“HERALDS of SPRING”’- gxcez the fr0t r0bius 
Think of the joy and excitement 
of discovering ““The First Flowers 
of Spring”! Even while traces of 
snow are still on the ground, they 
will make their bold appearance 
and jubilantly announce that spring 
is stirring in the air! 
PURPUREA GRANDIFLORA. 10 50 
Rich, velvety purple............. $0 70 $3 00 
CROCUS QUEEN OF THE BLUES. Soft 
sky-blue, lighter edges............ 70 300 
REMEMBRANCE. Dark _ blue, 
A Crocus should always be planted in groups and 
“act masses. They will thrive in either sun or shade. 
timbed ‘srl Verspetorne eheo ec ierecotele 70 3.00 
SNOWSTORM. Snow-white....... 80 3 50 
STRIPED BEAUTY. White with 
lnlacistrrpestioreicnw crenata eters. 70 300 
YELLOW MAMMOTH. Large, 
bright golden yellow flowers....... 110 475 
COLLECTION 10 
60 GIANT CROCUS ¢ G. 70 
10 each of above 6 varieties 
GRAND MIXTURE OF CROCUS 
All colors mixed. Specially priced so you can plant them generously 
throughout your entire garden. 
10 for 70c 25 for $1.55 
10 25 100 
ANEMONE BLANDA (Grecian Windflower). Beautiful 
starry flowers in the most brilliant and startling shades of 
blue. Absolutely hardy. Flowers in late March. Height 
Shin CHES He ee ye ene ee iets enaiotens ele. ats. Seis darsyetetis $0 65 $145 $5 50 
CHIONODOXA (Glory-of-the-Snow). In spite of cold or ; 
snow, they begin to flower early in spring, producing pretty, Scilla Ca mpanulata 
star-shaped, lively blue flowers. Left undisturbed, they will Cerin dean) qos aEae 
increase both in size and number. Height 6inches....... ; 30 65 225 of ch een gras Pee eA ari 
FRITILLARIA MELEAGRIS (8) (Guinea-Hen Flower). PHOmne CectohIB luchellsmavvall eave 
Produces lovely, pendent, bell-shaped flowers in checkered snsum-or shade and. is woudertull tor 
shades of yellow, white, purple and brown. Height 12 ood andes Blooms im May 
inches. Flowers in April and May. Mixed.............. Sh) 120 450 : eas 
: ; BLUE WHITE PINK 
GRAPE HYACINTHS, BLUE (4) (Muscari). Lovely 10 for 45c 100 for $4.00 25 for $1.10 
spikes of clearest blue flowers produced in April and May. 
Use as edgings, or plant in groups throughout garden, 
under shrubs, trees, etc. Height 6 inches...............-- 35 ZOmeZ OO 
GRAPE HYACINTHS, WHITE. A pretty snow-white va- 
riety which contrasts beautifully with the Blue Grape Hya- 
rite, lebsidihe @ielleee ane Gooosdo gd on dob cue ae ee 60t) oberon OO 
IRIS RETICULATA (1) (Sweet-scented Iris). A delight- 
fully fragrant, miniature Iris. Flowers are deep purple with 
golden spot. Blooms February and March. Height 6 to 8 
STAG OS eee Pe eat Pe Re haves soste dene Mou a eo itye Sr esthece ene 45 110 4 00 
resembling the Hyacinth. Height 12 to 18 inches. Blooms 
MINERS INMe@al (el Oletsoanedod Oobormes one Koc oGuaduae ; 40 85 3 00 
SCILLA SIBIRICA (3) (Blue Squill). Produces several 
spikes of intense blue flowers, 7 inches high. Easy to 
naturalize anywhere. April flowering............++++++:- 50 lol eee 
SNOWDROPS (6) (Galanthus nivalis). Among the very first 
flowers to bloom. Charming, nodding white blooms begin 
to appear in late winter and very early spring. Long 
blooming season. Height 6 to 8inches...........--.++++5 55 120 450 
WINTER ACONITES (7) (Eranthis hyemalis). The butter- 
cup-like flowers rise above a dark green rosette of foliage, 
4inches high. Blooms several weeks before Crocus........ 60 19s0e4e75 
COLLECTION 11 
700 HERALDS OF SPRING $77 70 
10 bulbs each of above 10 varieties 
COLLECTION 12 
95 each of Chionodoxa, Blue Grape Hyacinths, 
Snowdrops, Iris Reticulata, Scilla Campanulata 
125 for $4.05 
ANEMONE DE CAEN. Pretty, single, daisy-ltke flowers 
in a brilliant array of colors. 
10 for 55c 100 for $4.50 25 for $1.20 
DUTCH IRIS 
RANUNCULUS, French Hybrids. These Ppider shaped The bulbous Iris produce large flowers on 
bulbs produce large, turban-shaped heads of fully strong stems, which makes them exceptionally 
EP eae ees oie mange ottcslors. aue for cutting and wonderful for garden dis- 
ay ee aie Mogan aa so Ds Gesio0 plays. June flowering. 10 50 
BRONZE BEAUTY. Bronze........$0 60 $2 50 
mp : a) GOLDEN HARVEST. Yellow....... 50 2 00 
ey ] ly S. IMPERATOR. Deep 
IL blue... ‘ 50 2 00 
WEDGWOOD. Blu ‘ 60 200 
WHITE EXCELSIOR. 
Wits occas.» .aieteiatels 50 2 00 
Here is a wonderful] opportunity to become acquainted 
with all the charming Heralds, as all the many different 
varieties are included. Some are the boldest flowers 
imaginable—quite impatient, for they will toss their 
heads right above the late winter snows! Plant as many 
as space permits under trees, shrubs, in rock gardens, 
along garden paths. They all multiply freely. 
25 for 80c 1000 for $23.00 
COLLECTION 13 
10 each of 5 Iris varieties 
50 for $2.25 
INEXPENSIVE 
MIXTURE 
OF IRIS. Seen 
25 for 85c 
