HARBINGERS OF SPRING! 
These early spring flowers should be planted liberally in masses under trees, ever- 
greens, and shrubs, as borders to flower beds, and in the rock garden and lawn. 
SNOW DROPS SPRING CROCUS GLORY-OF-THE-SNOW 
The earliest of all flowers to This most popular of all carly spring flowers, One of the most delightful of 
herald the approach of spring. that almost entirely disappeared from American our spring-flowering bulbs and 
They usually flower as soon as the gardens during the war, is back again in all its the first blue flower of the year. 
frost is cut of the ground and glory. We offer a fine mixture only of Purple, Very scarce and expensive during 
frequently come up through the Yellow, White and Striped varieties. Plant the war, we are now able to offer 
snow. 12 for 70c; 100 for $4.90, them liberally in masses for most effective dis- this popular bulb at exactly our 
postpaid. play, in the rockery, the lawn, beneath shrub- pre-war prices. 12 for 40c; 100 
bery, or in borders around flower beds, pools, for $2.85, postpaid. 
etc. 12 for 35c; 100 for $2.45, postpaid. 
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Grape Hyacinth 

Siberian Squill 

Snowdrops 


Crocus : 
GRAPE HYACINTH WINTER ACONITE CHECKERED LILY SIBERIAN SQUILL 
The Grape Hyacinth Winter Aconite (Eran- A variety of Fritillaria Sprays of rich blue flow- 
CN acca etaear arsed Pelle this) is a bright yellow that is valued for its un- es ees 3 i 
flower to 1 inch across, pro- usualness. The nodding, ers that come into bloom 
shaped flower, produced on duced on 2-inch stems and bell-shaped flowers are with the Crocus. Grown in 
8- to 10-inch stems. The comes into bloom only a checked and mottled, and me witty Greces:.. ches 
vaticty. U' Heavenly Blue” few days later than Snow- come in a wide range of col- et di 8 . = 
ae ; aa : drop. 12 for 40c; 100 for ors. Mixed only, at 12 for present a striking contrast. 
eis we oe is the a £2.85, postpaid. 40c; 100 for $2.85, postpaid. Like many of the other pop- 
rows in almost any soil, ular spring-flowering bulbs 
poor or rich, and requircs SPECIAL COLLECTION they have not been avail- 
Wo Gai eR TD! oe Six bulbs each of Snowdrops, Crocus, Glory-of-the- At Venigtne aes 
f Snow, Grape Hyacinth, Winter Aconite, Checkered Lily able since the war. 12 for 
40c; 100 for $2.85, post- and Siberian Squill (42 bulbs) in 1 package for only 40c; 100 for $2.85, post- 
paid. $1.45; or 3 Collections (126 bulbs) for $4.25, postpaid. paid. fa 
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Winter Aconite Checkered LiLy 

TROUT LILIES —e 
Colonies of these charming Trout Lilies (Ery- 
thronium) should be planted in every shady 
corner of the garden. The bulbs are perfectly 
hardy and wili remain for years unmolested. 
They thrive best in rich woodsy soil. They comre 
in a wide range of shades and colors, from white 
through varying shades of yellows, purples, lav- 
enders and pinks. (See color photo.) In the 
South they commence blooming in February, 
and in the North in early April. We offér a fine 
mixture of colérs only at 1Z for 90c; 100 for 
$6.30, postpaid. 














Crown Imperial 
CROWN IMPERIAL 
(Fritillaria Imperialis) 
The Crown Imperial (see picture) is a stately, 
hardy border plant. Planted in groups they make 
a most unique and interesting spectacle during 
early April. Large, hanging, bell-shaped flowers 
surmounted on top with a tuft of leaves on stout 
stems 3 to 4 feet high. Plant 12 inches deep in. 
well drained, sunny location. When once estab- 
lished do not disturb. Large bulbs, 60c each; 
3 for $1.50; 12 for $5.40, postpaid. 
Trout Lilies 

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