 1000 for $20.00. 
9582 Tommasinianus Soft lavender-blue. 
12 for 40^; 100 for $2.50; 1000 for $20.00. 
9571 Versicolor (Cloth of Silver) White feathered 
purple. 12 for 40^!; 100 for $2.75; 1000 for $22.50. 
9585 Mixed Snow Crocus Advertising Offer: 
12 for 25d; 50 for $1.00; 110 for $2.00; 1000 for $17.00. 
Crocus 
—SPRING FLOWERING 
(See colored illustration on second cover.) 
Crocus will grow in many places—in the lawn, flower 
borders, in rock gardens, edge of shrubs, on the slopes of ter¬ 
races, in sun or shade, and even under trees. The best posi¬ 
tion 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 necessary, 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 flowered 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 
Best for growing indoors, and should be used in all outdoor 
plantings where the very largest blooms are wanted. For 
showy displays, Crocus should always be planted in groups 
or masses, whether in the lawn or garden. 
9515 Golden Yellow The most popular of all. Rich, 
golden yellow. Usually the first of the Giants to bloom. 
9516 Mikado Lilac-white striped dark blue. Cheerful. 
9518 Nigger Boy Huge, dark purple, glossy flowers. 
9572 Queen off the Blues Dark blue; particularly fine. 
Large Flowered Crocus 
In Special Color Mixtures 
Bulbs are smaller than those of the Giant named varieties, 
and while 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*f; 100 for $1.75; 1000 for $15.00. 
9541 Yellow Shades Various shades of yellow from 
light to dark. 12for30?f; 100 for $1.95; 1000 for $17.00. 
9542 ALL COLORS MIXED In our advertise¬ 
ments this year we are making a sensational offer of 
Crocus in a magnificent mixture of all colors. We want every 
customer to know of this bargain, so we repeat it here: 
10 bulbs (value 25^5) for only 10^; 100 for $1.00. 
9574 Striped Beauty Soft lilac striped white. Delicate. 
9549 White Lady Pure white, orange stigma. Showy. 
Any of the above: 12 for 40«<; 100 for $2.50; 1000 for $20.00. 
9537 Giant Mixed The above and others in mixture. 
Very colorful. 12 for 30^; 100 for $2.15; 1000 for $18.50. 
Special Collection Offers of the above 
Six Giant Flowered Named Crocus 
9701— 36 Bulbs ( 6 of each, value $1.20) for $1.00 
9702— 72 Bulbs (12 of each, value 2.40) for 1.85 
9703— 150 Bulbs (25 of each, value 3.75) for 3.25 
9704— 300 Bulbs (50 of each, value 7.50) for 6.00 
immense size, rich colors and abundance of flowers produced from Burpee’s Giant Flowered Crocus 
mafle them especially effective wherever planted 
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