Dutch Iris (Iris Hollandica) 
This 1s a hybrid type of bulbous Iris that was developed in Holland. 
It is somewhat similar to the Spanish Iris but it blooms earlier and the 
flowers are large and more beautiful. 
Grown indoors in a moderate temperature; also suitable for garden 
culture in the Southern States. 
Golden Harvest. Beautiful yellow. $1.25 per doz.; $8.50 per 100. 
Huchtenburg. Pleasing light blue standards and light yellow falls 
with deep golden yellow blotch. $1.25 per doz.; $8.50 per 100. 
Imperator. Large, dark blue. $1.25 per doz.; $8.50 per 100. 
Wedgwood. Light blue, larger flower. $2.25 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
White Excelsior. Large, pure white. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
White Superior. White with sulphur line on falls. $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. 
Yellow Queen. Pure yellow. $1.25 per doz.; $8.50 per 100. 
Lachenalia Aurea 
For Forcing 
Beautiful early spring-flowering bulbs for the greenhouse or window 
garden. Of the easiest culture; treated as hyacinths they will flower 
for two months with wonderful freedom, bearing large racemes of 
golden yellow flowers. $1.50 for 10; $13.00 per 100. 
Leucocoryne (Glory-of-the-Sun) 
For Forcing 
Ixioides (Odorata). Very long-lasting, exquisite light blue flowers, 
with faint heliotrope fragrance on tall, wiry stems. For greenhouse 
culture cr outdoors in warm states. Blooms in March and April. 
Unquestionably one of the loveliest new bulbs introduced. $2.40 
for 10; $22.00 per 100. 
Lily-of-the-Valley 
Cold Storage for Growing in the House 
We believe our cold-storage Lily-of-the-Valley pips are the finest 
grade procured from Germany. Case of 250, $45.00; $3.00 per doz.; 
$22.00 per 100. 
Muscari (Grape Hyacinth) 
Outdoors 
Charming spring- flowering subjects. They grow under trees and 
shrubs and also do well in full sun in the border or a sunny spot in the 
rock garden, without any special attention. Botryoides, Heavenly 
Blue and Armeniacum are also beautiful when forced in the house 
(same culture as Freesia), while Plumosum is always a source of great 
interest. All are about 6 to 8 inches high. 
Armeniacum. Deep cobalt-blue, larger than Heavenly Blue. 
Botryoides album. Pure white. 
Any of the above, 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000 
Plumosum (Feather Hyacinth). Purple. Very remarkable. $1.15 
per doz.; $8.50 per 100. 
Ornithogalum 
For Forcing 
Arabicum (Star of Bethlehem). Makes a large umbel of small, 
white flowers with black base, produced on a tall spike. Hardy in 
the extreme South, but must be grown indoors in the North. 
$1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
Oxalis 
For Forcing 
Bermuda Buttercup. This is one of the finest winter-flowering 
plants for pot culture. It is a strong, luxuriant grower, and the 
great profusion of bloom produced in uninterrupted abundance for 
weeks is astonishing. The flowers are of the purest bright buttercup- 
yellow. 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
Ranunculus 
For Forcing 
The popularity of this famous strain is due to the magnificent and 
beautiful range of colors. The yellow and white shades have light 
centers, while the reds, orange, and other bright colors have black 
central boss. 
Golden Yellow 
Orange Shades 
White Shades 
Red Shades 
Pink Shades 
Yellow Shades 
Mixed Shades 
Any of the above, $2.00 per doz.; $14.00 per 100 
Scilla Campanulata 
Scilla Campanulata (Hispanica) (Spanish Bluebell) 
Outdoors 
The Spanish Bluebells bloom in May, and are very valuable for 
wild gardens, woodlands, flower and shrubbery borders. They are of 
very easy culture, doing well in shade as well as in sun. Height 10 to 
12 inches. Top-size bulbs. 
Alba Maxima. Pure white. 
Blue Queen. Porcelain-blue. Tall. 
Excelsior. Blue. Free flowering. 
Rose Queen. Clear rose. 
Any of the above, 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100 
SCILLA SIBIRICA, Spring Beauty. Sky-blue. Large. $1.00 
per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
Snowdrops (Galanthus) 
Outdoors 
One of the earliest bulbs to bloom in the spring. Thrives in both 
sun and shade and im almost any situation or soil. Excellent for banks, 
edgings, or the rockery. Perfectly hardy. Height 6 to 8 inches. 
Nivalis Simplex. Single; pure white. 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
Spirea (Astilbe) 
Beautiful Blooms in Midsummer 
Outdoors 
Astilbes are colorful perennials for shaded locations in the garden. 
They also do well in the sun. They prefer rather rich, moisture- 
retaining soil; watering is essential during dry weather. Plants bloom 
freely in June and July and the foliage remains attractive for the rest 
of the summer. Height about 2 feet. 
Deutschland. Purest white. Good forcer. 
Gladstone. Large spikes of pure white flowers. Height 18 in. 
Gloria Superba. Dense, feathery plumes of a brilliant dark pink, 
shaded soft lilac. 
Rhineland. Bright crimson, shaded salmon. 
Any of the above, clumps, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 
Triteleia Uniflora (Spring Star Flower) 
Planted in masses or as an edging to beds of spring flowers. The 
pretty star-shaped flowers are of a delicate milky white color, suffused 
with blue, having a rich primrose fragrance. Very desirable for early 
spring decoration in the house or greenhouse, as well as for cut flowers. 
75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
Mertensia 
Virginica (Virginia Bluebell). Nodding, blue, bell-shaped flowers. 
ee. and combines well with daffodils. $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 
per 100. 
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