CHIONODOXA 
Photo by Roche 
Dutch Crocus 
Everyone loves Crocuses. No matter how cold the 
weather, we feel that spring has come when the first 
blossom rises bravely from its winter Sleep. 
They are not very demanding as to culture. A loose 
loamy soil, well drained and not too rich, suits them 
splendidly, and they do best in full sun. Depth to plant, 
about 4 inches. Lightly rooting dwarf annuals may be 
sown over them. 
Crocuses can be grown very easily in pots and bulb 
pans for enjoyment indoors. After planting, the pots can 
be sunk in the ground, covered with 3 or 4 inches of sail 
and left there until about the middle of November. From 
then on, they should be kept in a cool, dark cellar and 
not allowed to dry out. By the middle of February, they 
can be brought into the living room. 
All Corms, Top Size, 10/11 cm., unless otherwise noted. 
This size produces exceptionally huge blooms of finest substance 
and quality. 
50 corms are 1/, the 100 price. 
Choice Giant Flowered Crocus 
EARLY PERFECTION. Beautiful purple-blue with darker edge. Early 
and very free flowering. One of the best varieties. 
6-45c 12-80c 25-$1.45 100-$4.70 
EXCELSIOR. The largest Crocus known. Soft ageratum-blue. 
6-45c 12-80c 25-$1.45 100-$4.70 
GLORY OF SASSENHEIM. Delicate pearl-gray with a dark base. Pen- 
ciled with lilac stripes. A very fine novelty with large flowers. 
3-40c 6-65c 12-$1.15 25-$2.10 100-$7.35 
JEANNE D’ ARC. The best of the pure whites. Produces small corms. 
9 to 10 cms. 
25-$1.95 
6-60c 12-$1.10 100-$6.70 
KATHLEEN PARLOW. Large rounded flowers of pure white. 
3-40c 6-65c 12-$1.15 25-$2.10 100-$7.35 
LARGEST YELLOW. Giant yellow flowers in greatest profusion. 
Blooms very early—well in advance of all other varieties except 
Vanguard and Remembrance. 
3-40c 6-65c 12-$1.15 
25-$2.10 100-$7.35 
Glory Of The Seow 
Chionodora 
One of the most gladdening sights in early spring 1s 
a plantation of Chionodoxas which produce so lavishly 
their starry clustered blossoms of chiefly purest blue. 
While not as well known as Scillas, they are worthy rivals 
as beautifiers in the spring graden. They increase rapidly 
by seeds and offsets, are absolutely hardy, and can be 
left undisturbed for years. They are fine for planting 
under the edges of shrubs, for naturalizing, for borders 
or for the rock garden. The bulbs must be planted im- 
mediately on receipt. Depth to plant, 3 inches and 2 or 
3 inches apart. 
All Bulbs Extra Size 
LUCILIAE. The purest sky-blue flowers with white throat are borne 
from 5 to 8 to a stem and make a fine display because 3 or 4 of 
the upright flowers are open at a time. Blooms a little later than 
C. gigantea. 
6-35c 12-60c 
25-$1.00 100-$3.00 
LUCILIAE ALBA. A beautiful variety of frosty white. Extra fine. 
6-45c 12-75c 25-$1.40 100-$4.50 
LUCILIAE ROSEA. Deep pink buds opening lighter pink. A delightful 
variety. 
6-45c 12-80c 100-$4.85 
25-$1.50 
SPECIAL LUCILIAE MIXTURE—An exquisite com- 
bination of frosty whites, gay pinks, and sky blues. 
12-70c,  25-$1.30,  100-$4.20,  250-$9.35 
6-40c, 
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NIGGER BOY. Glossy dark purple, almost black. Large flowers. 
6-45c 12-80c 25-$1.45 100-$4.70 
QUEEN OF THE BLUES. Soft ageratum-blue with lighter edges. Flow- 
ers of great substance, freely produced. We consider this one of 
the most beautiful of all varieties. 
25-$1.45 
6-45c 12-80c 100-$4.70 
REMEMBRANCE. Beautiful large rounded flowers of silvery-purple, 
with a purple base. One of the earliest to flower and an excellent 
companion for Largest Yellow and Vanguard. 
6-45c 12-80c 25-$1.45 100-$4.70 
SNOWSTORM. Large snow-white flowers. Beautiful and long lasting. 
3-40c 6-65c 12-$1.15 25-$2.10 100-$7.35 
STRIPED BEAUTY. White, striped soft lilac, glossy purple base. 
6-60c 12-$1.10 25-$1.95 100-$6.70 
VANGUARD. Exquisite light ageratum-blue, with an outside sheen 
of gray. Blooms two weeks in advance of others, flowering at the 
same time as Largest Yellow and Remembrance. 9 to 10 cms. 
6-40c 12-70c 25-$1.25 100-$4.00 
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