. TtfE CROCUS. As one of the earliest ornaments of the flower garden, it is a universal favorite, being neat, dwarf and com- pact, and varied in all the essential shades of color for producing harmony of effect. The principal adaptation of this bulb consists in its suitability for planting near the edge of flower borders, etc., so as not to require re- moval, or in forming lines or edges entirely of such, which, after blooming, may be removed; as the leaves show maturity of growth by fading in color. The principal months for planting are October, No- vember and December, in ordinary rich garde
. TtfE CROCUS. As one of the earliest ornaments of the flower garden, it is a universal favorite, being neat, dwarf and com- pact, and varied in all the essential shades of color for producing harmony of effect. The principal adaptation of this bulb consists in its suitability for planting near the edge of flower borders, etc., so as not to require re- moval, or in forming lines or edges entirely of such, which, after blooming, may be removed; as the leaves show maturity of growth by fading in color. The principal months for planting are October, No- vember and December, in ordinary rich garden soil, placing the bulbs about two inches deep, and four to six inches from the edge ; each group of six to eight bulbs being planted in its own relative color, or in blended varieties. These improve for some years if not dis- turbed. To secure a succession of blooms in pots, com- mence early in the first-named month with six or eight bulbs in each well-drained pot, using the same rich soil, and planting about an inch deep, and, thus planted, place the pots on a surface of ashes, covering them over one inch deep witli soil, tan, or dry leaf-mould, until the leaves appear through the soil, when they may be removed to the house. CROCUS—SPLENDID NAMED VARIETIES. 30 cents per dozen. $ per 100. BLUE. Alexander. Baron Yon Brunow. Grand Vedette. NoN Plds Ultra. Orestes. Prince Albert. WHITE. Caroline Chisholm. Charlotte Corday. comtesse de morny. Grossfurst. ;Mont Blanc. Virgin Queen. STRIPED. Albion. Gallic. La Majestueuse. Madame Mina. Versicolor Albertine. Walter Scott. Large White. Large Blue. CROCUS—PINE ASSORTED VARIETIES. 20 cents per dozen. $ per 100. I Large Striped. I Large Yellow. I Mixed. 15 cts. doz. 80 cts. per 100. I Large Purple. | Cloth of Gold. 1 Saffron. Autumn flowering.
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