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Dutch Crocus 
Everyone loves Crocuses. No matter how cold the weather, we 
feel that spring has come when the first blossom rises bravely from its 
winter sleep. 
They are not very demanding as to culture. A loose loamy soil, 
well drained and not too rich, suits them splendidly; and they do 
best in full sun. Depth to plant about 4 inches. Lightly rooting dwarf 
annuals may be sown over them. 
Crocuses can be grown very easily in pots and bulb pans for 
enjoyment indoors. After planting the pots can be sunk in the ground, 
covered with 3 or 4 inches of soil and left there until about the 
middle of November. From then on they should be kept in a cool, 
dark cellar and not allowed to dry out. By the middle of February, 
they can be brought into the living room. 
CHOICE LARGE FLOWERED CROCUS 
All Corms, Top Size, 10/11 cm., unless otherwise noted. 
This size produces exceptionally huge blooms of finest substance 
and quality. 
50 corms are 14 the 100 price. 
EARLY PERFECTION. Beautiful purple-blue with darker edge. 
Early and very free flowering. One of the best varieties. 6 $.45, 
12 $.70, 25 $1.30, 100 $4.95. 
EXCELSIOR. The largest Crocus known. Soft ageratum blue. 6 $.45, 
12 $.70, 25 $1.30, 100 $4.95. 
GLORY OF SASSENHEIM. Delicate pearl-gray with a dark base. 
Penciled with lilac stripes. A very fine novelty with large flowers. 
6 $.65, 12 $.95, 25 $1.75, 100 $6.20. 
JEANNE D'ARC. The best of the pure whites. Produces small corms. 
9 to 10 cms. 6 $.60, 12 $.95, 25 $1.75, 100 $6.20. 
KATHLEEN PARLOW. Large rounded flowers of pure white. 
12 $.80, 25 $1.45, 100 $2.50. 
LARGEST YELLOW. Giant yellow flowers in greatest profusion. 
Blooms very early—well in advance of all other varieties except 
Vanguard and Remembrance. 6 $.60, 12 $1.05, 25 $1.90, 100 
$6.90. 
NIGGER BOY. Glossy dark purple, almost black. Large flowers. 
6 $.45, 12 $.70, 25 $1.30, 100 $4.95. 
POTTER. Extra fine, deep shining reddish purple. Unusual and 
beautiful. 6 $.45, 12 $.70, 25 $1.30, 100 $4.25. 
QUEEN OF THE BLUES. Soft ageratum blue with lighter edges. 
Flowers of great substance, freely produced. We consider this one 
of the most beautiful of all varieties. 6 $.45, 12 $.70, 25 $1.30, 
100 $4.95. 
REMEMBRANCE. Beautiful large rounded flowers of silvery pur- 
ple, with a purple base. One of the earliest to flower and an ex- 
cellent companion for Largest Yellow and Vanguard. 6 $.45, 12 
$.70, 25 $1.30, 100 $4.95. 
SNOWSTORM. Large snow-white flowers. Beautiful and long 
lasting. 6 $.50, 12 $.80, 25 $1.45, 100 $4.80. 
STRIPED BEAUTY. White, striped soft lilac, glossy purple base. 
6 $.50,.12 $.80, 25 $1.45, 100 $4.80. 
VANGUARD. Exquisite light ageratum-blue, with an outside sheen 
of gray. Blooms two weeks in advance of others, flowering at the 
same time as Largest Yellow and Remembrance. (4) 9 to 10 cms. 
12 $.55, 25 $1.00, 100 $2.95. 
5 CHOICE NAMED VARIETIES—Our Selection. 9/10 cm. 
50 $2.15, 100 $3.95, 250 $8.95. 

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Autumn-Flowertng Crocus Spectes 
These Crocuses bloom in autumn extending the gardening year a 
month or more before King Winter fina'ly ascends his throne. Their 
tender color appearing so jauntily just as other fowers are on the 
wene seem doubly precious. The spot where they are to bloom 
can be covered earlier in the season with dwarf annuals which, 
having passd their prime, can be removed when the Crocuses begin 
to bloom. A famous gardener, Mr. A. Clutton-Brock suggests mixing 
with them Scillas and Chionodoxas so that there may be color in the 
same spot both spring and fall. 
Order Autumn-Flowering Crocus Early 
Bulbs are available for delivery only during late August and early 
September, and cannot be kept in storage for any length of time. 
All bulbs are top size, but vary according to species. 
ASTURICUS ATROPURPUREOUS. Flowers dark violet with 
yellow stigmata. Late. 6 $.75 12 $1.20 25 $2.95, 100 $8.25. 
CANCELLATUS ALBUS. Charming white with vinaceous mauve 
exterior. Each $.40, 3 $1.05, 12 $3.85, 100 $27.50. 
LAEVIGATUS FONTENAYI. Soft ageratum-violet flowers, ex- 
terior dull with bronze feathering. Fragrant. Blooms in December the 
last of all. Each $.80, 3 $2.10, 12 $7.85. 
LONGIFLORUS. Rosy lilac with a yellow throat, outer petals 
striped purple. A choice kind. 6 $.75, 12 $1.20, 25 $2.95, 
100 $8.25. 
MEDIUS. One of the finest and showiest of all species. Rich lilac 
purple with scarlet stigmata. Increases rapidly, blooms freely. 6 $.95, 
12 $1.60, 25 $2.95, 100 $10.95. : 
OCHROLEUCUS. A very dainty, charming variety with small white 
flowers. 6 $.70, 12 $1.05, 25 $1.90, 100 $6.90. 
PULCHELLUS ZEPHYR. A charming variety originated by us. Large 
white flowers, flushed pearl blue. Very lovely. (4) Each $.80, 
3 $2.10, 12 $7.85. 
SATIVUS. Saffron Crocus. Reddish lilac flowers veined darker 
with prominent orange stigmata. 12 $.70, 25 $1.25, 100 $4.15. 
SPECIOSUS. A most desirable species. Light blue flowers beauti- 
fully veined inside and out and with showy orange thread-like 
stigmata. Very durable and free flowering. Increases rapidly. 6 $.45, 
12 $.70, 25 $1.25, 100 $4.15. 
SPECIOSUS AITCHINSONI. Long delicate pale blue flowers of 
great size. The largest of all wild Crocuses. Very late. 6 $.70, 
12 $1.05, 25 $1.90, 100 $6.90. 
SPECIOSUS: ALBUS. Beautiful, large white flowers with delicate 
rosy flush on outer petals. Very free flowering. (4) 6 $.60, 12 
$.90, 25 $1.60, 100 $5.50. 
SPECIOSUS CASSIOPE. A splendid new variety by Van Tubergen. 
An enormous flower of pure analine blue with faint yellow base. 
Very late. (4%) 6 $.70, 12 $1.20, 25 $2.95, 100 $8.25. 
SPECIOSUS OXONIAN. A most unusual new Crocus raised by 
our firm. Immense deep violet-blue flowers carried on stems of the 
same color. Very distinct and attractive. (4) 3 $.90, 12 $3.15, 25 
$5.75, 100 $91.95. 
SPECIOSUS POLLUX. Huge flowers of pale lilac with silvery flush 
on exterior, bright orange stamens. Choice. (4) 6 $.70, 12 $1.20, 
95 $2.95, 100 $8.95. 
ZONATUS. Large pale lilac flowers with yellow throat. A reliable 
species. Often sold for blooming in unplanted state. (See Page 28.) 
12 $.70, 25 $1.95, 100 $4.15. 
SPECIOSUS VARIETIES IN MIXTURE. Wide variation in 
lovely shades. 6 $.45, 12 $.70, 25 $1.25, 100 $4.15. 

Spring- Flowering Crocus Spectes 
Spring-Flowering Crocus Species open their flowers even before 
the large flowered Dutch varieties. They usually flower in March 
and April but some will rashly appear even during February should 
there be warm, thawing spells of weather. Thus we can easily 
lengthen our gardening year by planting several of these early species. 
They need a well-drained position in full sun and should be planted 
2 ot 3 inches deep. As they increase and self-sow freely, they are 
splendid for naturalizing. Especially recommended for this are 
Susianus and Tomasinianus. 
All Bulbs Top Size. 
ANCYRENSIS. The earliest of all. Small orange flowers in great 
profusion over a long period. 12 $.90, 25 $1.60, 100 $6.25. 
