Spring Flowering 
12 for 60¢; 100 for $4.00; 
7773 Giant Flowered Crocus, Mixed Colors 
1000 for $30.00 
Crocus 
Bloom in early March and will 
grow in many places—in the 
lawn, flower borders, rock gar- 
dens, edge of shrubs, on the 
slopes of terraces, in sun or 
shade, and even under trees, For 
showy effect, plant bulbs 3 to 
4 in. apart, 2 in. deep. To 
avoid formal arrangements when 
planting in the lawn, scatter the 
bulbs and plant them where 
they fall. In borders, double 
rows 6 in. apart with the bulbs 
spaced 3 in. apart in each row 
are very showy; such ribbon 
arrangements are most striking. 
Well-drained, fairly rich soil will 
give the best results. 
Indoors: Plant 8 to 10 bulbs 
1 in. deep, 2 in. apart, in a 6-in. 
container using light sandy soil 
to which bone meal has been 
added; water well and set in a 
cool cellar for about 6 weeks so 
that bulbs will become well 
rooted. When top growth has 
begun, bring them to the light. 
Keep in a cool location and 
gradually bring to a sunny posi- 
tion where it is not too hot. 
They will not stand forcing or 
too much heat. Usually bloom 
in six to seven weeks after they 
are well rooted. Make several 
plantings for a longer blooming 
period and please remember to 
grow as cool as possible in an 
airy location. 
Giant Flowered Crocus 
Best for growing indoors, and should be used in all outdoor plantings where the very largest 
blooms are wanted. Named varieties should be used for pot culture, one kind to a container. 
7597 Early Perfection Dark lilac. 
7598 Giant Purple Deep purple. 
7600 Golden Yellow Striking. 
7601 Lothair White striped blue. 
7602 Snowstorm Pure white. 
7603 Striped Beauty Soft lilac 
daintily striped white. Delicate color- 
ing; never fails to attract attention. 
Any of the above: 12 for 65¢; 
100 for $4.50; 1000 for $35.00 
Six Giant Named Crocus 
Early Perfection, Giant Purple, Golden Yellow, 
Lothair, Snowstorm and Striped Beauty 
7970— 72 Bulbs, 12 each, value $3.90 for $3.70 
7971-150 Bulbs, 25 each, value 6.75for 6.50 
7973300 Bulbs, 50 each, value 13.50 for 12.75 
7773 Giant Flowered, Mixed Colors The above in mixture for a gorgeous display. 
12 for 60¢; 
v/ 
¥ 
100 for $4.00; 
1000 for $30.00 
Large Flowered Crocus 
7774 Large Flowered, All Colors Mixed Bulbs are smaller than those of the Giant 
varieties, and while the flowers will also be smaller, they are very showy for outdoor plantings. 
SPECIAL: 15 for 50¢; 30 for $1.00; 65 for $2.00; 100 for $3.00; 175 for $5.00 
Snow Crocus—Earliest of All 
These species crocus are the first to flower in the spring; they bloom ahead of all other varieties — 
very often as early as February —and continue for a long time. Wonderful for naturalizing. 
28 .. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Bulb Growers 
100 for $5.50 
7609 Sieberi Light lilac with bright 
orange stigma. Distinct, attractive. 
7611 Susiamus (Cloth of Gold) 
Yellow flowers with brown stripes on 
the outside of the segments. 
7615 Tommasinianus Delicate 
lavender-blue flowers in profusion. 
7616-Versicolor (Cloth of Silver) 
White delicately feathered purple. 
7775 Mixed Snow Crocus Ali 
four species varieties and others in 
mixture for a colorful showing in 
earliest spring in the lawn or garden. 
Any of the above: 12 for 75¢; 
100 for $5.50; 250 for $11.25 
7728 Snowdrops, Single 
12 for 75¢; 100 for $5.50 
SNOWDROPS 
Galanthus 
7728 Single Often blooms before 
the snow is gone. Ideal for naturaliz- 
ing in rock gardens, under trees, bor- 
ders or among perennials. Do well in 
sun or semi-shade. Plant the bulbs 
2 in. deep and 3 to 4 in. apart. The 
lovely, white nodding flowers show off 
best when planted in quantity. Last 
for many years. Grow 3 to 4 in. high. 
12 for 75¢; 100 for $5.50; 
250 for $11.25 
CHIONODOXA 
Glory of the Snow 
Blooms at the same time as crocus. 
_ The little spikes, when covered with 
their showy blue flowers, create a 
lovely display in the garden or in the 
rock garden. Do well in sun or half- 
shade. The flowers are borne loosely 
on stems 4 to 5 in. high. Plant the 
bulbs 3 in. deep and 3 in. apart. May 
be grown indoors during the winter. 
7671 Gigantea Large showy flow- 
ers of soft lavender-blue with whitish 
centers. Striking if planted in masses. 
12 for 75¢; 100 for $5.50; 
250 for $11.25 
7672 Luciliae Bright blue flowers 
with white center; 6 or more ona stem. 
12 for 70¢; 100 for $5.00; 
250 for $10.00 
7673 Sardensis Intense dark blue 
without white center. Very desirable. 
12 for 70¢; 100 for $5.00; 
250 for $10.00 
7671 Chionodoxa gigantea 
12 for 75¢; 100 for $5.50 
