The First Flowers of Spring 
The early spring flowers have a charm and appeal all their own. Though they 
are not large, they seem to mean so much to us because they are the first ones to 
greet us, often before the snow is gone. 
Scilla campanulata. Mixed 
12 for 1H-, 100 for $5.00. 
Scilla Sibirica, Blue 
12 for 75)!!; 100 for $5.50. 
Crocus, Mixed Colors 
12 for 70)!i; 100 for $5.00. 
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Scilla campanulata 
(Wood Hyacinth or 
Spanish Blue Bell) 
9495 Mixed Colors Erect flower- 
spikes, about 15 in. high, with beauti¬ 
ful blue, pink and white Bellflower¬ 
like blooms during May and early 
June. Will grow in sun or shade, even 
under trees, but do best in partial 
shade in good rich soil. Set bulbs 3 in. 
deep and 6 in. apart. Ideal for nat¬ 
uralizing in rock gardens and borders. 
12 for lOii 
100 for $5.00; 250 for $11.75. 
Scilla Sibirica 
(Blue or Siberian Squill) 
9490 Blue Charming, small blue 
flowers on graceful spikes, 3 to 4 in. 
high. Extremely hardy, flowering 
very early in the spring. Fine for 
naturalizing in borders or rock gar¬ 
dens. Do well everywhere—in full 
sun, half-shade or shade. Most effec¬ 
tive if planted in masses. Plant bulbs 
2 to 3 in. deep and 3 in. apart 
12 for 75^!; 
100 for $5.50; 250 for $12.75. 
Crocus 
SPRING FLOWERING 
9542 Mixed Colors White, yel¬ 
low, blue, purple and striped in mix¬ 
ture. Crocus will grow in many 
places—in the lawn, flower borders, in 
rock gardens, edge of shrubs, on the 
slopes of terraces, in sun or shade, and 
even under trees. The best position 
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. 12 for 70^; 
100 for $5.00; 250 for $11.75. 
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Chionodoxa Luciliae 
12 for 70it 100 for $4.75. 
Fritillaria 
9090 ReCUrVS Orange-scarlet, Lily¬ 
like flowers often called "Red Bells”; 
throat is attractively flecked with yel¬ 
low. ft.; bloom early. Does best 
in a sheltered, shady location in light, 
loose, well-drained soil; it can be fairly 
damp but must not be wet. Plant bulbs 
2 to 3 in. deep and 4 to 5 in. apart. In 
cold sections, give winter protection. 
3 for 45)!!; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.00. 
Chionodoxa 
(Glory of the Snow) 
9480 LuciliSC Blooms at the same 
time as the Crocus. Plants grow about 
5 in. high. The little spikes, when cov¬ 
ered with their showy bright blue flow¬ 
ers with large, contrasting white centers, 
create a lovely display in the garden or 
in the rock garden. Do well in sun or 
half-shade. Plant 3 in. deep and 3 in. 
apart. 12 for 70^; 
100 for $4.75; 250 for $11.25. 
Snowdrops 
(Galanthus Nivalis) 
9103 Single White, nodding flowers 
tipped apple-green. Often bloom before 
the snow is gone. Ideal for naturalizing 
in rock gardens, under trees, borders, or 
among perennials. Do well in sun or 
semi-shade. Plant bulbs 2 in. deep and 
3 to 4 in. apart. 12 for 70^; 
100 for $5.00; 250 for $11.75. 
Special Collection Offers 
6 Earliest Spring Flowers 
Crocus, mixed colors 
Chionodoxa Luciliae 
Giant Grape Hyacinth 
Scilla Sibirica, blue 
Scilla campanulata, mixed 
Single Snowdrops 
9910— 36 Bulbs (6 of each. 
value $2.13) for $1.85 
9911— 72 Bulbs (12 of , 
each, value $4.25) for 3.50 
9912— 150 Bulbs (25 of 
each, value $7.56) for 6.75 
Single Snowdrops 
12 for 70;!; 100 for $5.00. 
