Autumn-Flowering Crocus Page 69 
sativus (Italy to Kurdistan), the Saffron Crocus of the ancient world which has been cultivated and 
prized since the time of Solomon for its scented stigmata, reddish-lilac feathered with violet and 
deep orange-red stigmata; only of value to collectors and industry, as it has no decorative value, 
blooms in October. 50 cts. per doz.; $ 3.50 per 100 
speciosus (Eastern Europe and Asia Minor), beautiful upstanding bright blue goblets with violet 
veinings and vivid orange stigmata, when allowed to go its own way it will increase freely in any part of 
the garden, shrubberies or woodlands etc. where they produce carpets and patches of blue in Septem- 
ber quite as frolic and rich as those of English Bluebells in May. 40 cts. per doz.; $ 2.75 per 100 
speciosus albus, a very lovely pure white form, has a distinct rich scarlet stigmata, indeed one of the 
most beautiful in this section, blooms in September. 60 cts. per doz.; $ 4.00 per 100 
speciosus globosus, bright deep blue, the latest of the speciosus group to bloom in November. 
65 cts. per doz.; $ 4.50 per 100 
zonatus, a very lovely and hardy species with large lavender flowers which are made particularly 
charming by the orange coloured band with which the base of the interior of the segments is painted, 
blooms about a fortnight earlier than speciosus. 50 cts. per doz.; $ 3.50 per 100 
Large Dutch Crocus 
When planted two or three inches apart in squares, the many flowers each bulb produces will thickly 
cover the whole plot, planted in lawns and grass they are extremely effective. They are also very fine 
for forcing but should be forced slowly in an airy situation. Crocuses should not be planted too deeply 
and can be left undisturbed for years. 
COLLECTIONS OF CROCUS 
Something very attractive to have in bloom in pots during winter is a collection of our choice large flowered 
Crocus. Plant thickly in pots immediately on receipt and plunge the pots in peat fibre or ashes. Crocuses cannot 
stand artificial heat and should be grown as cool as possible and given water freely when removed from the 
plunging bed. If the temperature is too high they will go blind. These collections can, of course, also be used 
for more liberal plantings in the garden. 
50 Bulbs, 10 each of 5 named varieties .............0.2888884 Saez. 25: 
100 Re 20a oe: GM MOM ee ase Meets ash Pane hs we ae ey $ 4.00 
250 Pee 50st 25 eee: ul trek Sisco. 2 ac at ser ert le eke at sy a $ 9.50 
1000 me 2001 tL Ae Se se Thc ae i ok oe ee ae $ 36.00 
CHEAP CROCUS FOR LARGE PLANTINGS 
‘These Crocus which are offered in colours, are larger than usually sent out for extensive plantings 
and they may be relied upon to produce a great profusion of blossom. Intending purchasers may rest 
assured to receive extremely good value for the reduced price at which we offer these Crocus. 
Mauve (one large-flowering variety). . . . ....... . . $3.50 per 100; $ 32.50 per 1000 
Blue (one large-flowering variety). . . ......... . . $3.50 per 100; $ 32.50 per 1000 
Striped (one large-flowering variety) . ......... . . $3.50 per 100; $ 32.50 per 1000 
White (one large-flowering variety) . . . ........ . . $3.75 per 100; $ 35.00 per 1000 
Purple (one large-flowering variety). . . ...... .. . . $3.50 per 100; $ 32.50 per 1000 
arg GeY CllOW mance diem te us yo ie a ie, Pont ta ate & 3,75. per 100;°$' 35.00 per 1000 
Superior Mixture of all Colours. This superior mixture contains purple, amethyst, mauve, lavender, 
white, yellow and striped colours, and produces an enchanting effect when planted in lawns or at the 
side of driveways, under trees in the orchard or anywhere in the garden to give colour in the early 
days of Spring. $ 1.00 per 25; $ 3.50 per 100; $ 32.50 per 1000 
CHOICE GIANT-FLOWERED CROCUS 
Amethyst, beautiful rounded flowers of silvery amethyst blue. We consider this one of the most out- 
standing varieties on account of its delicate colour. 80 cts. per doz.; $ 5.50 per 100 
Excelsior, one of the largest and most beautiful Crocus in existence, each bulb producing several huge 
flowers of a pleasing shade of a warm lilac-blue colour with a large conspicuous dark orange stigma. 
very beautiful, strongly recommended. 65 cts. per doz.; $ 4.50 per 100 
