Wake Up America! 
BULB-PLANTING SEASON IS HERE! 
W E PROUDLY present a list of 100 per cent American-grown bulbs, 
grown on American soil, by American bulb specialists for American 
gardens. We are presenting this pre-season offering to apprize our 
customers of the fact that there will be bulbs of all descriptions for those 
who respond quickly by ordering NOW. 
The European situation is such that it is unlikely any bulbs can 
be obtained from Holland this year. We have a plentiful supply of 
fine American-grown stock wdiich will not last through the season. In 
order to render the best service, it is imperative that we have your order 
before October 1. We w-ill gladly repay this cooperation by allowing a 
“Discount of 5 per cent” for all orders placed before October 1. 
NOTE. 
All bulbs postpaid east of Mississippi River, with exception of Fleur de Lis, 
Japanese and Siberian Irises, Peonies and Hemerocallis. 
COMPLETE FALL CATALOGUE READY SEPTEMBER 
Really, no garden is complete without these chaste white 
Madonna Lilies. We are fortunate indeed, in our ability to sup¬ 
ply the following strains. Supply very limited. 
Madonna Lilies {LUium candidum) 
Green Mountain Strain. Fine New England stock, 
strong bulbs. 75c each; $7.50 per doz.; $55.00 per 100. 
Blue Mountain Strain. Hardy Pennsylvania mountain- 
grown. 60c each; $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. 
North Star Strain. For mass planting. Will have 4 to 6 
blooms on a stalk. 40c each; $4.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 
Schling’s Multiple-flowered Iris (i. ochwleuca) 
Gorgeous Orchid-flowering Iris, splendid for cutting and 
mass planting. Perfectly hardy. New and worth-while. 
White, Blue, Yellow, Lavender. $3.00 per doz.; $22.00 
per 100. 
Fall-Blooming Bulbs 
Plant now—will bloom this Fall 
Crocus zonatus. Autumn-blooming Crocus. An unusual 
species with w-arm rosy lilac flowers accentuated by an 
orange-scarlet zone at the base of each flower. Each 
bulb usually produces several blooms. $1.00 per doz.; 
$7.00 per 100. 
Colchicum autumnale. The large, glowing purple chalice- 
Ilke flow'ers appear w'ithout foliage in early autumn. For 
picturesque effects plant the bulbs among low carpeting 
plants like Thyme or Veronica. 45c each; $4.50 per doz. 
FALL-BLOOMING GOLDEN CROCUS (Sternbergia 
luted). Several flowers from one bulb. Will bloom in 
three weeks after planting. Ideal for rock-gardens. Plant 
6-8 in. deep. $1.75 per doz.; $12.50 per 100. 
Another Fine HARDY A merican-grown Bulb 
for the Garden 
MADONNA LILIES 
Bulbs ready for shipment October 1 
The famous Dutch, Orchid-flow'ering Iris from bulbs. Very popular with florists. The Orchid-shaped 
blooms and bold colorings make these a most exquisite cut-flower. 
X Imperator. Midnight-blue, orange-yellow spot on lip. X White Excelsior. Pure white. 
X Poggenbeeck. Rich navy-blue. X Yellow Queen. Golden yellow. 
90c per doz.; $7.00 per 100 
Hardy A merican-grown English Iris Bulbs ready for shipment October 1 
Blue Celeste. Light blue. King of the Blues. Deep blue. Mont Blanc. White. Sunset. Yellow. 
$1.15 per doz.; $8.75 per 100 
Bulbs ready now for 
immediate shipment 
and planting: 
August 15 — September 1 
Madonna Lilies 
Schling’s Multiple-flowered Iris 
Crocus Colchicum 
DUTCH IRIS 
MAX SCHLING SEEDSMEN, Inc. 
618 Madison Ave. • NEW YORK, N. Y. 
