EARLY FLOWERING BULBS 
RANUNCULUS 
Nothing produces a brighter or more gorgeous effect 
in May and June than beds of Ranunculus, while the 
flowers are much prized for cutting. They thrive in any y 
ordinary garden soil but should have protection in spring 
from cold winds. In the South they may be planted from 
September to February, the earlier planting, however, 
will produce a more sturdy growth and a greater number f 
of flowers over a longer blooming period. In the North, 
where the winters are cold, Ranunculus should be 
planted outdoors in April and May. Order them in the 
fall and store over winter under ordinary living-room 
conditions—dry and warm. After flowering, take up the 
tubers and store dry until the following spring. 
Plant with the claws downward; set 3 to 4 inches apart, pressing 
them firmly into the soil; keep the crown 2 inches under the surface of 
the soil, covering them first with sand and then with soil. 

Giant French Hybrids. Flowers are unsurpassed in range of brilliant and 
desirable colors and come a very large percent double. 

Doz. Per 100 Per 1,000 
Mammothsa teat ie ea ee Sans $5.00 $45.00 
Extra, Larqeage wer ene nes ee .60 4.00 35.00 
Larges ere Ce ice ee eee ee 45 3.00 25.00 
With their bright and varied colors Anemones make a 
splendid showing during the spring and should be planted 
extensively. They are also excellent as cut flowers and make 
pleasing bouquets. In the South they may be planted during 
the fall and winter, but in the North spring planting is recom- 
mended. However, order the bulbs from us in the fall and 
store under ordinary living-room conditions until time to plant. 
A well drained location with raised beds is preferred. Set the 
bulbs 5 to 6 inches apart and 2 to 3 inches deep with the 
pointed ends downward. In cold sections cover in winter with 
strawy manure. 
De Caen. These handsome single Anemones have beautiful large saucer- 
shaped blossoms of brilliant and varied colors—red, pink, blue, white, etc. 
See color illustration. Large bulbs 50c doz., $3.50 per 100. 
St. Brigid. A very lovely and distinct class of Anemones producing large 
flowers mostly semi-double with finely divided petals of most brilliant colors. 

RANUNCULUS 


Greatly prized for cutting. Large bulbs, 60c doz., $4.00 per 100. 
Blue Poppy. Very much like His Excellency except as for color. Blue Poppy, 
as the name implies, is a most attractive bright blue. Large bulbs, 60c doz., 
$4.00 per 100. 
His Excellency. A grand variety bearing flowers measuring as much as 3 
inches across of the most vivid velvety vermilion, with glistening silvery white 
base and a handsome blue-black central base. Large bulbs, 60c doz., $4.00 
per 100. 

BUTTERFLY or MARIPOSA TULIPS | see usrration) 
Although belonging to the same family as our common 
Tulips, they bear little resemblance to them; they have a light 
graceful growth and bloom through May and June, while for 
flowers are unsurpassed. They deserve a place in every 
flower border and rock garden. They are valuable for cut- 
ting, having long stems and being profuse continuous 
delicacy of texture and brilliancy of color and markings the bloomers. 
Mariposa Tulips are hardy throughout 
the East and are easily grown in pots, 
boxes or in well drained sunny situations. 
A position facing south and sunny spots in 
the rock garden are specially suitable. 
When in full growth give occasional soak- 
ings of water, but not too frequently. After 
the bulbs have flowered and ripened they 
must have a summer rest if the bulbs are to 
survive. They will not stand watering or 
eastern summer rains. If planted in the 
open ground the bulbs should be dug as 
soon as they have ripened. If planted in 
pots or boxes sunk into the soil, these 
should be lifted once through flowering, 
dried off and stored indoors until late Octo- 
ber, when they may be planted out again. 
Plant 3 inches deep and 3 inches apart. 
Mixed. 3 bulbs for 30c, 75c doz., $5.00 per 
100. 
BUTTERFLY OR 
MARIPOSA TULIPS 
ANEMONES DE CAEN 
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