
MERTENSIA virginica (See page 32) 
Ixia - African Corn Lily 
Mixed. Beautiful little plants of easy cuJture, about 
1 foot high. Long, slender, graceful spikes of 
blooms in shades of yellow, white, pink, scarlet 
and crimson, the center always differing in color 
from the outer parts. Plant bulbs 3 inches deep, 
4 to 6 inches apart, and in cold sections provide 
winter protection. Not recommended for out- 
door culture m very cold regions. Fine for in- 
doors, 60 cts. for 10, $5.00 per 100 
Leucojum aestivum (American) 
Spring Snowflakes 
(October Delivery) 
This pretty bulbous plant is similar to the snow- 
drop, but of larger, stronger, and more attractive 
habit. In rich soil it grows to a height of 8 inches 
and produces, in Jate April, beautiful large, white 
flowers, tipped with green, that are excellent for 
cutting. When once planted they take care of them- 
selves, and should be in all hardy collections. Also 
do well in pots. 85 cts. for 10, $7.50 per 100 
MUSCARI armeniacum (Grape Hyacinth) 


Spring-Howering Bulbs 
Lachenalia 
These South African bulbs are known in Europe 
as the Cape Cowslip but the bell-shaped flowers 
look more like Grape Hyacinths than Cowslips. 
They make splendid pot plants and if carefully 
handled after blooming will last for years. 
AUREA. Spikes of beautiful rich yellow. 
$3.00 for 10, $25.00 per 100 
Leucocoryne (American) 
(October Delivery) 
IXIOIDES ODORATA. An excellent subject for a 
cool greenhouse, growing about 1 foot high, and 
bearing four to stx blooms of light blue, center 
marked white. Slightly fragrant. The culture 
used for Freesias is recommended. Not hardy. 
$2.00 for 10, $18.00 per 100 
For Indoor Growing 
Calla Lilies 
A stiff, clayey soil with a small quantity of shred- 
ded cow manure is needed. Bulbs should be set 
with the top protruding just above the surface. 
BABY WHITE CALLA LILY. This dainty, pure 
white Calla is a perfect miniature of the larger 
ZEthiopica. 
Selected Bulbs 
50 cts. each, $4.00 for 10, $35.00 per 100 
BLACK CALLA (Arum pictum). Very large, black 
flowers, spathe changing to maroon with age. 
60 cts. each, $5.50 for 10, $50.00 per 100 
PINK CALLA LILY (Zantedeschia rehmanni). A 
dwarf Calla. The flowers are rose-pink but fade 
to cerise as they mature. A very unusual novelty. 
Selected Bulbs 
50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10, $40.00 per 100 
WHITE CALLA LILY. 
First-size Bulbs 
35 cts. each, $3.00 for 10, $25.00 per 100 
Mammoth Bulbs 
50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10, $40.00 per 100 
Jumbo Bulbs 
70 cts. each, $6.50 for 10, $60.00 per 100 
YELLOW CALLA LILY. A grand novelty—one 
that should be planted extensively. The deep 
golden yellow flowers are truly magnificent and 
are produced in abundance. The green foliage is 
spotted creamy white, which adds to its beauty. 
First-size Bulbs 
35 cts. each, $3.00 for 10, 
$25.00 per 100 
Mammoth Bulbs 
50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10, 
$40.00 per 100 
Jumbo Bulbs 
70 cts. each, $6.50 for 10, 
$60.00 per 100 
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Lilies for the Greenhouse 
(See page 24) 
Lily-of-the-Valley 
We offer selected, 2-year-old, home-grown pips 
for outdoor planting. These are not suitable for 
greenhouse forcing. The pips should be planted 
4 inches apart each way, with the top just beneath 
the surface of the soil. 
75 cts. for 10, $1.75 for 25, $6.00 per 100 
Larger Pips for indoor growing. 
$2.25 for 10, $5.00 for 25, $18.00 per 100 
Lycoris radiata 
From ten to twenty flowers are borne on slender 
scapes 1 to 11% feet high in early autumn. They 
are bright crimson in color, about 11% inches across. 
They are easily grown indoors in the North, but in 
the South they can be planted in the garden. 
$1.75 for 10, $15.00 per 100 
LYCORIS SQUAMIGERA. See AMARYLLIS 
HALLI. 
Muscari - Grape Hyacinth 
One of the most charming of Spring-flowering 
subjects, blooming during daffodil time in April. 
They will grow well under trees and also do well in 
full sun in the border or a sunny spot in the rockery. 
Absolutely hardy and will increase in number. 
ARMENIACUM. The finest and clearest blue of 
all the Muscaris. It is especially valuable for 
naturalizing with Narcissus and ts excellent for 
greenhouse forcing during the winter. The spikes 
attain a height of 4 to 5 inches and are well 
set with beautiful clear blue flowers. 
45 cts. for 10, $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000 
BOTRYOIDES COERULEUM. Bright blue, very 
free-flowering, somewhat earlier than Armenia- 
cum. Usually blooms with the Crocuses. This 
is the common blue Grape Hyacinth and an ex- 
cellent subject for the rock garden. 
40 cts. for 10, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000 
BOTRYOIDES ALBUM. The white form. 
60 cts. for 10, $5.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 
PLUMOSUM (Feather Hyacinth). Very fine 
feathery blooms of violet color. Very pretty and 
unusual for cutting; lasts a long time. Usually 
blooms the Jatter part of May. 
40 cts. for 10, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1000 
RANUNCULWUS (See page 32) 

