. Annual illustrated catalogue of seeds. Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Commercial catalogs Ohio Cleveland. A. Tilton's Descriptive Seed Cataeogue. 6i CROCUS. Among the earliest to bloom in the spring is this beautiful little flower, lifting its head almost before the snow has disappeared. Blooming at a time when the ground is destitute of foliage or flower, it is a welcome visitor. The Crocus succeeds when grown in pots, and tolerably well in glasses. They present the best appearance, however, when grown in masses in a bed, for wh
. Annual illustrated catalogue of seeds. Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Commercial catalogs Ohio Cleveland. A. Tilton's Descriptive Seed Cataeogue. 6i CROCUS. Among the earliest to bloom in the spring is this beautiful little flower, lifting its head almost before the snow has disappeared. Blooming at a time when the ground is destitute of foliage or flower, it is a welcome visitor. The Crocus succeeds when grown in pots, and tolerably well in glasses. They present the best appearance, however, when grown in masses in a bed, for which large quantities should be used, say from one hundred to five hundred in a bed. A desirable effect is produced by setting Crocuses here and there over the lawn. It is only necessary to lift the turf and insert the bulbs two or three inches deep. They will care for themselves, blooming very early amid the grass and dying down to the bulb in ample time to be entirely out of the way of the lawn mower. Once planted, the^^ will remain uninjured in the ground and bloom for years. The Crocus should be planted in autumn, in any good garden soil, about three inches deep and about two inches apart if in beds or border. As they are entirely hardy, they may remain undisturbed for years. In- doors the Crocus can be easily forced, planted from six to a dozen in a pot of ordinary soil, or in small glasses, kept cool, well watered, and given plenty of fresh air. It ma}^ also be grown in water on tea plates with a little sand, only one variety- on each plate, the bulbs placed close together. In the house they bloom a month earlier than out doors. Per Doz. Per loo Mixed, White .10 .75 " Blue .10 .75 " Striped .10 .75 *' All colors .10 .75 TUI^ Single Tuiips. It is difficult to conceive of anything more pleasing to the eye than a bed of good Tulips. The great variety of colors produced, their intense brilliancy and beautiful shading make them universal favor- ites. Another grea
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