CHIONODOXA — Continued 
YW STRAIN #2001 
GIGANTEA. A giant form bearing blue flowers about 2 inches across 
on stems 5 to 6 inches in height. A choice variety. 
6-45c 12-80c 25-$1.45 100-$4.90 250-$11.65 
V STRAIN #2002 
GIGANTEA ALBA. A vigorous fine white companion to the above. 
6-45c 12-80c 25-$1.45 100-$4.90 250-$11.65 
V STRAIN #2007 
SARDENIS. A very early blooming type having blossoms of true 
gentian blue. 
100-$4.90 
6-45c 12-80c 25-$1.45 250-$11.65 
Charming, Dainty 
Miniature Crocus Species 
These gay, glittering Spring-Flowering Crocus Species are 
dainty, little flowers which commence blooming long be- 
fore the large-flowered Dutch varieties, They usually un- 
fold their exquisite blooms in March and April, but some 
will boldly appear even during February should there be 
warm thawing spells of weather. Thus we can easily 
lengthen our gardening year by planting several of these 
early-blooming species. They come in a range of colors 
which is entirely foreign to the common Dutch varieties 
and are an exquisite sight to behold when in bloom. 
As they increase and self-sow freely, they are splendid 
for naturalizing. 
Vs STRAIN #2101 
ANCYRENSIS. The earliest of all. Small orange flowers in great pro- 
fusion over a long period. 
6-50c 12-85c 25-$1.55 100-$5.05 
V_ STRAIN #2105 
BIFLORUS. Scotch Crocus. White with purple-blue stripes on outer 
segments. Very early and free-flowering. We supply the true 
species. 
6-70c 12-$1.25 25-$2.25 
V_ STRAIN #2108 
CHRYSANTHUS E. AUG. BOWLES. Soft butter yellow tinged at the 
base with bronze; large flowers of furable texture. One of the 
best of all Crocuses. 
6-60c 12-$1.10 25-$2.00 
V STRAIN #2146 
CHRYSANTHUS MIXTURE. A beautiful blend of unusual hues, such 
as yellow, cream, orange, lilac, white with all kinds of feathering, 
lines and flushes on the outer segments. 
6-60c 12-$1.10 25-$2.00 
V STRAIN #2114 
SIEBERI. A charming species. Delicate pure lilac inside, orange 
throat and red stamens. Blooms profusely in February. 
6-60c 12-$1.10 25-$2.00 
V_ STRAIN #2115 
SUSIANUS. (CLOTH OF GOLD).A species beloved of gardeners for 
centuries. Deep golden yellow flowers with an outer flush of 
bronze. Flowers abundantly, Ours is the true stock. 
6-55c 12-95c 25-$1.75 
V STRAIN #2116 
TOMASINIANUS, An exquisite pale, silvery lilac with amethyst in- 
terior. Blooms very early and increases rapidly by seed and corms. 
Fine for naturalizing. 
6-50c 12-85c * 25-$1.55 100-$5.05 
V_ STRAIN #2117 : 
TOMASINIANUS BARR’S PURPLE. A choice and distinct form with 
large lilac flowers. A. M. Haarlem, 1939. 
6-50c 12-85c 25-$1.55 100-$5.05 
V_ STRAIN #2118 : ; ; 
TOMASINIANUS WHITEWELL PURPLE. A charming variety with many 
reddish-purple flowers freely produced. 
6-50c 12-85c 25-$1.55 100-$5.05 
100-$8.15 
100-$6.85 
-100-$6.85 
100-$6.85 
100-$5.85 
DVO OG PD PO LD PV POV LOLOL AP VL PLP VLPVLP LP OLD LPL 
VY stRAIN #2147 SELECTED MIXTURE 
Imported Crocus Species 
A fascinating collection of all the most popular and 
charming little species listed., 
12-80c 25-$1.45 100-$4.90 250-$11.02 
QROVO PO OVO I OO VOD OLD LPP LP LPO VLD LP CLP OLD OLD 
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, sutts 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, First Size, 9/10 cm., unless otherwise noted. 
This size produces exceptionally huge blooms of finest substance 
and quality. 
50 corms are 1/2 the 100 price. 
Choice Giant Flowered Crocus 
V_ STRAIN #2051 
EARLY PERFECTION. Beautiful purple-blue with darker edge. Early 
and very free flowering. One of the best varieties. 
6-60c 12-$1.05 25-$2.10 100-$7.25 
V STRAIN #2052 
EXCELSIOR. The largest Crocus known. Soft ageratum-blue. 
6-60c 12-$1.05 25-$2.10 100-$7.25 
V_ STRAIN #2053 
GLORY OF SASSENHEIM. Delicate pearl-gray with a dark base. Pen- 
ciled with lilac stripes. A very fine novelty with large flowers. 
6-75c 12-$1.35 25-$2.60 100-$9.36 
V_ STRAIN #2054 
JEANNE D’ ARC. The best of the pure whites. Produces small corms.. 
9 to 10 cms. - 
6-75c 12-$1.35 25-$2.60 100-$9.36 
V_ STRAIN #2055 
KATHLEEN PARLOW. Large rounded flowers of pure white. 
6-75c 12-$1.35 25-$2.60 100-$9.36 
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