MISCELLANEOUS BULBS, continued 
BULBOUS IRISES 
DUTCH, ENGLISH and HYBRIDS 
OF IRIS TINGITANA 
We offer below three forms of the Bulbous Irises, many of which are grown by 
commercial florists in large quantities and sold during February and March. Contrary 
to general belief, the Dutch Irises are excellent for outdoor planting and bloom during 
May and June. The English Irises are even more beautiful, and if planted in the hardy 
border where German Irises are grown, they usually bloom after the German and 
before the Japanese. The third type of the Bulbous Irises are what is known as Tingi- 
tana Hybrids and of these types the best known and most dependable for indoor culture 
is Wedgwood. We recommend the planting of Dutch and English Irises in this latitude 
in October, as late planting prevents early top-growth. Plant them 5 inches deep and 
give them the usual protection given to the perennial border. 
DUTCH IRISES 
A. Bloemaard. Standards dark blue; falls 
light blue. 
Blue Horizon. Very broad and strong. Light 
violet-blue standards; falls soft sky-blue, 
narrow orange stripe. Large, beautiful flower. 
David Bless. Soft heliotrope-blue. Early. 
Imperator. Uniform shade of dark purple-lilac; 
of good substance and size. Popular as a forcing 
Iris to bloom after Wedgwood. 
Indian Chief. One of the beautiful shades of 
violet and bronze—standards violet, tinged 
bronze; falls bronze. 
White Excelsior. Uniform pure white. Falls 
very broad; very good form and substance. 
Yellow Queen. Standards and falls golden yel¬ 
low. Excellent for early forcing. 
Any of the above, 70 cts. for 10; $6.00 per 100; 
$55.00 per 1000 
See first cover page for special list of varieties 
for outdoor planting 
ENGLISH IRISES 
While this Iris differs from the Dutch varieties 
in that it cannot be forced in bloom in a green¬ 
house, it is one of the finest to grow in the garden 
for decoration or cutting It is hardy, easy to 
grow, and seldom, if ever, fails to bloom. 
Bleu Celeste. Light lavender-blue; very deli¬ 
cate and effective. 
King of the Blues. Brilliant deep purple-blue. 
Mont Blanc. Pure white. 
Sunset. The color of the Cattleya orchid— 
delicate lavender-pink. 
Any of the above, 90 cts. for 10; $8.00 per 100; 
$70.00 per 1000 
IRIS, WEDGWOOD 
This type of Iris is principally used for green¬ 
house growing and may be had in bloom in late 
February. Standards dark blue; falls beautiful 
pale blue, with yellow blotch. Flowers frequently 
measure 6 inches across, borne on stems 2 feet 
tall. Jumbo bulbs, $1.10 for 10; $10.00 per 100 
GALANTHUS (Snowdrops) 
There just isn’t anything in the plant 
world to take the place of these lovely little 
Harbingers of Spring. In our northern gar¬ 
dens they often push through the late snows 
and dot the scenery when the snow has 
melted. They will do well most anywhere 
but prefer moist, cool soil and are especially 
pleasing under trees and shrubs. If undis¬ 
turbed and the tops allowed to ripen each 
season they will last for years. Plant thickly 
for best effects. 
BYZANTINUS. The Byzantine Giant 
Snowdrop blooms very early in mild 
winters—often as early as January. It has 
broad, shiny leaves and large, snow-white, 
globular flowers. Requires a somewhat 
sheltered position. Excellent variety for 
growing indoors in pots. 
80 cts. for 10; $7.00 per 100 
ELWESI. Th is is a larger type than the old- 
fashioned Nivalis and comes from southern 
Europe. It is a very fine variety for the 
southern section of the United States 
where the common Snowdrop does not do 
so well, but it is also excellent for the 
North. 
40 cts. for 10; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000 
NIVALIS. JTiis is the old-fashioned favor¬ 
ite. Its pretty white nodding blooms are 
out before the frost is out of the ground. 
40 cts. for 10; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000 
IX IAS 
The Ixia is a beautiful little winter-flower¬ 
ing bulb, with long, slender, graceful spikes 
of bloom. The colors are rich and varied, the 
center always differing from the other parts 
of the flower, so that the blossoms, expanding 
in the sun’s rays, present a picture of gorgeous 
beauty. Very desirable for pots. 
We offer selected large-size bulbs 
AFTERGLOW. Beautiful new variety with 
deep coppery yellow flowers, shaded salmon 
and deep red. 60 cts. for 10; $5.00 per 100 
ALTHEA. Pale cream with a dark brown 
center. 60 cts. for 10; $5.00 per 100 
BEAUTY OF NORFOLK. Light yellow 
with a dark center. 
60 cts. for 10; $5.00 per 100 
GOLD DROP. Rich deep golden yellow. 
60 cts. for 10; $5.00 per 100 
LADY SLADE. Beautiful shade of light 
rose-pink, carmine center. 
60 cts. for 10; $5.00 per 100 
SMILING MARY. A bright shade of 
cherry-red. 60 cts. for 10; $5.00 per 100 
FINEST MIXED. Good outstanding colors. 
55 cts. for 10; $4.50 per 100 
LACHENALIA 
These South African bulbs are known in 
Europe as the Cape Cowslip but the bell¬ 
shaped flowers look more like grape hyacinths 
than Cowslips. They make splendid pot- 
plants and if carefully handled after bloom¬ 
ing will last for years. 
A 6-inch pot filled with a mixture of two- 
thirds sandy loam and one-third leaf-mold 
will accommodate half a dozen bulbs. Pot as 
soon as received and store in a coldframe or 
other protected place until real cold weather 
arrives, when they should be brought inside. 
They require plenty of water after growth 
starts. 
PENDULA SUPERBA. Flowers brilliant 
coral-red, tipped green and purple. Two 
or three tulip-like green leaves. One of the 
best and earliest, excellent for indoor grow¬ 
ing. Easily in bloom by Christmas. 
25 cts. each; $2.25 for 10; $20.00 per 100 
LEUCOCORYNE 
Ixioides odorata 
An excellent subject for a cool greenhouse, 
growing about 1 foot high, and bearing 4 to 
6 blooms of light blue, center marked white. 
Slightly fragrant. The culture used for 
Freesias is recommended. Not hardy. 
$1.10 for 10; $10.00 per 100 
LEUCOJUM AESTIVUM 
Spring Snowflake 
This pretty bulbous plant is similar to the 
snowdrop but of larger, stronger, and more 
attractive habit. In rich soil it grows to a 
height of 8 inches and produces, in late April, 
beautiful large white flowers, tipped with 
green, that are excellent for cutting. When 
once planted they take care of themselves, 
and should be in all hardy collections. Also 
do well in pots. 
70 cts. for 10; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY PIPS 
For Greenhouse Growing 
November Delivery 
In judging the price of our Lily-of-the- 
Valley, please remember that the best is the 
cheapest. Our Valley is bought at open prices, 
with instructions for a selection of the best- 
developed pips. Our long experience and 
large importations have commanded this 
extra selection. For growing indoors these 
pips are the best that can be planted. 25 pips 
$2.50; 100 pips $9.00; 250 pips $21.00; 500 
pips $40.00; 1000 pips $75.00. 
For Outdoor Planting 
November Delivery 
For outdoor planting we offer pips of 
smaller size than those used for growing 
Lily-of-the-Valley indoors and at attractive 
prices. Plant 4 inches apart for a solid bed. 
10 pips 75 cts.; 25 pips $1.50; 100 pips $5.00; 
1000 pips $40.00. 
MERTENSIA VIRGINICA 
A beautiful hardy perennial particularly 
effective in the open border and for naturaliz¬ 
ing in woodlands and along brook or pond. 
The plant grows from 1 to 2 feet high, bearing 
a panicle of flowers of a soft porcelain-blue 
shade, about 1 inch long, in short, pendent 
clusters. It flowers a long time, beginning 
with the daffodils and continuing while the 
May-flowering tulips are in full bloom. 
Extra-heavy clumps. 
$1.40 for 10; $12.00 per 100 
MUSCARI 
Grape Hyacinth 
One of the most charming of spring¬ 
flowering subjects which blooms during 
daffodil-time in April. They will grow well 
under trees and also do well in full sun in 
the border or at a sunny spot of the rockery. 
They are absolutely hardy and if planted 
where they are not disturbed will gradually 
increase in number. 
ARMENIACUM. Now that stocks of this 
variety have increased, we recommend it as 
finest and clearest blue of all the Muscaris. 
It is especially valuable for naturalizing 
with the narcissi and is excellent for green¬ 
house forcing during the winter. The spikes 
attain the height of 4 to 5 inches and are 
well set with beautiful clear blue flowers. 
35 cts. for 10; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 
BOTRYOIDES ALBUM. Pure white form 
of Botryoides cseruleum, making a nice 
showing when contrasted with clumps of 
the blue Muscari. 
45 cts. for 10; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000 
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