GALANTHUS — Snow Drops 
ELWESII (Giant Snowdrops) — Charming large white blossoms suspended 
on slender stems suitable for naturalizing in shady spots or forcing. 
Plant 3 inches deep in rich loam. 12 for $1.00. 
NIVALIS—Dainty single white. Ideal for rockery. Six inches. 
NIVALIS FLORE PLENA—Delightful double Snowdrops. 
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HYACINTHS — DUTCH 
Hyacinths are unexcelled for beauty and fragrance both in the garden 
and for indoor culture. We are happy to offer the following list of 
finest varieties in large bulbs. Plant 5 inches deep, 8 inches apart, in 
groups for bedding and borders. 
Pink to Red Shades 
LADY DERBY—Baby pink bells on broad spikes. Forcer. 
LA VICTOIRE—Carmine red blossoms on fine spikes. Forcer. 
PINK PEARL—A lovely rose-pink. Very satisfying both for indoors and 
garden planting. 
PRINCESS MARGARET—A very nice rich pink. The flower is large and 
perfectly formed. 
QUEEN OF THE PINKS—Beautiful deep rose-pink. Compact spikes. 
Blue Shades 
BISMARCK—Elegant spike of large sky-blue bells. Fine forcing. 
DR. LIEBER—A rich deep blue. One well worth including in your garden. 
Fine also for forcing. 
KING OF THE BLUES—Dark violet-blue. One of best dark blues. Forcer. 
OSTARA—Charming pure blue, excellent spikes; good forcing. 
PERLE BRILLANTE—One of the lovely light blues that will greatly add to 
color range in the garden. 
White 
EDELWEISS—Large heavy stalk of white blooms. 
L’INNOCENCE—Large bells of purest white. Forcer. 
Exhibition Size Bedding Size 
For Garden Effects and For Mass Planting 
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Growing Hyacinths in Water 
Enjoy the sweetness and delicacy of Hyacinths indoors by growing 
bulbs in water during the winter months. The requirements are simple. 
First, clean the root base of larger size bulbs of residue and old roots. 
Fill glass with clean, cool water until the root base is touched, then place 
in cool, dark location until top growth is 4 inches high, about 8 weeks. 
Then remove to north window and add water if necessary. 
HYACINTH GLASSES 
Artistic glasses with wrought iron standard $1.50. 
IRIS — RETICULATA 
A group of dwarf bulb Iris in blue shades, particularly adapted for 
rock gardens and low borders. 12 for $1.50. 
IRIS — ENGLISH 
Bulb Iris in exquisite shades with larger flowers and very free flowering. 
Plant to best advantage in groups of a dozen or more with colors massed 
separately, in rich loam, partial shade. 12 for $1.50. 
DUTCH IRIS 
The flowers are superior in substance, brilliance and color to the old 
Spanish Iris; the blooming period is two weeks earlier, forces easily and 
excellent for cutting. Plant 4 to 5 inches deep. 
WEDGEWOOD—Medium blue, extra large flower; earliest of all. 12 for 
$1.00. 
WHITE SUPERIOR—Enormous pure white; falls very broad, good form 
and substance. Very lovely and early. 12 for $1.50. 
GOLDEN HARVEST—A magnificent new variety. Tall and strong growing. 
Large flowers with dark yellow falls shaded orange at the midrib, 
lighter yellow standards and interior. 12 for $1.25. 
H. C. VAN VLIET—A beautiful gay blue iris with stripes of rich orange. 
Tall and strong growing; a beautiful cut flower. 12 for $1.00. 
NATIONAL VELVET—The sensation Iris novelty for 1948. Standards deep 
rich velvety violet-purple. A truly beautiful Iris and a color completely 
new in bulbous iris. 12 for $1.75. 
IRIS RHIZOMES 
(See BEARDED IRIS, Page 12) 
ISMENE (Hymenocallis Calathina) 
PERUVIAN DAFFODIL—Charming creamy-while, lily-like blossoms, several 
to a stem. Fragrant. Height 18 inches. 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.75. 
LEUCOCORYENE IXIODIDES ODORATA 
(GLORY OF THE SUN) 
Flowers exquisite light blue with golden stamens on 15-inch sturdy 
stems; sweet-scented, excellent for forcing. The long lasting flowers are 
fine for cutting. 12 for $2.00. 
LEUCOJUM (Snow Flake) 
This is one of the earliest and most attractive spring flowers, growing 
from 6 to 8 inches high; they bear dainty bell-shaped white flowers, 
tipped with green; fine for cutting. 
VERNUM—White. 12 for $1.35. 
LILY OF THE VALLEY 
Pips may be planted either in the fall or early spring. They will have 
large blossoms the first year and multiply rapidly. Plant in a shady spot 
in good rich garden soil. 1 dozen large pips for $1.00; 100 for $7.00. 
MUSCARI (Grape Hyacinths) 
Dainty little flower spikes bearing closely set clusters of bell-like 
flowers. Fine for naturalizing, for edgings, and for rockeries. 
HEAVENLY BLUE—Masses of flowers of the richest shade of gentian blue 
imaginable. Height 8 inches. Plant 3 to 4 inches deep. 12 for 50c. 
BOTRYOIDES ALBA—Charming flowers of pure white on spikes 6 inches 
high. 12 for 75c. 
ARMENIACUM (Early Giant)—A strong grower, each bulb produces 4 to 5 
spikes on 8-inch stems. Many racemes, a rich violet blue. Wonderfully 
fragrant. Fine for forcing as well as rockeries and massing flowers. 
ORNITHOGALUM (Star of Bethlehem) 
ARABICUM—Clusters of star-shaped large, white flowers with shiny black 
centers; very fragrant, fine for cutting. Highly recommended for forcing 
in pots. Plant 5 inches deep. 12 for $1.50. 
OXALIS 
GRAND DUCHESS—Low-growing plants with attractive clover-shaped leaves 
and dainty cup-like blooms. Plant for indoor winter-flowering in pots 
or hanging baskets. Rose-pink, lavender. 12 for 75c. 
RANUNCULUS 
These beautiful dwarf-growing flowers produced on 15-inch stems are 
unrivaled for their lovely form and bright colors, ranging to gorgeous 
shades of pink, crimson, purple, white, yellow and orange. For best 
results, plant in January or February in well-drained sandy loam in full 
sun. Plant the bulbs claw-end down, about 2 inches deep. 12 for $1.10; 
100 for $8.25. 
TECOLOTE GIANT MIXED — One of the most magnificent strains ever 
offered; double and semi-double flowers in a gorgeous range of 
brilliant colors. 
TECOLOTE GIANT GOLDEN YELLOW — Splendid large double golden 
yellow flowers. 
TECOLOTE GIANT PINK—Giant flowers in soft shades of pink and rose. 
TECOLOTE GIANT RED—Large flowers in rich shades of crimson-red and 
orange-red. 
TECOLOTE GIANT WHITE—Immense flowers in beautiful double white. 
SCILLA 
CAMPANULATA (Wood Hyacinths)—English Bluebells are very effective in 
flowers and shrubbery borders and most valuable for naturalizing, in 
woodland or full sun; also excellent for rock gardens. Plant 5 inches 
deep. Height 15 inches. 12 for 75c. 
WHITE LADY—Large bells of purest white. 
BLUE QUEEN—Porcelain-blue; tall growing and very free blooming. 
EXCELSIOR—Very large, bright blue, very fine. 
ROSE QUEEN—Extra large spikes, beautiful deep pink bells. 
NUTANS (Scotch Bluebells)—Fine for massing and naturalizing; perfectly 
hardy anywhere. 
SIBERICA—Delightful blue flowers in clusters. Height 4 inches to 6 inches. 
Recommended for rock gardens and massing. 
