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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 
are a 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- 
app Height 6 inches. May-June. 6 $.45, 12 $.70, 25 $1.25, 100 
4.15. 
AMETHYSTINUS ALBUS. A pure wite 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 $9.75. 
AZUREUS ALBUS. A most charming pure white variety of H. 
azureum. Very vigorous and free flowering. 6 $.70, 12 $1.05. 
AZUREUS AMPHIBOLIS. Delicate pale blue, flowers later than 
the preceding. 6 $.60, 12 $.90, 25 $1.60, 100 $5.50. 
DALMATICUS. A rare species of bright azure blue with a rosy 
hue blossoming in March. Each $.75, 3 $1.95. 
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. 
Flowers in late April or early May. 3 $.70, 12 $2.35, 25 $4.40, 
100 $16.50. 
GRAVETYE GIANT. A taller growing very robust variety with 
large white flowers, often 6 to 8 to a cluster, that are produced 
abundantly during late April and May. Lovely for cutting. 3 $.80, 
12 $9.75, 25 $5.05, 100 $19.95. 
VERNUM. The ever popular Spring Snowflake which blossoms 
about a month before the above in late March or early April. 6-8 
inches high. Pure white, green tipped bells in clusters of three to four. 
3 $.50, 12 $1.60, 25 $3.00, 100 $11.00. 
Poor drainage is the greatest single reason for failure with 
bulbs. Do not plant in areas that are soggy even for short 
periods in Spring or Fall. 

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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, 
25 $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 
21% inches long and crowded with almost spherical bells of a rich 
deep cobalt-blue with distinct white rim. It has larger flowers than 
Heavenly Blue and a strong spicy fragrance. Blooms toward the end 
of April. 6 $.60, 12 $.90, 25 $1.60, 100 $5.50. 
ARMENIACUM CANTAB. A very pretty new variety of bright 
clear Cambridge blue. Exceptionally free flowering. Short, sturdy 
stems. 3 $.70, 12 $2.35, 95 $4.40, 100 $16.50. 
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. 3 $.45, 6 $.70, 
12 $1.05, 25 $1.90, 100 $6.90. 
COMOSUM (Tassel Hyacinth). The old common name serves well 
for this plant as the flower does look more like a tassel than a flower. 
The color is dark blue or purple wiht touches of green. A very curious 
plant. 12 to 20 inches high. 6 $.60, 12 $.90, 25 $1.60, 100 $5.50. 
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 8 inches tall, blooming in mid June. 6 $.45, 12 
$.70, 25 $1.25, 100 $4.15. 
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. 
LATIFOLIUM. A very distinct species. Tall spikes rising from 
solitary leaves almost as wide as those of Lily-of-the-Valley bear 
flowers of light blue darkening toward base. Blooms about mid- 
April. 6 $.60, 12 $.90, 25 $1.60, 100 $5.50. 

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