prumulina — Primrose creamy white interior, outside petals flushed pale 
green with rosy lilac margin. Produces 3 to 4 flowers per 10” stems. 
Foliage is narrow and unique. shaded glaucous grey. It is distinct 
in its habit of remaining closed during the hottest part of the day, 
and opening when most species are closing their buds. Very fragrant. 
Extremely scarce. Stock limited. - 
$.65 each 3 for $1.80 5 for $2.75 10 for $5.25 
puchella humilis — A very exquisite little miniature of unsurpassed dain- 
tiness. The crocus-like flowers are a delicate shade of pink violet, 
varying sometimes between individual bulbs. When fully opened 
the flowers are star shaped with a golden center. Produces 3 to 4 
flowers on branching 4” stems. Extremely early. Plant in the sun- 
niest sheltered nook in your rock garden. Scarce. 
3 Pees $1.50 5 for $2.25 10 for $4.00 
puchella violacea — Distinct and desirable. Very charming cup-shaped 
flowers opening to a star shape in full sun, having a dark purplish 
black base. Produces 2 to 3 flowers per stem 4” tall. Mid-March 
blooming. Same culture as the preceding. Scarce. 
3 for $1.60 5 for $2.50 10 for $4.75 
turkestanica — Closely allied to biflora, but larger in all its parts. Several 
flowers on branching stems; 8” to 10” tall. Creamy white with outside 
petals shaded pale rosy bronze and a touch of light green. THarly 
blooming. Long lasting. $.60 per 10 $5.00 per 100 
tarda (dasystemon) — A golden yellow buttercup tulip with petals edged 
in creamy white produced in great quantity on branching stems. 6 
tall. Delightful when planted in clumps. Should be in every rock 
garden, $1.25 per 10 $10.00 per 100 
Whittali — A very choice and rarely seen form. Well formed goblet 
shaped flowers, a pure shade of coppery orange, with a greenish black 
base. The outside petals a duller and shaded greenish yellow. Late 
blooming; mid-May. 12” to 15” stems. Stock limited. 
3 for $.90 5 for $1.45 10 for $2.75 
TRITELEIA (syn. Brediaea or Milla uniflora) 
uniflora — A charming early May flowering bulb. Produces fragrant little 
star shaped flowers, white shaded lavender on 4” stems. Increases 
rapidly. Plant 8” deep, 2” apart in a well drained sunny location. 
We advise a light protection. 
.$25 per 10 $.60 per 25 $2.00 per 100 
uniflora violacea — A delightful variety of the preceding. Light bluish 
violet flowers. Same culture. $.30 per 10 $.75 per 25 $2.50 per 100 
AUTUMN FLOWERING BULBS 
CROCUS 
speciosus — Produces large bright violet blue goblet shaped flowers, 
brightened by the brilliant orange red stigmas. Several flowers per 
corm in September and Octuber. Recommended for the rock garden 
in full sun, front of the flower border and foundation planting. 
, $.40 per 10 $3.00 per 100 
speciosus albus — A lovely pure white form with conspicuous orange 
scarlet stigmas. September and October. One of the best. 
$.50 per 10 $4.00 per 100 
PLEASE READ CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
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