HYACINTHS 
These important flowers are now avail- 
able in large bulbs ready to bloom the 
first season after planting. Their beau- 
tiful pleasing colors add much to the 
early Spring flower garden. Plant 4 to 6 
inches deep, preferably before Decem- 
ber, spacing 6 to 10 inches apart. They 
are also valuable for forcing. 
Prices for extra large bulbs (18 to 19 
cm. size). Each 35c; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50. 
Hyacinth prices postpaid, including 4th 
zone. For 5th zone and beyond send 
10% additional. Prices are based on one 
variety as quoted but you may order 
6 of one kind at the dozen rate. Write for 
prices on 100 lots. 
ANNE MARIE —WNew delicate pink, 
large bells on strong stems. Early forc- 
ing sort. 
CITY OF HAARLEM—Very fine, ear- 
liest, bright golden yellow. Large truss. 
DR. STRESEMAN — Attractive sky 
blue, large and broad well formed truss 
of large bells on strong stems. Good 
early forcer and bedder. 
GERRIT VAN DER MAY—Rose-pink, 
broad, compact truss. Good for bedding 
and forcing. 
JAN BOS — Carmine, lighter centered 
bells; compact spikes. Good for early 
forcing and bedding. 
KING OF THE BLUES—Deep glossy 
blue, splendid, well formed, long com- 
pact spike on short stem, medium bells 
with great substance. Late forcer and 
good bedder. 
LADY DERBY—Bright rose pink, very 
large spikes, extra fine for pots; medium 
late. 
L’/ INNOCENCE — Pure white; broad 
loose trusses of elegant form; large, well 
shaped bells. The best pure white for 
all purposes; early. 
PINK PEARL—Rosy pink; large broad 
spike on short stem; large bells. Early 
forcer and bedder. 
LARGE BULBS MIXED—(Size 18 to 
19.) These large bulbs are blended into 
a fine mixture from named varieties. 
Offered in mixture only. 3 for 80c; 
doz. $3.15. 
EARLY ORDERS 
While all the bulbs are not avail- 
able when this catalog is mailed we 
recommend early orders. If you are 
interested in larger quantities than 
we list, please write us giving 
amounts and varieties. 
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Hyacinth, L’Innocence, see this page 
Calochortus or Mariposa 
Tulip 
A California flower resembling a tulip 
in shape with many colors, shades and 
markings. Offered in mixture. Plant in 
the Fall or early Spring about 2 inches 
deep and 3 inches apart in the row. 3 for 
25¢e; doz. 85c; 100 for $5.75. Postpaid. 
Colchicum (Autumn Crocus) 
A very unusual flower which blooms a few 
weeks after planting, blooming without foliage. 
They will also bloom on a shelf or table without 
water or soil. Flowers shaped somewhat like 
Crocus but larger and bloom before the foliage 
appears. It is sometimes called the Autumn 
Crocus. They bloom early in the Fall. 
for delivery in August and September. 
Order now 
Postpaid. 
AUTUMNNALE—Large pale lavender. 
Each 25e; 3 for 70c; doz. $2.55. 
AUTUMNNALE MAJOR — Very large 
flowers; free blooming. Lilac pink. Each 
40c; 3 for $1.10; doz. $4.10. 
ALBUM—Large pure white. Each 30e; 
3 for 85c; doz. $3.10. 
VIOLET QUEEN — Rich violet color. 
Each 30c; 3 for 80c; doz. $3.10. 
We specialize in flower seeds and bulbs for 
florists and commercial growers. We make 
germination tests on our flower seeds. 
