If you want to be sure of blooms, 
and want a showing as good as any 
professional's, plant Daffodils. 
are sure to grow in spite of adversity, 
never giving any trouble, and each 
spring they produce healthy, 
colorful blooms. 
upon them. 
You shouldn’t try to achieve for- 
mal ‘effects with them. Don’t put 
them in straight rows or squared 
beds. They look best along the edge 
of the shrubbery, or strewn across 
the lawn. Lots of people plant Daffo- 
dils by taking the bulbs in handfuls 
and scattering them rather carelessly 
across the lawn or a grassy slope. 
Then they plant the bulbs 5 inches 
deep wherever they fall. 
up then as a natural part of the land- 
scape, as if man had nothing to do 
with it. Try it and see for yourself. 
To keep them blooming year after 
August. 
We chose the following Daffodils 
for you because they not only are 
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gay and 
You can depend 
They come 
B6810—KING ALFRED. Probably the most popular of 
all Daffodils, and certainly one of the best. Make a 
golden yellow flower 4 to 5 
trumpet 2 inches long. Very good for forcing too. 
3 for 50c; 6 for 85c; 12 for 1.49, postpaid. 
B6615—ORANGE GLOW. Another large one, usually 
about 414 inches across. Has a heavily frilled, deep 
orange cup. 3 for 50c; 6 for 65c; 12 for 1.49, postpaid. 
B6602—-CHEERFULNESS. A new one that will delight 
year, dig them up about every third you. Has several blossoms on each stem, each blossom 
year, separate them, and plant them double, and very sweet scented. Also forces well. 
again. Do this in July or early 3 for 50c; 6 for B5c; 12 for 1.49, postpaid. 
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inches across with a 
Pink Daffodil. 
and long lasting. 
of apricot-pink having a fringed edge of shell-pink. 
3 for 70c; 6 for 1.25; 12 for 2.29, postpaid. 
Mrs. E. H. Krelage 
B6609—INDIAN CHIEF. A _ strikingly beautiful new 
double Daffodil that you will like. Illuserated ac left. 
3 for 60c; 6 for 98c; 12-for 1.75, postpaid. 
B6614—MRS. R. 0. BACKHOUSE. This is the famous 
Very beautiful, and of good substance 
Ivory white petals with long trumpet 
B6607—FORTUNE. A new beauty from Holland. Deep 
scarlet-orange cup and bright golden yellow petals. 
One of the best large cup varieties. 3 for 60c; 6 for 
98c; 12 for 1.75, postpaid. 
B6613—MRS, ERNEST H. KRELAGE. Like King Alfred 
1.10; 12 for 1.98, postpaid. 
some of the best but give you a good 
range of colors, shapes and sizes. All 
of them are imported by us, for you, 
from Holland. 
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Like Daffodils, Hyacinths are very 
hardy and easy to grow, requiring very 
litele attention. In fact, they are very 
good planted with Daffodils. But un- 
like Daffodils, they usually are planted 
more formally—in rows or oo 
alchough they may be handled infor- 
mally. They usually gec about 12” 
high, and are especially good as a 
front for Tulips, or may be combined 
with the lower-growing flowers such as 
Grape Hyacinth or Pansies. Hyacinths 
like a rich, well-drained soil and are 
bese planted about 6” deep and 6 to 
9” apart. 
Hyacinths also are a favorite for in- 
SIX COLOR SPECIAL 
B7503X —1 each of the varieties 
iMustrated at left—all 6 for only 
1.19. 3 collections, 18 bulbs, for 
only 3.29, postpaid. 
excepting the color is ivory white. 3 for 65c; 6 for 
B6622—REMBRANDT. Large pale golden-yellow flowers 
of perfect form. One of the best and very attractive. 
3 for 60c; 6 for 98c; 12 for 1.75, postpaid. 
SUPER DAFFODIL OFFER 
Extra hardy, easy-to-grow flowers of colorful 
beauty and having a sweet, 
door forcing. Special glasses are made 
for this purpose, but a Mason jar will 
do. Just plces the bulb on the top 
rim of the glass or jar and fill the jar 
with water until ic touches the root 
base. Keep in a cool, dark place, add- 
ing water (but not changing it) as 
necessary. When the bulb gets about 
4 inches of top growth (this usually 
takes about 8 weeks) place in a north 
window and they will bloom beauti- 
fully. This forcing should be started 
in midwinter—December, January or 
early February. 
Hyacinth Prices: 3 for 69c; 6 for 1.25; 
for 2.29; 25 for 4.25, postpaid. 
B6502—BISMARK. A light sky-blue 
with broad, well-formed spikes on 
strong stems, Excellent for early forc- 
ing too. 
B6530—PINK PEARL. A lovely brighe 
pink—really a rose-pink with lighter 
edges. Has a large spike of fine bells. 
B6504—CITY OF HAARLEM. The best 
B7603X—2 each of the 8 varieties listed here. 16 
Daffodils in all for only 2.29, postpaid. 
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yellow Hyacinth, Has well-formed 
trusses of golden yellow flowers. 
B6518—KING OF THE BLUES. Deep 
glossy blue with well-formed large 
spike. A real beauty that everyone likes. 
B6520—LA VICTOIRE. A brilliant car- 
mine-rose that blooms very early. Has 
large, well-filled spikes. A very showy 
variety ideal for adding bright color to 
your garden. 
hd eae INNOCENCE. This is the best 
and most popular white Hyacinth. Has 
broad, well-shaped bells that are pure 
white. Blooms early. 
RED, WHITE & BLUE TRIO 
B7501X—1 Red (La Victoire), 1 
White (L’Innocence), and 1 Blue 
(Bismark)—all 3 for 65c, postpald. 
4 collections (12 bulbs) for only 
2.29, postpaid. 
delicate scent. 
i 10 MIXED DAFFODILS 
FOR ONLY 98c 
j B6612—A mixture of 
| earlies, lates, big ones, 
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lietle ones, all shapes and 
sizes, including expensive 
varieties. Priced so low 
you can get quantity 
enough for a good show- 
ing of good Daffodils, 10 
for 98c; 25 for 1.98; 50 
for 3.49, postpaid. 
HYACINTH GARDEN SPECIAL 
30 Bulbs for Only 4.98 
B7502X—A large planting of Hya- 
cinths, such as is shown here, is 
one of the most colorful floral 
sights imaginable. And did you 
know that Hyacinths are the most 
fragrant of all spring flowers? 
For this collection we send you 5 
bulbs of each of the 6 colors 
illustrated to the left so that you 
can have a full-scale color 
arrangement. 
