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GOLDEN TRUMPET DAFFODILS

25 for $1.45; 100 for $5.50; 1000 for $52.00

BLUE GRAPE HYACINTHS

Recommended for planting in front of Daffodils for a gorgeous
display of blue and gold.
25 for 60c.; 100 for $2.25; 1000 for $21.00

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30 Golden Trumpet Daffodils
50 Blue Grape Hyacinths $2.80

JOHN EVELYN DAPHNE

FFODILS or NARCISSUS

The loveliest flowers imaginable to awaken the garden to new life with their gay, bright colors
in the early days of spring. They do well in almost all soils and situations and are a permanent

addition to the garden.
GIANT TRUMPET VARIETIES nate

Emperor. Perianth deep primrose; trumpet rich yellow. .. 1.0... .. 20.2.1 eee eee cece sscesecese-Gl 25 $9 00
Golden Harvest. Rich golden yellow, overlapping perianth with deep golden yellow trumpet........ 25 17 00
King Alfred. Rich, lustrous golden yellow throughout........ 80 13 50

Rembrandt. Golden yellow throughout. Large flower on tall stiff stem..............
Spring Glory. Clear white perianth; long deep yellow trumpet....

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Mrs. E. H. Krelage. Pure white, overlapping perianth; creamy white trumpet....... seacieeusies spice sti he OD 14 00
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a SHORT-CUPPED AND CROWNED VARIETIES

Very free-flowering Narcissus with crown or cup measuring less than the Iength of the perianth.

Actea. (Poeticus.) Large, pure white perianth with yellow eye, broadly margined scar- 12 100
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a » Firetail. (Barri.) Ivory-white perianth with orange crown, scarlet-orange at the frilled
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: : j John Evelyn. (Incomp.) White pertanth; lemon-yellow, fluted cup..... 1 85 14 00

Lady Diana Manners. (Barri.) White perianth with flat orange crown, edged deep

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Mrs. Nette O’Melveny. (Leedsi.) Pure white perianth with flat lemon-yellow cup... .. 55 11 25
Orange Glow. (Incomp.) Soft golden yellow perianth with frilled orange cup.. 55 11 25

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DOUBLE-FLOWERED VARIETIES

12 100
Cheerfulness. Full, double, creamy white flowers, three or four on a stem........................$1 40 $10 50
Daphne. Double pure white flower resembling a white carnation... ........ 2.0.0.0... ce eeeeeees-. 195 15 00
Hollands Glory. Uniform soft yellow. Camellia-shaped flower..................22 00.20 e--..... 1 85 14 00
Twink. Primrose-yellow with orange center petals. ... pe cae ; 2 10 16 00

POETAZ OR CLUSTER VARIETIES

Produce delightfully scented flowers in clusters of three to eight. 12 100
Geranium. Giant-flowered Poetaz. Perianth pure white with scarlet cup.........................$1 70 $12 75
La Fiancee. Pure white perianth with orange-red eye. Very free-flowering........................ 1 70 12,75
L’Imnocence. Pure white perianth with yellow eye..... Sees ee ee tee SOI ee ae 40 10 50

Scarlet Gem. Primrose-yellow perianth with dazzling orange-scarlet eye. eee 1 40 10 50

FOR NATURALIZING

Is there a sight more welcome than the nodding Daffodils or Narcissus under trees or shrubbery planting, brightening
the April landscape? Plant generously in borders, fields, woods, lawns, rockeries; in fact, wherever they can be left
alone to increase from year to year. 25

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Yellow Trumpet Daffodil Mixture. A choice assortment of yellow Daffodils.....................$1 45 $5 50
Short-cupped and Poet’s Narcissus Mixture. A wide and varied assortment of vivid-colored varie-
ties. Wonderful material for cutting..... RG

135 5 00

GENERAL MIXTURE
FOR NATURALIZING

Glistening like a carpet of silver and gold, naturalized Nar-~

cissus are spring’s crowning glory. All the various types are
represented in this general mixture.

25 for $135 100 for $5.00

1000 for $47.50

DARWIN TULIPS

The Darwins, most popular of the May-flowering Tulips, are characterized by bright, clear colors.

stems 2 to 3 feet tall.

Bartigon. Beautiful large flower of fiery crimson.............. 4

City of Haarlem. I[ntense deep scarlet, dark blue base......... =
Clara Butt: Beautiful salmon=-pink) 2354) ....5.5.> 22a) ee 5
Farncombe Sanders. Bright scarlet, clear white base......... aN
Faust. Dark glossy brown-violet with blue base............... Fc
Gloria Swanson. Rosy red, turning to clear red. Large flower...
Inglescombe Yellow. Canary-yellow with yellow anthers.......
imsurpassable. Lively lilac. Very large flower............. eMavets
Kathleen Parlow. Silvery pink with broad lighter margin.......

King Harold. Intense ruby-crimson...............+000: siatoystenaite

PARROT
FANTASY

12 for $1.40;
100 for $10.50

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$8 50 @a Tulipe Noire. Velvety deep maroon-black.................. $1 40
9 00 Mr. Van Zyl. Deep rose-pink with lighter edge................. L35:
9 00 Pride of Haarlem. Brilliant rosy carmine with blue base........ 1 20
8 50 Pride of Zwanenburg. Very pleasing old-rose. Novelty......... im55
9 75 Princess Elizabeth. Clear, deep rose with white base........... 1 20
9 25 The Bishop. Deep heliotrope. The best in this color............ 1 40
9 00 The Peach. Peach color with lighter edges. A remarkable novelty 1 55
10 00 White Giant. Pure white with black anthers. Globular flower... 1 40
8 50 Yellow Giant. Rich deep golden yellow with black anthers...... 1 35
9 50 Zwanenburg. Pure white flower of wonderful texture........... 1 35

COTTAGE TULIPS

Their flowers are deep, bowl-shaped and are carried on strong

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Their flowers are mostly long and pomted. The delicate colors harmonize perfectly with the other May-
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flowering Tulips, All are excellent for cutting and many varieties are fragrant. 12

Advance. Orange-scarlet. Exceptionally large flower. .................-...+01-+.+...-$1 35
Barbara Pratt. Cherry-pink, slightly lighter edged.................... 1 50
Carrara. Glistening white. Large, plobulae fewers = A cine chy vito eA Oh ere NT OLA OO.
Golden Harvest. Soft yellow. Large flower on tall stem.............................. 1 40
Marjorie Bowen. Buff and salmon. Large, Jong flower............................... 1 20
Marshall Haig. Beautiful red. Highly recommended.........................-+-+-.+. 155
Mrs. John Scheepers. Pure yellow. Giant flower, long, oval shaped 135

Splendid Mixture of Cottage Tulips. 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.95; 100 for $7.50.

PARROT TULIPS

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These most ornamental and decorative flowers with their incised and capricious marked petals are be-
loved cut-flowers and most interesting subjects in the garden. The new varieties, derived from the sturdy

Darwins, bear their flowers on straight, strong stems.

Fantasy. Clear rose-pink with apple-green streaks on outside petals. Large flower on strong, tall stem.

12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.50.

Blue Parrot. Bright violet, flushed steel-blue. Very large flower. New variety.
3 for $1.05; 12 for $3.75.

Therese. An exceptionally fine new Parrot variety of bright scarlet color. Very large flower.
3 for 85c.; 12 for $3.00.

Splendid Mixture of Parrot Tulips. Fantastically shaped flowers in uncommonly rich and varied colors.

12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.90; 100 for $7.25.

POPULAR DARWIN TULIPS Collection J

BY COLOR Separately packed and labeled
Delicate Pink Bright Red Pure Yellow
Deep Purple Snow-white 10 bulbs each of the 5 colors
12 for $1.15 100 for $8.40 as illustrated below, 50 for $4.35

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TEN GRAND #ollaud TULIPS

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KING HAROLD 12 for $1.20;
\ 12 for $1.30; 100 for $9.50 100 for $8.50

12 for $1.25;
100 for $9.00

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12 for$1.25; 100for $9.00
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12 for $1.35;
100 for $10.00
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10 bulbs each of the ten magnificent May-flowering varieties illustrated on this
page. Separately packed and labeled.

Clara Butt King Harold
Dillenburg La Tulipe Noire
Farncombe Sanders Princess Elizabeth
Inglescombe Yellow The Bishop
Inmsurpassable White Giant
100 for $9.75
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LA TULIPE NOIRE
12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.50

WHITE GIANT
12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.50

SINGLE EARLY TULIPS — ee i».

Come into bloom in April with a riot of gay colors. They are excellent subjects for formal beds or for garden borders

The stems are shorter than the May-flowering Tulips.

12 100 aH a

Couleur Cardinal. Velvety carmine-scarlet.................... $1 45 $10 75 5
General de Wet. Golden yellow, flushed deep orange............ 154559810075 '
Keizerskroon. Bright scarlet with broad yellow edges........... TROOMERI CES
Pink Beauty. Cherry-rose, striped white....................... Te OSmeeel 225
Sunburst: Yellow-titushcdsrede eae erie ee 14S eee On 75
White Hawk. Purest glistening white.......................... 1 45 10 75 4
INEXPENSIVE MIXTURE OF SINGLE EARLY TULIPS 4

12 for $1.20; 25 for $2.25; 100 for $8.75 7

DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS

Come into bloom in April. The long-lasting flowers resemble peonies, are immense and massive, and have strong,
erect stems.

12 100
Dante. Dark scarlet. Very heavily double flowers............... SIN6D0 5912025
Electra. Deep carmine, flushed violet........................-. 145°" 10°75
Mir. van der Hons Pure polden. FV CLIO WANES <A betcidlass ees 15450)
Orange Nassau. Orange, flushed crimson...................... 145 107
Peach Blossom. Bright rose-pink..........................--- 145 10 75 peccnraawediniwhe crate raread
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Schoonoord. Pure snow-white. Very double flower.............. 150 #411 00 13 for $1.68: P 100 for $12.25
INEXPENSIVE MIXTURE OF DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS
12 for $1.20; 25 for $2.25; 100 for $8.75

BREEDER TULIPS

A race of tall, majestic Tulips, generally of subdued color. Many varieties in this class are unrivaled for beauty of tone
and form. They are the true aristocrats of the Tulip family.

12 100
Cherbourg. Deep orange-yellow, flushed bronze................ $1 75 $13 00
Dillenburg. Bright salmon-orange, shaded rose................. 150 al is25
George Grappes. Uniform color of violet-blue.................. 155 11 50
Indian Chief. Indian-brown, flushed coppery brown............ T55 11 50
Louis XIV. Dark purple with margin of bronze................. Te Bo)
Mr. J. J. Bouman. Orange-red with narrow yellow edge......... 75 aeetl 300

BOTANICAL TULIPS

A race of dwarf-growing Tulips of Asiatic origin. Rare and beautiful flowers for the rock-garden. Plant them deep
and leave them alone to bloom for many years. Prefer a sunny, sheltered location.

12 100
Eichleriz, Orance-scarletwewithrelittering black base)... 2 ose sicieee ee oni cer tere er een rae on etree $1 20 $8 50
Kaufmanniana. The “Waterlily” Tultp. Primrose-yellow, outside petals crimson. Grows 6inchestall.... 1 45 10 75

Fosteriana, Red Emperor. Enormous flower of dazzling scarlet with conspicuous black base. Blooms

early with the Daffodils. 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.65 ; a ae tea meee ee om

BOTANICAL TULIP KAUFMANNIANA
The ‘‘Waterlily’ Tulip. Blooms early in

TRIUMPH TULIPS Eee ceria Stine ae

pool. 12 fer $1.45; 100 for $10.75

This new race of Tulips blooms after the Early and before the May-flowering Tulips. They have ie ‘
tall, strong stems with large flowers in new and clear Tulip colors. fe bi Se q
Aviator=~ Cardinal-red with white edge. uct 2. erie 9 eke in ay oreo alone $1 35 $9 75 : :
Bandoeng. Glossy mahogany-red with orange edge..................2.-.20+.005, 135 On 7 5 pa 8
Corneforus. Carmine-red. Large, cup-shaped flower.................---2.000005 120 850 ei ies
Elizabeth Evers. Pink with white flush................ 222-1. e ee ee eee eee eens 120 eee S50 ae why
Edith Eddy. Purple-carmine with small white edge...................05. sss eens [RSD eo 275 eee j
Rynland. Crimson with broad yellow edge. Pans 2 Inert 6 15 ao teas CeCe 1 30 ;

DOUBLE TRIUMPH TULIPS

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These new double-flowered Tulips bloom in May. They grow twice as ta
Double Early varieties and the flowers are even larger. They stand out from other

Tulips in the garden. iG 0G
Coxa. Bright carmine-red with narrow creamy edge.........---++++: $1 35 4s oe

Eros. Old-rose; Jarge and full flowers...........--.2 22 ss esses reece 1 a0 ee

Mount Tacoma. Pure white; large flower on strong stem...........- i! ae eee

Pavo. Carmine-lilac; large and full flower..........----+e0e5e+eeee- 1 2 pebe = es in
Uncle Tom. Maroon-red; full flower of good shape............+-«++- it 8 "gle

DOUBLE TRIUMPH
UNCLE TOM
12 for $1.35; 100 for $9.75

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GRAPE HYACINTHS

SNOWDROPS
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ERYTHRONIUM

The finding in bloom of the “First Flowers of Spring” is a great event and one of the
genuine delights of life. No garden, however small, should be without the lovely “Heralds
of Spring.” They take very little room and, once planted, they reappear and bloom
each spring.

CROCUS

For showy displays, Crocus should always be planted in groups or masses. They will grow
in many places—in the lawn, in flower beds, in rock-gardens, in sun or shade, and even under

trees. 12 100
Jubilee. *Beautiful ilac-bluengs peers cel eer eee ele a ohaseieke cca: $0 40 $2 75
Kathleen Parlow. Pure white, orange anthers.............-..000 0200s eee: 40 2 75
Purpurea Grandiflora. Velvety purple............... 0.02200 ee eee eee eee 40 2 65
Remembrance: Uniform dark blues]... 42.2 erie eee eet 40 2 65
Striped Beauty. Striped purple on white ground....................00005: 40 2 70
Mammoth? Goldencyello wick cok crs ees i het oes odorata ange avr 40 2 65

. _ 10 bulbs each of the above 60 for
Collection R 6 Crocus varieties $1.80

CROCUS. All Colors Mixed for Naturalizing.
25 for 60c.3 1000 for $19.00 100 for $2.00

CHIONODOXA. Produce bunches of sky-blue flowers with white hearts. Grow 5 inches
tall and bloom in April. 12etorrsoces 25 for 65c.3 100 for $2.25

ERYTHRONIUM (Dogs-Tooth Violet). Plants with richly mottled leaves and small, lily-
like flowers. Particularly suited for woodlands and shaded corners of the rockery. Grow

6 inches tall and bloom in April.
12 for 85c.3 25 for $1.60; 100 for $6.00

FRITILLARIA MELEAGRIS. Produce in April pendent, bell-shaped flowers in curiously
checkered shades of yellow, white, purple and brown on stems 12 inches tall.
12 for 40c.; 25 for 80c.3 100 for $2.75

GRAPE HYACINTHS (Muscari). You can make the most beautiful edgings and groups
with them; they look pretty in the rock-garden and beneath trees and shrubs. Grow 6
inches tall and bloom in April and May.

Armeniacum. Finest and clearest blue. 1230n o5Ces 25 for 65c.3 100 for $2.25
Album. Pure white. 12 for 40c.; 25 for 80c.3 100 for $2.75

HYACINTHUS PLUMOSUS. Produce unique feathery flowers in the shape of a plume.
Their color is beautiful violet-blue. Exclusive plant for the rockery. Grow 8 to 19 inches
tall. Bloom in May. 1123 tore Sires 25 for 90c.;3 100 for $3.50

PUSCHKINIA LIBANOTICA. Produce a wealth of white flowers marked with beautiful
china-blue stripes. They flower abundantly in April, in sunny as well as shady positions
May be left in the ground undisturbed for years. Grow 5 inches tall.

12 for 45c.3 25 for 85c.3 109 for $3.00

SCILLA SIBIRICA. Produce several spikes of intense blue flowers 4 inches tall. Ideal for
naturalizing as well as for rock-garden planting.
12 for 50c.3 25 for 90c.3 106 for $3.25

SCILLA CAMPANULATA. Erect spikes of open campanulate flowers. Valuable for wild
gardens and woodlands, where they should be largely naturalized.

Blue, White, Pink. Any single color. 12 for 65c.; 25 for $1.25 100 for $4.50
Mixed Colors 12 for 55c.3 25 for $1.00; 100 for $3.75

SNOWDROPS. Their lovely white nodding blooms appear before the frost is out of the

ground. Once planted they remain for years.
12:ton oles: 25 for $2.25; 100 for $8.50

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Candidum (Madonna Lily). Pure 3 12
white. Blooms June. Height 4 feet.$1 35 $5 00

__ Early oprine-flowerine bulbs,all suitable for

- : . the rock-garden. They are all hardy and will
Henryi. Apricot-yellow. Blooms geet year So :
August. Height 3 to 5 feet....... 115 4 00 : — oes ee ce
Regale. White, outside Jilac-pink. _ 10 Dwart Tulips

Piece vn 90 for
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10 Hyaciathe plumosus ot

10 Crocu 8

Blooms July. Height 3to5feet.... 110 3 75

Rubrum. Rose-pink, spotted crim-
son. Blooms August. Height 3 to

A feet aise ihe Bawa eee MSS MT ORTS tinanotice $ QZ g if
Tenuifolium (Coral Lily). Coral-red. sibirica =i <a<— a — HTT

Blooms June. Height 18inches.... 70 2 50 OScillacampanulata = == ‘
Umbellatum. Orange-red. Blooms : Separately packed and labeled

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EXHIBITION -SIZE BULBS

For growing in pots, on glasses, in window-boxes or in the garden where very large, compact
flowers are desired.

Bismarck. Delicate light blue. Lady Derby. Delicate pink.
Duchess of Westminster. Dark pansy-blue. La Victoire. Carmine-red.
King of the Blues. Deep glossy blue. Pink Pearl. Rosy pink.
Myosotis. Light forget-me-not-blue. Queen of the Pinks. Dark pink.
City of Haarlem. Bright golden yellow. L’inmmocence. Pure white.
Orange Boven. Orange-yellow. Mad. Kruger. Snow-white.

3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.60; 25 for $7.00

Collection U 1 bulb each of the above 12 for
Separately packed and labeled 12 Hyacinth varieties $3.70

BEDDING HYACINTHS

Special quality, bound to produce a wonderful garden display during early spring. They
produce excellent effects in one-color or multi-colored beds. Even when planted in small groups
they dominate the garden. Splendid bulbs that will give magnificent flower trusses, strong stems
and bloom at the same time.

Snow-White. 12 for $2.20 Sky-Blue. 12 for $2.20
Soft Pink. 12 for $2.20 Dark Blue. 12 for $2.25
Bright Red. 12 for $2.25

RAINBOW MIXTURE OF BEDDING HYACINTHS. i
An amazing mixture consisting of only the most distinguished colors for groups #
12.-fon- $2353 25 for $4.253 100-Sor $16.75 a

‘ : 5 bulbs each of 5 Bedding _25 for
‘ Collection V. Hyacinth colors $4.35.

DUTCH IRIS

_ Of all the spring-flowering Iris, this is the finest and most satisfactory race. They produce
large flowers on strong stems, which not only make them preferable as cut-flowers but also effective
in the flower garden, in beds, groups and edgings. For best effect plant them closely together. They
come to bloom in June and after the May-flowering Tulips are through blooming. Dutch Iris may

be left in the ground for years in succession, if planted in a sunny location. 12 100
Golden Harvest. Sole golden, yolloesieaen is. + «ik “aha haa ae ea 75 $5 25
H. C. Van Vliet. Sky-blue with yellow blotch. .............. 25.2. cece ce ce eee Dee 25:
imperator. Dark blue with orange-yellow blotch........ 2.2... 0... ce ce ee ee ee ee Bei BRO)
Van Everdingen. Bluish white with yellow blotch. ..................seeeeeeee BES) 4b)
White. Excelsior: . Pures white: fester seco tek on oe Reon ne eee OF 475

7 10 bulbs each of the above 50 for
Collection W 5 Dutch Iris varieties $2.40

INEXPENSIVE MIXTURE OF DUTCH IRIS 100 for
This mixture of all the Dutch Iris colors is very reasonably priced

so you can plant them generously. If you do so with a view to cut- 3 00

flowers, you will have a wealth of flowers for cutting. . .25 for 85c a

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IRIS, WEDGWOOD
Extensively used for greenhouse growing. Also satisfactory planted in the garden, Large
flowers borne on stems 2 feet tall. 12 for 75c.; 25 for $1.40; 100 for $5.00