The Gay and dancing “Bluebells”’ 
~— «Scilla 
There are several distinct types of Scillas, quite un- 
like each other. Scilla sibirica and similar varieties are 
the popular small blue flowers of early spring; Scilla 
campanulata and nutans are the “Wood Hyacinths” or 
“English Bluebells’, somewhat like a slender Hyacinth in 
appearance and blooming in late May. 
All are effective in the spring garden and are a de- 
light to the eye. The flowers are either bell-shaped or 
starry, carried on a spike or in a raceme, and the different 
kinds offer a long season of bloom. The taller campanu- 
lata and nutans varieties are exceptionally fine for na- 
turalizing in shade or sun as well as for use in flower 
borders and under shrubs and trees. The dwarfer varie- 
ties are delightful for the rock garden, for scattering 
about shrubs or for naturalizing in grassy places. 
Early Spring Flowering Varieties 
V_ STRAIN #2501 
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. 
6-45c 12-75c 25-$1.40 100-$4.50 250-$10.15 
V_ STRAIN #2502 
SIBERICA. The Siberian Squill. The dazzling bright blue flowers of 
this species are among the most prized of early spring flowers. 
Planted in good loam and left alone, it will soon form large col- 
onies by seed and. offsets. Can also be naturalized in lawns. Nice 
with small carpeting plants like Alyssum and under shrubs like 
Forsythia. Largest selected bulbs, 8 cm. and over. 
6-50c 12-90c 25-$1.65 100-$5.50 
V STRAIN #2503 
SIBERICA ALBA. The pure white form. Prolific and fine. 
6-45c 12-75c 25-$1.40 100-$4.50 250-$10.15 
V_ STRAIN #2504 
SIBERICA SPRING BEAUTY. An improved form of Siberica. The rich 
deep blue is much deeper in tone and the spikes much taller. 
Largest selected bulbs, 9 to 10 cm. 
6-55c 12-95c 25-$1.75 100-$5.85 
V STRAIN #2505 
SIBIRICA TAURICA. (MULTIFLORA). A many flowered sort that 
sends up spikes of light blue much brighter than Sibirica and 
two weeks earlier. 
6-55c 12-95c 
V STRAIN #2506 
TUBERGENIANA. A striking new species introduced by us from 
Northern Iran, one of the best of the early spring bulbs, in gen- 
eral appearance a highly refined Puschkinia libanotica. The color 
is most unusual, a delicate light blue with somewhat darker 
stripes down the petals. The flower spike is about 5 inches, while 
each bulb produces 3 or more spikes with 10 or more flowers to 
each spike. The leaves are broad and short. Blooms with the 
Snowdrops. 
Each 30c — 3-70 
250-$12.40 
250-$13.20 
25-$1.75 100-$5.85 250-$13.20 
6-$1.30 12-$2.60 
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Although the graceful Scillas are extremely showy and free-flower- 
ing, they require no special care or cultivation. In fact, they have 
become one of our most valuable plant groups for naturalizing and 
wild gardens because of their ability to thrive under extreme neglect. 
25-$4.70 100-$18.00 
Pictured here is a woodland clump of Scilla Campanulata Rose 
Queen. 
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Blended Mixture of Campanulata Varieties. 
STRAIN #2546 
This mixture is specially prepared for each order so 
there will be an equal quantity of three separate colors. 
Varieties will not be separately labeled but you are assured 
of a beautiful combination of clear sparkling whites, cool 
blues, and gay pinks. 
6-50c 12-90c 25-$1.65 250-$12.40 
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May Flowering Varieties 
V STRAIN #2517 
CAMPANULATA EXCELSIOR. Large deep blue bells, very tall, fine 
large spikes. The best blue variety, specially recommended. Plant 
this together with the latest flowering Narcissus, N. Gracilis. 
6-50c 12-90c 25-$1.65 100-$5.50 250-$12.40 
100-$5.50 
V STRAIN #2518 
CAMPANULATA LA GRANDESSE. Beautiful new white variety with 
large spikes. 
6-55c 12-$1.00 25-$1.75 
. VW STRAIN #2519 
CAMPANULATA MYOSOTIS. Large spikes of clear blue—lighter in 
shade than the other blues. A fine new variety. 
100-$6.00 
6-50c 12-90c 25-$1.65 100-$5.50 250-$12.40 
CAMPANULATA ROSE QUEEN. An exquisite shade of bright rose- 
pink. 
6-50c 12-90c 25-$1.65 100-$5.50 250-$12.40 
V STRAIN #2523 
NUTANS. This is the beautiful English Bluebell, beloved by English 
gardeners for generations. There is no lovelier sight in the 
spring than a bit of England’s countryside drifted with thousands 
of Bluebells. Also known as the “Wood Hyacinth”. 
6-50c 12-85c 25-$1.55 100-$5.20 
V_ STRAIN #2524 
NUTANS ALBA MAJOR. Beautiful large white flowers on fine spikes. 
6-45c 12-75c 25-$1.40 100-$4.50 250-$10.15 
250-$11.70 
HELPFUL ORDERING INFORMATION 
TERMS. Please send payment in full with order by check or Money 
Order. No C.O.D’s, as they greatly delay our shipping schedule. 
SHIPPING SCHEDULE. We begin shipping most bulbs listed in 
this catalog about the third week of September (except for Autumn- 
Flowering bulbs which go forward in late August) and continue 
until early December. As we handle a wide assortment of bulbs, 
which ripen at different periods, and arrive from our growers at 
various intervals (depending on whether they should be planted 
early or late), your order may be shipped in several parts at dif- 
ferent times. 
Our shipping-room staff is exceptionally well trained and effi- 
cient, and all orders are shipped just as rapidly and promptly as 
possible in the same numerical sequence as received. For early 
shipment, place your order as early in the season as possible. 
ually taking a loss is $3.00. However, realizing that gardeners fre- 
quently have need of only 1 or 2 items, we will gladly handle small 
orders of less than $3.00 if 35c extra is included to cover clerical 
SMALL ORDERS. The smallest order we can handle without act- N 
costs and packing. § 
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