HARDY SMALL BULBS THAT FLOWER IN EARLIEST SPRING 
Chionodoxa (Glory of the Snow) 
IjI'CILIAK. An attractive little blue flower that comes be¬ 
fore the crocuses. The five inch stems are covered with many 
clear blue floi’ets with contrasting- white centers. If the bulbs 
are planted in clumps and left undisturbed they increase 
rapidly, forming l)right spots of color in the early spring. 
Plant about three inches deep in full sun or partial shade. 
Vi for Boc, 100 for S^.IO. 
SAKDKNSIS. Flowers about two weeks earlier than 
Fuciliae and has gentian-blue self-colored flowers. Otherwise 
similar to Luciliae. 12 for 35o, 100 for $2.40. 
Eranthis (Winter Aconite) 
IIYE.MAUS. These and the snowdrops are the first flow¬ 
ers to bloom in our garden each year. It is a bright litae 
flower like a golden buttercup above a collar of deeply divided 
green leaves. If left undisturbed they increase rapidiy by seii 
seeding. Cover the bulbs about two inches. 12 for 40r, 100 
for $2.75. 
A few especially fine large home-grown bullis available for 
early planting. 12 for 70c. 
Muscari (Grape Hyacinths) 
Grape hyacinths are one of the most dependable of small 
bulbs tor naturalizing. Each bum bears several spikes tnat 
last a long while. Established ciumps, particularly in partial 
shade, grow stems that are long enough lor cutting. The bulbs 
are so inexpensive that they can be used in large masses. 
AMETHYSTINUS (Hyacinthus Amethystinus). From the 
slender stems hang from 12 to 20 florets on curving pedicels. 
The wide-mouthed bells are a glorious clear China-blue with 
paler streak. Gate May and eariy June. 12 for 50c. 
AZL’KEUM (Hyacinthus Azureus). A very pretty little sky- 
blue grape hyacinth that starts flowering very early and stays 
in bloom for a month or so. Splendid for rock gardens. 12 for 
50c. 
AR5IENIACUM. This is a taller and stronger grower than 
Heavenly Blue. Each bulb produces many spikes of deep cobalt 
blue-flowers. Strong spicy fragrance. 12 for 45c, 100 for $3.00. 
HEAVENLY BLUE. A splendid variety for mass planting 
as it increases rapidly. Each bulb produces several spikes of 
bloom in succession. The color is a bright deep blue. 
Standard size, 12 for 35c, 100 for $2.00. 
Exti-a large bulbs, 12 for 50c, 100 for $3.00. 
PLUMOSUS (Feather or Plume Hyacinth). A most unusual 
flower bearing large feathery plumes of violet l)lue. May 
flowering. 12 for 70c, 100 for $4.50. 
ERYTHRONIUMS (Continued) 
IIENDEKSONII. A beautiful species fittingly named for 
Prof. L. H. Henderson, curator of the herbarium of our Uni¬ 
versity of Oregon. The blossoms are light to dark lavender 
with very dark bases surrounded by a white or yellowish zone. 
12 for 50c, 100 for $3.50. 
MULTISCAPOIDEUM (Hartwegii). Creamy white flowers 
shading deeper toward the throat, each one on a separate 
stalk, stands moi-e heat than other varieties. New bulbs are 
freely formed around the base of the old bulb. 12 for 60c, 100 
for $4.00. 
OUEGONUxM (Giganteum). This splendid species from our 
own part of the country is one of the finest of all. The floweis 
are large on branching stems usually about a foot high. Their 
color is creamy-white banded toward the center with maroon. 
The leaves are often very large and strikingly mottled with 
dark brown. 12 for 6(k“, 100 for $4.00. 
HEVOIXTUM (Revolutum Johnsonii Purdy). This delight¬ 
ful species has most enchanting ])ink flowers. It is a native 
of the Oi'egon coast and should have ample moisture thiough- 
out its growing season. 12 for .$1.00, 100 for $<.50. 
TUOLUMNENSE. This species is quite distinct from all 
the others The flowers are deep golden yellow. The large 
leaves are not mottled. The bulbs are very large and increase 
rapidly by forming offsets. 12 for $1.00, 100 for $7.50. 
SCILLA CAMPANULATA 
Scillas 
The scillas are most satisfactory bulbs for naturalizing and 
borders. They thrive in woodland or full sun and increase in 
beauty from year to year. Rodents or insects do not bother 
them. The campanulata (hispanica) varieties have erect stems 
10 to 12 inches high—higher in rich shady places. To obtain 
the best effects they should be left undisturbed for several 
years when they form good clumps. 
BIFOLIA. Four to eight soft blue starry flowers on 3 or 
4 inch stems. As they come very early, they are excellent 
companions for the eranthis, snowdrops, etc. 12 for 50c. 
CAMPANULATA (hispanica) ALBA MAXIMA. Fine large 
flowering white. The spikes somewhat resemble Lily-of-the- 
Valley blossoms. 12 for 45c, 100 for $3.00. 
CAMPANULATA EXCELSIOR. Finest deep blue. Tall, 
vigorous grower. Highly recommended. 12 for 45c, 100 for 
$3.00. 
CAMPANULATA ROSEA. A very attractive shade of soft 
pink. Fine large spike. 12 for 45c, 100 for $3.00. 
CAMPANULATA MIXED. An excellent mixture of all the 
above colors. 12 for 45c, 100 for $3.00. ^ 
NUTANS. The true English bluebell or wood hyacinth. 
An attractive flower more slender and graceful than the 
campanulata varieties. Very free flowering. Blue, rose, white, 
or mixed. 12 for 50c, 100 for $3.00. 
SIBIRICA. Of all the early spring flowers we think this 
has the most delightful color—the clearest intense blue with 
no markings. Each bulb produces several 4-inch spikes bear¬ 
ing a number of the bright little star-shaped flowers. Remains 
in flower longer than most of the early spring bulbs. Plant 
three inches deep in shade or sun. First size bulbs, 12 for 40c, 
100 for $2.75. 
SIBIRICA SPRING BEAUTY. A greatly improved type. 
The blooms are very much larger on taller stems. The color 
is a brighter blue. 12 for $1.00. 
Galanthus (Snowdrop) 
These are really winter flowers, the fresh appearing little 
white blossoms with green tips often appearing in January 
or even December. When once established they increase by 
seeds and divisions and will bring unexpected pleasure each 
year. 
ELWESII (Giant Snowdrop). This is the most satisfactory 
snowdrop that we have tried. It is larger than nivalis and is 
easier to grow, especiallv in the warmer parts of the country. 
12 for 45c, 100 for $3.00. 
NIVAIAS. The old fashioned snowdrop. With us it is 
usually in bloom in January. 12 for 45c. 10(i for $3.00. 
None of the little bulbs available after November 15. 
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