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CROCUS 
Crocuses are in great demand due to their early flowering habit. 
They are hardy and can remain undisturbed for years. The bulbs must 
be planted immediately on arrival, either in the garden or in pots 
Crocuses are often planted in lawns, but the grass should not be cut 
oefore the Crocus leaves are entirely withered. If cut too early, the 
bulbs will not flower a second year. 
For pot culture, the Crocuses must be planted in pots in a good sandy 
loam. These pots can be placed in the garden, then the whole pot must 
be covered with 3 or 4 inches of soil. This place must retain sufficient 
moisture as the bulbs want a lot of water for good root development. 
The pots are usually brought into the house when severe frost threatens, 
usually about the middle of November and then kept in a cool dark cel- 
lar. Many amateurs follow the habit of keeping the pots in a dark 
cellar from the start until they are ready for the light. Crocuses want 
a lot of water during the time of root formation, and pots should be in- 
spected weekly to see that the soil has not become dry. It is very im- 
portant that the pots are standing in a really cool place in order to de- 
velop good roots. By the middle of February, the pots can be brought 
into the living-room, still better in a cold or slightly heated room. 
Crocuses cannot stand artificial heat and should be grown as cool 
as possible. When the temperature is too high, the bulbs will make 
many leaves, but one will find the buds are going blind. } 
Choice Large-Flowered Crocus 
EARLY PERFECTION. Violet purple-blue, dark edge, early and free- 
flowering; excellent for pots, one of the best varieties. Doz. $.80, 100 $5.60 
EXCELSIOR. Soft ageratum-blue, very large rounded flower; the largest 
of all Crocuses. Doz. $.85, 100 $6.00 
JUBILEE. Soft violet-blue with pale edge. Doz. $.80, 100 $5.60 
KATHLEEN PARLOW. One of the best pure white varieties with large 
rounded flowers. Doz. $.60, 100 $4.00 
LARGEST YELLOW. First Size. Doz. $.60, 100 $4.40 
LARGEST YELLOW. Second size. Doz. $.45, 100 $3.00 
LARGEST YELLOW. Third size. Doz §$.30, 100 $2.20 
The Yellow Crocuses as a rule open their flowers before the large 
flowered varieties. They are also excellent for pot culture, but must 
be grown cool. 
MAXIMILIAN. Soft china--blue, medium-sized flowers, very freely pro- 
duced; splendid for pots, excellent in the garden. Doz. $.50, 100 $3.60 
NIGGER BOY. Glossy blackish-purple, one of the very darkest varie- 
ties. Doz. $.80, 100 $5.60 
POTTER. Beautiful deep shining reddish-purple, the best in this shade; 
extra fine. . Doz. $.60, 100 $4.00 
PURPUREUS GRANDIFLORUS. One of the very best varieties with 
large cup-shaped, deep purple-blue flowers; recommended either for pots 
or for outside planting. Doz. $.80, 100 $5.60 
QUEEN OF THE BLUES. Soft ageratum-blue with light margin, very 
large flowers of great substance and beautiful pure color, which are free- 
ly produced. We consider this one of the most beautiful of all the new 
varieties. Doz. $.60, 100 $4.40 
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