Colchicum — Giant CAutumn- lowering Groeus 
These have large Crocus-like blossoms and appear during the months of September and October, 
without foliage. The foliage, however, appears early in the spring about the same time the Tulips 
and Hyacinths are in bloom and disappears in June. Their dashing, checkered, Crocus-like blossoms 
are shown to best advantage when planted between the early spring flowering plants such as Iris, 
Columbines, Pyrethrums or low growing plants as for instance Vinca, Pachysandra and the various 
Sedums. They are very valuable and timely because their blooms are at their best when most of the 
annuals are beginning to fade in September and October.. They do remarkably well when planted 
in the woods or in naturalistic plantings of any kind. Indoors the bulbs bloom in September and 
October in the window without any earth or water. After blooming they may be planted outdoors 
with favorable results. - 
Autumnale Each 40c, Three $1.15, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
eormmonly called the Autumn Crocus; very free flowering; of easy 
culture. 
Autumnale album Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 

Giganteum Each 60c, Three $1.60, Doz. $5.75, 100 $40.00 
Large, soft violet, white center; late flowering. 
Speciosum Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $5.00, 100 $35.00 
Deep rose-purple; very large; stout and fine. 
Pure white, increasing fast; free flowering. 
Autumnale album plenum 
Each $1.75, Three $4.50, Doz. $17.50, 100 $125.00 
Large, double white flowers. 
Autumnale major Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $5.00, 100 $35.00 
A large variety with massive flowers of rosy purple. 
Bornmuelleri Each 60c, Three $1.60, Doz. $5.75, 100 $40.00 
Fine cup-shaped, long-tuber flowers of rosy lilac coloring; one of the 
finest species; early flowering. 
Speciosum, Autumn Queen 
Each 65c, Three $1.80, Doz. $6.50, 100 $45.00 
An outstanding large flowered hybrid, gives huge clusters of flowers of 
deepest rose-purple. 
Speciosum, The Giant Each 65c, Three $1.80, Doz. $6.50, 100 $45.00 
Truly a giant, makes a fine show growing in a ground cover such as 
Vinca. The immense flowers are pure lilac. 
Hybrid Mixture of Colchicums Six $3.00, Doz. $5.50, 100 $37.50 
This mixture consists of a fine lot of bulbs raised from seed. All are 
in colors of rosy purple to violet and deep rose. 
(roc: Species oe Chutumn- Slo werlng 
September, October, November flowering. Order immediately as they must be planted in 
August and September, several weeks before other flower bulbs are put in the ground. 
The Crocus listed below bloom in the autumn. Growing equally well in sun or light shade they 
are permanent and multiply freely. Once planted they incrase year after year without time or 
trouble to you. They are wildlings and do best when left to their own resources. The outstanding 
ones in the group are of the Speciosus varieties, especially the Speciosus Albus, a truly beautiful 
Crocus. The Zonatus is very popular and extremely attractive coming through some low growing 
Sedum. Sativus, the saffron Crocus, is both handsome and useful. Its golden yellow pistil is the 
Saffron of commerce. When used in cooking rice, it gives a lovely golden color, only a few pieces 
being required. 
They MUST BE PLANTED EARLY FOR BEST RESULTS, so order them now. 
* Asturicus Doz. $1.50, 25 $2.75, 100 $10.00 

*Speciosus, Artabir Doz. 95c, 25 $1.75, 100 $6.50 
A very showy species from the Asturia Mountains. Pale mauve to purple- 
lilac with darker stripes at base. 
Medius Doz. $2.25, 25 $4.00, 100 $13.50 
Flowers lovely rich violet with handsome purple veining at base; stig- 
Pale blue, dark feathered, large flowers. This variety contrasts well 
with the white form. 
*Zonatus Doz. 80c, 25 $1.45, 100 $5.00 
Flowers rose-lilac with yellow throat, freely produced. One of the most 
mata rich glowing orange-red; one of the handsomest. 
*Pulchellus Doz. $1.85, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.00 
Lavender-blue with white anthers and orange-spotted throat; a lovely 
species found growing in the heathy thickets bordering the Bosphorus. 
*Sativus (Saffron Crocus) Doz. 90c, 25 $1.65, 100 $6.00 
Habitat Italy to Kurdistan. Large flowers, purplish lilac, feathered vio- 
let, with showy orange stigmata, slightly scented. Flowering freely when 
established. ’ 
*Speciosus Doz. 80c, 25 $1.45, 100 $5.00 
Large bright blue flowers, beautifully veined, orange-red anthers and 
bright yellow throat; a very fine autumn Crocus. (Color illustration, 
page 21.) 
*Speciosus Aitchisoni Doz. 95c, 25 $1.75, 100 $6.50 
Long, handsome flowers, with sharp tapering petals, lavender, prettily 
feathered a darker shade and with silvery flush on outer petals. Very 
late. 
Speciosus albus Doz. 95c, 25 $1.75, 100 $6.50 
Grand pure white variety, large snow-white flowers are produced in 
abundance and are marvelous when seen coming through dwarf Sedums 
or springing up as from nowhere under the shrubs. | 
satisfactory kinds, lovely in the rock garden or under tall shrubs. Does 
well planted under trees between Vinca, Pachysandra, or other ground 
covers. Easily grown indoors. (Color illustration, page 21.) 
FOOD FOR THOUGHT 
As Well as for Your Flowers 
What your plants need is a balanced organic plant food. Not just a 
stimulant. They need one containing in right amounts, those things 
that make plenty of strong roots, produce sturdy stalks, thrifty foliage 
and an abundance of good sized blooms. 
That’s exactly the kind of Plant Food we use at Wayside. Much of 
Our success in growing such unfailingly fine plants is due to it. 
What it has done, and is doing for our 600 miles of plants, it will 
do for your garden. 
Turn to page 123 and get the full facts about it. 





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