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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., WASHINGTON, D. C 
Spring Flowering Bulbs 
FOR THE GARDEN, ROCK GARDEN AND NATURALISTIC PLANTING 
Without bulbs, rock gardens do not reach their 
prime until Summer, but when bulbs are used the 
flowering period of a rock garden will be extended 
considerably, as bulbs produce a rich variety of 
form and color during Spring. 
CROCUS. Spring flowering. One of the earliest of flowers 
to bloom in the Spring. Blue or yellow. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. 
doz.; $3.75 for 100. 
CHIONODOXA (Glory of the Snow). Brilliant sky-blue 
flowers that come into bloom soon after the snow is gone. 
They require no further care when once planted. 7 cts. each; 
75 cts. doz. ; $5.75 per 100. 
IXIAS (African Corn Lily). These charming flowers with 
their rich and varied hues make a brilliant display in the 
spring, when planted outdoors in a protected place. They 
may be grown indoors for winter blooms also. 6 cts. each; 
65 cts. doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
MUSCARI (Heavenly Blue Grape Hyacinths). Numerous 
spikes of light blue flowers in early spring. Blooms during 
April. Can be planted in masses or in the rock-garden, in 
either shade or sun. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
SCILLAS SIBERICA (Squills). Exquisite rich blue flowers 
in the early spring. A charming effect may be had by plant- 
in conjunction with yellow crocus, Chionodoxas and Snow¬ 
drops. 8 cts. each; 80 cts. doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
Muscari 
SNOWDROPS. In the early Spring it is a 
lovely sight to see a snowy white bed of grace¬ 
ful snowdrops. They may also be used ef¬ 
fectively in the center and edge with Scilla or 
Chionodoxas by inter-mingling them. 
Single Snowdrop. Large lovely single white 
bells. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. doz.; $3.50 per 
100 . 
Callas—Freesias—Oxalis 
FOR INDOOR PLANTING 
WHITE CALLA LILY (Aethiopica). Pure 
white blooms of an attractive, unusual form 
and one of our best window plants. Pot bulbs 
in 6 to 8-inch pots as soon as received. Give 
an abundance of water, light, and heat and 
the results will be very satisfactory. 20 cts. 
each; $2.25 per doz. 
YELLOW CALLA LILY (Elliottiana). The 
yellow Cal la; large rich, deep golden flowers 
often 4 to 5 inches across at the mouth ; habit 
of growth and foliage like the old favorite 
white Calla excepting the leaves of Elliotianna 
are spotted with white. 20 cts. each; $2.00 
per doz. (Ready in November.) 
OXALIS. Suitable for pot culture and Win¬ 
ter blooming. Large, pink, white, lavender, 
and yellow flowers held well above dwarf 
sturdy growth. Keep close to light to keep 
foliage from growing too long. Bulbs, 5 cts. 
each; 50 cts. doz. 
FREESIAS. Improved Purity. Produces 
large sprays of snow-white flowers, extremely 
fragrant. 5 cts. each; 40 cts. doz.; $3.00 per 
100 . 
FREESIAS. Rainbow Mixture. Clusters of 
yellow, blue, violet, mauve, pink and lavender. 
5 cts. each; 45 cts. doz.; $3.25 per 100. 
Amaryllis 
GIANT HYBRIDS. Mixed colors. Jumbo bulbs for planting in a 6-inch pot. 50 cts. each; 
by mail, 60 cts. each. 
Rodopell 
Protects 
Bulb Plantings 
against the ravages 
of rats, mice, moles 
and other destruc¬ 
tive rodents. 
2-gal. size, sufficient for 100 bulbs.... $2.00 
5-gal. size, sufficient for 250 bulbs.... 3.75 
Hole - in - One 
Plant Setter 
and 
Bulb Planter 
Removes the soil and 
makes a perfect planting 
hole for all kinds of bulbs and young 
plants. Once tried, no gardener will 
do without it. 60 cts. each. 
