MISCELLANEOUS BULBS FOR PLANTING OUTDOORS 
AMARYLLIS 
Haim {Lycoris squamigera). Hardy Amaryl¬ 
lis. The leaves appear quite early in the spring and grow 
until July when they ripen and die to the ground. Then 
in August, the flower-buds spring up and grow rapidly 
to a height of 2 or 3 feet. These buds soon open into clusters 
of from 8 to 12 large lily-like flowers of a rosy lilac color. 
They are very handsome and always excite admiration. 
$1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 
AUTUMN-FLOWERING CROCUS 
There are a number of delightful Crocuses which come 
into bloom in September and October, if planted in August, 
and will continue to grow and bloom year after year. 
They force very easily, and charming low table decorations 
can be made by planting them in shallow bowls in either 
our prepared bulb fibre or pebbles. 
Zonatus. Beautiful flowers of soft rose-lilac; center 
yellow with orange zone. $1.15 per doz.; $8.50 per 100 
BLETILLA 
Hyacinthina. A hardy Orchid with 3 to 5 dainty 
lavender blooms borne on wiry stems 10 to 15 inches tall. 
Easily grown in almost any garden if supplied with suffi¬ 
cient moisture but at its best in semi-shade. 75 cts. each 
CAMASSIAS 
Hardy bulbous plants with attractive star-shaped 
flowers borne freely on stems 2 to 4 feet tall. They will 
thrive in any reasonably good garden soil and are especially 
fine for naturalizing. 
Escillenta. A very showy variety with rich, dark 
blue, star-shaped flowers on 2-foot spikes. Excellent for 
naturalizing or for growing in groups in the garden. Plant 
the bulbs about 4 inches apart and 4 inches beneath the 
surface. 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100 
Leichtlini Blue. Blooms of beautiful azure-blue, 
larger than those of Esculenta, and borne on stems that 
often reach a height of 4 feet. Excellent for group plantings 
in the hardy border. $1.10 per doz.; $8.00 per 100 
CHIONODOXA • Glory-of-lhe-Snow 
Delightful blue-flowering bulbs for borders, banks, and 
rock-gardens. They resemble the scillas, but instead of 
drooping the inch-broad flowers are held erect on 5-inch 
stems. They are extremely permanent and are among the 
finest early-blooming plants. 
Gigantea. A large-flowered variety with attractive 
lavender-blue blooms. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100 
Lucilise. Sky-blue with a white center. Large clusters 
of flowers. $1.15 per doz.; $8.50 per 100 
COLCHICUM • Meadow Saffron 
These hardy autumn-flowering plants resemble the 
crocuses. The flowers appear in autumn, almost immedi¬ 
ately after planting the bulbs, and the leaves come up the 
following spring. They may also be grown in pots or pans 
in prepared bulb fibre or pebbles. 
Autumnale major. Large violet-purple flowers. 
Extremely free flowering. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Bornmuelleri. Immense flowers of rich rose-lilac 
and white. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
SPRING-BLOOMING CROCUS 
One of the earliest flowers of spring, the Crocus is also 
one of the most graceful and lovely. Planted in September 
and October in clumps and masses, they are perfectly 
hardy and may remain in the ground indefinitely. 
Blue Varieties Mixed. 
85 cts. per doz.; $6.50 per 100 
Golden Yellow. $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100 
Striped Varieties Mixed. 
85 cts. per doz.; $6.50 per 100 
White Varieties Mixed. 
85 cts. per doz.; $6.50 per 100 
Mixed. All Colors. 85 cts. per doz.; $6.50 per 100 
ERYTHRONIUM 
Dog’s-Tooth Violet; Trout Lily 
Mixed. Lovely woodland plants with prettily mottled 
foliage and graceful, lily-like flowers. Flower-stems 6 to 
18 inches tall. Plant the roots as soon as received, about 
3 inches deep. 80 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100 
ERITILLARIA 
Meleagris (Guinea-Hen Flower). Dwarf, graceful 
plants with large, bell-shaped flowers striped, mottled, and 
checked in shades of dull crimson, purple, black, and white. 
$1.15 per doz.; $8.50 per 100 
HYACINTHS 
Because of their beauty and fragrance, and because 
they bloom at the same time and combine so charmingly 
with daffodils. Hyacinths should play a part in every 
spring garden. They are also hard to beat as pot-plants 
for house decoration during the winter months. 
For out-of-door growing. Hyacinths may be planted in 
any reasonably good garden soil, but a well-drained loca¬ 
tion is always desirable. Set the bulbs 5 to 6 inches apart, 
with their tops at least 4 inches below the surface. After 
the first hard freeze, cover the bed with a light application 
of some such material as Salt Marsh Hay. 
Since the usual Holland bulbs are not available this 
year, our list of varieties has been greatly reduced. Our 
American-grown stock consists of three varieties only and 
the bulbs, although not as large as the Giant Hyacinths of 
former years, will give results that will be more than 
satisfactory. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100 
Lady Derhy. Bright rose-pink. Very fine large spike. 
L’Innocence. Very large flowers of purest white. 
Myosotis. A fine clear light blue. 
MERTENSIA VIRGINICA 
Virginia Bluebell 
Charming native wild flower. Drooping bell-shaped 
blooms in handsome clusters. In the bud they are pink; 
in full bloom they become a pinkish lavender which 
gradually deepens to a lovely shade of bright blue. The 
plants grow to a height of about 18 inches and the foliage 
is a pleasing light green. 
We recommend them for planting in woodland nooks, 
under trees and shrubs, or in shady portions of the peren¬ 
nial border. They bloom at the same time and combine 
beautifully with yellow daffodils. 
Mammoth bulbs, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
MUSCARI • Grape Hyacinth 
Very hardy bulbs with graceful stems, bearing clusters 
of bead-like flowers in late spring. Excellent in grassy 
places or for the rockery, and for bordering daffodils. 
Armeniacum. Deep cobalt-blue; larger than 
Heavenly Blue and blooming earlier. A charming com¬ 
panion to Snowdrops and Snowflakes. 
80 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100 
Heavenly Blue. Light blue, strong-growing variety 
with large flower-trusses. The finest Grape Hyacinth for 
mass planting. 75 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100 
BRECK’S BULB CATALOGUE, 1940 
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