. Giant Named Crocus. MIXED CROCUS. The bulbi offered under this head are smaller than our Giant Named sorts, but are quite satisfactory for planting in the grass or for any position out of doors. Blue and Purple sliade*, 10 cts. per doz.; 50 cts. per 100; per 1000. Striped and Variegated sorts, 10 cts. per doz.; 50 cts. per 100 ; $4 00 per 1000. White sorts, 10 cts. per doz.; 50 cts. per 100 ; $100 per 1000. Qolden Yellow, good bulbs, 10 cts. per doz.; 50 cts. per 100; §4 00 per 1000. All Colors Mixed. 10 cts. per doz.; 40 cts. per 100; $ per 1000 If wanted by mail, add 10 cts. per
. Giant Named Crocus. MIXED CROCUS. The bulbi offered under this head are smaller than our Giant Named sorts, but are quite satisfactory for planting in the grass or for any position out of doors. Blue and Purple sliade*, 10 cts. per doz.; 50 cts. per 100; per 1000. Striped and Variegated sorts, 10 cts. per doz.; 50 cts. per 100 ; $4 00 per 1000. White sorts, 10 cts. per doz.; 50 cts. per 100 ; $100 per 1000. Qolden Yellow, good bulbs, 10 cts. per doz.; 50 cts. per 100; §4 00 per 1000. All Colors Mixed. 10 cts. per doz.; 40 cts. per 100; $ per 1000 If wanted by mail, add 10 cts. per 100 for postage to Mixed Crocus. Doze/is vtailed without extra charge. COLCHICUM. (Autumn-flowering Crocus.) Autumnale {Meadow Saffron). Veiy effective and handsome hardy plants, the flowers of which come through the ground without the leaves in the fall, the leaves appearing the following The flowers comprise many shades of white, purple, rose, striped, etc. 5 cts. each ; 50 cts. per doz.; $ per 100. Parklnsonl. A. distinct and beautiful sort, re- markable for the peculiar arrangement of color in its flowers, they being checkered with dark purple on a white ground; unique. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per -do?.; | per 100. CROCUS. This brilliant and aniversaliy admired spring flower will thrive in any soil or situation, but to be brought to the highest perfection it should be grown in an open bed or border of deep rich, sandy loam. When planted in large groups or lines of distinct colors, the effect is very striking, and the bulbs are now offered so cheap as to justify their liberal use. They are invalu:il)le for pot culture. To secure a succession of blooms commence planting early in October. 6 or 8 bulbs in a pot (the named varieties are best for this purpose), using rich soil, and planting about an inch deep. Place the pots on a surface of ashes, cover the top one inch deep with soil, until the leaves ap- per, when they may be removed to the house. They can also
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