BULBS OF UNUSUAL FLOWERS 
You'll get a special thrill from the first appearance of Snowdrops, Scillas and Crocus in your garden. After 
months of winter their cheerful display gives you that spring urge to better things. They are at their best in 
drifts or colonies under shrubs and trees. Plant some now for next spring’s bloom. 
Ranunculus 
Plant bulbs with claws downward, 3 inches deep and 6 
inches apart in a sheltered spot. Protect heavily. 
Giant Claremont Hybrids. Double and semi-double, 
turban flowers, over 2 in. across in brilliant shades of 
yellow, orange, pink and red. They are superb for cutting. 
Ht. 15 in. Doz. $1; $7 per 100. 
Snowdrops 
The Galanthus, the first flowers of spring, thrive anywhere 
but prefer cool moist soil. Plant 2 inches deep. 
Elwesi, Single. White bells on short stems soon after 
the snow melts. Doz. 70c; $4.50 per 100. 
BULBS FOR GROWING INDOORS 
Amaryllis 
Pot the bulbs singly in 6-inch pots with neck fully exposed, 
in loam enriched with bone-meal. Water slightly and keep 
in a dark place at 50 to 60° F. for about a month until well 
rooted, then expose to full sun and water regularly. It ts 
essential for good bloom that the roots become pot-bound. 
Giant-flowered Hybrids. Trumpet-like blooms in pairs 
on 18-in. stems in rose, red, and crimson, some on white. 
Extra large bulbs, 85c each; $8.50 per doz. 
Anemones 
Neat, compact, 12-inch plants with flowers in pure colors. 
St. Brigid Mixed. Plant bulbs on edge in pots. (For cul- 
ture see Indoor Ranunculus.) Doz. 90c; $6 per 100. 
Callas 
These bloom easily in warm room temperature through 
the winter. After plants are grown give warm water weekly. 
Pink Calla (Rehmannii). A dwarf plant with 12-inch, 
bright green, lanced leaves. ‘The small flowers are rose- 
pink. Pot 3 bulbs in a 7-inch bulb pan. Use same culture 
as for Yellow Calla. 60c each; doz. $6. 
White Calla (Aethiopica). Cream-white trumpets, deep 
green foliage. Ht. 2 ft. Plant in manured soil, one, barely 
covered, to a 6-inch pot. Place in sun in a cool place, 
water occasionally with liquid manure. 70c each; doz. $7. 
Yellow Calla (Elliottiana). Golden yellow trumpets with 
green leaves, spotted with white. Ht. 2 ft. Pot mm Decem- 
ber for late winter bloom, one bulb, barely covered, tn a 
6-inch pot in a rather lean, leafmould soil. Keep in dark 
on the dry side until roots begin. Place in warm sun, 
water freely and, after stalks form, use liquid manure 
occasionally. Large bulbs, 75c each; doz. $7.50. 
Giant-flowered Crocus 
Plant 8 to 10 bulbs, one inch deep, in a 6-inch bulb pan of 
light, sandy soil enriched with bonemeal. Water well and 
place in cool, darkened cellar for 6 weeks. When top growth 
starts bring to half light, later to full sun where not too hot. 
Huge bulbs, 114 inches across. See colors on opposite 
page. 
Scillas 
These may be used very effectively for groups along the 
border margins or in masses under shrubs or trees. 
Campanulata. The Wood Hyacinth in late May is fine 
under evergreens. Plant 5 inches deep in half or full shade. 
Spikes of bell-flowers on 15-inch stems. Blue, Rose or 
White. Each, doz. 55c; $3.50 per 100. 
Nutans. Plant these English Bluebells 5 inches deep in 
half-shade in colonies. Spikes of bell-flowers in May on 
12-inch stems. Blue, Rose or White. Each, doz. 55c; 
$3.50 per 100. 
Sibirica, Spring Beauty. These pretty Squills, with small, 
bright blue, drooping bells on 5-inch spikes in April, are 
fine for masses in sun or shade. Plant 3 inches deep, 3 
inches apart. Avoid deep cultivation. Doz. 65c; $4 per 100. 
These are easily grown at home if they have the 
moisture and the cooler temperatures they need. 
Freesias 
Sweetly scented and easily raised. In September plant 
12 bulbs in an 8-inch bulb pan just covered with a good loamy 
soul. Place the pans outdoors and water regularly. Before 
frost place pans in the window of a cool room. 
Tecolote. The finest strain of all. Blue, Lavender, Pink, 
White, Yellow or Mixed. Each, doz. 90c; $6 per 100. 
Exhibition Hyacinths 
To get best results in indoor growing use the very large 
bulbs shown below. During October and November, plant 
one bulb in a 5-inch pot or four of one variety in an 8-inch 
bulb pan, with the top just above the soil, peat moss, or 
pebble surface. Set in a dark, cool (50° F.), airy place to 
root for 8 to 10 weeks and keep moist. After some top growth 
is made bring gradually to three-quarter sun and warmth 
(not over 70° F.). The easiest culture is to fill a Hyacinth 
Glass with water, place the bulb so that its base is just im- 
mersed, and put in a cool dark place as above. When top 
grows 4 inches remove to a living-room north window. Add 
water when needed to barely immerse bottom of bulb. 
Exhibition-size bulbs for forcing, 2142 inch diameter, 
(see varieties, opposite page) doz. $3.60; $27.50 per 100. 
Polyanthus Narcissus 
Place bulbs of these fragrant flowers close together in 
3-inch deep containers of pebbles or fibre; water and set in a 
cool (50° F.), dark cellar for 2 to 4 weeks to root. Bring to 
light and warmth (not over 65° F.) to bloom as needed. 
Cool temperature = slow growth = success. 
Paper-Whites. Pure white. Doz. $1.85; $13 per 100. 
Soleil d’Or. Clear yellow. Doz. $1.85; $13 per 100. 
Ranunculus 
Giant Claremont Hybrids. Plant monthly from October 
on, 6 to 8 bulbs, 2 inches deep with claws downward in a 
7-inch bulb pan of manured, humusy soil. Keep moist 
at 50-60° F. in half light cellars When top growth starts 
give sun and water freely. Doz. $1; $7 per 100. 
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FOR INDOOR 
BULBS 
Hyacinth Glasses. 
75c ea.; 3 for $2. 
Pearl Chips. 2 Ibs. 
30c; 5 Ibs. 65c. 
White Stones. 2 lbs. 
25c; 5 Ibs. 50c. 
Calla Aethiopica 
Paper-white 
Narcissus 
Chionodoxa 
gigantea 
Snowd rops 
Grape Tee 
