_Vaughan’s Seed Store Catalogue—Chicago and New York 17 

MUSCARI (Grape Hyacinths) 
FRITILLARIA—Continued 
IMPERIALIS (The Crown Imperial) is a stately 
hardy border-plant, very effective in Spring when 
grouped in woodlands wild gardens, orchards. Bell- 
shaped flowers, orange, red and checkered. Plant 12 
inches deep, in well drained, location. 
Each, 60c; doz., $6.00; 100, $45.00. 
Grade Hyacinths ( WW esceri ) 
Muscaris, or Grape H{yacinths, are a race of spring- 
flowering bulbous plants which thrive in American 
gardens*They are not showy when only a few are seen 
together, but a drift of them presents a picture of 
beauty, especially if planted with late tulips, for 
which purpose they are well adapted. The species 
also look charming in clumps in the rock garden 
or border, and the Feather Hyacinth (M. plum- 
mosum), in particular, may be employed, with great 
gain, in pots in the cold greenhouse. In fact, pot cul- 
ture gives this Grape Hyacinth such delicate and un- 
common coloring, that it might well be grown any- 
where under glass. All are very accommodating in 
their requirements, but prefer a.good loam with a 
little old manure dug into it, and, in the case of the 
Feather Hyacinth alluded to, a rather warmer posi- 
tion. The bulbs should be planted during autumn at a 
depth of about three inches and about two inches apart. 
ARMENIACUM. Deep blue, large flowers. 8-9 
Ctms. Doz., 40c; 100, $2.50; 1,000, $22.50. 9-10 
Ctms. Doz., 55c; 100, $3.50; 1,000, $30.00. 
EARLY GIANT. Improved Armeniacum. Larger 
bells and a little lighter in color. 
Blooms about 10’ days earlier. 8-9 Ctms. Doz., 50c; 
100, $3.00; 1,000, $25.00. 9-10 Ctms. Doz., 60c; 
100, $4.00; 1,000, $35.00. 
ALBA (Pure White). This is a beautiful com- 
panion to the above, and they make a striking 
show when planted together. Doz., 60c; 100, $4.00; 
1,000, $35.00. 
PLUMOSUM. Bearing in May handsome featherly 
plumes, of violet colored flowers, very attractive. 
Doz., 60c; 100, $4.00; 1,000, $35.00. 
: Ornithogalum 
ARABICUM. Throws up a tall stem with a cluster 
of star-shaped flowers; pure white with dark 
centers. Excellent for cutting, lasting a long time 
in water. Hardy in the South and other mild cli- 
mates, but they should be given protection when 
planted outdoors in the North. Culture in the 
house is about the same as for Hyacinths. Each, 
15c; doz:. $1.25; 100, $8.00; 1,000, $75.00. 
UMBELLATUM. This is the small white hardy 
variety that is seen in great profusion and around 
many of the old gardens. It propagates readily and 
adapts itself splendidly to naturalizing. It does well 
over a wide temperature range and blooms profuse- 
ly each season with little or no care. Fach, 15c; 
doz., $1.25; 100, $8.00; 1,000, $75.00. 
i Spiraea (Astle) 
(Ready November) 
Beautiful, hardy garden subjects, attractive, not 
only for their gayly colored, feathery plumes, but also 
for their glaucous foliage. June and July flowering, 
Pink and White Varieties. Each, 70c; doz., $7.00; 
100, $50.00. 
SPRING SNOWFLAKES 
Spring Snowflake 
(Leucojum Vernum) 
A favorite little early spring flower having drooping, 
bell-shaped flowers, white, with small brown tips. 
Once planted in a favorable environment, they come 
up every spring, bearing more flowers each time. 
Excellent for rock gardens and naturalizing 
Each, 15c; Doz., $1.30; 100, $8.50; 1,000, $80.00. 


SCILLAS SELF-SEED AND MULTIPLY 
[Zt see (Buttercup ) 
Plant in November for early spring bloom in frames 
Set 3 or 4 inches apart, pressing firmly into the soil, 
claws downward and cover them with sand, then 
with soil; keep the crown of the tubers four inches 
under the surface. Water them well. 
VICTORIA HYBRID MIXED. Far superior to any 
Ranunculus that we know. Flowers are double 
and large. Doz., $1.10; 100, $7.50; 1,000, $70.00. 

SNOWDROPS 
Snowdrops ( Galanthus ) 
Snowdrops flower while Tulips are just sprouting, 
and when the flowers are over, there remains a ground- 
work of green foliage. 
Single. (Largest Bulbs.) Doz., $1.10; 100, $7.50; 
1,000, $70.00. 
Double. (Largest Bulbs.) Doz., $1.30; 100, $8.50; 
1,000, $80.00. 
Salen (BScailay 
As edgings and masses in beds and borders, Scillas 
are most valuable. They succeed in shady flower 
borders and bare shady places and odd corners. 
SCILLA SPRING BEAUTY. Spring Beauty is a 
giant by comparison with the ordinary Siberica, 
very free blooming and ideal for growing in pans or 
pots. Brought into a 50 to 55 deg. house after being 
well rooted, it flowers within two weeks, the glorious 
blue spikes having stems 6 to 8 in. long. Perhaps 
there is nothing so truly blue that will bloom at 
that time. Outdoors it is a trifle later than the ordi- 
nary but decidedly superior. Large bulbs, doz., 85c; 
100, $6.00; 1,000, $55.00. 
SIBERICA (The Blue Squill). Bright blue, nothing 
more beautiful for edgings or pots in early Spring, 
flowering with the Snowdrop. Height, 4 inches 
Mammoth Bulbs. Doz., 75c; 100, $5.00; 1,000, 
$45.00. 
CAMPANULATA (Clear Blue). Very erect in habit 
(l5inches). Doz., 60c; 100, $40.00; 1,000, $35.00. 
Alba. Pure white (12 in.). Doz., 60c; 100, $4.00; 
1,000, $35.00. 
Rosea. Fine rose (15 in ). Doz., 60c; 100, $4.00; 
1,000, $35.00. 
NUTANS Blue. The true English blue-bell. In its 
native habitat it abounds in woodlands literally 
carpeting the ground. Gracefully arching stem 
carrying many violet blue flowers, opening after 
most other Scillas are gone. Very hardy. Doz., 60c; 
100, $4.00; 1,000, $35.00. 
NUTANS Alba. Pure white companion to the above, 
with long arching stem. Beautiful when naturalized 
in copses, shady walks, etc. Also prized for cutting. 
Doz., 60c; 100, $4.00; 1,000, $35.00. 
‘ Sparaxis, Mhixe 
Graceful spikes 6 to 8 inches high; flowers of the 
brightest colors, tigered, streaked and flushed—a riot 
of color. Excellent for indoor winter flowering—about 
12 bulbs to a 6-inch pot. Do not plant outdoors in 
cold sections. In cool localities, give winter protec- 
tion. For southern gardens, especially in rockeries, 
Sparaxis are indispensable. 
Doz., 80c; 100, $5.50; 1,000, $50.00. 
SHAE 
UNIFLORA VIOLACEA. A rootlike bulb which 
produces in early spring a pale violet-blue flower 
with white center, delightfully fragrant. They 
spread rapidly in the rockery or in masses under 
shrubs, perfectly hardy. About 3 inches high, 
Doz., 65c; 100, $4.50; 1,000, $40.00. 
