CROCUS 
MUSCARI 

BRODIAEA 
BRODIAEA CAPITATA. A variety of the “California Hyacinth” which re- 
quires a well-drained, gritty soil. Plant in full sun 2 to 3 inches deep and if 
necessary for drainage, in a raised bed or rock garden. In the Kast plant 
before the ground freezes and mulch well with leaves or straw. Flowers are 
a lovely lilae ciuster on a 1- to 2-foot stem. Doz. 75c. 
BRODIAEA LAXA. A vigorous variety with clear blue flowers on 18-inch 
stems. Culture same as for B. Capitata. Doz. 75c. 
CROCUS 
The earliest of all spring flowers, the Crocus needs no introduction to gar- 
den lovers. The bulbs may remain in the same place for a number of years, 
each season finding the clumps larger and the flowers more gorgeous. 
Golden yellow....... Doz. 40c Burple®..cee ene Doz. 40c 
Mixed, yellow; purple, white and striped. Doz. 30c. 
FRITILLARIA 
Resembling small lhes with their drooping, nodding flowers, Fritillarias 
are spring blooming woodland plants. They should be planted in early fall. 
FRITILLARIA PURDYI. Flowers white beautifully tinged purple. Plant 3 
to 4 inches deep in a sunny spot or in light shade in well drained soil. Each 
15c, Doz. $1.50. | 
F. RECURVA (A Californian called “The Red Bell”). Flowers bright red on 
the outside, golden yellow inside with red spots. Plant in shade in woodland 
soil. Each 15c, Doz. $1.50. 
F. THUNBERGI. Flowers of creamy white, veined with green. Plant 4 inches 
deep in partial shade. Flowers in May. Each 15c, Doz. $1.50. 
LEUCOJUM (Snowflake) 
A dainty, drooping bell-shaped flower blooming in May. The blossoms are 
snow white except for a small apple-green dot on the end of each petal. Plant 
3 to 4 inches deep in a partly shaded location. Doz. 75c. 
MUSCARI (Grape Hyacinth) 
A dainty spring flowering bulb (Museari Botryoides) which resembles a 
miniature bunch of grapes. It is of easy cultivation and multiplies rapidly. 
Plant 3 to 4 inches deep. 
HEAVENLY BLUE. Bright, deep blue. Doz. 35c. 
ARMENIACUM. A darker shade of blue and with larger flowers. Doz. 50c. 
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