The Wonder Bult 
COLCHICUM 
A most interesting feat of Colchicums is their ability to 
flower from dry bulbs without soil or water. This makes 
them valuable novelty gifts for friends and most fascinat- 
ing for shut-ins to watch develop. 
The flat based, clean bulbs may be set on a table, on 
the window sill or in a container where they will start 
flowering. After flowering in the house, the bulbs should 
be planted in the garden at once. Good loamy soil is pre- 
ferred with the tip of the long bulbs placed one to two 
inches under the surface. 
In very warm climates partial shade is preferable, other- 
wise they succeed best in an open sunny border. 
Colchicums are charming and interesting plants, hardy, 
persistent, and of easy culture. These great crocus-like 
flowers carpet the ground in September and October with- 
out foliage, the foliage appearing early in the spring, 
usually lasting until July. 
COLCHICUM ORDERS MUST BE IN OUR HANDS BY AUGUST IST 
CONQUEST. Large dark violet. 
VIOLET QUEEN. Deep purplish violet. 
Each 45c, 10 for $3.60 Each 45c, 10 for $3.60 
DANTON. New rosy violet. 
Each 45c, 10 for $3.60 WATERLILY. New DOUBLE Colchicum, violet. 
PREMIER. Purplish violet. 
Each 45c, 10 for $3.60 
Fach-/sc. 3 for $2.00 
MIXED COLCHICUMS. A hand-selected mix- 
THE GIANT. Lavender, immense flowers. ture of our finest varieties. 
Each 45c, 10 for $3.60 SetOLregiecO a0 OT 86.20 
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