THE WILLIS NURSERY COMPANY, OTTAWA, KANSAS 11 
CHIONODOXA (GLORY OF THE SNOW) 
Beautiful early Spring-flowering bulbs, forming a_ prec- 



ious addition to any flower garden, Their hardiness, 
beauty and the rapidity with which they increase’ in 
ordinary soils make them valuable, Used in masses, 
their color gives good effect from February to the time 
of their full beauty, a month later. Plant 3 inches deep. 
Packed 250 per bag. Per 1000 
~--.----Chionodoxa (Glory of the Snow)—Luciliae; lilac blue, pale star- 
reat eve ho VE ol meee ey ak = Oat 2 Se, a As Re a ee aa a Top size 15.00 
ERANTHIS (WINTER ACONITE) 
Should be planted early as possible in the fall. They 
will thrive under trees and once established will seed 
themselves freely. Prefer a light covering of leaf mold. 
Useful for naturalization. Pant) 3 inches deep. 
Packed 250 per bag. Per 1000 
ie te Cyl Hyemalis—goldsn yellow. Little flowers, like butter-cups 
Werth Siler CleGne Celt ing te fn en ee ee ee a Top size 15.00 
FRITILLARIA MELEAGRIS (GUINEA HENFLOWER) 
These produce in early April dwarf, pendent, bell- 
shaped flowers in various shades of color, curiously 
checkered. Plant 6 inches deep; about 8 inches apart. 
Packed 250 per bag. Per 1000 
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GALANTHUS (SNOWDROPS) 
These thrive exceptionally well under hedges, thin 
woodland or along borders. They should not be removed 
but should be left alone to naturalize themselves. Plant 
about three inches deep. After planting a slight cover 
of leafsoil 1s recommended. Packed 250 per bag. Per 1000 
ENG Meer es NIVALIS SIMPLEX (SINGLE)—pure white ____.. _..__...Top size 27.00 
MUSCARI (GRAPE HYACINTHS) 
To obtain good results, we advise to plant these bulbs 
in the grass if it is not too rank. under trees or shrubs 
or along borders where they may be left undisturbed, 
In all cases they thrive best in rich, deep, sandy loam 
and are easily multiplied by separating the bulbs every 
third or fourth vear. Also prove very satisfactory in 
rock gardens. When grown in a cool temperature ir 
the greenhouse, they will produce flowers which are very 
fine for small bouquets or corsages. Plant 3 £inches 
deep. Packed 250 per bag. 
en errs ARMENIACUM (HEAVENLY BLUE)—bright blue, splendid Per 1000 
LO MECOrCIN CMa MVC mc cmOmOUU SLC Cm ee enn ene NO TST emai) 
a Ripee es vn re = PLUMOSUM (FEATHER HYACINTHS)—violet___ ____.___Top size 17.00 
SCILLA (SQUILL) 
Ideal for the wild garden but also highly recom- 
mended for borders or rock gardens. When left alone 
for two or three vears they will be an outstanding effect 
in the garden. They sow themselves very freely. Plant 
4 to 5 inehes deep. Charming bell-shaped flo ers. 
Packed 250 per bag. Per 1009 
CAMPANUIBATAM GS RANTS FIRS Gil iL Ay) ener ea eee ees Top size 17.00 
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SIBIRICA—sky blue Per 1006 
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Missouri—‘‘This is nice stock, and we would like ycu to Keep us in mind for 
bulbs next year,”’ 
