
Narcissus—both short cup and daffodil types—naturalized for permanent effect in Massachusetis. 
SECTION 1 
BULBS for AUTUMN PLANTING 
ANY plants that have bulbous or fleshy roots are safely planted in fall only. 
We have on the next five pages concentrated on the few best kinds of each 
class in quantity production. About 90% of the total different effects of ten thou- 
sand confusing names are covered in these carefully chosen lists! The result is easy, 
intelligent selection by you and—lower prices, for top size bulbs. 
BULBS for NATURALIZING 
It is not generally realized how many kinds of bulbs may be 
permanently planted—to last for a decade or more if properly set 
out, giving a yearly show of bloom. 
It may be said that there are 
two kinds of bulbs—those which die out or split each year, allowing 
a new bulb to form for the following season’s blooin; and those 
which are permanent, sending up a flower every season from the 
same bulb. The first group can not well be naturalized, chiefly 
tulips, usually replanted every year or two. The second group is 
characteristic of the Narcissus, which provided there is any food 
at all will remain permanently, and are easily naturalized. 
Narcissus 
Narcissus are the showiest of the 
really satisfactory naturalizing bulbs. 
It might be said that the best place 
to plant these is not in the garden at 
all—but scattered among shrubbery, 
under fences and wherever a drift 
of april show is desired. Not all kinds 
do equally well when naturalized, and 
we have selected a special assort- 
ment for this purpose which we offer 
below. 
Narcissus Naturalizing Mixture 
All types represented, including daf- 
fodils. (100) (1000) 
Strong oul bs ae $4.00 $36.00 
Narcissus Northern Mixture 
For very cold parts of the country 
Poeticus and Poetaz types only. 
Sironcs bulbs ieee $6.00 $56.00 
Scilla (“Squill”, “Blue-bells”) 
Any of the kinds offered on the next 
page are suitable. 
Muscari (“Grape-Hyacinth’”’) 
The kinds on the next page are all 
satisfactory if planted permanently. 
Crocus 
All may be naturalized. We offer all 
colors mixed for this purpose at $6.50 
per 100; $60.00 per 1000. 
Galanthus (“Snowdrop”) 
Excellent naturalizer. For quantity 
use, we offer 1000 for $65.00. 
Lily-of-the-Valley 
Fine for shade, woodsy soil. No at- 
tention for generations. $8.00 per 
100; $70.00 per 1000. 
Mertensia (“Virginia blue-bell’) 
Showy blue, needs no attention. 
Plant best in fall. $16.00 per 100, 
strong roots. 
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Giant Spring Crocus 
(1/2 ft. April) The Dutch Crocus—show- 
iest of all early Spring flowers. Not 
too plentiful, but enough for early 
orders. Extra large bulbs. PERMA- 
NENT when planted in sunny well- 
drained soil. 

(25) (100) 
Blues and Purples... $2.00 $ 7.00 
Whites'* 22) =e 5ea 2.50 9.00 
Yellows 2332. 7.3 3.00 10.00 
Striped! Kinds) 2 = 2.00 7.00 
Giant Autumn Colchicum 
(i, ft. Sept.-Nov.) Also called ‘Autumn 
Crocus. Showy, pinkish-mauve. May 
be forced in pebbles indoors and 
planted out after blooming. 
(10) (25) 
Autumnale Major ____ $5.00 $10.00 
Bornmulleri a2 7.00 14.00 
Speciosums 9.00 . 10.00 
Dutch Hyacinths 
(1 ft. May) Good 14 centimeter bulbs, 
largest practical for outdoors. Effective 
in clumps. Left alone, make many 
graceful stems, fewer flowers. If large 
plump stems desired, fertilize gener- 
ously. Any soil. 
(10) (25) 
Pinks: sere Seer Oe $4.00 $ 8.00 
Whites #225425 Fata 4.00 8.00 
Blues "22. Sore 4.00 8.00 
Mixed Colors st 7.50 
