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ORNITHOGALUM NUTANS 
EARLY FLOWERING BULBS 
POSTPAID—Finest Selected Bulbs 
CHIONODOXA (Glory of the Snow) 
The Chionodoxa is one of the loveliest spring flowers, and when established, its sheets of blue in 
very early spring are a great attraction. It blooms at the time of the Crocuses, producing dwarf flower 
spikes, bearing 12 to 15 flowers of a sky blue with a pure white heart, creating a lovely effect. It 
should be used in borders as edgings, also massed on rockwork or in the shrubbery. Chionodoxa may 
be placed in a sunny location or in half shade where they can remain undisturbed for years. They 
will seed themselves, forming natural colonies. Plant September to November, 3 to 4 inches deep, and 
for best effect about 18 bulbs to the square foot. 
Luciliae. Flowers brilliant blue, with clear snow-white centers. Height 4 inches. 30c doz., $2.25 per 
100, $20.00 per 1000. 
Sardensis. True gentian blue. Height 4". 35c doz., $2.50 per 100, $23.00 per 1000. 
LEUCOJUM—SNOWFLAKE (Leucojum Aesfivum) 
A very handsome, hardy and robust plant producing in May elegant spikes of long stemmed 
flowers highly prized for vases. The stems 14 to 18 inches high are topped by 4 to 8 handsome, 
white, drooping, bell-like flowers having a small dot of green on the edge of each petal. The bulbs 
look like narcissus, require similar culture, and may be left undisturbed for years. Plant in September 
to November, 3 to 4 inches deep, measuring from the shoulder of the bulb. Prefers a partly shaded 
position in moist loamy soil well drained in winter. Lovely in fern borders or in groups in the shrub¬ 
bery. 6 for 50c, 85c doz., $6.00 per 100. 
ORNITHOGALUM 
Nutans. Produces in April to May elegant spikes of beautiful silvery grey flowers, shaded outside pale 
sea green and covered with a silken sheen that gives them a most uncommon effect. The sturdy 
flower stalk grows about a foot high, strung with a dozen pendulant flaring bells of large size. The 
large three-cornered seed pods that follow the blossoms up the stem are attractive and ornate. They 
are valuable as cut flowers and arrange well with tulips. Wherever shown they have created much 
admiration and demand. Thrives in dense shade or open border, naturalizes well, hardy, easy to 
grow and increases rapidly. A valuable addition to the shaded border. Plant in the fall 3 to 4 inches 
deep. 50c doz., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. 
Pyramidale is entirely different from O. Nutans. Pyramidale grows to a height of 2 feet or more with 
long spikes of small beautiful snowy white flowers in early June. It is a charming plant for massing 
in herbaceous borders and woodlands. It is prized for cutting and works in well with other things in 
flower arrangements. Hardy, easy to grow, and may be left undisturbed for years. Plant in the fall, 
3 to 4 inches deep. 3 bulbs 30c, $1.00 doz., $7.50 per 100. 
ERANTHUS HYEMALIS (Winter Aconite) 
Loved for their early flowers and beautiful foliage, coming along with Snowdrops, their boon com¬ 
panions, and with which they form a striking contrast. The golden blossoms look charming, resting 
on an emerald green cushion of leaves which has been compared to an Elizabethan Ruff. They 
flower two weeks before Crocus on stems about 3 inches above ground. After the flowers have 
withered the leaves make a charming ground cover which remains until seeds are formed. They seed 
themselves freely and colonies from self sown seed are soon formed. 
Winter Aconites flourish under trees and in moist situations where few other plants will thrive, and 
are good in the rock garden. They require to become established before flowering freely and then 
should not be disturbed. Set new tubers about 3 inches deep and 4 inches apart, 16 bulbs per square 
foot. Plant early. 45c doz., $3.00 per 100, $28.00 per 1000. 
SNOWDROPS (Galanthus) 
In the early spring months there is nothing more beautiful than a sheet of the snowy graceful blos¬ 
soms of the Snowdrop, with which everybody is familiar and loves. Practically the first flower to 
appear after the dreariness of winter, and is in flower before the frost is out of the ground. Can be 
grown under trees, shrubs and naturalized in woodlands. They require very little attention and can 
remain undisturbed for years. For best effect they should be planted rather thick, 2 inches apart each 
way. Plant from September to November in a permanent half shady position. They like rather moist 
and cool soil. On light soils 6 inches, on heavy soils 4 inches deep. 
Single Snowdrop (Nivalis). 40c doz., $3.00 per 100, $23.00 per 1000. 
Double Snowdrop (Nivalis Plenus). 50c doz., $3.50 per 100, $32.00 per 1000. 
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