MERTENSIA VIRGINICA (Blue Bells). This is indispensable 
in the garden for color effect; a lovely soft pink and porcelain- 
blue combination. The plant grows from 1 to 2 feet high bear- 
ing a panicle of flowers about 1 inch long in short pendent 
clusters. It is splendid for the open border or for naturalizing 
along the woodland path, in the dell, along the brook or pond; 
it flowers from the time the Daffodils are in bloom, continuing 
while the May-flowering Tulips are at their best. We urge all 
garden lovers to use Mertensia in quantity as it is permanent 
and so helpful to create beautiful pictures. Extra-heavy clumps 
that will flower abundantly next spring if planted early this 
fall. $2.75 for 10; $25.00 per 100. 
MUSCARI, HEAVENLY BLUE (Grape Hyacinths). While there 
are several kinds of Muscari, we consider this variety the best 
for mass planting. The flowers open just about the time that 
the Chionodoxas and Crocuses are going off. They do very 
well in the wild garden and also in the grass if it is not too rank. 
Nice under trees and along the borders where they may be left 
undisturbed. They will seed themselves and make pretty effects 
when established. $0.75 for 10; $5.00 per 100; $47.50 per 
1000. See illustration, page 46. 
MUSCARI ARMENIACUM. Of clearest blue. The best of the 
blue Muscari. $0.75 for 10; $5.00 per 100; $47.50 per 1000. 
See illustration, page 46. 
ORNITHOGALUM UMBELLATUM (Star of Bethlehem). The 
hardy type; flowers are white with black eye, carried in umbels 
of three or more flowers. Very fine for naturalizing in wood- 
land. $1.45 for 10; $12.00 per 100. 
POLYGONATUM COMMUTATUM (The Great Sclomon’s 
Seal). Indispensable for planting in wild-flower sanctuaries 
or along- woodland paths. Extra-strong roots, $3.25 for 10; 
$30.00 per 100. 
STERNBERGIA LUTEA. (Fall flowering.) A most charming 
rock-garden subject. Also very useful for naturalizing, together 
with the autumn-flowering Crocus as they flower at the same 
time and offer very fine color contrasts. The flowers closely 
resemble a Crocus of a bright yellow. We will ship the bulbs 
together with those of the autumn-flowering Crocuses in late 
August-early September; they will commence flowering about 
3 weeks after being planted. $1.75 for 10; $15.00 per 100. 
SCILLAS (Wood Hyacinths) 
These flourish in sun as well as in shade under trees. Not 
particular about the soil in which they grow; ideal for the wild 
garden but not to be despised in the border, especially if left 
alone for 2 or 3 years without being disturbed in any way; 
splendid in the rock garden. Produce drooping bell-like flow- 
ers. The following varieties are the best. See illustration, 
page 54. 
SCILLA CAMPANULATA “EXCELSIOR.” The finest variety 
for grouping, for planting in front of May-flowering Tulips, 
for permanent edging or for naturalizing in the woodland and 
among shrubbery. Tall flower spikes carry many fine large | 
bells of a lovely deep blue; a most desirable variety. $0.75 
for 10; $5.00 per 100; $47.50 per 1000. 
SCILLA CAMPANULATA MAXIMA ALBA. The pure white 
form. $0.75 for 10; $5.00 per 100; $47.50 per 1000. 
SCILLA CAMPANULATA ROSEA. This is a soft lilac-rose 
form of this type. $0.75 for 10; $5.00 per 100; $47.50 per 
1000. 
SCILLA SIBIRICA BLUE (The Siberian Squill). This is the 
earliest to bloom, connecting the flowering of the Crocuses with 
that of the Narcissi. They are fine for naturalizing under trees 
or in open woodland, producing drooping, bell-like flowers on 
stems 3 to 4 inches in height. Succeeds very well in the rock 
garden. Color bright blue. Plant 3 inches deep in shade, half 
shade, or in the full sun. Mulch in autumn with leaf soil, leaves 
or well-rotted manure. $0.75 for 10; $5.00 per 100; $47.50 
per 1000. See illustration, page 54. 
TRILLIUM ERECTUM. These Trilliums like a damp, shady 
situation and blossom early in the spring. Have broad leaves 
with a dark purple flower. Extra-strong clumps, $2.00 for 10; 
$17.50 per 100. 
TRILLIUM GRANDIFLORUM. This is the prettiest of all Tril- 
liums. Grows 8 to 15 inches high, producing large white flow- 
ers, often 214 inches long and 2 inches wide, turning to lilac 
shade with age. Extra-strong clumps, $2.00 for 10; $17.50 
per 100. 
TRILLIUM STYLOSUM. This variety is very effective if planted 
in large colonies, producing pink flowers in early spring. $1.75 
for 10; $15.00 per 100. 
Silies-of-the- Valley 
N O DWELLER in the country should be without a generous bed of Lilies-of-the-Valley. In high and in lowly gardens these 
simple, fragrant flowers have ever been among the most welcomed of the year. In early times the dried-off, distilled blos- 
soms were deemed a cure for many “griefs” of the flesh, and while our faith in their potency may be less firm today, surely it 
is true that when we come unexpectedly upon the slender stems of frosted, scented bells hiding among the bright green leaves 
we receive refreshment for the mind and the spirit. 
The Lily-of-the-Valley is essentially a shade-loving plant. Beds should be given a northern or northwestern exposure if pos- 
sible, and the most desirable soil is a rich, sandy loam. In planting, the clumps should be set about 3 inches apart and about 
2 inches below the surface. A dressing of well-rotted manure and leaf mold in the autumn after the leaves have died down will 
insure more and finer flowers in the spring. The roots of this fair flower are poisonous. 
LILY-OF-FHE-VALLEY CLUMPS. Their importation having been restricted, they are very scarce. Extra-heavy clumps for im- 
mediate effect. $8.00 for 10; $38.00 for 50; $75.00 per 100. 
For Indoor Blooming 
Have some of these deliciously fragrant beautiful bells in flower during the winter months. Through specially preparing | 
the roots we can supply Extra Selected LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY PIPS FOR INDOOR FORCING at any time during the year. 
They will flower 21 days after planting in pots or bowls. Little care is all that is required. Why not plan to start a few each 
week starting in November, you will then be able to enjoy them from Thanksgiving on through Christmas, New Year and 
Easter Holidays. Each pip will produce one long stem flower with many bells. Advise when you wish to have them in flower 
and we will ship accordingly with full planting and cultural instructions included with the shipment. $25.00 per 100; $13.00 
for 50; $6.75 for 25; $2.85 for 10. ! 
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