Rare Floral Treasures from Distant Lands 
MUSCARI Continued 
NEGLECTUM A handsome free-flowering sort having 
dark, blackish blue flowers edged with white 
“teeth’?. The spike bears 30 to 40 little bells that 
are pleasantly scented. Flowers toward end of 
April. 6-45¢, 12-75¢, 25-$1.40, 100-$4.50 
PARADOXUM A rare variety but a favorite among 
gardeners who shun the obvious. A strong 6 inch 
spike rises from 3 leaves carrying a flower of 
deepest blue elegantly lined with green. Flowers 
very late. 6-45¢, 12-75¢, 25-$1.40, 100-$4.50 
PINARDI A rare tassel Hyacinth from Cilicia. Grayish 
blue with light blue tips. 
Each 40¢, 3-95¢, 6-$1.75, 12-$3.45, 25-$6.20 
POLYANTHUM ALBUM This species bears snow white 
flowers which are larger than the type. A very 
desirable sort blooming in the middle of the Mus- 
cari season. 
Each 35¢, 3-90¢, 6-$1.65, 12-$3.25, 25-$5.85 
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Early Spring Flowering Varieties 
BIFOLIA Two-leaved Squill. This attractive variety 
with starry deep gentian blue flowers blooms with 
the Eranthis and Snowdrops in early spring. Plant 
in sandy loam in sun or light shade. 
6-35¢, 12-60¢, 25-$1.00, 100-$3.00 
SIBIRICA TAURICA (MULTIFLORA) A many flowered 
sort that sends up spikes of light blue much brighter 
than Sibirica and two weeks earlier. 
6-45¢, 12-75¢, 25-$1.40, 100-$4.50 
MAY FLOWERING VARIETIES 
AMETHYSTINA Clear blue flowers; a beautiful species 
with large spikes twice the size of those of Scilla 
pratensis. Flowers end of May. Recently intro- 
duced by us from Dalmatia. 
3-40¢, 6-65¢, 12-$1.30, 25-$2.45, 100-$9.00 
NUTANS DELIGHT A very viogrous free flowering 
form with large graceful spikes of clear deep blue. 
6-55¢, 12-$1.00, 25-$1.75, 100-$6.00 
PRATENSIS A pleasing species with dense recemes of 
fluffy flowers of soft blue-purple which are fragrant. 
About 8 inches tall. Late. 
6-45¢, 12-75¢, 25-$1.40, 100-$4.50 
QUAINT TULIP SPECIES OF PIQUANT CHARM 
This is undoubtedly the largest collection ever offered of these fascinating miniature Tulip Species. 
They are exquisite rarities which multiply freely and when once planted need not be disturbed for years. 
They are excellent for use in rock gardens or for naturalizing in groups in odd nooks and crannies. 
Each variety is unique and distinct in itself. 
For best effects, they should be planted in groups con- 
taining only one variety. They are extremely valuable since they are very robust and can withstand the 
heavy Spring rainfalls without suffering any damage. 
deserve a place of honor in every garden. 
ACUMINATA (Cornuta) (22 inches High) The Horned 
Tulip. The long petals of this Tulip are curiously 
twisted giving it quite a fantastic appearance. The 
color is red and yellow and it makes an interesting 
cut flower. 
- 3-55¢, 6-$1.00, 12-$1.95, 25-$3.60, 100-$13.50 
AUCHERIANA (3 Inches High) A most distinct species 
from the Near East. Small, expanded deep rose 
pink flowers. 
Each 80¢, 3-$2.20, 6-$4.30, 12-$8.60, 25-$15.20 
BATALINI (7 Inches High) The rather large flowers of 
this species have bluntly pointed petals of a pale 
yellow color verging toward salmon, andexquisite 
color. It is the yellow counterpart of T. linifolia. 
Fragrant, 
Each 35¢, 3-80¢, 12-$3.00, 35-$5.45, 100-$21.00 
BATTALINE BRONZE CHARM (7 Inches High) An 
unusual series of hybrids from crossing Tulipa 
Batalini with linifolia. Varying shades of rich 
bronze through apricot. Very Choice. 
Each 65¢, 3-$1.70, 6-$3.25, 12-$6.45, 25-$11.45 
BIFLORA (6 Inches High) This is probably the smallest 
Tulip known. The slowers are like tiny white stars 
with yellow centers and are borne 2 or 3 to a stem. 
Because of their shapes, sizes and colors, they 
Deserves a choice warm spot in the rock garden 
where it will blossom very early. 
3-50¢, 6-90¢, 12-$1.75, 25-$3.20, 100-$12.00 
EICHLERI EXCELSA (8 Inches High) A new variety 
which is a great improvement on the species 
because the flowers are even 
larger and brighter. Originated by us. A. M. 
Haarlem 1939. 
Each 30¢, 3-70¢, 12-$2.60, 25-$4.70, 100-$18.00 
FOSTERIANA ALBAS (18 Inches High) An exotic 
flower the interior of which is glittering white 
with a yellow base. Exterior pink. A fine, long 
flower on atall stem. Lasts a very long time in 
good condition. 
Each $1.05, 3-$2.85, 6-$5.25, 12-$10.50 
FOSTERIANA CANTATE (10 Inches High) The large 
flowers are of a shining vermilion red contrasting 
beautifully with the glossy bright green leaves. A 
choice thing. 
3-60¢, 6-$1.10, 12-$2.15, 25-$3.95, 100-$15.00 
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FOSTERIANA DEFIANCE (14 Inches High) Magnificent 
vermillion-scarlet on a handsome clear yellow 
base. Beautifully rounded petals. An excellent 
red tulip. 
Each 45¢, 3-$1.15, 6-$2.15, 12-$4.30, 25-$7.70 
