Autumn Flowering 
Crocus Spectes 
These Crocuses bloom in 
autumn extending the gar- 
dening year a month or 
more before King Winter 
finally ascends his throne. 
Their tender color appearing 
so jauntily just as other 
flowers are on the wane 
seem doubly precious. The 
spot where they are to bloom 
can be covered earlier in the 
season with dwarf annuals 
which, having passed their 
prime, can be removed when 
the Crocuses begin to bloom. 
A famous gardener, Mr. A. 
Clutton-Block suggests mix- 
ing them with Scillas and 
Chionodoxas so that there 
may be color in the same 
spot both spring and fall. 
LYCORIS INCARNATA 
Photo by S..Y. Caldwell 
Bulbs are available for delivery only during late August and early September, and cannot be kept in storage for any length of time. 
V_ STRAIN #4554 
MEDIUS. One of the finest and showiest of all species. Rich lilac 
purple with scarlet stigmata. Increases rapidly, blooms freely. 
3-40c 6-70c 12-$1.25 25-$2.30 100-$8.25 
V STRAIN #4556 
SATIVUS. Saffron Crocus. Reddish lilac flowers veined darker with 
prominent orange stigmata. 
6-50c 12-85c 
V_ STRAIN #4557 
SPECIOSUS. A most desirable species. Light blue flowers beautifully 
veined inside and out with showy orange thread-like stigmata. 
Very durable and free flowering. Increases rapidly. 
6-50c 12-85c 25-$1.55 
V_ STRAIN #4558 
SPECIOSUS AITCHINSONI. Long delicate pale blue flowers of great 
size. The largest of all wild Crocuses. Very late. 
6-50c 12-85c 25-$1.55 
V_ STRAIN #4559 
SPECIOSUS ALBUS. Beautiful, large white flowers with delicate rosy 
flush on outer petals. Very free flowering. 
6-50c 12-85c 25-$1.55 
VY STRAIN #4560 
SPECIOSUS CASSIOPE. A splendid new variety by Van Tubergen. 
An enormous flower of pure analine blue with faint yellow base. 
Very late. 
3-40c 6-70c 
V STRAIN #4562 
SPECIOSUS POLLUX. Huge flowers of pale lilac with silvery flush on 
exterior, bright orange stamens. Choice. 
6-50c 12-85c 25-$1.55 
25-$1.55 100-$5.20 
100-$5.20 
100-$5.20 
100-$5.20 
12-$1.25 25-$2.30 100-$8.25 
100-$5.20 
V_ STRAIN #4563 ; 
ZONATUS. Large pale lilac flowers with yellow throat. A reliable 
species. Often sold for blooming in unplanted state. 
6-50c 12-85c 25-$1.55 
V_ STRAIN #4596 
SPECIOSUS VARIETIES IN MIXTURE. 
lovely shades. 
6-50c 12-85c 25-$1.55 100-$5.20 
DV OVO OVO DLP PD DOLD DOLD VL PLP EPL PV LPL VAP LP LS? 
$ srann 4597 HAND SELECTED MIXTURE 
Autumn - Flowering Crocus Species 
A gay and beautiful array of all the finest 
varieties. 
6-55c 12-95c 25-$1.75 —100-$5.85 — 250-$13.60 
POOP OLD LP OLD VLD VP LP LP LP OLD LP LP OLD LP LPL OL? 
100-$5.20 
Wide variation in 
Lycoris 
Attractive, colorful, Amaryllis-like plants from China and 
Japan where they are held in highest esteem. The hardy 
species {all except L. aurea and L. radiata) should be 
planted in SEPTEMBER in light loose soil, full sun or 
light woodland shade. Set 4 inches deep, 6 to 8 inches 
apart, and 3 or more in a group. The companionship of 
foliage plants is most welcome as the foliage of Lycoris is 
quite sparse. Be sure to order these EARLY, along with 
Colchicums, Galanthus and others that need to be planted 
in September. 
V_ STRAIN #4601 
AUREA. (Golden Spider Lily). A very rare and beautiful specie of 
golden yellow and orange. While completely hardy in the deep 
south, it can be grown successfully outdoors as far north as the 
District of Columbia if properly mulched. In the north it is an 
excellent po plant. 
Each $1.6 
V STRAIN #4602 
INCARNATA. Fragrant flowers of dainty flesh pink or bright rose, 
6 to 12 clustered on one to two foot scapes. Hardy south of Long 
Island without protection; further north with protection. 
Each-80c 3-$2.20 6-$4.30 12-$8.60 
V_ STRAIN #4603 
RADIATA. The long undulating petals and stamens of these bright 
coral-red flowers have earned for them the common name “Red 
Spider Lily”. It is hardy and very commonly grown along the 
Pacific coast and south of Washington, D. C. In the North it 
makes a fine pot plant. 
3-$4.50 6-$8.00 12-$16.00 
Each-80c 3-$2.20 6-$4.30 12-$8.60 
WV STRAIN #4604 
SPRENGERI. Pretty rose-pink flowers on long pedicels. Reliably 
hardy in the north when planted in sheltered spots with some 
winter protection Completely hardy elsewhere. 
Each $2.50 3-$6.95 
V_ STRAIN #4605 
SQUAMIGERA (Amaryllis Halli—‘Hardy Amaryllis”). Perhaps the 
most popular of all the Lycoris; producing in late August and 
early September a beautiful display of large sparkling pink flow- 
ers tinged amethyst blue. The attractive green foliage is produced 
in spring and grows until July when it ripens and disappears. 
About a month later the flower stalks spring from the ground to 
a height of 2 or 3 feet. Reliably hardy and unusual, and will 
thrive in partial shade. Set crown about 4 inches below surface 
of soil. 
Each 90c 
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3-$2.45 6-$4.60 12-$9.00 
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