CROCUSES SPRING-FLOWERING 
_ The Crocus is one of the loveliest of all spring flowers. Soon after the snowdrops have put in their appearance come the Crocuses, 
with their large showy blooms of yellow, white, purple and stripes of lilac on a white ground. They must be grown in a more or less sunny 
place; otherwise the blooms do not open fully. 
_ They are easily forced in a temperature of about 50 degrees, especially the top-sized quality bulbs which we offer. Please bear in 
mind that many so-called ‘‘first quality’? Crocus bulbs do not belong in the top size. Extra quality is never in abundance. 
We guarantee all Crocus bulbs offered to be stricly top size unless mentioned otherwise. 
Blue, Purple and Lilac 
PAULUS POTTER. Violet-purple. 90 cts. per dozen, $6 per 
100. 
PURPUREA GRANDIFLORA. Purple; the largest of all 
Crocuses. 90 cts. per dozen, $6 per 100. 
THE BISHOP. Dark blue. 90 cts. per dozen, $6 per 100. 
ANTIGONE. Blue, light bordered. 90 cts. per dozen, $6 per 100. 
REMEMBRANCE. Sky-blue, free flowering. 90 cts. per dozen, 
$6 per 100. 
KING OF THE BLUES. Dark blue. 90 cts. per dozen, $6 per 
100. 
Yellow 
LARGE YELLOW. Top size. 90 cts. per dozen, $6 per 100. 
Striped 
KING OF THE STRIPED. Blue striped. 90 cts. per dozen, 
$6 per 100. 
LA MAJESTUEUSE. Lilac striped. 90 cts. per dozen, $6 per 
100. 
White 
KATHLEEN PARLOW. Large, pure white flower of very good 
substance. 90 ects. per dozen, $6 per 100. 
SNOWSTORM. Pure white; very free flowering. 90 cts. per 
dozen, $6 per 100. 
QUEEN OF THE WHITES. 90 cts. per dozen, $6 per 100. 
Crocus Mixture 
Top size. 75 cts. per dozen, $5 per 100. 
EREMURUS 
A noble group of hardy plants from the Himalayas. The enormous, stately flower stalks, often 6 to 10 feet tall, rise majestically from a 
tuft of long narrow leaves and are crowned by flower spikes 2 to 3 feet long. These spikes are composed of hundreds of closely set, star- 
like flowers in beautiful shades of rose, yellow, bronze and white. 
Eremurus should be planted in the early fall, 4 inches deep. They enjoy a well-drained, rich soil and a sunny location, and may be 
left undisturbed for years. Although perfectly hardy, they should have a heavy mulch of salt hay or leaves the first year after planting. 
When fully established, a mulch of old cow manure is sufficient. When flowering time is over, the plant disappears entirely, but reappears 
very early in the spring, when it is advisable to place a paper bag or flower pot over the young crown to protect it from late frost. 
ROBUSTUS. Tall, strong plant and one of the finest. Flowers 
of rosy pink, a darker tone than that of Elwesianus. Will 
grow to a height of 10 feet when fully established. $3 each, 
$36 per dozen. 
SHELFORD. The exterior of the coppery yellow flowers is 
tinted ruddy bronze. The flower spikes are 3 feet in length 
and closely set as in Bungei. Blooms just after Warei. Height, 
6 to 7 feet. $3 each, $36 per dozen. 
WAREI. Myriads of fine coppery pink flowers shot with bronze 
cover the 3-foot flower spikes. A rare hybrid of rich coloring 
BUNGEI. Golden yellow flowers borne on spikes 5 to 6 feet 
high. Very beautiful. $3 each, $36 per dozen. 
ELWESIANUS. Pink flowers thickly set in enormous spikes. 
Very vigorous. Blooms the beginning of June. Height, 8 to 
10 feet. $3 each, $36 per dozen. 
ELWESIANUS ALBUS. Pure white flowers on superb spikes. 
Same habit as Elwesianus, but blooms one week earlier. 
Height, 8 to 10 feet. $3 each, $36 per dozen. 
OLGAE. Deep pink, sweet scented and densely set. A distinct 
species from Turkestan, with narrow leaves. Height, 8 feet. and tall stature. Flowers just before Bungei. Height, 6 to 
$3 each, $36 per dozen. 8 feet. $3 each, $36 per dozen. 
Above prices are based on extra heavy roots that are guaranteed to bloom the first year after planting. 
HYACINTHS 
In beds or borders. Hyacinths should be planted 4 inches deep from the crown of the bulb to the surface of the soil or less, according 
to size, and about 6 inches apart or more, according to the number of bulbs available for a given space. The soil should be made moderately 
firm. After planting, the beds must be mulched with litter as a protection against severe weather. All varieties listed are suitable for both 
forcing and outdoor planting. For outdoor beds or borders, first-size bulbs produce flowers less top-heavy than those from exhibition bulbs. 
Culture in pots. The pots for all bulbs should be well drained, the soil made moderately firm, and a little sharp sand dusted under 
the base of each bulb; then add more soil until one-third of the bulb appears above the surface. 
After potting the bulbs, the pans may be plunged into a coldframe or in a sheltered spot in the garden. They should be covered with 
several inches of soil, and before severe frost sets in, they should be mulched heavily with leaves or straw. They may be lifted after 
January 1, provided the bud is already out of the bulb. Bulbs not sufficiently advanced should be left until developed. 
Keep the pans in a dark cool spot until the buds extend sufficiently above the bulb. After the flowers are plainly visible, they should 
be kept in a slightly cooler temperature to promote sturdy growth of the plants. The flowers should not be exposed to strong sunlight at 
any time, for they are apt to fade. For indoor culture plant exhibition size bulbs of named varieties only. 
EXHIBITION HYACINTHS 
Top-size bulbs in any of the following named varieties, 
$4.35 per dozen, $35 per 100. 
FIRST SIZE HYACINTHS 
First size bulbs in any of the following named varieties, 
$3.80 per dozen, $30 per 100. 
ONSTER BAY, 
TO INGGa lo Lane N D7 Nay: 
BEDDING HYACINTHS 
These are much superior to the ordinary bedding Hyacinths 
and produce larger spikes. 
Any of the following named varieties can be furnished in 
this size at $3.20 per dozen, $25 per 100. 
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