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Miscellaneous Bulbs and Roots 
for outdoor ano naturalistic plantings 
Allium 
Alliums are very attractive bulbous plants, producing erect, bare 
stems with globular heads of flowers. Perfectly hardy, easily grown, 
and well adapted to rock gardens. Thrive in almost any soil in 
sunny situations. Plant 2 inches deep. 
Falcifolium. Grows 3 inches high, with large umbels of rosy purple 
flowers. 7Oc per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
Neapolitanum. Produces in May and June, numerous heads of 
graceful white flowers, prized for cutting. It is also a charming 
plant to naturalize in shady woods, associated with blue Wood 
Scilla. Height, 15 inches. 7Oc per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 
Autumn-Flowering 
BULBS 
These bulbs are available early and should be planted in 
August and September for flowering the same season. Can- 
not be supplied after September. 
CROCUS (Fall Flowering) 
The group of bulbous plants unique in this family, as they 
flower in the fall instead of the spring. Asa rule, the foliage 
appears in the spring, and dies away early. These Crocuses 
are highly recommended for the rock garden, where the value 
of their blossoms late in the season can readily be appre- 
ciated. We can offer only one variety this year. 
Zonatus. Rose-lilac, yellow center. Very lovely coloring. 
85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. 
COLCHICUM - Meadow Saffron 
Colchicums are autumn-flowering bulbs with large Crocus- 
like blossoms appearing during September and October, but 
without foliage. The foliage, however, pushes through the 
ground in early spring and dies away about June. They are 
ideal for open woods and shady places and also for the rock- 
ery. If planted between some of the looser and more spread- 
ing plants, their blossoms will show to much advantage dur- 
ing the fall when other flowers are scarce. The bulbs will 
also flower in the house without soil or water and afterward 
may be planted in the garden. They are perfectly hardy. 
Plant 6 to 8 inches deep. Should not be confused with 
Autumn-Flowering Crocus which are similar but of an en- 
tirely different family 
Autumnale major. A large variety of improved type with 
massive flowers of rosy purple. $4.25 per doz.; $30.00 
per 100. 
Sternbergia 
Lutea major. A very effective autumn-flowering plant pro- 
ducing Crocus-like flowers of a rich golden yellow. They 
make a charming decoration if placed in bowls or pots 
and bloom a few weeks after planting. Out-of-doors the 
Sternbergia likes a well drained and somewhat sheltered 
situation, where it should be left undisturbed. The bulbs 
should be planted 9 inches deep and in cold districts a 
covering of dry litter provided. Excellent for the rock 
garden. $2.25 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

Brodiaea 
Small bulbs, producing grassy leaves near the ground and very 
slender but stiff, naked stems bearing a head of waxy flowers of 
great lasting quality. Their culture is the same as for Narcissus. 
Mixed Varieties. Colors include violet, purple, scarlet, and yellow. 
65c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
Calochortus 
Mariposa or Butterfly Tulip 
Native plants, mostly from the west coast states. Large, cup- 
shaped flowers, one to many on a stem, wonderfully marked with 
eyes and dots and pencilings in rich colors. Comparable only to 
orchids in wonderful variability of beauty. Mariposa is the Spanish 
word for butterfly, applied to these because of the markings re- 
sembling those on the butterfly’s wings. Hardy with slight pro- 
tection. Bloom in May and June. 
Mixed. A fine mixture made up of many varieties. Would pro- 
duce a lovely spot of color in a somewhat sheltered location. 
Ideal for rock garden. 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
Camassia 
Native American plants, hardy without protection and thriving 
either under ordinary garden conditions or when naturalized in 
open, moist woods, on the sides of ponds or streams, or in not 
too dense a grassy growth. Best planted in masses not over 4 inches 
apart and 3 to 4 inches deep. Any good soil will do, but they should 
have plenty of water while growing and in flower. They can be 
left alone for years. Bloom in May and June. 
Esculenta. Flowers of a rich purple color. Very good for massed 
plantings. Height, 2 feet. 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
Leichtlini. Tall spikes, with as many as 100 flowers. Available in 
two colors: blue or white. Height, 3 feet. $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. 
CROCUS 
Mammoth Spring Flowering 
Stocks of these are very scarce in this country and we can offer 
only the following: 
Baron von Brunow. (Color illustration, page 29.) Large flowers 
of rich purple-blue. Very free flowering. 85c per doz.; $6.00 
per 100; $55.00 per 1000. 
Golden Yellow. The popular rich yellow variety. $1.00 per doz.; 
$7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. 
King of the Whites. A fine popular white variety. 85c per doz.; 
$6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. 
Striped. Variations of white and lavender or purple. (Color illus- 
tration, page 29.) 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 
1000. 
Mixed. A good assortment of colors including golden yellow. 75c 
per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $48.00 per 1000. 
Cypripedium (Lady Slipper) 
Hardy Orchids are among the choicest of our native plants and 
produce beautiful, showy flowers during May and June. They re- 
quire moisture and very little sun. Acid soil is necessary to the 
growth of most species. 
Acaule (Pink Lady Slipper). The largest flowered species, grow- 
ing about 1 foot high and producing, in May, showy, purplish 
pink flowers. Plant 3 inches deep and about 8 inches apart. 
Requires acid soil. A mulching of pine needles the first year is 
advisable. $3.95 per doz.; $32.50 per 100. 
Pubescens (Yellow Lady Slipper). The common Yellow Lady Slip- 
per, blooming in May. Most easily established and will endure 
quite a bit of sun. About 1 foot tall, with showy, fragrant yel- 
low flowers, marked with brown. Likes soil rich in leaf-mold. 
$3.95 per doz.; $32.50 per 100. 
Spectabile (Showy Lady Slipper). Considered the best of all. Large 
pink and white flowers on stems 2 to 3 feet tall, during June. 
Requires rich, moist soil and shade. The soil need not be as high- 
ly acid as for other species. $3.95 per doz.; $32.50 per 100. 
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