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Crocus ANE 
For Tulips, bs Hardy Lilies 
Daffodils These thrifty flowers, with their 
see other beauty and fragrance, like part shade 
Mand look best against shrubbery. 
} Candidum (Madonna Lily). Saow- 
white flowers, 3 to 20 on a stem, in 
June. Ht. 414 ft. Plant 3 in. deep. 
60c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $6. 
Regale. White, shaded pale yellow 
in center, with pink edges, in July. 
Ht. 3-4 ft. Plant 8 in. deep. 60c 
each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $6. 
Speciosum album. Snowy white 
reflexed petals in Aug.—Sept. Ht. 
4 ft. Plant 8 in. deep. 90c each; 
3 for $2.50; doz. $9. 
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each; doz. $2.50. 
Duteh Hyacinths 
through the winter either in water alone, or in bulb fibre or soil. 
EXHIBITION SIZE FOR FORCING INDOORS 
Our bulbs are selected for size and are fully aged for forcing purposes. 
City of Haarlem. Soft Naples yellow. 
Duke of Westminster. Purple-blue. 
LaVictoire. Bright,deepcarmine-red. 
Any of above 6, 3 for 85c; doz. $3; 25 for $6.15; $24 per 100 
BEDDING SIZE FOR GROWING OUTDOORS 



Botanical 
Tulips (Species) 
see enclosed 
order sheet. 
A colorful border 
of Dutch Hyacinths 
65ce; doz. $2.25; 25 for $4.65; $18 per 100. 
These attractive flowers will bloom outdoors in April or, if grown indoors, 
L’Innocence. The finest pure white. 
Perle Brillante. Pretty light blue. 
Pink Pearl. Beautiful light rose-pink. 
These bulbs are of maximum bedding size and are well seasoned. They are 
specially selected for color, size and stem, and all will bloom at_one time. 
Deep Red, Rose, Dark Blue, Light Blue, White or Yellow. Each, 3 for 
Anemones 
Plant in sheltered, well-drained soil and protect well for 
winter. The gaudy flowers come in May or June. 
DeCaen, Mixed. A fine single strain in shades of blue, 
white and scarlet. Doz. 75c; $6 per 100. 
St. Brigid, Mixed. Semi-double and double, in brilliant 
colors. Doz. 75c; $6 per 100. 
Chionodoxa 
These Glory-of-the-Snow bloom in April. Plant 3 inches 
deep, 18 bulbs to a square foot, and don’t disturb. 
Gigantea. Large, light blue, cheery flowers. Like full sun 
or half shade. Doz. 45c; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1000. 
Giant-flowering Crocus 
Planted in borders, massed under trees, in patches in the 
lawn, these appear in March or early April each year. 
Enchantress. Large flowers of clear porcelain-blue. 
Remembrance. Deep intense dark violet-blue. Very fine. 
Snowstorm. Pure white, globular flowers of great beauty. 
Striped Beauty. Blue-purple lines on white. 
Yellow Mammoth. Deep golden yellow. 
The above 5, doz. 65¢3 
$4.50 per 100 
Mixed Crocus. All of the new 
giant-flowering type. Doz. 
6Uc; $4 per 100; $35 per LOUD. 
Fritillaria 
Guinea-Hen Flower, April. 
MeleagrisMixed. Dwarf 
pendant _ bell-flowers, 
checkered and spotted. 
Doz. 50c; $4 per 100. 



















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Speciosum rubrum. Ruby-carmine on white, heayily spotted crimson, reflexed petals in 
Aug.—Sept. Ht. 4-5 ft. Plant 8 in. deep. 90c each, 3 for $2.50; doz. $9. 
Tenuifolium (Coral Lily). Clusters of nodding, small bell-like, recurved, coral-red flowers 
in June on 18-inch plants. Plant 5 in. deep. Likes. a damp loamy soil in part shade. 25c 
Umbellatum grandiflorum. Light orange-red in 
umbels in June. Ht. 2 ft. Plant 4-6 in. deep, in 
full sun in well-drained soil. Free-flowering and 
easily grown. 60c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $6. 
Umbellatum atrosanguineum. A fine dark red 
form of the above. 60c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $6. 
Umbellatum, Orange Triumph. A greatly im- 
proved brilliant orange. Larger flowers of ex- 
ceptional beauty. A very desirable new variety. 
Ht. 214 ft. 80c each; 3 for $2.20; doz. $8. 
Peonies 
Of easy culture and long lasting. Two-year-old 
clumps with 3 to 5 eyes. Bloom in June. Double 
Pink, Double Red and Double White. Each, 
55c each; 3 for $1.50; doz. $5.50. 

FORBES 1946 FALL BULB OFFER 
Here are the lesser known but very attractive “Heralds of Spring.” All grow easily and add much garden interest. 
Fritillaria Imperialis 
These Crown Imperials with stately drooping 
flower heads like good soil and sun. Ht. 3 ft. 
Maxima Red. Large orange-red. Maxima 
Yellow. Bright. Each, 50c each; doz. $5. 
Leueojum 
Splendid for naturalizing, the Spring Snow- 
flake blooms in late April and prefers rich soil. 
Estivum. Beautiful white bells tipped with 
green, 8 inches high. Doz. $1; $8 per 100. 
Lily-of-the-Valley 
For outdoor planting. Hardy, readily natural- 
ize in shade. Clumps, 50c each; doz. $5. 
Museari 
The Grape Hyacinths in mid-April thrive as 
a ground carpet under trees or in a rock-garden. 
Armeniacum. Deep blue, 5-inch spikes thickly 
set with small bell-like flowers. Fine for mass- 
ing. Doz. 45c; $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1000. 
Rock-Garden Daffodils 
See under Daffodils on other side of folder. 
Seilila Campanuaiata 
The Wood Hyacinth in late May is fine for 
borders, under evergreens. Plant 5 inches deep. 
Blue, Rose, or White. Spikes of bell-flowers on 
stems 12 to 15 inches high. Each, doz. 65c; 
$4.50 per 100. 
Seilla Sibirica 
The Squills bloom in April. Plant 3 in. deep. 
Spring Beauty. Spikes, 5 inches high, of small, 
bright rich blue, drooping bells. Fine for 
massing. Doz. 75c; $6 per 100. 
Snowdrops 
The Galanthus, the first flowers of spring, 
thrive anywhere but prefer cool moist soil. 
Elwesi, Single. White bells on short stems soon 
after snow melts. Doz. 75c; $6 per 100. 
Tulips. Botanical 
See descriptions and prices on order sheet. 

Alexander Forbes & Co.. Seedsmen 
A87 WASHINGTON ST., NEWARK 2, N. J.’ 
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SALES GARDEN 
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SCILLA SIBIRICA, Spring Beauty 
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