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Most gardeners are familiar with such small bulbs as Crocus, Scillas, and Muscaris, but there are many delightful small- 
flowering bulbs which are often overlooked. The keen amateur who finds a special pleasure in the intriguing miniature 
blooms of many of the earlier spring flowering bulbs will find much in this catalogue to rouse his interest. 
The Tulip and Crocus species are particularly rich in unusual and beautiful little garden subjects and to those who 
have not grown them before, there are many rare finds in store. Leucojums, Eranthis, Fall Blooming Crocus and Hyacinthus 
amethystinus all have their special charm. 
We could apply the same description to other small bulbs, especially the dainty Muscari latifolium, so different from 
other members of its family with its two-toned bells an 
broad leaves. We would also commend to every gardener the 
whole family of Chionodoxas which while reasonably well-known deserve much wider recognition. 
As the firm of C. G. Van Tubergen is the leading hybridist and collector of all these treasures, the newest varieties 
will always be found in our catalogue. 
Chionodoxa 
GLORY-OF-THE-SNOW 
One of the most gladdening sights in early spring is a plantation 
of Chionodoxas which produce so lavishly their starry clustered 
blossoms of chiefly purest blue. While not as well known as Scillas 
they are worthy rivals as beautifiers in the spring garden. They in- 
crease rapidly by seeds and offsets, are absolutely hardy and can be 
left undisturbed for years. They are fine for planting under the edges 
of shrubs, for naturalizing, for borders or for the rock garden. The 
bulbs must be planted immediately on receipt. Depth to plant, 3 
inches and 2 or 3 inches apart. 
All Bulbs Extra Size. 
GIGANTEA. A giant form bearing blue flowers about 2 inches 
across on stems 5 or 6 inches in height. A choice variety. (See Page 
98.) 12 $.70, 25 $1.95, 100 $4.15. 
GIGANTEA ALBA. A vigorous fine white companion to the 
above. 12 $.90, 25 $1.60, 100 $5.50. 
LUCILIAE. The pure sky-blue flowers with white throat are borne 
from 5 to 8 to a stem and make a fine display because 3 or 4 of the 
upright flowers are open at a time. Blooms a little later than C. 
gigantea. 12 $.40, 25 $.75, 100 $2.90. 
LUCILIAE ALBA. A beautiful variety of frosty white. Extra fine. 
19 $.90, 25 $1.60, 100 $5.50. 
LUCILIAE PINK GIANT. This is a new variety of great merit 
produced by Van Tubergen. Many large bright pink flowers are 
borne on tall stems. Highly recommended. (4) Each $.75, 12 $7.50. 
LUCILIAE ROSEA. Deep pink buds opening lighter pink. A 
delightful variety. 12 $.90, 295 $1.60, 100 $5.50. - 
SARDENSIS. A very early blooming type having blossoms of true 
gentian blue. 12 $.40, 25 $.75, 100 $2.90. 
TMOLI. Handsome blue flowers with a white base blooming later 
than the other varieties. Requires a moist situation in shade. 12 $.50, 
95 $.90, 100 $2.75. 
Colchicum 
To the casual observer these appear to be giant, long necked 
Crocuses but instead are members of the Lily family. However, they 
are in every way used the same as Crocuses. They boldly thrust their 
large airy heads up early in the fall and make a fine show over a 
period of a couple of months. Like most fall-blooming Crocuses, 
they are accompanied by no foliage as the leaves appear in early 
spring and disappear by June. They are splendid around the skirts 
of shrubs which will hide the spaces after the leaves are gone, and 
certain positions in the rock garden are very suitable for them. In 
borders they are beautiful planted in front of Japanese Anemones 
and Michaelmas Daisies. They should be set shallowly in good soil 
where they will make a surprising increase. Curiously, Colchicums 
will bloom indoors whether planted or not and after blooming may 
be set outside without injury to the’ bulb. 
Please order these at once for they should be planted very early, 
the same as Autumn-Flowering Crocuses and Lilium candidum. 
AGRIPPINUM. This is a rare variety having checkered flowers. 
The widely opened pink flowers are attractively checkered in a 
deeper color. As this needs a good baking over the summer, it should 
a planted in a warm location. Each $.60, 3 $1.60, 12 $5.90, 25 
LOeTOF 
AUTUMNALE (MINOR). The true variety. Soft uniform lilac. 
Cr paib nl SEG 1 OOO 5859795. 
AUTUMNALE ALBUM. A desirable free-flowering white form. 
6 $.75,12 $1.20, 25 $9.95. 
AUTUMNALE ALBUM PLENUM. A rare double white form of 
great beauty. Each $2.95. 
AUTUMNALE ATROPURPUREUM. Pale purple changing to 
deep crimson. A very rare dwarf variety which blooms very late. 
CH) 6 $.95, 19 $1.60, 95 $9.95. 
AUTUMNALE PLENUM. An unusual double variety having rosy- 
lilac flowers. Late. 3 $.60, 12 $1.95, 25 $3.70. 
AUTUMNALE MAJOR. See C. byzantinum. 
BORNMUELLERI. Immense flowers of clear violet with white 
centers. Very fine. 3 $.75, 12 $2.55, 25 $4.75. 
BYZANTINUM (AUTUMNALE MAJOR). Many lilac-rose flow- 
Crs 3) Dy Spl 9255, 254.75; 
CILICICUM. A rare species. Large flowers of pink with lilac checker- 
ing. Very free flowering. Each $.75, 3 $1.95. 
SPECIOSUM. Large bowl-shaped flowers of light violet. Late. 
3 $.60, 12 $1.95, 95 $3.70. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM. A large beautiful snow white. Each $1.95, 
3 $3.25. 
SPECIOSUM ATRO-RUBENS. Clear ruby-violet with white center. 
Most beautiful. 3 $.70, 12 $2.35 25 $4.40. 
The following hybrids produced by Van Tubergen are wonderful 
improvements on older varieties as the colors are brighter and better. 
They are also excellent for flowering inside as the bulbs have flat 
bases and also flower freely. 
SPECIOSUM LILAC WONDER. Outstanding pinkish lilac. Free 
flowering. Highly recommended. C4) 3 $.90, 12 $3.15. 25 $5.75. 
SPECIOSUM THE GIANT. Immense deep lilac-mauve flower with 
a oe white base. Late. F. C. C. Haarlem. C¥) Each $.40, 3 $1.05, 
Ib) S58), 7/5), 
SPECIOSUM WATER LILY. Words convey inadequately the sheer 
beauty of this variety. Large double flowers of bright lilac resembling 
a water lily. F. C. C. Haarlem. CY) Each $9.50 
VERNUM (BULBOCODIUM VERNUM). This is placed under 
Colchicums only for convenience because while it resembles both 
the Crocus and Colchicum, it is neither but the solitary member of 
its genus, Bulbocodium. It resembles a pink fall-blooming Crocus 
with long narrow petals but startles by sending forth flowers soon 
after the Snowdrops appear in the spring. Rare and unusual. (Y) 6 
$.75, 12 $1.20, 25 $9.95. 
