Galanthus ~ Suowdrops 
Snowdrops belong more to Winter than to Spring for though 
they linger into the early weeks of Spring they are able to force 
their way through frozen earth and wait not upon the vernal tide. 
They require very little attention and can remain undisturbed for 
years. To get a lovely effect, they must be planted thickly. They can 
be grown under trees and shrubs, in woodlands as well as in borders: 
anywhere they can have a rather moist and cool soil. They may also 
be naturalized in lawns in which case the lawn should not be mown 
before the leaves are withered. 
All Bulbs Top Size, unless otherwise noted. 
ELWESI. The beautiful large-flowered Snowdrop from Asia Minor. 
This is very rare and difficult to obtain. Certainty of availability 
was not known as catalog went to press; therefore in ordering it 
would be wise to suggest a substitute. 6-70c, 12-$1.20, 25-$2.25 
100-$8.25. 
NIVALIS. Common Snowdrop. White with touches of green. Blooms 
very early, often through the last snows. Increases freely and per- 
sists for many years. Top size bulbs, 6 cm. and over. G=DaG me 2 — 
$1.00, 25-$1.75, 100-$6.00. 
NIVALIS PLENUS. A very charming double form of the above. 
Fe ai bulbs, 5 cm. and over. 6-55c, 12-$1.00, 25-$1 oD lOO e 
PLICATUS. The Great Crimean Snowdrop. A rare species from 
Southern Russia. Large globular pure white flowers with broad 
plicate or “‘pleated’’ leaves. Flowers later than G. Nivalis. Each-95c, 
3-$2.40. 
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- 
mer’. Height 6 inches. May-June. 6-40c, 12-60c, 25-$1.00, 
100-$3.00. 
AMETHYSTINUS ALBUS. A pure white companion to the above 
with the same welcome feature of prolonging the bulb season by 
late blooming. Try both of these around Azalea bushes. 6-45c, 
12-75c, 25-$1.40, 100-$4.50. 
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. 6-40c, 12-60c, 25-$1.00, 100-$3.00. 
DALMATICUS. A rare species of bright azure blue with a rosy hue 
blossoming in March. Each-45c, 3-$1.15, 6-$2.15, 12-$4.30, 
25-$7.10. 
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. 3-60c, 6-$1.10, 12-$2.15, 25- 
$3.95, 100-$15.00. 
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. 3-70c, 6-$1.30, 
12-$2.60, 25-$4.70, 100-$18.00. 
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 or four. 
3-40c, 6-65c, 12-$1.30, 25-$2.45, 100-$9.00. 
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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. 6-55c, 12-$1.00, 25- 
$1.75, 100-$6.00. 
ARMENIACUM (Early Giant). This is a strong grower, each bulb 
producing 4 to 5 spikes on 8 inch stems. The racemes are at least 
2Y¥2 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 Apirl. 6-40c, 12-60c, 25-$1.00, 100-$3.00. 
ARMENIACUM CANTAB. A very pretty new variety of bright clear 
Cambridge blue. Exceptionally free flowering. Short, sturdy stems. 
6=15c, 12=$1):50, 25-=$2.85, l00=$10:50. 
AZUREUM. See Hyacinth 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 stalls bearing 
light blue flowers that smell like ripe plums. 6-40c, 12-60c, 25- 
$1.00, 100-$3.00. 
BOTRYOIDES ALBUM. A choice white kind whose bells closely 
set upon the flower spike like tiny seed pearls. Fine for the rock 
garden as it will not encroach upon its neighbors. 6-55c, 12-$1.00, 
25-$1.75, 100-$6.00. 
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 with touches of green. A very curious 
plant. 12 to 20 inches high. 6-45c, 12-75c, 25-$1.40, 100-$4.50. 
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. 6-45c, 12-75c, 
25-$1.40, 100-$4.50. 

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