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Autumn- Howertng Bulbs 
An extremely valuable group of bulbs, as they bloom during September, October and early November; bringing 
renewed charm and beauty to the garden scene when summer annuals and perennials begin to fade. All are of very 
easy culture, establish themselves readily without special care, and bloom profusely year after year. 
Colchicum 


COLCHICUM 
BORNMULLERI 
COLCHICUM 
VIOLET QUEEN 

ORDER 
COLCHICUMS 
AS EARLY AS 
POSSIBLE 
To the casual observer these appear to be giant, long necked 
Crocuses but instead are members of the Lily family. They boldly 
thrust their large airy heads up early in the fall and make a fine show 
over a period of e couple of months. Like most fall-blooming 
Crocuses, they are accompanied by no foliage as the leaves appear in 
early spring and disappear by June. They should be set shallowly in 
good soil where they will make a surprising increase. Curiously, 
Colchicums will bloom indoors whether planted or not and after 
blooming may be set outside without injury to the bulb. 
This is an extremely interesting and beautiful group of plants that 
merit a place in every garden. 
Bulbs are available for delivery only during late August and early Sep- 
tember, and cannot be kept in sforage for any great length of time. 
AGRIPPINUM. This is a rare variety having checkered flowers. 
The widely opened pink flowers are attractively checkered in a 
deeper color. As this needs a good baking over the summer, it should 
be planted in a warm location. Each-45c, 3-$1.15, 6-$2.15, 
12-$4.30, 25-$7.70. 
AUTUMNALE (MINOR). The true variety. Soft uniform lilac. 
3-45c, 6-7 bc 1ZESil 50) 25-2585, 1OO=SilO25 0% 
AUTUMNALE ALBUM. A desirable free-flowering white form. 
3245¢, 6-756) 12-5150) 25-52565) OO=SiO 50% 
AUTUMNALE ALBUM PLENUM. A rare double white form of 
great beauty. Each-$1.30, 3-$3.60. 
AUTUMNALE ATROPURPUREUM. Pale purple changing to deep 
crimson. A very rare dwarf variety which blooms very late. 3-70c, 
6-$1.30, 12-$2.60, 25-$4.70, 100-$18.00. 
AUTUMNALE PLENUM. An unusual double variety having rosy- 
lilac flowers. Late. 3-50c, 6-90c, 12-$1.75, 25-$3.20, 100- 
$12.00. 
BORNMUELLERI. Immense flowers of clear violet with white cen- 
ters. 3-60c, 6-$1.10, 12-$2.15, 25-$3.95, 100-$15.00. 
BYZANTINUM (AUTUMNALE MAJOR). Many lilac-rose flowers. 
3-60c, 6-$1.10, 12-$2.15, 25-$3.95, 100-$15.00. 
CILICICUM. A rare species. Large flowers of pink with lilac 
checkering. Very free flowering. Each-60c, 3-$1.65, 6-$3.15, 
V2=S6r2 5s 
SPECIOSUM. Large bowl-shaped flowers of light violet. Late. 
3-60c, 6-$1.10, 12-$2.15, 25-$3.95, 100-$15.00. 
SPECIOSUM ALBUM. A large beautiful snow white. Each-$1.05, 
VERNUM (BULBOCODIUM VERNUM). This is placed under 
Colchicums only for convenience. While it resembles both the Crocus 
and Colchicum, it is actually the solitary member of its genus, 
Bulbocodium. It resembles a pink fall-blooming Crocus with long 
narrow petals but sends forth flowers soon after the Snowdrops ap- 
pear in the spring. Rare and unusual. 3-35c, 6-60c, 12-$1.15, 
25-S2) 10) O0=Sik> Oe 

The following hybrids produced by Van Tubergen are wonderful 
improvements on older varieties as the colors are brighter and better. 
They are also excellent for flowering inside as the bulbs have flat 
bases and flower freely. 
HYBRIDUM LILAC WONDER. Outstanding pink-lilac. Very free 
flowering. Highly recommended. Each-35c, 3-80c, 6-$1.50, 12- 
$3.00, 25=$5:.45. 
HYBRIDUM THE GIANT. Immense deep lilac-mauve flower with 
a fine white base. Late. F. C. C. Haarlem. Each-35c, 3'-80c, 
6=-$1/.50, 12=$3.00; 25=$545. 
HYBRIDUM WATER LILY. Words convey inadequately the sheer 
beauty of this variety. Large double flowers of bright lilac resem- 
bling a water lily. F.C. GC. Haarlem. Each-$2.75, 3=$7:85. 
HYBRIDUM VIOLET QUEEN. An exceedingly showy and fine variety 
of deep purple violet with a white center. F. C. C. Haarlem 1927. 
Each-35c, 3-80c, 6-$1.50, 12-$3.00, 25-$5.45. 
Autumn-Howering Crocus Spectes 
These Crocuses bloom in autumn extending the gardening year a 
month or more before King Winter finally ascends his throne. Their 
tender color appearing so jauntily just as other flowers are on the 
wane seem doubly precious. The spot where they are to bloom can 
be covered earlier in the season with dwarf annuals which, having 
passed 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 
stigma. 3-40c, 6-60c, 12-$1.15, 25-$2.10, 100-$7.50. 
CANCELLATUS ALBUS. Charming white with vinaceous mauve 
exterior. Each-40c, 3-95c, 6-$1.75, 12-$3.45, 25-$6.20. 
LONGIFLORUS. Rosy lilac with a yellow throat, outer petals striped 
purple. A choice kind. 6-55c, 12-$1.00, 25-$1.75, 100-$6.00. 
MEDIUS. One of the finest and showiest of all species. Rich lilac 
purple with scarlet stigmata. Increases rapidly, blooms freely. 3-40c, 
6-60c, 12=$1.15, 25-$2.10, lOO=S7,50: 
OCHROLEUCUS. A very dainty, charming variety with small white 
flowers. 6-55c, 12-$1.00, 25-$1.75, 100-$6.00. 
SATIVUS. Saffron Crocus. Reddish lilac flowers veined darker with 
prominent orange stigmata. 6-40c, 12-60c, 25-$1.00, 100-$3.00. 
SPECIOSUS. A most desirable species. Light blue flowers beautifully 
veined inside and out with showy orange thread-like stigmata. 
Very durable and free flowering. Increases rapidly. 6-40c, 12-60c, 
25-$1.00, 100-$3.00. 
