LEUCOJUM VERNUM (Spring Snowflake). This is one 
one of the earliest and most attractive spring flowers. 
Growing from 6 to 8 inches high they bear dainty, nod- 
ding flowers which are white tipped with green. They 
should be planted in early fall in a good, light, well 
drained soil in which they may be buried 2 inches deep, in 
masses or bold clumps, to be effective 4 inches apart, 
and then be left alone to bloom year after year. $1.50 
for 10; $12.50 per 100. 
MERTENSIA VIRGINICA (Blue Bells). This is indis- 
pensable in the garden for color effect; a lovely soft pink 
and porcelain-blue combination. The plant grows from 1 
to 2 feet high bearing a panicle of flowers about one inch 
long in short pendent clusters. It is splendid for the open 
border or for naturalizing along the woodland path, in 
the dell, along the brook or pond; it flowers from the 
time the daffodils are in bloom, continuing while the 
May-flowering Tulips are at their best. We urge all garden 
lovers to use this delightful plant in quantity as it is 
permanent and so helpful to create beautiful pictures. 
Extra heavy clumps that will flower abundantly next 
spring if planted early this fall, $3.00 for 10; $27.50 per 
100. 
MUSCARI HEAVENLY BLUE (Grape Hyacinths). 
While there are several kinds of muscari, we consider 
this variety the best for mass planting. The flowers open 
just about the time that the chionodoxas and crocuses 
are going off. They do very well in the wild garden and 
also in the grass if it is not too rank. Nice under trees 
and along the borders where they may be left undis- 
turbed. They will seed themselves and make pretty effects 
when established. $0.75 for 10; $5.00 per 100. 
ORNITHOGALUM UMBELLATUM (Star of Bethle- 
hem). The hardy type; flowers are white with black eye, 
carried in umbels of 3 or more flowers. Very fine tor 
naturalizing in woodland. $1.00 for 10; $7.50 per 100. 
SCILLAS (Wood Hyacinths). These flourish in sun as 
well as in shade under trees. Not particular about the 
soil in which they grow; ideal for the wild garden but 
not to be despised in the border, especially if left alone 
for 2 or 3 years without being disturbed in any way; 
splendid in the rock garden. Produce drooping bell-like 
flowers. The following varieties are the’ best: 
SCILLA CAMPANULATA BLUE. Porcelain-blue, can- 
delabra-shaped bells, blooming with the May-flowering 
Tulips. Superior to scilla “Nutans,” which we discarded. 
Plant four inches deep. $0.75 for 10; $5.00 per 100. 
SCILLA CAMPANULATA "EXCELSIOR." The finest 
variety for grouping, for planting in front of May-flower- 
ing Tulips, for permanent edging or for naturalizing in 
the woodland and among shrubbery. Tall flower spikes 
carry many fine large bells of a lovely deep blue; a most 
desirable variety. $0.75 for 10; $5.00 per 100. 
SCILLA CAMPANULATA MAXIMA ALBA. The pure- 
white form. $0.75 for 10; $5.00 per 100. 
SCILLA CAMPANULATA ROSEA. This is a soft lilac- 
rose form of this type. $0.75 for 10; $5.00 per 100. 
SCILLA SIBIRICA BLUE (The Siberian Squill). This 
is the earliest to bloom connecting the flowering of the 
crocuses with that of the narcissi. They are fine for 
naturalizing under trees or in open woodland, producing 
drooping, bell-like flowers on stems 3 to 4 inches in 
height. Succeeds very well in the rock garden. Color 
bright blue. Plant 3 inches deep in shade, half shade, or 
in full sun. Mulch in autumn with leaf soil, leaves or 
well-rotted manure. $0.85 for 10; $6.00 per 100. 
SCILLA SIBIRICA ALBA. The fine white form of 
above. $1.00 for 10; $7.50 per 100. 
SCILLA SIBIRICA SPRING BEAUTY. A clorified 
scilla “Sibirica blue.” The color is a much clearer blue; 
the plant produces taller stems with 5 to 6 flowers from 
one bulb. An exceedingly fine introduction. $1.25 for 
10; $10.00 per 100. 
TRILLIUM ERECTUM. These Trilliums like a damp, 
shady situation and blossom early in the spring. Have 
broad leaves with a dark purple flower. Extra strong 
clumps. $2.75 for 10; $6.00 per 25. 
TRILLIUM GRANDIFLORUM. This is the prettiest of 
all Trilliums. Grows 8 to 15 inches high, producing large 
white flowers, often 214 inches long and 2 inches wide, 
turning to lilac shade with age. Extra strong clumps, 
$2.29 for 10; $4.50 per 25. 
TRILLIUM STYLOSUM. This variety is very effective if 
planted in large colonies, producing pink flowers in early 
spring. $2.75 for 10; $6.00 per 25. 
For finest results use SCHEEPERS’ BULB FOOD at planting time and throughout the growing season. (See page 34.) 
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NO DWELLER in the country should be without a generous bed of Lilies-of-the-Valley. In high and in lowly gardens 
these simple, fragrant flowers have ever been among the most welcomed of the year. In early times the dried-off, 
distilled blossoms were deemed a cure for many ‘ 
‘griefs” of the flesh, and while our faith in their potency may be less 
firm today, surely it is true that when we come unexpectedly upon the slender stems of frosted, scented bells hiding 
among the bright green leaves we receive refreshment for the mind and the spirit. 
The Lily-of-the-Valley is essentially a shade-loving plant. Beds should be given a northern or northwestern exposure 
if possible, and the most desirable soil is a rich, sandy loam. In planting, the clumps should be set about 3 inches apart 
and about 2 inches below the surface. A dressing of well-rotted manure and leaf mold in the autumn after the leaves 
have died down will insure more and finer flowers in the spring. 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY CLUMPS 
Their importation having been restricted, they are very scarce. Extra-heavy 
clumps for immediate effect. $8.00 for 10; $38.00 for 50; $75.00 per 100. 
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