Small Autumn Crocus 
COLCHICUM - Giant Autumn Crocus 
Autumnale Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50, 100 $17.25 
Requires no soil, no water, no core. Beautiful rosy tinted blossoms, 2 to 
S inches in diameter. Through Nature's own process, Colchicum bulbs 
store Within themselves oil the fertility, water, etc., they require to bloom, 
bimply place the bulb m a dish or on the table or window sill and watch 
Its beauty unfold. The blooms keep in good condition about two weeks, 
and when they wi t, cut them off and others will follow, each bulb pro- 
15 flowers. When the blooming has ceased in the early 
1° I planted in the open garden or lawn, where, each 
ISi h 11 ^ gre^at profusion, or if you prefer you can remove 
the bulbs frorn the ground about July first, dry them in darkness for a 
f?': "idoor decoration as at first. Orders of Colchicum 
bulbs canriot be filled before August, but you should place your order now 
tor August delivery. 
CROCUS 
11 • u , Doz. $0.65, 100 $3.75 
yellow throat freely produced. One of the most 
loVi garden or under tall shrubs. Does 
well planned under trees between vinca, pachysandra, or other ground 
th indoors. When bulbs have flowered in the house 
they should be planted m the garden where they will establish quickly. 
EUCHARIS 
Amazonica Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
A rare bulb from the Amazon, produces deliciously scented pure white 
waxy flowers shaped not unlike the Daffodil. The foliage is handsome 
and evergreen, somewhat like that of the Funkia. May be grown in the 
garden in warm parts of the country. Does well in the cool greenhouse, 
hasily grown house plant. Give same care as Amaryllis. 
GLORIOSA - Climbing Lily 
Superba Rothschildiana Strong tubers, 50c each; $5.50 per doz. 
A splendid low cHmber, easy to grow in the garden; it does well in 
sheltered spots out-of-doors. Grows 5 to 6 feet high, producing a dozen 
or more gorgeous lily-like flowers which open a bright yellow and red 
but change to a deep scarlet. In bloom through the summer and autumn 
months. Most unusual and rare garden bulbs. Store tubers in winter like 
caiadioli, may be used season after season. 
GLOXINIAS 
Showy flowering bulbs for the window garden or conservatory. Potted in 
rich garden loam ond placed in a light window they will develop into shapelv 
plants covered with graceful large flowers of beautiful velvety texture. 
Etoile de Feu Emperor Frederick 
Bright scarlet. Scarlet with white band. 
Mount Blanc Emperor Wilhelm 
Deep violet with white band. 
Drfance Prince.ss Elizabeth 
Crimson-scarlet. White with deep indigo-blue edge. 
Any of the above: 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS - Cape Hyacinth 
. „ Doz. $1.20; 100 $8.00 
A white summer-flowering Hyacinth, growing 3 to 5 feet in height grace¬ 
ful y surmounted with from 20 to 30 pure white bell-shaped flowers 
Culture same as for Gladioli. 
ISMENE CALATHINA GRANDIFLORA 
One of the best of our summer-flowering bulbs. Clusters of large fra¬ 
grant, pearly white flowers, resembling the Amaryllis family. ' 
Each 30c, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Ornithogalum Saundersae 
Tigridia, Rose Queen 
MONTBRETIA (See page 121) 
ORNITHOGALUM - Star of Bethlehem 
Saundersae Per 3 $1.00, per doz. $2.25, per 100 $15.00 
A most interesting ond useful summer flowering bulb. It produces in 
August a cluster of 25 to 30 pure white waxy flowers which have a pitch 
black seed ovary beautifully contrasting with the white flowers. The 
stems are stiff, 24 to 30 inches tall. The lasting qualities of the flowers 
are amazing. They will remain fresh for three to four weeks when cut 
and longer in the garden. Here is a most valuable as well as handsome 
novelty for the surnmer garden. It grows anywhere in a sunny place, not 
particular as to soil. In fall dig it up and store, with and in the same 
manner as Gladioli. It multiplies rapidly. 
OXALIS - Shamrock 
Summer-flowering bulbs with brilliant flowers and dark foliage. Suitable 
for mass bedding, rockeries, hanging baskets or pots in a sunny window. 
Shamrock-like foliage; flowers in bunches, and of easy culture. 
Deppei. Pure white. Losiandra. Crimson. Shamrock. Pink. Mixed Colors. 
Doz. 30c, 100 $2.00 
RANUNCULUS - Buttercup 
New Giant Claremont Hybrids Doz. 75c, 100 $4.50 
The largest and most magnificent strain ever offered. Giant double and 
semi-double, peony-like flowers, 2 inches and more across. Yellows, from 
straw through all shades to deep golden yellow; red, including dark crim¬ 
son, scarlet, orange-red, and all other shades of red; orange-pink—in 
color is included in this mixture. Not reliably hardy 
north of washingtori, D. C., except in warm, sheltered borders. Plant the 
pulps as soon as soil has become warm, placing the claws downward, 2 
inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart. Fine for cutting. 
TIGRIDIA - Shellflower of Mexico 
Mixed Doz. $1.35, 100 $10.00 
tew flowers are more gorgeously colored or so beautiful. Plant in sunny 
position in a f ower border in well-drained soil. Same treatment as iPor 
timber ° used in beds. Blooms from middle of July to Sep- 
Alba. White, center carmine spotted. 
Cananensls. Yellow, center red spotted. 
Carminea. Light orange-scarlet, spotted carmine. 
Pavonia speciosa. Scarlet, center spotted red. 
Rose Queen. Rose-pink, center spotted. 
Doz. $1.75,100 $12.00 
Doz. $1.75,100 $12.00 
Doz. $1.75,100 $12.00 
Doz. $1.75,100 $12.00 
Doz. $1.75,100 $12.00 
Doz. 80c, 100 $6.00 
TUBEROSE, SWEET SCENTED 
Excelsior, Dwarf Pearl ,,,, 
Lovely large, double flowers of thick, waxlike textur^bornron graceful 
aT?ut flnw^prs Th- ^f^derful in the garden, besides being highly prized 
flowers. They have a rich, exotic fragrance. Plant the bulbs after 
h Possed and cover them 2 inches deep. For earliest 
the oaen ?n 2° during February or March and transplant to 
the open in June, selecting a well-drained soil and a sunny location. 
Everblooming Doz. $0.80, 100 $6.00 
White, single flowers of rich scent, on tall stems. Begins to bloom in July 
spikerin^Tucces^s^on^®^°^^ season, each bulb throwing 2 to 5 flower 
AtPrt YKAJN IHES - Zephyr Flower or Fairy Lilies 
floweri^na^ withrQmnt^n*;°t^ P'°'^Ji' effective for massing in the border, 
fXot Lhure and ro?k g^a^n 
Alba. Pure white., 
'“■J 
Rosea. Large, rose-colored. 
Doz. 75c, 100 $5.00 
Doz. $1.60, 100 $12.00 
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