. CROCUS IN NATURAL SETTING Colchicum—7<^ " 7<Ja*iden. 'pCo44A&i" Blooms without soil or water. Just place the bulbs (they are about tlie size of a tulip bulb) anywhere, and the crocus-like blooms on 6- inch stems will appear in three to five weeks. When through bloom- ing, plant outdoors 6 inches deep. Foliage comes up in the spring and dies back, followed by blooms in September or October. Shipped only in September and early October. Autumnale Major, 40-072. Crocus-like, lavender flowers in October. Bornmuelleri, 40-070. Extra large, rosy lilac blooms. Lilac Wonder, 40-07
. CROCUS IN NATURAL SETTING Colchicum—7<^ " 7<Ja*iden. 'pCo44A&i" Blooms without soil or water. Just place the bulbs (they are about tlie size of a tulip bulb) anywhere, and the crocus-like blooms on 6- inch stems will appear in three to five weeks. When through bloom- ing, plant outdoors 6 inches deep. Foliage comes up in the spring and dies back, followed by blooms in September or October. Shipped only in September and early October. Autumnale Major, 40-072. Crocus-like, lavender flowers in October. Bornmuelleri, 40-070. Extra large, rosy lilac blooms. Lilac Wonder, 40-071. Very free flowering: Ulac-mauve. 50c each; per doz. Save on 3—one of each for Anemones GIANT POPPY-FLOWERED, striking single and senii-double, poppy-like flowers. The most intense shades of red, white, pink, blue. Plants grow 18 inches tall and may be forced for indoor bloom or are hardy outdoors with a little protection. Excellent cut flowers. Giant French Mixed, 40-025. Delightful, clear velvety colors. 10c each; 80c per doz.; per 100. St. Brigid, 40-027. The famous Creagh Castle Irish strain of semi- double flowers in a wide assortment of colors. 10c each; 90c per doz.; per 100. CROCUS FOR SPRING AND FALL If there was ever a flower that needed a spendthrift to plant it, that flower is Crocus. At Dreer's low prices you can afford to be a spendthrift. Plant the bulbs lavishly in lawns, borders or any spot that suits your fancy, and watch them grow and increase year after NBEir. When Crocus bloom, spring follows close! Plant an inch deep; no further care is necessary. Giant-Flowering Spring Crocus Golden Yellow, 40-076. Glorious bright yellow. Purpurea Grandiflora, 40-081. Rich purple. Queen of the Blues, 40-083. Pure Hght lilac-blue. Remembrance, 40-086. Rich deep lavender. Snowstorm, 40-087. Pure white. Striped Beauty, 40-088. White striped and splashed dark mauve. Mixed Colors, 40-090. A complete mixture of colors. 70c per doz.; per 100;
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