MUSCARI (Grape Hyacinths) 
This genus of bulbous plants supplies the garden with a wealth of minia- 
tures in many distinct forms and colors; white, azure blue, bright blue and 
cobalt blue, plum purple, and deep purplish blue. They produce their dainty 
little globe shaped bells in clusters around stems 5” to 8” tall. They resemble 
exotic gems decorated with precious pearls, amethysts and sapphires glittering 
in the sunshine. All are free flowering and flourish in any good loamy soil 
in full sun. For best effect plant in large quantities, 3” deep and 2” to 3” apart. 
M. Argaei album — The pearl of the white species. Delightful and dainty 
white flowers on 5” stems; blooms late thus prolonging the season; 
May, June. Plant 3” deep and 3” apart. Excellent stock. 
$.70 per 10 $6.00 per 100 
M. armeniacum (Early Giant) — Truly the giant of the family. Very prolific; 
4 to 5 stems per bulb; 8” tall. The racemes of globe shaped bells are 
deep cobalt blue with dainty white rims; Pel fragrant; April, 
May. Plant 3” deep and 4” apart. $.35 per 10 $2.50 per 100 
M. armeniacum var. Cantab — A magnificent new and choice variety. Bright 
Cambridge blue flowers with same dainty white rim; 6” stems. Greatly 
admired. We believe it is the first time this is being offered in our 
country, $.70 per 10 $6.00 per 100 
M. azureum — A delightful early Spring bulb having tiny bells with serrated 
rims, azure blue pencilled deep blue on 4” to 5” stems. Foliage is 
narrow, only 3” to 4” long. A must for the rock garden. Exquisite 
on the edge of the flower border adjoining the lawn. 
$.40 per 10 $3.00 per 100 
M. azureum album. — A very lovable pure white form of the preceding. It 
is scarce, Makes a charming picture when planted with the above. 
Same growing habit. $.50 per 10 $4.00 per 100 
M. Azureum Amphibolis (Freynianum) — This is another gem for the rock 
garden or front of the flower border. Flowers are of a paler blue 
than M. azureum. It is taller and flowers one to two weeks later. 
It should be included in all collections. Plant in a well drained soil 
which is gritty, in full sun. $.60 per 10 $5.00 per 100 
M. botryoides — This variety has long been sold and can be seen naturalized 
in many old gardens. A single bulb will produce 2 to 3 spikes of 
flowers of a light blue color. Easy culture. When used in groups 
with Narcissus Triandrus Thalia, a lovely effect is produced. 
$.35 per 10 $2.50 per 100 
M. botryoides album — This charming variety should be planted more liber- 
ally. Exquisite and dainty. Flowers are set close to the stem and 
are handsome when planted with the blue form. 
$.50 per 10 $4.00 per 100 
M. Comosum (Tassel Hyacinth) — the old common name is very appropriate 
for this plant as the flowers look more like a tassel than a flower. 
The top flowers are dark blue violet; the lower ones are drooping and 
of an unusual greenish color. Very late flowering, thus prolonging 
the season. $.60 per 10 
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