Galanthus Byzantinus 
Lantkiu - Snowdrops 
Snowdrops belong to the most beloved early flowering spring bulbs. They 
require very little attention, and can remain undisturbed for years and 
years. They like rather moist and cool soil. To get a lovely effect they 
must be planted thickly, while they can be grown under trees and shrubs, 
in woodlands and in lawns. In the latter case, the lawn should not be mown 
before the leaves are withered, or next year's blooms may be spoiled. 
*NivaIis Doz. $0.60, 100 $3.50, 1000 $30.00 
This is the old-fashioned favorite. Its lovely white nodding blooms are 
out before the frost is out of the ground; one of the lovely bulbs that 
tell us spring is almost here. A group naturalized in the shade of shrubs 
or under trees is worth while. Once planted they remain for a lifetime. 
(Color illustration, page H.) 
^Nivalis flore pleno Doz. $0.70, 100 $4.00, 1000 $37.50 
Double form of the common Snowdrop, requiring same care. 
*Elwesi Doz. $0.60, 100 $3.50, 1000 $30.00 
This is a larger type than the old-fashioned Galanthus Nivalis and 
comes from Southern Europe. It is a very fine kind for the warm parts 
of the United States where the common Snowdrop does not do so well. 
Byzantinus Doz. $1.10, 100 $7.50 
The Byzantine Giant Snowdrop; broad shiny leaves like Galanthus Pli- 
catus and large snow-white globular flowers. Very early flowers; in mild 
winters we often have flowers here in January. It requires a somewhat 
sheltered position. May be gently forced in pots. 
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(Crown Imperials) 
The Crown Imperials with their stately gracefully drooping flowers should 
not be missed in any garden. They want a good soil, much sun, and can 
be left undisturbed for years. Must be planted as early as possible and 
have to be carefully protected against sharp winds, as the tall plants grow 
4 feet and more high. They are real "grandmother's favorites" and should 
be in every hardy border or old-fashioned flower garden. (Color illustration, 
page E.) 
'^Aurora Doz. $3.75, 100 $25.00 
Red-orange. This is the common Kaiser Crown. Height 30 inches. 
Foliis argenteis vittatls Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
Beautifully silvery striped leaves with orange-red flowers. Height 30 
inches. 
^Maxima, Red Each $0.40, Doz. $3.75, 100 $25.00 
Robust and strong growing variety with large, orange-red flowers. Height 
34 inches. 
^Maxima, Yellow Each $0.70, Doz. $7.00 
Large yellow flowers of robust growth and a fine garden plant. Height 
34 inches. 
Orange Brilliant Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
Orange-brown, heads with large flowers, very fine, strong and robust 
growing variety which we can recommend as one of the best. Height 
36 inches. 
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The true Mission Bells do better in a clay soil in full sun. The woodland 
Fritillarias like woodland soils and conditions, and in cultivation some shade 
and a free soil. They are hardy as far north as Wisconsin. 
*Lanceolata Doz. $0.90, 100 $6.25 
Grows from 1 1/2 to 3 feet high. The flowers are green and brown mot¬ 
tled prettily, produced on top of the stem, a most attractive variety. 
*Recurva Doz. $1.30, 100 $8.75 
Is as beautiful, and much resembles a Lily. In size and habit like Lan- 
ceolata with orange-scarlet flowers of o lovely clear brilliant coloring. 
*Pudica Doz. $1.45, 100 $9.75 
Of still a different habit. A low plant about 6 inches high with a single 
clear bright yellow bell. Likes sandy or loose soils and a warm spot in 
the rockery where you will enjoy it immensely. 
*Mixed Varieties Doz. $1.05, 100 $7.25 
This mixture is made up of Mission Bells and varieties of Meleagris, and 
would be very interesting in the rockery. 
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Fritillarias are lovely bulbous plants for rock garden or indoor culture. 
The stems are leafy and most graceful, with many pendent, bell-like flowers. 
One species found in Southern California is called "Mission Bells," while in 
other places local species are called Brown or Chocolate Lilies. 
*Meleagris Doz. $0.65, 100 $3.75, 1000 $35.00 
Bronze-fHjrple. These produce in early April dwarf, pendent, reddish 
brown and purple bell-shaped flowers in curiously checkered shades, on 
stems 12 inches high. They are very effective in colonies, requiring a 
somewhat dry situation. Invaluable for the rockery, for naturalizing 
and very lovely grown in pans indoors; use same culture as for Freesia. 
(Color illustration, page E.) 
*Meleagris alba Doz. $0.75, 100 $4.50, 1000 $40.00 
This is the pure white form of this interesting type described above. 
Twelve inches high. 
Meleagris, Aphrodite Doz. $1.15, 100 $7.75 
A very fine strong growing variety with large white flowers quite a little 
better than the common alba. 14 inches high. 
Meleagris, Artemis Doz. $1.15, 100 $7.75 
Flowers grayish purplish checkered, very fine variety. 14 inches high. 
Fritillario Recurve 
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Fritillario Meleagris, Aphrodite 
Fritillario Pudica 
