Fritillaria Meleagris 
Commonly known as the “Checkered Lily’ or “Guinea Hen 
Flower’ because of its odd checker-like markings. It is frequently 
grown, not only because it is quaint and unusual but also because it 
can be planted with assurance that it will give freely over the years 
for every bit of attention lavished on it. Though not as showy and 
spectacular as Fritillaria imperialis it has a charm all its own. The 
leafy graceful stems are hung with many pendant bell-like flowers of 
ideal size for rock gardens or group plantings. It is much easier to 
grow than F. imperialis, is very hardy, and will be quite happy in a 
lightly shaded corner where the soil is dampish and full of much 
humus. Plant immediately upon arrival about 4 to 6 inches deep. 
Mulch new planting the first year. Blooms in May. 
ALBA. A delightful white with checkerings of greenish yellow. 
6 $.60, 12 $.90, 25 $1.60, 100 $5.50. 
APHRODITE. Very fine strong growing variety with pure white 
flowers. 6 $.70, 12 $1.05, 25 $1.90, 100 $6.90. 
ARTEMSIS. A fine variety with large bells of two tones of wine 
color producing an effect of checkered greyish purple. 6 $.70, 12 
$1.05, 25 $1.90, 100 $6.90. 
CHARON. The darkest colored variety of all—very dark purple 
bordering on the black. 6 $.75, 12 $1.20, 25 $2.95, 100 $8.25. 
POSEIDON. Very large flowers on short 6 inch stems—whitish, 
checkered purple. 6 $.75, 12 $1.20, 25 $2.95, 100 $8.25. 
SATURNUS. A gay effect of pinkish checkering. 6 $.70, 12 $1.05, 
25 $1.90, 100 $6.90. 
VERY FINE MIXTURE. 12 $.50, 25 $.90, 100 $2.75. 
FINE NAMED VARIETIES IN MIXTURE. 6 $.70, 12 $1.05, 
25 $1.90, 100 $6.90. 
Galanthus-Snowdrops 
Snowdrops belong more to Winter than to Spring for though 
they linger into the early weeks of Spring they are able to force 
their way through frozen earth and wait not upon the vernal tide. 
They require very little attention and can remain undisturbed for 
years. 1o get a lovely effect, they must be planted thickly. They can 
be grown under trees and shrubs, in woodlands as well as in borders; 
anywhere they can have a rather moist and cool soil. They may also 
be naturalized in lawns in which case the lawn should not be 
mown before the leaves are withered. 
All Bulbs Top Size, unless otherwise noted. 
ELWESI. The beautiful large-flowered Snowdrop from Asia Minor. 
6 $./0) 12° $1.20) 95 $9.95, 100 $8.25. 
NIVALIS. Common Snowdrop. White with touches of green. 
Blooms very early, often through the last snows. Increases freely and 
persists for many years. (See Page 28.) 6 $.70, 12 $1.05, 25 $1.90, 
100 $6.90. 
NIVALIS PLENUS. A very charming double form of the above. 
Largest bulbs 6 $.70 12 $1.05, 25 $1.90 100 $6.90. 
NIVALIS VIRIDI-APICE. A large flowered variety with green 
markings on petals that give the flowers the effect of being green. 
Tall stems. 3 $.60, 12 $1.95, 25 $3.70, 100 $13.75. 
PLICATUS. The Great Crimean Snowdrop. A rare species from 
Southern Russia. Large globular pure white flowers with broad 
plicate or ‘‘pleated”’ leaves. Flowers later than G. Nivalis. Each $.50, 
3 $1.30, 12 $4.90, 25 $8.90. 
Hyacinthus 
A race of quaint and comely creatures that are all too seldom 
seen in American gardens. Although they are hardy, long lived and 
increase freely, they somehow do not find their way from the printed 
page to the waiting brown earth. Let us venture to plant more of 
these accommodating treasures for only by close acquaintance can 
we appreciate their exceptional virtues. Plant 3 to 4 inches deep, 
3 inches apart each way. 
AMETHYSTINUS. The Alpine Hyacinth. The bells of this variety 
area brighter blue than the name would indicate, being .nearer 
China blue. Mr. Reginald Farrer rates it high among the loveliest 
bulbs and says it is ‘the most exquisite of all delights for early sum- 
mer.’’ Height 6 inches. May-June. 12 $.70, 25, $1.25, 100 $4.15. 
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AMETHYSTINUS ALBUS. A pute white companion to the above 
with the same welcome feature of prolonging the bulb season by 
late blooming. Try both of these around Azalea bushes. 6 $.60, 12 
$.90, 25 $1.60, 100 $5.50. 
AZUREUS (Muscari azureum). This is a gem for the rock garden 
as it is a small but perfect thing. While the bright blue flowers are 
only 3 or 4 inches tall, it brings us a bit of spring in mild spells during 
February. It should be planted in well-drained, gritty soil in full sun. 
12 $.50, 25 $.90 100 $2.75. 
AZUREUS ALBUS. A most charming pure white variety of H. 
azureum. Very vigorous and free flowering. 6 $.70, 12 $1.05. 
AZUREUS AMPHILOLIS. Delicate pale blue, flowers later than 
the preceding. 6 $.60, 12 $.95, 25 $1.60, 100 $5.50. 
DALMATICUS. A rare species of bright azure blue with a rosy 
hue blossoming in March. Each $.65, 3 $1.75. 
Leucojums-Snowflakes 
A very hardy family of bulbs of great interest in the spring and 
early summer garden. Somewhat resembling Galanthus, they are 
larger and more vigorous in every way. They like a situation in partial 
shade with soil not too rich but containing a plentiful amount of leaf 
mold. Depth to plant, about 2 inches and 3 inches apart. Place 
where they may remain undisturbed to establish a colony. Bulbs 
should be planted immediately upon receipt. 
AESTIVUM. The Summer Snowflake. Pure white bell-shaped flow- 
ers with green tips borne in clusters of 2 to 6 on stems a foot tall. 
May. 3 $.55, 12 $1.80, 25 $3.40, 100 $12.50. 
GRAVETYE GIANT. A taller growing very robust variety with 
large white flowers, often 6 to 8 to a cluster, that are produced 
abundantly during April and May. Lovely for cutting. 3 $.70, 12 
$9.35, 95 $4.35, 100 $16.95. 
Muscari-Grape Hyacinths 
Here is a race of small bulbous plants that can be grown with 
ease, free from tribulation and all anxiety to please them. Any well- 
drained spot preferably in full sun satisfies them, and while they 
revel in a fairly rich soil do nicely in ordinary loam. They increase 
freely by seed and offsets and last indefinitely, engaging qualities in 
any bulb. Muscari botryoides, M. Azureum, and M. Armeniacum 
are beautiful for growing in pots. 
ARGEI ALBUM. A choice variety having snowy white flowers, of 
which there are not many in Muscari. Blooms later than Botryoides 
album and remains in bloom a long time. (4) 6 $.70, 12 $1.05, 
95 $1.90. 
ARMENIACUM (Early Giant). This is a strong grower, each bulb 
producing 4 to 5 spikes on 8 inch stems. The racemes are at least 
2% inches long and crowded with almost spherical bells of a rich 
violet blue color. It has larger flowers than Heavenly Blue and a 
strong spicy fragrance. Blooms toward the end of April. (See Page 
98.) 6 $.60, 19 $.90, 25 $1.60, 100 $5.50. 
AZUREUM. See Hyacinthus Azureus. 
BOTRYOIDES. This is the best-known form of Muscari and has 
been grown since curious’ gardeners first began to collect bulbs 
from distant lands. Each bulb sends up two flower stalks bearing light 
blue flowers that smell like ripe plums. 12 $.50, 25 $.90, 100 $2.75. 
BOTRYOIDES ALBUM. A choice white kind whose bells closely 
set uponthe flower spike like tiny seed pearls. Fine for the rock 
garden as it will not encroach upon its neighbors. 6 $.55, 12 $.85, 
Ob SiS lOOND 5.00. 
COMOSUM (Tassel Hyacinth). The old common name serves well 
for this plant for the flower does look more like a tassel than a flower. 
The color is dark blue or purple with touches of green. Avery curious 
plant. 6 $.60, 12 $.90, 25 $1.60, 100 $5.50. 
COMOSUM MONSTROSUM. Fine feathered plumes of violet 
colored filaments. Very pretty for cutting. Flowers at the end of 
May and lasts a long time. 3 $.60, 12 $1.95, 25 $3.70, 100 $13.75. 
COMOSUM PLUMOSUM (Feathered Hyacinth). This most un- 
usual and fascinating flower is made up of soft purplish filaments or 
threads curiously twisted and curled. Very interesting for indoor 
growing. About a foot tall, blooming in early June. 12 $.50, 25 
$.90, 100 $2.75. 
