Muscari (Grape Hyacinth) 
Outdoors 
Charming spring- flowering subjects. They grow under trees and 
shrubs and also do well in full sun in the border or a sunny spot in the 
rock garden, without any special attention. Botryoides and Ar- 
meniacum are also beautiful when forced in the house (same cul- 
ture as Freesia), while Plumosum is always a source of great interest. 
All are about 6 to 8 inches high. 
Armeniacum. Deep cobalt-blue, larger than Heavenly Blue. 
Botryoides album. Pure white. 
Either of the above, 60c for 10; $4.00 per 100; $9.00 for 250 
Plumosum (Feather Hyacinth). Purple. Very remarkable. $1.00 
for 10; $8.50 per 100. 
Ornithogalum 
For Forcing 
Arabicum (Star of Bethlehem). Makes a large umbel of small, 
white flowers with black base, produced on a tall spike. Hardy in 
the extreme South, but must be grown indoors in the North. 
$1.75 for 10; $15.00 per 100. 
Oxalis 
For Forcing 
See planting instructions on page 22. 
Bermuda Buttercup. This is one of the finest winter-flowering 
plants for pot culture. It is a strong, luxuriant grower, and the 
great profusion of bloom produced in uninterrupted abundance for 
weeks is astonishing. The flowers are of the purest bright buttercup- 
yellow. 65c for 10; $4.50 per 100. 
Ranunculus 
For Forcing 
The popularity of this famous strain in due to the magnificent and 
beautiful range of colors. The yellow and white shades have light 
centers, while the reds, orange, and other bright colors have black 
central boss. 
Golden Yellow 
Orange Shades 
White Shades Rose Shades 
Mixed Shades Yellow Shades 
Any of the above, $1.85 for 10; $16.00 per 100 
Scilla Campanulata (Hispanica) (Spanish Bluebell) 
Outdoors 
The Spanish Bluebells bloom in May, and are very valuable for 
wild gardens, woodlands, flower and shrubbery borders. They are of 
very easy culture, doing well in shade as well as in sun. Height 10 to 
12 inches. Top-size bulbs. 
Alba Maxima. Pure white. 
Blue Queen. Porcelain-blue. Tall. 
Excelsior. Blue. Free flowering. 
Rose Queen. Clear rose. 
Any of the above, 75c for 10; $5.50 per 100; $12.50 for 250 
SCILLA SIBIRICA, Spring Beauty. Sky-blue. Large. 90c for 10; 
$7.00 per 100. 
Red Shades 
Pink Shades 
Scilla Campanulata 
Snowdrops (Galanthus) 
Outdoors 
One of the earliest bulbs to bloom in the spring. Thrives in both 
sun and shade and in almost any situation or soil. Excellent for banks, 
edgings, or the rockery. Perfectly hardy. Height 6 to 8 inches. 
Nivalis Simplex. Single; pure white. 85c for 10; $6.50 per 100. 
Spa raxis (For Forcing) 
Bright-colored, Iarge-flowered strain. Mixed colors, extra selected. 
65c for 10; $4.50 per 100: $10.00 for 250. 
Spirea (Astilbe) 
Beautiful Blooms in Midsummer 
Outdoors 
Astilbes are colorful perennials for shaded locations in the garden. 
They also do well in the sun. They prefer rather rich, moisture- 
retaining soil; watering is essential during dry weather. Plants bloom 
freely in June and July and the foliage remains attractive for the rest 
of the summer. Height about 2 feet. 
Deutschland. Purest white. Good forcer. 
Gladstone. Large spikes of pure white flowers. Height 18 in. 
Gloria Superba. Dense, feathery plumes of a brilliant dark pink, 
shaded soft lilac. 
Rhineland. Bright crimson, shaded salmon. 
Any of the above, clumps, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 
Triteleia Uniflora (Spring Star Flower) 
Planted in masses or as an edging to beds of spring flowers. The 
pretty star-shaped flowers are of a delicate milky white color, suffused 
with blue, having a rich primrose fragrance. Very desirable for early 
spring decoration in the house or greenhouse, as well as for cut flowers. 
70c for 10; $5.00 per 100. 
BULBS SUITABLE FOR FORCING 
TULIPS 
Darwin, William Copland 
Darwin, William Pitt 
Cottage, Albino 
Cottage, Carrara 
Cottage, Golden Harvest 
Cottage, White Virgin 
DAFFODILS 
Yellow Trumpet, Golden Harvest 
Yellow Trumpet, King Alfred 
Yellow Trumpet, Rembrandt 
Large-Cupped, Carlton 
Large-Cupped, Helios 
Poetaz, Early Perfection 
DUTCH IRIS 
Golden Harvest White Excelsior 
Imperator White Superior 
Wedgwood Yellow Queen 
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